Web Directory

» Bishopton Village
   Parish Council, news, Seven Parishes Action Group, links and contacts.
   http://bishoptonvillage.co.uk/

» County Durham Environmental Trust
   Use the landfill tax monies on projects, programmes and activities which would bring substantial and lasting benefit to the environment of county. Includes operating principles, small grants scheme, and contacts.
   http://www.cdent.co.uk/

» County Durham Foundation
   Independent grant giving local charity whose aim is to help individuals, families and companies set up new charitable funds to help the local community. Includes details of grants, board members and contacts.
   http://www.countydurhamfoundation.co.uk/

» Dave Shaw
   Maker of pipes and whistles, reeds, repairs and renovations. Also a musician playing small pipes and melodeon with the Flying Toad ceilidh band. Located in Craghead.
   http://www.daveshaw.co.uk

» Derwentdale Local History Society
   Provides articles and photographs on the former steel towns of Consett and Shotley, together with notes on other local areas.
   http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/derwentdale/

» Derwentside Liberal Democrats
   News, information, events, contacts and photos from Derwentside Lib Dems.
   http://www.derwentsidelibdems.webs.com/

» Durham Community Information Online
   Childcare, youth groups, community associations and theatre. Provides a directory of services to, and groups run by, the Community in the county.
   http://www.durhamcommunity.info/

» Farplace Animal Rescue
   Sanctuary for unwanted and abused farm animals, small domestic pets and injured or orphaned wildlife. Includes case histories and a newsletter. Located in Westgate.
   http://www.farplace.co.uk/

» Finchale Training College
   Specialist vocational college offering training and support for unemployed adults with a range of physical, mental and medical health issues and special needs. Details of services, work placement, funding, facilities and college history.
   http://www.finchalecollege.co.uk/

» Grave Text
   Offers database searches and downloadable transcripts of monumental inscriptions from cemeteries in the Derwent Valley.
   http://www.gravetext.co.uk/

» Ian Lindley
   Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for North Durham.
   http://www.ianlindley.co.uk/

» LGBTA
   Representative body supporting all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students at Durham University. Also campaigns and liases outside the University.
   http://www.durhamlgbta.org.uk/

» Mark Wilkes
   Liberal Democrat councillor for the Framwellgate Moor division on Durham County Council.
   http://markwilkes.mycouncillor.org.uk/

» Northern Durham Liberal Democrats
   News and information from Lib Dems in Northern Durham.
   http://www.northerndurhamlibdems.org.uk/

» One Voice Network
   Represent community and voluntary groups across the whole of the County. Features communities of interest, events, and publications.
   http://www.onevoice.co.uk/

» Owen Temple
   Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for North West Durham.
   http://owentemple.mycouncillor.org.uk/

» Romaldkirk
   Information and pictures for this unspoilt village in the North Pennines.
   http://www.hectorparr.freeuk.com/Romaldkirk

» Single Homeless Action Initiative Derwentside
   SHAID offers housing advice to young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
   http://www.shaid.org.uk/

» Spice Project
   Aims to encourage young people to play an active role in citizenship by becoming involved in community issues, local democracy and the use of ICT. Includes a range of information on projects and the local community.
   http://www.spiceproject.org.uk/

» St Mary's Parish Church Barnard Castle with Whorlton
   Explore the 900 year history of this parish with its links to King Richard III and the Durham Light Infantry. Take a virtual tour of the church. [some feature require Java plug-in]
   http://www.stmarysbarnardcastle.org.uk

» Teesdale Community Resources
   A charity with a remit to create a fully accessible environment, where children, young people and their families have the freedom to access high quality services.
   http://www.tcrhub.org/

» Teesdale Village Halls Consortium
   Information on what is happening in and around village halls and community centres in the district. Includes a listing of the halls and events.
   http://www.teesdalehalls.co.uk/

» The Percy Hedley Foundation
   A charity for children and adults with cerebral palsy and children and adults with speech, language and communication difficulties.
   http://www.percyhedley.org.uk/

» Weardale
   A short history of Weardale.
   http://www.englandsnortheast.co.uk/Weardale.html

» Witton Park
   Information on the village history, past and present celebrities, news and events, and a picture gallery.
   http://www.daledaniel.fsnet.co.uk/

» Woodland
   Includes many archive photographs showing the coal mining history of the village. Latter day photographs are also included.
   http://www.woodlandvillage.co.uk/