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WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

The counters are looking fabulous today at Knitsley Farm Shop, full range of homemade pies fresh out of the oven and deliciously tempting fresh cream cakes.Or why not pick up some of our butchers kebabs ideal for a BBQ?The courtyard has full menu available till 3.30 p.m., we accept pre-orders to save disappointment 01207 592 059, extension 1.And did you know our delicious cakes are expertly baked in our very own bakery!  This is just some of the tempting treats we have to offer today!...

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR DELICIOUS MUNCH BOX YET?

You receive: 1 x Cheese Scone1 x Fruit Scone1 x Lemon Drizzle Tray Slice1 x Large Slice of Cake1 x Traybake Slice You can click and collect and get 10% off the site in menu price.  Please click here for more details.You'll find Isabella's Coffee Shop on Front Street, Shotley Bridge....

BEAMISH MUSEUM TIME SLOT TICKET NEWS

Entry time slot tickets for 17th August to 6th September (inclusive) will be available to book from 10 a.m., Thursday, 13th August.Please click here to find out more about how to book tickets, Unlimited Pass enquiries and our COVID-19 Secure safety measures.  Thanks so much to everyone for your amazing support, we can't wait to see you at Beamish soon!...

TWO LOVELY IMAGES SENT IN BY PHIL BENTON

Two lovely images sent in by Phil Benton that capture the beauty of our region.Phil is currently working on his 2021 calendar and we'll let you know as soon as it's available!...

VACANCY FOR LETTING EXECUTIVE AT HIGH STREET GROUP

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Letting Executive looking for an exciting, challenging new role. The role is based at Hadrian's Tower, our highly anticipated flagship development in Newcastle.If you or someone you know has a passion for property, lettings experience and can deliver excellent customer service then click here find out more.£19,000 - £22,000 Per Annum, plus commission Full Time Newcastle Upon Tyne...

COUNTY DURHAM BUSINESS TRAINING HUB

A big thank you to Michael Shannon of the Public Health Team, Durham County Council who introduced our members to the County Durham SME & VCS Business Training Hub at our last online members meeting. County Durham SME & VCS Business Training Hub is committed to building the mental health, well being and community resilience of all small and medium sized businesses and Voluntary Community Sector organisations across County Durham through.This training is FREE for anyone working for a Small or Med...

MAKE YOUR MARKETING STAND OUT WITH BOWE DIGITAL

If you want to have a unique marketing strategy that will set you apart from everyone else, then there's nowhere better to look than right here!  At Bowe Digital, we make sure you get a unique online presence that sets you apart from the competition. Click here to see how we can help you stand out....

GAS DONATES £5,000 TO FOODBANK FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIA INITIATIVE

There is nothing quite like sport when it comes to bringing people together.Following the remarkable response to the launch of the 2020/21 Sunderland AFC home kit on social media, Great Annual Savings (GAS) has donated £5,000 to Sunderland and County Durham Foodbank. Following the pledge which went viral on social media and saw engagement from prominent public figures, celebrities and former Sunderland players, GAS has vowed to use its enhanced platform to positively impact the local community....

A WILL OR ESTATE PLANNING - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

A will is an important but simple legal document that dictates who receives what from your assets when you die, ensuring that the right money goes to the right people, at the right time. Estate planning is so much more.  It's about protecting you and your beneficiaries for generations to come from the unpredictable risks that can, and all too frequently do, occur such as Care Fees, Inheritance Tax, Divorce, and Relationship Breakdowns. All of this is achievable with the right expert guidanc...

DISCOVER CROWLEY'S IRONWORKS

DATE & TIME: Friday, 11th September - 10:00 - 11:30 MEETING PLACE: Café shrub in the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre Part of this year's Heritage Open Day events. Was Crowley's Mill No.1 the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution? Find out all about the Ironwork's and then decide for yourself on this informative guided walk setting off from the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill.  Our walk will take us through Derwenthaugh Park to see the low dam and spillway which have recently bee...

MEET SEAN, OUR BRANCH MANAGER

We are delighted to introduce you all to Sean who joined the BeeMyHome family this week.  Sean is taking over management of the team here in Chester-le-Street and brings with him a wealth of industry experience.Having worked in a London estate agency for the past 6 years we know you'll make him welcome here in the North East!...

START UP GUIDANCE FROM WESTWOOD ACCOUNTANCY

As a new business owner, you may not have decided between being a sole trader and setting up a limited company.  We can help you to make a decision that is right for you and your business, and if needed we can help you to set up your new company or limited liability partnership.Contact me for a no obligation consultation at info@westwoodaccountancy.com or call 07813 012 466. The governments Self Employed Income Support Scheme has been extended for those who still need income suppo...

VISIT COUNTY DURHAM PICKS UP GOLD AWARD

We are very proud to receive the VisitEngland Gold Award for International Distribution Award.  This award recognises our commitment to increasing the international distribution of Durham's tourism products and driving inbound tourism.And congratulations to Newcastle Gateshead Initiative who picked up silver in the same category and Seaham Hall who were awarded Bronze Award for Small Hotel of the Year!...

TIME FOR A DURHAM COFFEE!

Father and daughter duo Bernhard and Carina Nausner have launched their own brand of premium roasted coffee with the help of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP).After many successful years running speciality coffee shop Kaffeehaus Amadeus in Lanchester, Bernhard and Carina expanded their business becoming the first local independent speciality coffee roasters in Durham.Durham Coffee is ethically sourced premium coffee with each blend representing a piece of Durham’s heritage inc...

GILLIAN'S TOP TIP THIS WEEK

Gillian's top tip video of the week is . . .  Drink to think - water that is!Please click here to view Gillian's video....

JOANNE ROWLAND ART

We announced our 2021 calendars would be full of the favourite doggy portraits that had been voted by followers of my page.They are now available to pre-order for £11, the usual price will be £13.95. Just click here to pre-order your calendar.Joanne Rowland Art Workshops are to move online!  It's been difficult to find a way for workshops attendees to get close enough to see what I'm demonstrating due to Social Distancing, so we're going to be moving those online very soon! I'm also takin...

WANT TO JOIN OUR NBSL TEAM?

We're looking for a fixed-term North East Growth Hub Connector to help us deliver ERDF grant funds to SMEs across the North East Through the provision of one to one support, the Growth Hub Connector will encourage small to medium sized businesses to access support including the recently launched covid19 recovery response support packages. You'll have a working knowledge of ERDF funding programmes with a good understanding of the North East support landscape as well as experience of identifying s...

GAS REVEALED AS SAFC PRINCIPAL PARTNER FOR 2020/21

Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) is proud to be announced as Sunderland AFC’s principal partner for the 2020/21 season. The initial two-year agreement will see the GAS brand emblazoned on the front of club’s famous red and white shirt, as well as the new away shirt.  The organisations are long-standing partners and GAS is also a supporter of the Foundation of Light and has contributed to other club events and hospitality. Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) and Sunderland AFC have been wor...

DBN MEMBERS VIDEO LIBRARY

The DBN members video library is open for business and we've been adding recordings of our masterclasses to it.  The four Visual Marketing Masterclasses are only available to the delegates who signed up for the programme but all the rest are available to our members.  The material in the videos represents the hard work of our members who created the masterclasses for you and we'd really appreciate it if you didn't share the passwords with non-members please. To view them, please visit ...

HAVE YOU BEEN "PODCASTED" YET?

Have you been “podcasted” yet?  Is there such a word as "podcasted"? We’re doing more business digitally than ever these days and DBN is aiming to get our members to record podcasts so that everyone can get to know you and your business better.  We think that podcasts are a great way to reach out to customers and build relationships. Melanie Cant is organising the recordings (on Zoom) and we’d love as many members as possible to record one.  Melanie will send her questions...

HOLLYWOOD CALLS - AND WE'RE NOT KIDDING!

In case you’ve missed it, "DBN - The Movie" is on our website and we’ve been getting amazing feedback from across the UK, Europe and now from the heart of film making itself - Los Angeles! Lisa Doctor enjoyed a sixteen-year career as a development and production executive in Los Angeles at such companies as Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers and Tristar Pictures.  In 1995 she switched gears to become a staff writer on ABC’s “General Hospital” and its spin-off, “Port Charles” ...

PICNIC WITH ANN

It was lovely to have a picnic and catch up with Ann English (and Molly!) last week.  The cold weather didn't stop us having a great time and talking non-stop for two hours!  At the end, Ann surprised us with a special gift.  I'd never seen a "magic reveal" mug before and you can imagine how much bouncing there was in the middle of the Derwent Manor Hotel when we filled the mug with hot water and it revealed Ann's brilliant artwork . . .Thank you Ann, it's fabulous!...

DBN UPDATE (21st AUGUST 2020)

Friendships are hugely important in both our private and business lives and sometimes there’s a crossover between the two.  This is especially true at DBN where we see many friendships form.  After our networking meeting on Tuesday we were delighted to receive lots of lovely comments and the words that kept appearing were “super friendly”.  It's something we're really proud of and it's because we have such an amazing business community in DBN.  There’s so much mutual ...

GILLIAN'S LATEST VIDEO

A bird in the hand is worth a head and shoulders in the bush!To watch Gillian's video, please click here....

SOUTH CAUSEY INN BLACKSMITH WORKSHOP

We have three spaces left for our Blacksmith Workshop at South Causey Inn on Saturday, 29th August, running from starting from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. During the session, you will learn traditional blacksmiths techniques with the outcome of a forged masterpiece.  You will be guided through the process by Darren, who will give support throughout, enabling you to create your very own beautifully crafted Rams Head Bottle Openers by the end of the session.  Heat the iron in the flames of the...