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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.

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Celebrating 120 years of sporting success

Three of Sedgefield’s successful sports clubs are celebrating major anniversaries in 2025, and each of them has a great and distinct story to tell.

Founded by Alan Hall in the same year that The Beatles released Rubber Soul and Help!, Sedgefield St Edmunds Football Club is 60 years old this year. Sedgefield District Rugby Union Football Club was formed by student nurses from Winterton Hospital in the same year as Live Aid and is still rocking all over the North East at 40.

Sticking with the musical references, not long after the Live 8 concert in 2005, an invitation to go for a run was printed in Sedgefield News, which turned out to be the genesis of Sedgefield Harriers, now 20.

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A Capital Experience

In June, Year 6 pupils from Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy set off on an exciting four-day residential trip to London, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

British Air Racing

The Royal Aero Club Records, Racing and Rally Association returned to North East England on the weekend of the 26 and 27 July when Fishburn Airfield hosted a series of air races for the organisation.

A day to remember

As the Princess Royal celebrates her 75th birthday, Geoff Hill fondly recalls her visit to Sedgefield in 2012.

Cricket

As the 2025 cricket season enters its final month, there is still much to play for at Sedgefield Cricket Club. With the 1st XI almost certainly retaining their place in Division 1, much of the focus has turned to the 2nd XI who, in a very tight Division 3, found themselves in a relegation spot by late July.

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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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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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