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All the news from the TCR Hub
Happy New Year!
We hope that you are all enjoying this rather crisp weather and eeking out the last of the festivities. Due to current Government restrictions we are still unable to open to the public. Unfortunately this includes most fitness activity, Serene Spa and Lakeside Beauty....
Speak Out Podcast
Tom Whittaker, our Music Studio Coordinator shares an update and the first Speak Out Podcast: Over the past couple of weeks we have been working in the music studio with a small group of young people to produce a podcast. This is an outlet for them to talk about...
Doorstep Santa visits families in Teesdale
The TCR Hub team throughly enjoyed our Doorstep Santa visits on Saturday 12th and 19th December to families who deserved a festive treat this year. Following family nominations for visits throughout Teesdale early this month, Rachel Tweddle, our CEO, and Sarah Gent,...
Feeding Teesdale this Christmas
Having asked for donations to support the creation of Teesdale Christmas Hampers this year, we have been absolutely blown away by the generosity of this amazing community. Thank you to each and every one of you who have donated to the Campaign - we will be delivering...
How to make an elf
Tracking the advance of the Barney Elf Army This Christmas is a little different but, thanks to the good people of Barnard Castle, it still has moments of magical delight due to the appearance of an army of elves in the windows of many high street businesses and...
How to track the advance of the Barney Elf Army
Tracking the advance of the Barney Elf Army This Christmas is a little different but, thanks to the good people of Barnard Castle, it still has moments of magical delight due to the appearance of an army of elves in the windows of many high street businesses and...
Light Up Teesdale
This Christmas, we cannot gather to see the lights switch on but this amazing community deserves celebrating! TCR Hub invite you to take one simple action: decorate an empty jam jar, place a lit candle* inside (electric or otherwise) and display it in your windows...
TCR Food Provision
TCR Hub Food Provision has grown a lot during 2020 and we want to make sure that you know about all the new services we offer and how you can get involved. There are a couple of exciting developments in light of the new lockdown restrictions. Firstly, we are now...
The Barney Elf Army
Calling the Great Barney Elf Army.... we need your help! Let's create an Elf Army across Barnard Castle this winter. This Christmas is definitely going to be a little different but it will still have moments of magic, especially with the good people of Teesdale...
National Lottery Community Fund Project – But First Pause
Our National Lottery Community Fund project in response to the Covid 19 pandemic will be running between October 2020 and March 2021. The project enables those greatest in need within our community to participate in activities, to receive support and therapy and...
TCR Food Provision
We have provided over 3360 care packages to local residents between March and September 2020. The packages include a range of food provision, both fresh and longer life items, cleaning items and toiletries. We deliver the packages twice a week using a team of...
Complete our Family Activities Survey now to help inform future plans at TCR Hub
As part of our new National Lottery Community Funded Family Activity project in Teesdale, we are asking families share their views about what happens next at TCR Hub by completing this survey (click here to complete). The project runs for three years and offers a...
Summer 2020 Holiday Club
We are delighted to be running a Summer Holiday Club this year ...in response to requests from parents. The club will run from 8am to 6pm and offers specific activities for children aged 8 - 13 years old. Activities include cooking, art, drama, sports and music....
Pizza Party
Book a Pizza oven for your family and enjoy access to our beautiful outdoor spaces, your own Pizza Oven for three hours and all the wood, equipment and food you require for a party of up to 6 people. Our pizza ovens are traditional clay ovens permanently situated...
Outdoor Activity Day
Enjoy a full day of outdoor activities for a group of up to 6 people, aged 7+. The activities may include Kayaking, Canoeing, High Ropes, Archery and Crate Stacking, all on site at the Hub. Full day packages are priced at £130 per day. Some activities are available...
Family Fun Day
If like us you are sick and tired of being in lock-down, book one of our outdoor activities created with your safety in mind. From Monday 4th July we are opening our grounds to small family groups for a range of exciting activities. Book our family fun day which gives...
Outdoor Activity Hour
We aim to re-emerge from the Covid19 Lockdown strong. We have supported our community throughout the pandemic and we need your support now. Summer of Opportunity We need to now turn our focus to re-emerging from lockdown. We need to see people using our wonderful...
Accommodation Opening
From Monday 4th July we are able to re-open our accommodation for small groups. Up to a maximum of 2 households (which can include two families acting as a bubble) so technically up to four families as "two bubbles" count as one household. Full details of the...
Lake Fishing
The lake is very well stocked with carp and has been designed to be accessible to all. Prices are £10 per day, 6am-6pm, children, £3 per day. In the interests of health and safety fishing is not permitted during any canoe or kayak sessions. Please phone us on 01833...
Takeaway Kiosk
The Cafe at the TCR Hub will remain closed for a little while longer. However we are delighted to announce that from the 4th July takeaway hot and cold drinks and light snacks will be available. Are you ready for a slice of our famous cake? The wait is over. We will...