Ushaw Moor split over £13m housing scheme (From The Northern Echo)

A MULTI-million pound scheme to build 167 new homes on the edge of a village have met with a mixed response from residents.

Taylor Wimpey has applied for planning permission to construct a £13m housing estate on land north of Ladysmith Terrace, in Ushaw Moor, near Durham.

John Howarth, of Ladysmith Terrace, said the village’s infrastructure was already struggling to cope and the new homes would be at risk of flooding.

However, John Arthurs, of Welby Drive, said it was potentially great news for the village, predicting it would bring infrastructure improvements.

“We need to move away from seeing problems and look to the future with the enthusiasm of our forefathers who founded this village when it was just farmland,” Mr Arthurs said.

Of the 167 homes proposed for the 5.5-hectare Greenfield site, 33 would be “affordable” two or three bedroom homes, while the others would be three or four bedroom detached houses.

Around 1,000 leaflets explaining the plans were sent out and a consultation event was held in January.

Taylor Wimpey says the site has good transport links and amenities and a drainage strategy will reduce the flood risk.

Building would take place over five years, supporting 42 jobs, and new residents would spend up to £6.5m a year, including £1m in the local economy.

Durham County Council would get a £1.4m New Homes Bonus and an extra £2.1m in council tax.

A Taylor Wimpey spokesman said: “The consultation process enabled us to involve the local community in shaping our designs to ensure the plans will not only work for current residents, but enhance the area for the long term.

“The consultation informed Taylor Wimpey that our design should feature play space and affordable homes, so we’re proposing a number of green open spaces which link up and lead to a natural play space consisting of boulders and logs at the heart of the project.”

He said he hoped the homes would appeal to people already living in Ushaw Moor and others.

“It is our hope that new residents will bring additional expenditure to help secure a vibrant future for the local area.”

A statutory consultation period has begun and comments can be made until Wednesday, May 7. The council aims to put the scheme before a planning committee in May.

via Ushaw Moor split over £13m housing scheme (From The Northern Echo).

Durham Army Cadet Force, and Scout Group, local residents – Blitz Red Burn

Cadets from the Ushaw Moor detachment of Durham Army Cadet Force and also members of 1st Framwellgate Moor Scout Group cubs, as well as local residents, who came out in the drizzle to blitz Red Burn on Saturday

It was a Good Friday for Acropolis – Live at Stirling Castle

‘Close Shave’ for Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

Nothings left to chance when it comes to Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team – in preparation for the 2014 season the squad decided to make sure the only ‘close shaves’ they get were at The Village Barber, not at the crease!

 

Team Manager, Norman Ferguson commented: “After being worthy Durham County League runners up last season the lads are determined to be at the top of their game in this year’s league. We formed the under 13’s and 15’s teams to encourage more young players into the game and are very pleased the team has been so successful.”

 

Iain Kane, of Village Barber Skin Products Ltd in Langley Park said: “I know we’re just having a laugh with the lads in the team, they are a great bunch, and I’m pleased to be able to sponsor them again this season with new cricket shirts. I hope it wasn’t too scary an experience for them. I’m always happy to spruce up their image with a shave and a haircut at The Village Barbers – who knows they might even start using my Shaving Oil and Balm when they get older!”

 

Iain has introduced his unique range of Village Barber Shaving Oil and Balm into the international market which is highly acclaimed by many of the world’s renowned professionals and recognised experts on shaving.

 

Iain comments: “With their cricket season due to open on Monday May 7th, the Ushaw Moor under 13’s cricket team are raring to get going with their first match at home versus Langley Park – we wish them all the best.”

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

NEW – Vitality-Pilates , The Hut, Ushaw Moor

Pilates classes and services in the west Durham area. Including group classes, private classes, postural analysis and one-to-one sessions.

Spaces filling up quickly for new Ushaw Moor… – Vitality-Pilates.

Durham Tumbler Takes GOLD to become European Champion – Deernss Gymnastics Academy

Durham gymnasts want to be the best in the world

GB call for Deerness Academy tumbler (From Durham Times)

A DEERNESS GYMNASTICS ACADEMY tumbler will proudly represent her club and country next week as she competes for Great Britain in the Tumbling European Championships in Portugal.

Rachel Davies, 15, from Langley Park, is one of four girls from across the whole of the country selected for the GB tumbling junior girls team.

Last year, Rachel won a silver medal in the British Championships and a silver medal in the World Championships competing for Great Britain in the 15/16 age category.

In 2010 she was World Champion in the 11/12 girls tumbling age group and in 2012 won a team gold medal in the European Championships.

Rachel will compete in the 24th trampoline, tumbling and double mini trampoline European Championships in Guimares, Portugal, next week.

The event will include many countries from across Europe, with hundreds of the best tumblers taking part.

“This is great news for Rachel and the club and we all wish her the best of luck,”

said Glen Wharton, head of tumbling at the academy.

“Although she has represented Great Britain before there is a lot of competition across Europe in what is a growing discipline of gymnastics.

“Even though she is a very talented tumbler she will have to perform at her very best in the competition to achieve her goal of a medal.”

“Tumbling is a new discipline for our club but we have been able to achieve a lot in short amount of time and its a real achievement for the club to continue to represent Great Britain at international level.

“We have started new tumbling recreational classes and we hope this will inspire our younger and newer club members as we continue to develop the club for both the local community, as well as national and international gymnastics.”

The club took over the running of Deerness Gymnastics Academy in 2011, following the closure of Deerness Leisure Centre by Durham County Council, and is making gymnastics coaching available to all ages from novice to elite level.

via GB call for Deerness Academy tumbler (From Durham Times).

Charity Fundraiser – Ushaw Moor Catholic Club – Sat.5th april

Charity Fundraiser – Ushaw Moor Catholic Club Sat 5th April

This Saturday at Ushaw moor catholic club!! Please come along and support… running The London marathon in aid of BRAKE charity.. Fabulous raffle prizes and tombola!