//A Sedgefield Development Trust Project

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.

Reverend Rick Simpson officially 'opens' Bishop’s Fenn

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Bishop’s Fen to bring back nature to the River Skerne

Discover Brightwater and Durham Wildlife Trust recently held an event to mark the official dedication of Bishop’s Fen, between Sedgefield and Bishop Middleham.

At 218 hectares, it's part of the bigger Great North Fen project, which is bringing nature and biodiversity back to 850 hectares of land alongside the River Skerne, as it weaves its way through this part of County Durham.

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IN2 celebrates

Over October half term, IN2 Interests at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy celebrated being open for 10 years with a fabulous birthday party and a day full of inflatable fun!

Friendly Fixers or the Generation Game?

Part of the fun of volunteering at the Repair Café every month, is that we never know what items will be coming in for repair!

Pavement Parking

The Bicycle and Active Travel group have had a lot of interest in improving pavement parking in the area, with many people concerned about pavements being blocked by inconsiderately parked cars.

How many people does it take to get a carpet to the Church Tower?

The challenge: How to get a 57kg roll of carpet (5 x 5.6m) up to the Ringing Room in the tower room when there was no way it could be carried up the spiral stone staircase

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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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