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Knitted knockers’ for women who have undergone breast surgery

Knitted knockers’ for women who have undergone breast surgery

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 27, 20222 min read

DALE crafters hoping to help women recovering from breast surgery are offering lightweight knitted and crocheted prosthesis.Hazel Mccallum, from Barnard Castle, and members of her craft group have been creating…

Stage show tells the real story of Mulan

Stage show tells the real story of Mulan

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 26, 20222 min read

THE real story behind the legendary Chinese warrior that inspired the Disney film Mulan will be told on stage in Barnard Castle early next month.The Ballad of Mulan tells the…

Classic cars to return for a vintage day out

Classic cars to return for a vintage day out

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 25, 20221 min read

A CLASSIC car rally is to return for a second time after a successful debut event last year.The rally, staged in the grounds of Barnard Castle School, attracted more than…

Heather cut to regenerate peat moors

Heather cut to regenerate peat moors

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 24, 20222 min read

RABY Estates is helping restore peatland by making use of cut heather from moorland sites where burning is not allowed.Helicopters have been dropping some of the 4,000 bags of heather…