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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 by December 1st, place a lit candle* inside (electric or otherwise) and display it in...
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...
Family Activity Co-ordinator Vacancy
Although these times are difficult for charities, businesses and our community as a whole, we are sensitively recruiting for a new member for our team. A new role has been created following 9 months of preparation with the National Lottery Community Fund. The role is...
Preparing to Re-Open
We are busy making preparations for your return. Our team of volunteers are working very hard to not only keep the Care Packages going but prepare our grounds and atrium to welcome you very soon! The Serene Spa girls will be up and running as soon as it’s safe and we...
Volunteer Guides Required
Volunteer Guides Required as we open our grounds which are looking amazing. We can't wait to welcome you to use them very soon. When we do reopen, we will need a group of guides to ensure that visitors continue to respect social distancing and enable us to keep on...
Festival of Wellbeing Cancelled
Message from Rachel Tweddle, CEO of TCR Hub: "We have made the difficult but right decision to cancel the 2020 Festival of Wellbeing. Our venue is bruised already and we don't want to play a part in an increase in the spread of Covid19. We will wait for further...
24 Feb 2020 open from 2pm
UPDATE: The Hub is now back open so all classes will run as usual this afternoon and evening. Thanks for your understanding.
Finalists in the 2019 Teesdale Business Awards
We were over the moon that our small team at TCR were short listed for the Best Social Enterprise award at the 2019 Teesdale Business Awards recently! As finalists we enjoyed a night of glamour and celebration alongside some fantastic local businesses. Special...