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DBN NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2020

DBN Newsletter - 4th December 2020 - click here to read.Why you like to subscribe to our Newsletter?  Send us an email with your name and email address to connect@dobusinessnetwork.com....

NORIKO'S BRILLIANT NEW CARTOON

Noriko's latest cartoon is called 'RUN'.  You can see Noriko's other cartoons here!...

BUSINESS DURHAM COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT BROCHURE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD

The brochure has now been published on the Business Durham website (just click here). This publication is an important resource to help reassure businesses that there is a raft of support available to them while illustrating that through Business Durham, Durham County Council is doing all we can, working with partners, to support them through this challenging time.The brochure guides businesses through the support they can access delivered by over 40 organisations including DBN.  The brochu...

BUILDING SELF-BELIEF CIO

Thank you to the Mark Master Masons Benevolent fund for their £500 contribution to Building Self-Belief CIO.  Such funds are a great support to us and the work that we do with vulnerable young people.  Thank you to our Trustee John D Watts for coming to present the cheque in person. Christine, Building Self-Belief C.I.O....

WILLOW BURN CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Tickets for the Willow Burn Hospice Christmas Raffle are now on sale online for £2.50 per ticket (please click here for more details). By taking part, you could win one of our fantastic prizes, whilst also raising much-needed funds, that enable our staff to continue to deliver outstanding care and support to our patients and their loved ones.  For a list of the prizes, please click here. You can also organise to pay in cash and collect your tickets at Willow Burn by prior arrangement - ple...

DISCOVER UNIQUE GIFTS AT LAND OF OAK & IRON

If you're thinking of what to buy for Christmas gifts this year - how about booking a place on one of our evening workshops including a glass of wine and platter of festive nibbles.  We also have places available on our Christmas Willow Wreath workshop, Folklore of British Birds and Winter Birds guided walks too.  Personalised gift vouchers can be provided. We have limited places for each to enable social distancing and you can find full details by clicking here....

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY AT ROBSON PRINT!

It has been a busy few weeks at Robson Print printing Greeting and Christmas cards - so lovely to see such creativity from local artists, crafters and people just wanting to send a more personal message.  If you fancy some special cards to send to friends and family this year and have your own (or the kids) drawings talk to us about your own unique greeting cards....

CHRISTMAS AT BEAMISH

We’re planning to hold Christmas festivities at the museum during December, including traditional decorations, festive food, Edwardian stalls and a visit to Father Christmas in The Pit Village.  We’re continuing to follow national COVID-19 restrictions and will let you all know as soon as we have more information about government coronavirus guidance.  Visit Beamish Museum's homepage to see the restrictions in place.Don't forget to book your Father Christmas video call to...

PETER AT TYRES2U (NE) LTD

I will be staying open through this lockdown if anyone needs tyres or puncture repairs at home or work then get in touch or even winters fitted! To find out more about Peter and his business, please click here....

HOW ABOUT ONE OF PHIL'S TOTE BAGS AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT?

They they can be designed using ANY Photograph from my website.  Only £9.00 each (+£1 postage).  10% Off all orders over £25. Or looking for something a bit different to give this Christmas?  How about one of my Glass Chopping Boards.  They can be designed using ANY Photograph from my website. Click here to find out more. Phil, Phil Benton Photography...

GREAT ANNUAL SAVINGS VACANCY FOR GROUP SOCIAL MEDIA ADVISOR

A sensational opportunity has arisen for a dynamic & driven individual to join the marketing team here at GAS as we take our social media channels to the next level! Think you've got what it takes?  Click here to find out more. And in case you missed it . . . It was a super proud moment for everyone at GAS as we were recognised as the UK’s joint 2nd best employers for Work-Life balance by Glassdoor. And, we have 100 new apprenticeships arriving in 2021 too!...

THE AUVESTA GOLD SAVINGS PLAN

Here’s some info about what we do as a company.  A big part of what we do is financial education, showing people why saving in paper money in a bank is a bad idea and what they can do about it.We enable our clients to save in physical precious metals as an alternative to saving paper money in a bank account.  Think of it as a gold bank account. Most international investment firms recommend to secure at least 10% of your assets in physical gold.  It’s our mission to help as man...

THE WINTER MONTHS ARE HERE!

Below 7c your tyres lose grip (see video).  Be prepared with the correct tyres. I can help with winter or all season tyres to help keep you safe on the roads. Peter, TYRES2U (NE) Ltd...

RENT A POD AT THE BOAT SHACK

Do you have a business selling crafts, personalised gifts or something unique? As this year has been a tough one for a lot of us, we have created an opportunity to local businesses that have maybe suffered or looking for a new venture to come and join us here at Derwent View, this is a perfect opportunity for anyone selling arts, crafts, gifts, jewellery, doggy items etc. At the moment we are just gaining interest and gathering potential contacts of businesses that would be interested in coming ...

BRANDED CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM GEORDIES SIGNS

350gsm double sided - front gloss/matt lamination only A5 x50 £59x100 £79 A6 x50 £49x100 £69 Bulk discounts available. All Prices exclude VAT and artwork (free templates available)....

CHRISTMAS IS THE SEASON FOR COMFORT & GLAMOUR!

Our Fabwrap range proves eco friendly does not have to boring and you can produce glamorously wrapped gifts in two knots time and time again . . . We are so excited to bring you our first newsletter. If you would like to hear the latest news about new products, favourite walks, sales and competitions you can sign up via this page, or email us at: hello@jacwicksdesigns or click here to read our newsletter!Don’t forget, there’s a 10% Discount for DBN members, just use the code DBN10 at the che...

WATCH MY 1ST EVER TRAINING VIDEO HERE FOR FREE!

I recorded it ahead of an online conference on 17th October, in case my internet connection let me down on the day.  You can watch it if you missed the event!  It is about using songs, stories and videos in languages lessons.  I hope it helps.Nathalie, Nattalingo...

WELL DONE, GED!

Yesterday I paid for the shipping of 21 boxes of football gear to Liberia, with cash raised in last year's Christmas Dribble.They'll be picked up from Mary's Meals' warehouse this morning, and will be on their way to Liberia very soon.  We expect they will arrive mid to late February at the very latest.Thanks again to Mary's Meals and to all who donated kit or sponsored me in the 15-mile 'walk with a ball'.  I was beginning to doubt this would ever come off, so it's amazing that things...

FREE ‘BOCCHI & POCCHI’ SOCK KNITTING PATTERN FROM NORIKO

Are you a knitter?  If so, feel free to grab the ‘Bocchi & Pocchi’ Sock Knitting Pattern from my website. My ‘Bocchi & Pocchi’ picture books are available on my website. As you are buying directly from me, these books can be personalised with a unique message of your choice such as 'To Jo, with love' or 'To Adam, Merry Christmas!' Noriko, Noriko Art...

GILLIAN'S LATEST TOP TIP - A ONE-MINUTE WAY TO RELAXING!

This weeks top tip from Gillian: A one-minute way of relaxing! A great big thank you to Gillian for helping me to drive in Spain recently!  I used lots of her amazing techniques for stress-free driving on "the other side of the road" and it was brilliant!You can watch Gillian's video here. Gary...

YOU CAN STILL GET TO KNOW OUR MEMBERS EVEN IF WE CAN'T MEET IN PERSON AT PRESENT!

Our podcasts are a great way to get to know other DBN Members.  We currently have podcasts on our website with Gary Scott, Joanne Rowland, Ruth Jacobs, Mags Bradshaw, Rachel Locke, Moira Barnes, Matthew Glover, Richard Holden MP & James Ibbitson. We'd love YOU to record a podcast with us - free and painless for all our members and a great way to be noticed, not just locally, but nationally and even internationally!   Please drop us a line to connect@dobusinessnetwork.com if you wo...

UPDATE FROM DBN (23rd NOVEMBER 2020)

Thanks to everyone who came to our recent meetings.  It was lovely to see everyone.  On Monday, 16th November Paul Sparks ran a great session on how to find customers overseas and on Tuesday, 17th, we had our monthly networking meeting on Zoom sharing lots of news and business ideas. We know we'll have more challenges ahead but our members are creative, resourceful and resilient and the creativity of our members has been amazing.  So many of you have created new websites, offered ...

NORIKO'S LATEST CARTOON

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BUSY AT ROBSON PRINT!

It has been a busy few weeks at Robson Print printing Greeting and Christmas cards - so lovely to see such creativity from local artists, crafters and people just wanting to send a more personal message.  If you fancy some special cards to send to friends and family this year and have your own (or the kids) drawings talk to us about your own unique greeting cards....

PETER HAS HIS FIRST NOVEL PUBLISHED

Exciting times. My first novel Legions of the Moon is being published in January by indy publishing house WriteSideLeft.  Also busy times, trying to get my head around the nuts and bolts of proof readings, advance reader copies, ebooks and maybe even an audio book.  And - oh yes - they like it so much they want me to do a trilogy. So - in Churchill’s words - I can allow myself only a brief period of rejoicing.  By the way, Legions of the Moon is a historical thriller set in Coun...