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WE'RE JUST ADMIRING THE VIEW FROM OUR NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART HQ!

The Great Annual Savings Group exists for one reason: To save you money and time on your variable business costs.Want this view from your desk?  Sign up to receive our latest vacancy alerts at Great Annual Savings by clicking here . . ....

RUTH SAVES A NATIONAL TREASURE'S BOTTOM FROM GETTING WET!

Episode 3: Ruth at Jacwicks Designs saves the bottom of a national treasure In this podcast Melanie Cant chats with Ruth Jacobs of Jacwicks Designs about her business, coming up with her business name, developing new products and how she saved the bottom of a national institution from getting damp - hero worship alert!  Visit our podcast page here to listen to Ruth....

OUR NEW MONTHLY LINE UP FROM 1st OCTOBER

Since March we've been transforming DBN from a traditional face to face network to a digital business support network while working hard to retain our friendly, fun and accessible style.  We're really proud of how all our members have adapted to the ever-changing situation and we're so pleased we have been able to adapt alongside them. We're super excited to be able to offer an affordable business network that delivers each month:Learn with DBN - a monthly skills masterclass.A networki...

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY THIS YEAR!

We're celebrating Christmas later this month.  So, if you have festive gifts, food, events and treats for sale, we want to hear from you! To give your customers plenty of time to decide what gifts and treats to buy for the festive period, we’re making 25th September our "DBN Christmas Day” when we’ll be promoting locally produced gifts, food and drink, experiences and treats in our festive edition of the newsletter. So please be sure to get all the details of your festive gifts, treat...

DBN UPDATE (11th SEPTEMBER 2020)

Not quite business as usual yet . . . It was lovely to meet up with some of our members last Friday afternoon for cake and a cuppa in the tipi at Beamish Park Hotel.  While we’re loving our online meetings and masterclasses, seeing our members in person is magical.  And to think that we used to take these things for granted! Last Friday, Phil brought his new calendar along (hot off the press) and Joanne gave it a big thumbs-up of approval.  That’s two artists working in differ...

2020 SCHOOL BE LIKE...

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FINISHING TOUCHES TO CITRON TARTS!

I can't even write this nicely with a pen let alone melted chocolate!  So clever and skilled. Knitsley Farm Shop...

WE HAVE SEVEN NEW FEATHERED FRIENDS IN THE 1900s PIT VILLAGE!

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BLACK HORSE BEAMISH SHOW AROUND DAY - SUNDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER

This is your chance to view the stunning venue dressed and imagine how your special day could look in The Orchard Marquee.Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz and sit down one to one with a member of our dedicated wedding team.  You will also have the opportunity afterwards to explore the breathtaking grounds and lavender field.Join us on Sunday 20th September 2020 between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Booking is essential for this exclusive event.  We have very limited appointments so early b...

MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MADNESS HERE AT THE GARAGE BAR AND GRILLE!

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday madness here at the Garage Bar and Grille!50% off all pizzas,burgers and curry.  Soft drinks off the pump and tea, coffee machine too.Thursday is bike night.  All welcome - whether you are a biker or not.And on Friday nights, it's Steak Night....

TERROR IN THE TREES

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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT CONTINUES THIS SEPTEMBER AT MADDISON'S CONSETT

Since the August scheme was so popular we have decided to do our own this September . . .Offer starts Wednesday, 2nd September until Wednesday 30th September....

SUNDAY SLEEPOVER

Make the weekend last longer with our brand NEW and luxurious 'Sunday Sleepover' package at Beamish Hall. Treat yourself to a last minute Summer getaway and we'll take care of every last detail for you and your partner.An overnight stay at our award-winning country house hotelEnjoy a traditional Sunday roast at The Stables BeamishAnd a cooked to order full English breakfast to finish it offSundays only.Starting from just £99.00 per couple. Please click here to book....

SÉANCE LIVE - OCTOBER 2020

Do you believe in ghosts?  Join us for a nail biting evening at Beamish Hall this October.  For over 100 years, the ‘Victorian Séance’ has been an attempt by the living to communicate with those who have passed.  This exhilarating event aims to recreate the experience of a true Victorian séance. Our expert denies all belief in an afterlife, and yet, using age old techniques, will demonstrate how mediums and psychics have for decades convinced audiences of their skills, befor...

BY POPULAR DEMAND - THE KNITSLEY BREAKFAST IS BACK!

Served from 9.30 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 11.30am!  Available in the outdoor courtyard with a choice of fried or scrambled eggs.  How do you like your eggs on a morning?...

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR KNITSLEY NATURALS SOAP RANGE?

Our sustainable soaps, lovingly hand crafted with tallow offer superior moisturising properties for the face and body!  Tallow is a gentle skin loving ingredient that will leave a wonderful creamy lather on your skin so it's perfect for all skin types.  We hand make all of our soaps in small batches and use only natural, ethically sourced ingredients!Next time you visit us why not pick up some free samples to take home and try!Watch this space for our new and exciting designer inspired...

ISABELLA'S OFFERS "ME TIME" FOR BUSY MUMS & DADS

The kids are back to school and autumn is on its way.We are still open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday at the moment and hope to extend these hours in the near future.  We are ideally placed for a pit stop before school collection times, perfect for busy mums and dads wanting a little "me time" before collecting the kiddies.You can also order your food to collect via our new website!  Here's one of our most popular orders to collect.You’ll find us on Front Street, Shotle...

TRANSPORT UPDATE FROM BEAMISH MUSEUM

We’ll be running a vintage bus service daily, calling at the Entrance-Pockerley-The 1900s Town-Foulbridge-Entrance on a circular route.  Our trained crew will be there to make sure everyone enjoys their journey and are kept safe at all times, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidance. For everyone’s safety, social distancing rules will be implemented and seats will be allocated for each group by the conductor as you board, we appreciate your patience and understanding.  Please remember...

COUNTY DURHAM BUSINESS TRAINING HUB

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 Medium sized organisation (SME) and voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisation with fewer than 250 employees based in County Durham....

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE - FULL-TIME LEARNING PROGRAMMES 2020

Derwentside College - Full-time Learning Programmes 2020....

LUMO BRINGS BOLD NEW BOTANICAL FLAVOURS TO GIN LOVERS

In the world of botanical booze, there’s ample opportunity for breaking new ground - but without the capital needed to fund your creativity, these potential innovations can fail to become anything more than pipe dreams.  In our latest blog we take you on a whistle-stop tour of the benefits that come with claiming R&D tax credits for your gin distillery . . ....

REMOTE WORKING WITH SAFETY FROM BOWE DIGITAL

Would you like to improve how you access your data whilst remote working & introduce top level data security and back-up on your devices? Our range of Cloud based solutions will make a real difference so talk to us today on 0191 214 1750 or click here for more information....

TONY LIDDELL ON SHARRON SKEEN'S WORK

Tony Liddell of Vindomora Solutions Ltd recently posted a comment on the work carried out by Sharron Skeen at Westwood Accountancy!...

VISUAL PUNCH IS BACK IN FOCUS!

Advice: “remain as consistent as possible as a business in your video marketing”.  In reality: the Visual Punch team forget to do ANY marketing over a ridiculously busy August.  Hmmm . . . The realities of putting this advice into practice is proving a tad difficult! The one thing we always say to our clients at Visual Punch is to “remain as consistent as possible as a business in your video marketing” - great advice, although we haven't exactly been able to stick to it ourselv...

GRAPHICS TO MAKE YOUR VEHICLE STAND OUT!

Rainbows School Of Motoring came to us looking to Design & Print Vehicle Graphics onto their business car.  We were very pleased with how this one turned out! Would your like the same for your business?  Get in touch now!  Email us at sales@geordies-signs.co.uk or call us on 01207 290 666....