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WI looks forward to village fete

WI looks forward to village fete

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 30, 20221 min read

TOFT HILL WI WE had two reasons to celebrate our WI this month – our centenary and, of course, the platinum jubilee – so we did both at our meal…

Coach Kyle bags health award for popular lockdown sessions

Coach Kyle bags health award for popular lockdown sessions

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 30, 20222 min read

A FITNESS coach who helped keep people active during the pandemic has received an award for his efforts. Kyle Swankie’s bootcamp classes, children’s exercise sessions, holiday clubs, five-a-side and walking…

Raising a toast to The Castle Players

Raising a toast to The Castle Players

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 29, 20222 min read

THE Castle Players’ annual outdoor summer production is back with The Comedy of Errors, and with it comes the brewing of a special real ale. Each year, the theatre group…

Award-winning dog business leads the way

Award-winning dog business leads the way

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 28, 20222 min read

AN Eggleston-based dog trainer is thrilled to have won another major award. Tam Wilson, aka the “collie coach” , runs dog classes at the Methodist Church Hall, in Barnard Castle,…