Green-fingered Jack springs a mighty leek

Green-fingered Jack springs a mighty leek

14 September 2011

Jack McKitten with his massive leeks at Burnside WM Club, Fence Houses. Published on Wednesday 14 September 2011 12:43 A GREEN-FINGERED wagon driver has reclaimed his champion spot at a leek show, setting a village record. Jack McKitten, of Fence Houses, took the first place ribbon at the Burnside Workingmen’s Club Leek Show. This is [...]

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Promote Your Business for free. Tell your friends

11 September 2011

Plumbers, electricians, Joiners, Roofers, or any business in Fence Houses. List your services on our improved website. Go to the tab at the top of the  page,marked Local Business. Fill out the form, if you have a website, put your website address in, if not we can give you a page on our website so [...]

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WEBSITE UPDATE

WEBSITE UPDATE

06 September 2011

Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce that we have upgraded the Fence Houses website. It may have the same look but I have been told under the bonnet it’s all singing, all dancing. These modifications have not been implemented yet so the site will be changing over the next few weeks. I would like [...]

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Goodbye Alf

Goodbye Alf

13 July 2011

What sad news, the demon barber of Fence Houses has passed away. The stories that can be told? I,ll start with what a lovely fella, Alf was. He cut my hair, my fathers hair and my grandfathers hair. (same style) the man was a legend in Fence Houses. He is affectionally talked about, in all [...]

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Dylan & Toby mascots for the day @ Durham County Cricket Club

Dylan & Toby mascots for the day @ Durham County Cricket Club

04 July 2011

Spot the proud Granddad?

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Sir Trevor Brooking opens £1.8m football centre

27 April 2011

FOOTBALL legend Sir Trevor Brooking was in the region to open a £1.8m football centre. The former England and West Ham midfielder opened the Russell Foster Football Centre, in Staddon Way, Newbottle, near Houghton-le-Spring. Sir Trevor said: “This is a wonderful facility and one that The Russell Foster Tyne and Wear Youth League and the [...]

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The Secret Garden Cafe

26 April 2011

The Secret Garden Cafe   Station Hotel, Morton Crescent, Fence Houses. DH4 6AD   Breakfast served from 7.30am Pots of tea and coffee Hot and cold sandwiches Eat in or Takeaway Great value lunch specials Kids menu with healthy options Sunday Roast with 6 veg 2 yorkshire puddings £5.00     Play area in a [...]

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DUBMIRE CLUB 1993 WHEN PUBS AND CLUBS WERE FULL PART 2

DUBMIRE CLUB 1993 WHEN PUBS AND CLUBS WERE FULL PART 2

06 April 2011

Another piece of history, but its nice to see the Dubmire club can still pack them in even in 2011

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Dubmire club, Middle, Top 1990 Part 1

Dubmire club, Middle, Top 1990 Part 1

06 April 2011

Well done that man, who filmed this. A lot of local faces some sadly no longer here.

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Grammer School Sports day 1964?

Grammer School Sports day 1964?

02 April 2011

Thanks Barry Jones Come on anyone know who is in this picture? Thanks Barry any more gems in the wardrobe? At least this is one photo saved for posterity

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