‘Scare’ – Crow Competition
Congratulations to the winner of the Funniest ‘Scare’ – Crow. Your cash prize will be delivered to you soon.
2022 DURHAM MINERS’ GALA – ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with the greatest regret that we need to announce that the community of Haswell and Haswell Plough will not be represented at this year’s Durham Miners Gala.
We are saddened that we have had to make this decision. Despite numerous attempts, we have not been able to negotiate the use of the Haswell Banner, which is currently in the stewardship of the Hazelwell Centre.
With only a week until the Gala, we have out of necessity cancelled the arrangements that had been made for the people of the Haswell parish to participate and demonstrate their pride in Haswell’s mining past.
The Parish Council is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that we never face this situation in future.
Notice of Vacancy
Bonfire Night 2018
Looking to celebrate Bonfire Night this year on Monday 5th November 2018? Why not celebrate in the safest possible way by attending an organised fireworks display.
Below are a list of just some of the local organised displays taking place in County Durham. To see the full list, simply visit the dedicated Durham County Council Firework page
| Date | Place | Location | Time | Price | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 November | Seaham | Seaham Seafront Seaham SR7 7HN |
Gates: 5.00pm Display: 7.00pm |
Free | |
| Saturday 3 November | Durham | Framwellgate School Newton Drive Durham DH1 5BQ |
Gates: 6.00pm Display: 7.30pm |
Adults (16 and over) – £5 15 and under – £3 Family (2 adults, 2 children aged 3 to 15) – £14 Under 2s – free |
St Cuthbert’s Hospice Family Fireworks Night |
| Sunday 4 November | Chester-le-Street | Riverside Fireworks Riverside Park Chester-le-Street DH3 3SJ |
Gates: 4.30pm Display: 6.30pm |
Adults – £5 Children under 6 – free Limited car parking – £5 |
Riverside: fireworks display |
| Sunday 4 November | Sedgefield | Hardwick Hall Hotel Hardwick Hall Sedgefield TS21 2EH |
Gates: 5.00pm Event: 6.00pm Display: 7.15pm |
Adults – £4 Children under 12 – free |
Hardwick Hall Hotel events
Pay at gate. |
| Sunday 4 & Monday 5
November |
Beamish | Beamish Hall Hotel Beamish DH9 0YB |
Gates: 5.00pm | £5 under 3s freeCar parking £5 per vehicle |
Beamish Hall: bonfire evening tickets |
| November | Beamish | Beamish Hall Hotel Beamish DH9 0YB |
Gates: 5.00pm | £5 under 3s freeCar parking £5 per vehicle |
Beamish Hall: bonfire evening tickets |
| Monday 5 November | Peterlee | The Pavillion 1 Helford Road Peterlee SR8 1ER |
Gates: 5.00pm Display: 6.30pm |
Free | No ticket/wristband required. |
| Monday 5 November | Durham City | Durham Constabulary Police Headquarters Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5TT |
Gates: 6.00pm Display: 7.45pm |
Adults – £3 Children – £2 Under 5s – free |
Car parking at County Hall |
2018 Chairman’s Report
Please find attached a digital copy of Chairman Cllr. Chris Hood’s annual report on behalf of Haswell Parish Council for the year 2017/18
Locals who Lunch
Photo – Haswell & District Mencap CEO Hayley Hood (left) with Haswell Parish Council Vice-Chair Olwen Gray at the launch of ‘Locals who Lunch’.
Due to the success of our pilot scheme, we’re delighted to announce the launch of a new luncheon club for The Haswells!
The club will take place at St Paul’s Church Hall, Haswell every Thursday from 11.30am – 1.30pm. The cost is only £5.00 per week. Those attending will receive a two course meal and don’t have to worry about washing up! The club is also available to people from outside The Haswells wishing to attend.
The first meal on Thursday 1st March 2018 will be a Roast Beef Dinner with Yorkshire Pudding followed by Ginger Sponge with White Sauce.
Plus, we are also offering FREE TRANSPORT for people from The Haswells where we will come to your house to collect you and then return you home. This gives people the chance to get out and about and meet up with friends.
This weekly club is organised and funded by Haswell Parish Council, St Paul’s Church and Haswell & District Mencap.
To book your place and to arrange your FREE TRANSPORT, simply call 0191 5260987.
Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2017 to 2018
Last winter the UK experienced several outbreaks of avian influenza – better known as bird flu. This highly contagious disease affects birds including chickens, ducks and geese, and can be fatal to them, devastating farmers’ livelihoods. It is just as much of a risk to those with a few chickens in a back garden as to commercial farmers and anyone who keeps chickens, ducks or geese needs to be aware of the risk and take steps now to address it.
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is running a campaign asking anyone who keeps birds to take action to protect them against this devastating disease, and by doing so help prevent bird flu spreading and protect the livelihoods of farmers across the country.
Defra is asking local councils to share their advice on bird flu in their respective communities – for example on noticeboards, on social media, or in newsletters.
Download and print a poster outlining actions keepers can take
Dentists near The Haswells
At the September 2017 parish council meeting, a member of the public raised the issue that some of the local dentistry services in the area were closing down and if the parish council could assist in letting people know of other surgeries close to The Haswells……..and we said “Of course!”
Please see below:
DENTIST SURGERIES WITHIN 5 MILES OF THE HASWELLS
Mr P G Kilker & Associates
Tel: 0191 526 4905
54 High Street
Easington Lane
Houghton Le Spring
DH5 0JN
2.0 miles away from The Haswells
Wray and McKenna Dental Surgery
Tel: 01429 820 308
6 The Avenue
Wheatley Hill
Durham
DH6 3NT
2.6 miles away from Haswell
Mr J L Gamon & Associates
Tel: 0191 526 2589
Hetton Dental Practice
84 Station Road
Hetton Le Hole
Tyne and Wear
DH5 9JB
2.7 miles away from The Haswells
Mr S Kuvelker
Tel: 0191 526 0562
12 Woods Terrace East
East Murton
Seaham
Co Durham
SR7 9AA
2.7 miles away from The Haswells
Wentworth Dental Practice
Tel: 0191 527 2772
Seaside Lane
Easington Colliery
Peterlee
Durham
SR8 3PG
3.7 miles away from The Haswells
Castle Dene Dental Surgery
Tel: 0191 518 0133
15 The Upper Chare
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 1BW
3.8 miles away from The Haswells
mydentist, Yoden Way, Peterlee
Tel: 01915862918
30 Yoden Way
Peterlee
Durham
SR8 1AL
3.9 miles away from The Haswells
Mr M Alexander
Tel: 0191 586 4178
2 Dene Terrace
Horden
Peterlee
SR8 4JF
4.4 miles away from The Haswells
Mr G W Maw
Tel: 0191 5843247
13 Church Street
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 4DN
4.5 miles away from The Haswells
Church Street Dental Practice
Tel: 0191 584 2160
6 Church Street
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 4DN
4.5 miles away from The Haswells
Houghton Health Centre
Tel: 0191 404 1000
Houghton Health Centre
Church Street
Hougton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH4 4DN
4.5 miles away from The Haswells
Mr P G Kilker & Associates
Tel: 0191 512 1345
The Rectory, 10 Dairy Lane
Houghton Le Spring
Sunderland
DH4 5BH
4.5 miles away from The Haswells
Mr M A Hyder
Tel: 0191 581 6104
98 Station Road
Seaham
Co Durham
SR7 0BT
4.7 miles away from The Haswells
Seaham Smiles
Tel: 0191 581 2236
2 Maureen Terrace
Seaham
Durham
SR7 7SN
4.8 miles away from The Haswells
Princess Road Dental Practice
Tel: 0191 513 0301
Princess Road Dental Practice
8 Princess Road
Seaham
Durham
SR7 7SP
4.8 miles away from The Haswells
Download the above list. Data provided by NHS CHOICES and was correct as of 04/10/17
VACANCY – Parish Clerk
Haswell Parish Council invites applications for the post of PARISH CLERK
This is an interesting and varied post, supporting a very active, community focused Parish Council.
Duties include producing and publishing meeting agendas, managing staff, producing minutes, liaising with outside bodies, actioning the Council’s decisions, managing the finances and dealing with correspondence. The clerk is the Responsible Financial Officer of the Council.
The post comprises of 15 hours per month with a salary beginning at NJC rate Point 30 (£26,556 per year / £13.94 per hour) increased in increments up to NCJ rate point 34 (£29,854 per year / £15.52 per hour) based on performance and appraisal. There is also a mileage allowance of 45p per mile for agreed journeys. A computer and printer are supplied, as well as a mobile phone. The post works from home with the opportunity to work from the parish office when required.
Haswell is a small parish, made up of the villages of Haswell & Haswell Plough and currently comprised of just over 700 households.
Training is a condition of employment and it is preferred that the successful applicant will be CiLCA qualified. If they are not, they will commit to obtaining this qualification within 12 months of commencing the post with support from Haswell Parish Council. Appropriate qualifications and experience are also desired.
Please submit a letter of application giving the names of two independent referees, plus a copy of your CV by FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER 2017 to:
haswellparishcouncil@gmail.com
or: The Chairman, Haswell Parish Council, Giant Steps Haswell, Haswell Children’s Centre, 15 Church Street, Haswell, Durham DH6 2DZ
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