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CLAIM FOR WAGES THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME

Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).You can find out more by clicking here. Sharron Skeen, Westwood Accountancy...

HOUSEKEEPING (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME) VACANCIES AT BEAMISH HALL

If you are looking to join our team and you want to make a difference during these uncertain times, Beamish Hall is the place for you. The job objective is to ensure that a positive overall impression of the property is maintained and also to provide the necessary service to ensure clean and comfortable rooms for the guests.  The impression created by the housekeeping team is crucial to the reputation and success of the hotel.Full-time roles (up to 30 hours) and also part-time roles are ava...

ENTERING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF TIKTOK AT BEEMYHOME!

Please click here to see BeeMyHome's TikTok video!...

IT'S GOOD TO TRY A DURHAM COFFEE - OR EVEN ALL 7!

If you're keen on a medium-light roast, our Prince Bishops coffee might be for you! With hints of citrus and floral notes this beautiful Ethiopian Yirgacheffe makes a lovely afternoon coffee!!Did you know our Durham Heritage Range includes 7 coffees?There are 5 single origin beans (including a decaf) and 2 espresso blends to choose from. Our coffees range from lighter roasts such as our Rwandan 'St. Cuthbert's Journey' to medium/dark roasts such as our Indian 'The Dun Cow'.If you're unsure what ...

A BIG WELCOME TO CHARLOTTE!

Hi I'm Charlotte and I run Mini Mixers.  I make scrumptious bespoke cakes for all occasions, provide fun filled children's parties and cakey workshops for all.I've been in business since 2014 and it's my absolute passion.  I'm based in Shotley Bridge, but do deliver. Here's my scrumptious menu for Christmas with my cakey options available to pre book now!  I'm going to do a very small run of treat boxes. 5 surprise items, all Christmassy and only 12 available so pre-booking is ess...

GILLIAN'S TOP TIP OF THE WEEK IS . . .

Gillian's top tip video of the week is . . . Handle Back-To-School AnxietiesPlease click here to watch Gillian's video....

PRE-ORDER YOUR 2021 CALENDARS FROM JOANNE - A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

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....

A VIP GROUP FROM JOANNE ROWLAND ART!

You're all VIPs obviously and welcome to join our new VIP Facebook page!Here you'll find out about things before our Business Page, have access to any Special Offers first, and be more interactive. You can ask Joanne about upcoming projects, and have an input into the drawing list etc, and much more!The Business Page will become much more of a Final Reveal sort place, while the group will be much more of an up to date, what's happening now, behind the scenes, friendly area. I'll be popping in a ...

MOIRA BARNES ASKS "SO WHAT?"

When we are talking to customers we need to remember the importance of tailoring benefits to our customers' needs.What I mean is, don't just reel off a load of pre-ordained benefits that will have absolutely no effect on your potential customer. You need to keep asking yourself "so what will this mean for my customer?" and if you do this often enough it will become second nature. "I can help you write your sales strategy." SO WHAT?Well, what this means for you is I can take the time to understan...

GREAT ANNUAL SAVINGS - HERE TO HELP BUILD OUR REGION BACK UP

A snapshot of September at GAS: Welcome back remaining colleagues from fully paid furloughWelcome 20 new starters to #theGASlife30,000 sq ft COVID-safe officeReview thousands of applicants hoping to join us in our state-of-the-art HQ Looks set to be a busy one! Want to join us?  Don't just take our word for it, read our 5-star Glassdoor reviews to find out what it's really like.  Visit our vacancies page to find your new adventure.  To sign up to receive our latest vacancy alerts,...

YOU CAN ALSO CATCH UP WITH PREVIOUS MASTERCLASSES IN OUR 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 t...

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 . . .

In 2021 we will start by getting your business fit.  You'll be getting exclusive membership of the DBN Business Gym - no resolutions needed!  We'll be exercising your business skills, giving you business workouts and fitness plans and coaching you every step of the way.  And we'll even have an occasional pamper day too.  Your membership cards will be coming out in January . . ....

DBN THE MOVIE

Grab the popcorn, settle back and watch "DBN - The Movie" - Rated PG!...

AND OUR PODCAST PIONEERS ARE...

We have lovely prizes for our first “podcast pioneers”! Our podcast recordings are coming along nicely and we have two more to share with you this weekend.  Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to record one so far. Which brings us neatly on to prize time . . . cue the drum roll . . . When we started the podcasts we said we would give fabulous Beamish Museum passes to our first volunteers to sign up for a recording although they might not have been recorded yet!  And our winne...

DBN UPDATE (28th AUGUST 2020)

Time flies . . .It’s hard to believe that it’s almost September already.  It hasn’t been the best of years but at least it’s passing very quickly!We’re loving the fact that we have the technology to help us to keep in touch online but we do miss seeing everyone in person.  We’ll be keeping our regular networking meetings and masterclasses online for the foreseeable future but we’d love to meet up too.  So, with this in mind . . .Who’s up for a “netwalk” next mo...

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BEAMISH PARK HOTEL - MAMA MIA!

And on Wednesday 2 September from 19:00 - 23:00 you can join us for the ever popular film ‘Mama Mia’ in the Tipi at Beamish Park Hotel. Don’t forget to warm up your vocal chords and dressing up is encouraged. Tickets are £15 per person & includes a Cocktail plus the film, reserve your place now on 01207 230 666....

CAN YOU SOLVE THE MURDER MYSTERY ACTIVITY?

Work out the clues as you make your way around the museum and discover whodunit! Click here to download the clues . . ....

HOTEL 52 CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Did you know we have conference facilities at Hotel 52 in Stanley and able to cater for all your corporate needs? To view the facilities please call us on 01207 283 790....

FISH FRIDAYS AT RUSTICA, STANLEY

Join us at Rustica, Stanley this Friday for a fish supper, available all day every Friday!Prices start at just £8.95, it's the perfect treat to start off the weekend.Click here to book now....

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR SUMMER MENU AT THE BLACK HORSE, BEAMISH YET?

Let us introduce our Duck a l'Orange!A Black Horse twist on a French classic.  Marmalade glazed Gressingham Duck breast served with young carrots, purple asparagus, potato croquette and a rich fresh orange segment and Cointreau jus.Don't forget we also have our famous Steak Nights too 6 p.m.-9 p.m.!Want to book a table?  Give us a call on 01207 232 569....

SHACK DINING PODS - PRIVATE SAFE SPACE FOR YOUR GROUP

No waiting In Queues (food & drinks pre-ordered)Private Toilet facilitiesWaiter ServiceAmazing experience no matter what the weatherFrom £20 hire charge Please contact us for more details and to book....

WE'VE JUST SEEN THAT IT'S MUSEUM MASK DAY!

We've got a lovely selection of face coverings made in our very own Costume department, available to buy from the museum or via our online shop!  All proceeds go towards supporting Beamish Museum.If you're visiting us, please remember to wear a face covering in all indoor spaces, as per government guidance....

A BRAND NEW MENU AT THE STABLES, BEAMISH

Expertly cooked, locally sourced and super seasonal!  The Stables Beamish has a brand NEW menu and there is something for absolutely everyone!Join us this week and sample some of our new, tasty dishes....

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!...