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Directory of Local Groups -
Houghton le Spring Area
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Age Concern |
| Contact |
Elaine Booth |
| Address |
Old Council Offices, The Broadway, Houghton Le Spring, DH4
4UJ |
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0191 553 4033 |
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| Email address |
Houghton@acsunderland.org.uk. |
| Website |
www.ageconcern.org.uk |
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Age Concern supports all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring
that they get the most from life. We provide essential services
such as day care and information. We campaign on issues like
age discrimination and pensions, and work to influence public
opinion and government policy about older people.
There will be an Easter Coffee morning held at Houghton Kepier Hall, Wed 21st March 10 – 12pm with a prize of £20 for the best Easter Bonnet produced on the day.
There will be various information stands including the Fire Service who are offering FREE smoke alarms & energy saving light bulbs, raffles, tombola, and of course coffee & hot cross buns. Bernard Gilpin Primary School will provide entertainment on the day including an Easter Bonnet parade.
Everyone welcome, for more information contact Elaine Booth Age Concern, The Broadway, Houghton le Spring DH4 4UJ or by telephoning 0191 5534033
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| Group: |
Burnside Community Development Group |
| Contact |
Susan Watson |
| Address |
Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring |
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0191 5536510 |
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Parent and Toddler sessions - Mon and Wed 9.00am - 11.00am
Kids Playclub - Thursdays 6.30pm
Fit Kids - Tuesdays 6.15pm
Fit and Fab - Friday 2.00pm
Summer Play schemes and various courses for adults available
Out of School Breakfast and Afterschool Club 8.00 - 9.00am - 3.00 - 6.00pm
Out of Hours Club open over school holidays 8.00 - 6.00pm
Qualified Workers, Ofsted and Child Tax Credit
For prices and information please ring 0191 5536512. |
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| Group: |
Churches in Houghton Acting Together -
CHAT |
| Contact |
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| Address |
Coalfield Forum |
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0191 3854935 |
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| Email address |
coalfield.forum@btconnect.com |
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You may be aware
of a recent publication produced by Houghton Churches Together,
which received support from Barnardo’s and City of Sunderland
Community Chest.
The purpose of the
Community Survey was to research community provision and needs
in the area identified as Houghton le Spring. The results
of the survey indicated, although there is excellent provision
in the area, there are several groups for whom provision is
scarce and whose needs are not being met locally.
The Community Survey
report makes proposals to improve provision for all children
and young people in the Houghton le Spring area by establishing
a working party consisting of children and young people.
The working party
meet, as and when required, the action proposed from a meeting
in September is outlined below:-
- Coalfield Forum to contact Houghton Kepier Student Council
and feedback findings into November’s meeting.
- Coalfield Forum to contact M Dodds and seek advice regarding
environmental project at Houghton Sports Complex, if positive
feedback is received Nicol will then seek further advice
from Coalfield Sport and Leisure Forum and Coalfield Youth
Forum.
- Circulate and notify people of the next meeting to encourage
attendance.
- Date and time of next meeting – 2 November 2004
at Houghton Methodist Church commencing at 6.00pm.
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minutes 02-11-04
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| Group: |
Colliery Row Group |
| Contact |
Clifford Hewitt |
| Address |
134 Avenue Vivian, Fencehouses, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 6HZ |
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Represents the views of council and private tenants and provide
community facilities and encourage community spirit; campaign
to improve housing services; be consulted on improvement programmes
and other major issues |
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Colliery Row Residents Association |
| Contact |
Sue Knott |
| Address |
6 South Street, Fencehouses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6LW |
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0191 385 7508 |
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The community
group approached the Forum seeking advice regarding funding
avenues available to develop youth and family provision in
Colliery Row and the surrounding area. An educational visit
was held at Houghton Racecourse Community Access Point by
the Chair and Secretary of the group to understand exactly
what the local people have achieved in the area. The group
provides a Youth provision every Wednesday night at Dubmire
Primary School. Funding is currently being sort for:-
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| Group: |
Fencehouses Action Group |
| Contact |
Tracey Holohan |
| Address |
33 Avenue Vivian, Fencehouses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HX |
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This group is made up of local people in Fencehouses who are
at war with drugs in their community. If you require further
information do not hesitate in contacting them. |
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Friends of Houghton Hillside Cemetery |
| Contact |
Paul Lanagan (Secretary) |
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0191 268 4688 (evenings) 0785 185 3232 |
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www.houghton-hillside-cemetery.org.uk |
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A volunteer group
formed in December 2003 to further historical, cultural and
recreational aspects of the detached churchyard on Sunderland
Street, Houghton le Spring.
They have a Chair,
Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Committee members, Subscribed
members and also an Interested person's mailing list.
Their patron is
the renowned author, photographer and broadcaster Lady Lucinda
Lambton. |
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| Group: |
Hetton & Houghton Business Club |
| Contact |
Dave Lodge |
| Address |
Unit C31 Houghton Enterprise Centre, Lake Road, Houghton le
Spring, DH5 8BJ |
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0191 512 1144
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0191 512 1144 |
| Email address |
dave@hhbc.co.uk |
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H.H.B.C has been established since 1991 and as an organization
assist businesses in the area. It is part funded by Urban II
with a mandate to assist businesses in the Easington Lane area.
To ensure full support is offered to businesses they recently
approached Easington Lane Community Access Point (ELCAP) for
advice. |
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| Group: |
Houghton Older People's Enterprise - HOPE |
| Contact |
Irene Dolby |
| Address |
Coalfield Forum |
| Telephone no: |
0191 3854935 |
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| Email address |
coalfield.forum@btconnect.com |
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HOPE delivers
social activities which are caring, creative and fun for older
people in the coalfield community.
It was formally
opened up by the Right Worshipfulness the Mayor Cllr Jim Scott,
followed by speeches from Rev Don Wass, Bill Calvert and Bill
Barron.
Approximately 45
elderly residents attended the event, who visited stalls and
shared a non alcoholic cocktail. After the display’s
and information stalls the potential members where ushered
into the dining area where an unbelievable feast awaited them.
Everyone was treated like royalty and made to feel valued.
After food and drinks
the entertainment started, with a picture quiz and then birthdays
were celebrated with a sing song and gifts. When the event
closed over 28 people had decided to become members of the
groups and commented on how well the event had flowed and
how they will be attending the following week.
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minutes 05-10-04
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| Group: |
Houghton and District Centre for the Blind |
| Contact |
Mr & Mrs Davison |
| Address |
Coalfield Forum, Hetton House, Park View, Hetton le Hole, DH5 9JH |
| Telephone no: |
0191 3854935 (Coalfield Forum) |
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The club in managed
by local people who have an interest in people who are either
blind and registered blind, the club has been establish since
the 1960’s and have their own club house which has recently
been refurbished. The Club host activities on a daily basis
and welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a member
or lend a hand.
A meeting was held
with Mr Davison (Secretary) to discuss the possibility of
working together to make the Forum more accessible to people
with sensory disabilities. It was agreed to start a recruitment
campaign in October 2004 to develop the centre with a view
of obtaining funding to encourage new members to become active.
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| Group: |
Houghton and District Mencap |
| Contact |
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| Address |
10 Windermere Crescent, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4
4SD |
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Mencap is the UK's* leading learning disability charity working
with people with a learning disability and their families and
carers.
Together, we fight for equal rights, we campaign for greater
opportunities and we challenge attitudes and prejudice. We also
provide advice and support to meet people's needs throughout
their lives.
We are an individual membership organisation, with a local network
of more than 1,000 affiliated groups. Our work is shaped by
what our members tell us about their needs and wishes.
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| Group: |
Houghton Art Club |
| Contact |
Secretary |
| Address |
32 Lawnswood, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8JB
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The club meets weekly delivering techniques and advice to
beginners or people who just enjoy the hobby. |
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Houghton Kepier Youth Band |
| Contact |
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| Address |
19 Jane Street, Hetton le Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9AP
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The band welcomes anyone who is interested in learning to
play or who can play. |
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Houghton Pipe Band |
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| Address |
5 Gilpin Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5DR
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The band welcomes anyone who is interested in learning to
play or who can play. They meet on a Wednesday and Thursday
evening and Sunday morning. Please call for more information.
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Houghton WI |
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| Address |
25 Chestnut Terrace, Holmelands Estate, Houghton le Spring,
DH4 5JU |
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NFWI is the largest national organisation for women in the
UK with 220,000 members in England, Wales and the Islands.
The ideals of the Women's Institute of truth, justice, tolerance
and fellowship are as strong and important now in the 21st century
as they were at the birth of the WI in 1915.
The WI exists to educate women to enable them to provide an
effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and
to develop and pass on important skills.
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Lambton and Houghton Heritage Banner Group |
| Contact |
George Rowe/Patricia Simmons |
| Address |
13 Burns Avenue North, Houghton le Spring
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0191 584 2351 |
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Coal has been an integral part of the Lambton area and is one of the major reasons for the regions success. Mining has taken place in the area since the 1600's and numerous collieries employing thousands of people operated in and around the site, culminating in the Lambton "D" and the Cokeworks,, which has now closed.
We believe that this rich heritage should be recognised with the incorporation of a suitable memorial on the developed site, which will stand as a tribute to the industry and the people who were employed in it.
There are many examples of similar memorials and we do not think Lambton should miss out on recognising the role of its forbears and the part they have played.
As the group has successfully renewed the Lambton Banner, we think it would be a fitting climax to our endeavours and a tribute to the mining community. we would hope to involve the local people and the schoolchildren in the planning of what ever is decided, as we have found that the children in particular are very enthusiastic to learn about their mining forbears and a memorial garden would help them to identify with this important part of history.
We have the wholehearted support of the Durham N.U.M and we have made tentative inquiries to local councillors, who seem very enthusiastic with the idea.
Our intentions are to have a stone sculpture of a miner, a plaque giving the history of the Colliery and Cokeworks and seating around the area, one of which we ourselves will donate and we have approached the local Working Men's Clubs who would be pleased to donate another two in memory of the members who were former employees at both these sites.
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| Group: |
Newbottle Community Association |
| Contact |
Mr M Adamson |
| Address |
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring
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0191 584 3236 |
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• Band Practice
• Whist Club
• Social Group
• RingCraft – Newbottle Canine Society
• Carpet Bowls
• Houghton Clarion Cycling Club
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| Group: |
Rainbow Brownies |
| Contact |
Pauline Daley |
| Address |
23 Travers Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AA |
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To be a Brownie you need to be a seven to ten year-old girl,
and want to have lots of fun and real adventure! If you want
to become a Brownie, but don’t know where you’re
nearest Brownie Pack is ask your parents or guardians to phone
free on 08001695901 or email join.us@girlguiding.org.uk.
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| Group: |
St Michael’s RC Housebound |
| Contact |
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| Address |
Coalfield Forum |
| Tel no: |
0191 3854935 |
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| Email address |
coalfield.forum@btconnect.com |
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The group approached the Forum for advice regarding funding avenues available to develop the provision currently been delivered at the Church. Funding is currently being sort for:-
- Training and development for volunteers
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| Group: |
Sure Start Hetton & Houghton |
| Contact |
Ania Caink |
| Address |
Hetton House, Park View, Hetton le Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9JH |
| Tel no: |
0191 520 9200 |
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0191 5260073 |
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A range of services and activities for families with children aged 0-4. Services include Health, Family support, Domestic Violence advice and support, play and learn activities, Toy Library, Information, advice and training. Some activities are delivered in outreach venues in local communities. A timetable of activities is available from Hetton House.
Programmes are set up locally to provide services for families with children under 4 years old. Sure Start funding will be available to improve existing services, fill gaps of need and provide better support for families.
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