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This website is a community enterprise, one of the projects of Sedgefield Development Trust Limited (SDT) and is the online version of the Sedgefield News.

Our trustees and volunteers contribute to the improvement of the economic, social, environmental and cultural quality of life of residents. Sedgefield Development Trust Projects are run by volunteers and you can get involved at any time with any project, speak to us to learn more about each project.

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Sedgefield News

The online version of your local paper.

Image Copyright: Paul Heasman

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169th Sedgefield Show

The sun shone brightly and the Robert Brown Showfield filled up quickly as the 169th Sedgefield Show opened on Saturday 10 August. It was another successful show with something for everyone in the exhibitions of livestock, judging of produce and numerous demonstrations from taekwondo to beekeeping.

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Art exhibition

Taking place at the end of the summer term, our annual Art Exhibition was an enormous success once again. We’re incredibly grateful to all the parents, carers and other members of the local community who took the time to visit and witness some of the tremendous work that students across Year 7 to Year 11 were able to produce.

Taking a tumble

Having recently suffered a number of strokes which has substantially reduced my vision, I have come to learn the hard way of living with limited sight.

Youth shelter improvements

Local organisations in Sedgefield have worked together to make improvements to a well-used facility in the centre of the community. The youth shelter is located near the offices of Sedgefield Town Council, and to other buildings such as the doctors’ surgery and Parish Hall.

Drama Festival

No resting on their laurels for the Players. They are now back in rehearsal for the upcoming drama festival.

Sedgefield in Bloom

We are still experiencing a large volume of plants being stolen from around the areas Sedgefield in Bloom maintains.

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Community Life.

Read about the latest community life stories, including, Neighbourhood Watch, Police report, the latest SDT Project news, Sustain Sedgefield, Repair Cafe: Are you a fixer or a mender?, Ceddesfeld Hall, Nature Diary and your letters.

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// What's On?

Regular Events, Diary, Arts & Entertainment.

All the details you need to know about the monthly events in and around Sedgefield including, the local history society, U3A, Quiz nights, County market, Veterans, WI, Sedgefield in Bloom, Rock & Blues club, Players/SPYS and more.

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Our Local Sport.

Chris Lines brings you a sports round up from local clubs such as Athletics (Sedgefield Harriers), Sedgefield Football Teams, Squash, Rugby, Cricket, Bowls, Boccia and more.

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//How to submit an article?

Please send your news articles to news@sedgefielddevelopmenttrust.co.uk

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In The Community

Sedgefield Development Trust Projects

Farmers Market

The market is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.15pm. We have up to 20 stall holders with a wide range of local produce.

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Energy Saving

The Thermal Imaging Camera loan scheme is a new project brought to you by Sedgefield Development Trust. We want to help you spot heat loss around your home with one of our FLIR thermal imaging cameras, which you can loan for free. Its simple to use though your smart phone and it helps you to find draughts in your home..

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Woodland & Wildlife

A newly planted community woodland at NETPark, Sedgefield. With an aim to increase biodiversity and develop a green space for the community.

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Homework Help

Our volunteers help students and pupils with their homework, to gain understanding and confidence so that they can do more on their own.

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Friendly Fixers

Do you enjoy getting handy with a hammer or a needle?
Would you like to share your skills and learn new ones?

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Bike and Active Travel

A group set up to promote Cycling and active travel in and around Sedgefield.

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