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CAN YOU SPOT THE BEARS AROUND THE MUSEUM?

Download our Teddy Bear Bingo activity for when you next visit us at Beamish Museum - just click here!...

QUEEN'S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE 2021

Applications Open till Wednesday, 9th September! The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses and a Royal endorsement that winners tell us gets their business noticed, above and beyond the competition, both at home and internationally. The Awards are a free to apply for and are a self-nominating process.Benefits which winners have reported include:excellent marketing opportunities and press coverageworldwide recognition as an outstanding British�...

THE CROWN AND CROSSED SWORDS

It’s FRIDAY and our takeaway burgers are back at the Crown And Crossed Swords We are taking your calls from 11.30 a.m. for 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. collections.  Call 01207 502 006 to book your slot.  We have our outdoor seating area or our newly refurbished bar is open from 3 p.m. if you would like to eat your burgers inside....

TANFIELD RAILWAY

It was all smiles from Matthew and Antony as steam train services resumed on the world's oldest railway!  Tickets for Sunday 16th are now sold out and we've only got limited availability left for Sunday 23rd and 30th August.Make sure to get yours quick if you'd like to join us!  Click here....

BEAMISH MAGAZINE

Read all about it . . . our latest Beamish Magazine is out now! You can buy your copy here! This special 80-page Golden Jubilee edition celebrates 50 fantastic years since the museum was founded.  We speak to those with a close connection to Beamish, including the museum’s first members of staff, plus there’s a Golden Jubilee quiz and a 50-year picture special! Read about the significant effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on the museum and our fundraising efforts, find out ab...

BLACK HORSE BEAMISH

Our Old Red Row rooms have been crafted down to the smallest details with bespoke handcrafted furnishings and of course our famous copper roll-top baths!  Perfect for a romantic getaway to the countryside with your loved one.Who says adding luxury to your stay has to cost a fortune?  Check out our amazing special offers to make your stay extra special via the website.  Want to book?  Just click here!...

BEAMISH HALL HOTEL

With our 'Stay and Play' package, you can stay overnight, tackle the adjacent course at Beamish Park Golf Club, enjoy a three-course meal at The Stables Beamish and Breakfast to order the following morning, all from just £99 per person Please click here for more details....

WE HAVE A DROOL ALERT FROM THE BOAT SHACK . . .

Just click here for the video and you'll see what they mean!Further details on the Boat Shack can be found here....

THE OWL & OTTER

Great news!  We are open bank holiday Monday all day from 12pm at The Owl & Otter!Book your table now as tables will fill up fast.  Call us on 01207 571 113. This will be the last day of the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - get 50% off food & soft drinks up to a maximum discount of £10 per person....

FILLET SEAK OR CHICKEN KIEV? WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

It’s that time of the week again, we are open from 5 p.m. for eating in or take outs.⠀Thank you to all our customers for your support at this time.See you soon at Santonios Restaurante!...

LAND OF OAK & IRON

Land of Oak & Iron support Gateshead International Festival of Theatre with a new art project Canadian artists Mia and Eric are embarking on their '3 WOODS' project which explores three different woodlands, one in Germany one in Norway and the third in Chopwell Wood! Whilst Mia and Eric can't visit the woodlands in person they want local people who use Chopwell Wood to be their eyes, ears, fingers and noses.  Find out how you can get involved by clicking here....

BEAMISH MUSEUM TIME SLOT TICKETS NEWS

Entry time slot tickets for 17th August to 6th September (inclusive) will be available to book from 10 a.m. on 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!...

CHARITY SHOP DONATIONS

Willow Burn Hospice - Charity Shop Donations...

A HI VIZ PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DBN MEMBERS!

Thanks to Geordies Signs for sorting my new hi viz hoodies out ready for the colder months and rain.  Go check them out for screens and loads of other stuff for safe covid practice in your workplace too. Please don't forget to check your caravan and motorhome and car tyres regularly. Safety really is paramount especially going on holiday its not worth scrimping over to potentially ruin your holidays! Peter Kerr, Tyres2U N.E. Ltd...

REASSURANCE IS AT HAND WITH ROBSON PRINT

Do you need to reassure your customers about the steps you are taking to protect them Covid?  Then we can help you with information packs, posters and leaflets.Just click here for more information from Robson Print....

BEEMYHOME ESTATE AGENTS

Shortlisted for two categories!...

NATHALIE CELEBRATES AN AMAZING 100 VIDEOS!

Nathalie's videos are always a very popular feature in our weekly updates and we're delighted to bring you another one. This week Nathalie celebrates an amazing 100 videos by learning to say 100 in French. It's a fabulous achievement Nathalie!  Nathalie's channel can be found here.  Why not brush up on your French skills from the comfort of your own home?...

LAND OF OAK & IRON - MEET THE MAKER

Land of Oak & Iron recently sent an invite out to local artists and makers to see if anyone would be interested in taking part in our new 'Meet the Maker' events. We have had such a great response from a range of creative people including illustrators, willow artists, painters, glass makers and potters. now have artists and makers booked in for our 'Meet the Maker' events well into December! Each artist/maker will have their own solo show in our gazebo outside the Heritage Centre near the Courty...

LAND OF OAK & IRON - MEET THE MAKER

Land of Oak & Iron recently sent an invite out to local artists and makers to see if anyone would be interested in taking part in our new 'Meet the Maker' events. We have had such a great response from a range of creative people including illustrators, willow artists, painters, glass makers and potters. We now have artists and makers booked in for our 'Meet the Maker' events well into December! Each artist/maker will have their own solo show in our gazebo outside the Heritage Centre near the Cou...

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE ENROLMENT WEEK

DATES & TIMES: Monday, 24th - Friday, 28th August - 09:00 - 17:00 JOIN YOUR LOCAL COLLEGE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . . . Just click here to visit our Facebook page for more details....

SHARRON GETS GREAT FEEDBACK!

Sharron Skeen of Westwood Accountancy has been getting some great feedback from customers for her all year round support.  Being a small business enables Sharron to offer a highly personalised “throughout the year” service to her customers, as she recognises that businesses need support all year round, not just once a year when the accounts and tax are due.  Take a look at her most recent feedback by clicking the image. This week, Sharron has a message regarding the Self Employed I...

LISTEN TO SOME FACTORY TALK FROM LUMO

Joe Routledge from LUMO was recently involved in a Factory Talk video podcast with renowned manufacturing media company MTDMFG. Joe discusses R&D tax credits.  What are they?  Does your business qualify?  How much could it be worth to you?  Lumo helps companies across the UK understand and capitalise on R&D tax credits, the company works with businesses of any size, and from any sector.  Joe explains how research and development is key to boosting economic activity, and ...

MELANIE LAUNCHES ANOTHER WEBSITE!

Melanie from Elm Marketing Solutions launched another website this month.  Local architect Garry Hodgson was looking for a clean, modern website to represent his business as his old website was out of date and he struggled to ‘get the look’ he wanted when he updated it himself. Garry wanted his new website to be:☑ On brand☑ Modern☑ Easy to update☑ Mobile responsive☑ HTTPS certified☑ Social Media ConnectedWe think you'll agree that the finished result is fantastic and now tha...

ENJOY VINTAGE STYLE WITH CLADWISE BATHROOMS

Vintage flooring is becoming a new favourite around the house.We are finding many new customers wanting a more classic, vintage look and this Vintage style vinyl lino is a great option for quick application on a budget.Come down to our show room to see it on display.Tim Hutley, Cladwise Bathrooms...

GREG CELEBRATES TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY!

What a transformation we've made with Osbert Barn!  It's a credit to our team and the various sub-contractors that we've worked with.  Transformation Tuesday!  Osbert Barn was in a bit of a state when we inherited it.  With a bit of TLC we’ve brought this old barn back to new life as a beautiful new home. Greg O'Connell, GOC Construction Management...