- Durham Scoop
- Posts
- Dogs and doves
Dogs and doves
Plus Durham duo triumph at Crufts, things to do in Durham this Easter, Pace Doves comes to Durham and more!
Stephen
March 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Good morning, Durham! What better way to start the week by catching up with everything going on in Durham?
In today’s newsletter:
Durham duo triumph at Crufts
Things to do in Durham this Easter
Peace Doves comes to Durham
And much more!
Let’s get to it.
— Stephen
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
📸 Stevie Landscapes | 📍 Durham Castle and river
DURHAM PEOPLE
City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy reveals cancer diagnosis
City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a statement shared on Friday night, the Labour MP said she was recovering after undergoing surgery on Thursday and "should make a full recovery". In her statement, shared on Twitter, she encouraged women to "make sure they attend their screening" as a potential life-saving measure.
Personal news.
Last month I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a huge shock, but thanks to the NHS Breast Screening Programme it was diagnosed early, and I should make a full recovery.
More ⬇️.
🩷
— Mary Kelly Foy MP (@marykfoy)
6:10 PM • Mar 15, 2024
DURHAM BY THE NUMBERS
🍲 150: The number of food stalls at the Bishop Auckland Food Festival [Durham County Council]
👨👧 866,846: The population of County Durham’s ceremonial area. [ONS]
WEATHER
Clouds dominate the weather this week but expect a playful gleam of sunshine as we wave goodbye to the workweek.
Monday, 18th: 15°C 🌡️ 9°C. Cloudy changing to clear by late morning 🌥️ ➡️ 🌤️
Tuesday, 19th: 15°C 🌡️ 7°C. Starts cloudy, then sunny intervals by lunchtime ☁️ ➡️ 🌤️
Wednesday, 20th: 12°C 🌡️ 5°C. Light rain changing to cloudy by early evening 🌧️ ➡️ ☁️
Thursday, 21st: 13°C 🌡️ 7°C. Cloudy ☁️
Friday, 22nd: 11°C 🌡️ 4°C. Clear skies ☀️
THE DIGEST
🐕 Julie and Arthur's triumph at Crufts: Julie Tait and her spirited Irish Red & White Setter, Arthur, have captured hearts and headlines, clinching the ‘Best of Breed’ crown at Crufts in Birmingham. Competing against some of the finest dogs from around the globe, the dynamic duo showcased their exceptional bond and Arthur's impeccable training on the world stage. chroniclelive.co.uk
Julie Tait and Arthur (Image: BeatMedia/The Kennel Club)
🕊️ Wings of hope: Durham Cathedral is set to transform into a sanctuary of peace with the awe-inspiring 'Peace Doves' installation by the renowned artist Peter Walker. From 26 July to 9 September, visitors will have the unique opportunity to gaze up at a mesmerising display of 15,000 handmade paper doves, each carrying a message of peace, love, and hope, floating gracefully in the cathedral's historic Nave. durhamcathedral.co.uk
🎤 Chester-le-Street lad shines on American Idol stage: Mackenzie Sol has captured hearts across the pond, making it to Hollywood Week on the prestigious American Idol. The 23-year-old singer, with 1.1 million followers on TikTok, impressed judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan with his soulful rendition of Sam Cooke’s classic, "Bring It On Home To Me." chroniclelive.co.uk
🐣 Things to do in Durham this Easter: This Easter, County Durham and the surrounding North East are brimming with events for the entire family. Journey into the past with Beamish Museum's Steam Gala and Classic Vehicle Show, explore spirituality with Durham Cathedral's array of Easter services, or join the fun at Auckland Castle's Easter Egg Hunt. For a touch of magic and laughter for the kids, don't miss The Sooty Show at Darlington Hippodrome. darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk
🚂 Locomotion gears Up for Europe's largest undercover railway exhibit: Railway museum Locomotion in Shildon is on track to unveil Europe's largest undercover display of historic rail vehicles. The ambitious project involves the relocation of 46 venerable vehicles and a road vehicle into the spanking new £8 million New Hall, set to welcome visitors from the 24th May. The expansion aims to spotlight the North East's rich railway heritage as part of the National Railway 200 celebrations. railadvent.co.uk
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Properties in Co Durham borders that recently came to market.
Forest Lodge, Knitsely, County Durham, DH8
Image: Rightmove
Detached | Bed: 4 | Bath: 5 |
Key features:
|
|
EVENTS
What’s happening this week
Music
🕯️ Tina Turner by Candlelight. Thursday 21st, 7:30 pm. Let’s ‘Stay Together’ for this euphoric night of ‘The Best’ Tina Turner hits performed by Dixie Daye and her incredible live band at the unique cathedral setting illuminated by candlelight. At Durham Cathedral. Tickets.
🏴 The Vaselines. Friday 22nd, 6 pm: Hear the music of Scottish alternative rock band, The Vaselines. At Claypath Delicatessin. Tickets.
🕺 Northern Live: Do I Love You. Saturday 23rd March, 7:30 pm. The ultimate Northern Soul experience. Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North. At The Firestation. Tickets.
Cinema
🏃♂️ Chariots of Fire - The Making of a Masterpiece. Wednesday 20th, 7:30 pm: A screening of the classic film featuring a Q&A with Producer David Puttnam & special guest Nigel Havers. At The Firestation. Tickets.
BUSINESS NEWS
👭 County Durham's women in business shine at POWwow event: In a gathering that marked the Power of Women (POW) campaign's expansion into County Durham, over fifty businesswomen met at Rockliffe Hall for the POWwow networking event. Spearheaded by local entrepreneurs Marcia Atkinson and Nicky Jolley, the event served to foster connections, learning, and growth. teesbusiness.co.uk
🌊 Durham’s agricultural sector set for growth with new finance partnership: County Durham’s Anglo Scottish Asset Finance has joined forces with NFU Scotland unveiling a bespoke finance division aimed at propelling local farmers towards sustainability and growth. thenorthernecho.co.uk
🔬 Durham engineer triumphs in prestigious STEM competition: Durham University's Anna Weatherburn has made headlines by clinching a gold medal award and £1,500 prize at the recent STEM for Britain awards in the Houses of Parliament. Weatherburn's groundbreaking research on a new material for wind turbine blades has been recognised for its potential to revolutionise wind energy capture. durham.ac.uk
THANKS!
Thanks for reading Durham Scoop today. If you found something useful, please share it with someone who adores animals as much as we do.