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Follow in their (dance) steps

Follow in their (dance) steps

ByNicky CarterMar 7, 2025

Angela and Tim Baitman on the floor

Mouth artist inspires pupils with his skill

Mouth artist inspires pupils with his skill

ByNicky CarterDec 18, 2023

AN inspirational landscape artist who uses his mouth to paint demonstrated his ability to youngsters at Cotherstone School. David Cawthorne, from Castleford in West Yorkshire, was introduced to painting as…

Anthology gives voice to group

Anthology gives voice to group

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 18, 2023

A POIGNANT anthology of poems, stories and memoirs has been published, the culmination of a year’s work by a popular writers group. Voices of Barnard Castle provided the opportunity for…

Art of loving outdoor life

Art of loving outdoor life

ByStuart LaundyDec 17, 2023

A TEESDALE-based artist who acquired a love for the outdoors growing up on a farm, has put together an exhibition of her work that spans four decades. Landscape artist Ginny…

Pupils’ pocket money delivers festive joy to those less fortunate

Pupils’ pocket money delivers festive joy to those less fortunate

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 17, 2023

YOUNGSTERS at a Barnard Castle primary school answered the call to “deliver joy” to those less fortunate this Christmas by donating a raft of gifts. For the fourth-year, homewares retailer…