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 [...]
Posted in Sports and Leisure, Workingmen's Clubs1 Comment
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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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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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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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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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 [...]
Posted in Food, Places, Pubs, Whats On4 Comments
06 April 2011
Another piece of history, but its nice to see the Dubmire club can still pack them in even in 2011
Posted in History, People, Sports and Leisure, Workingmen's Clubs1 Comment
06 April 2011
Well done that man, who filmed this. A lot of local faces some sadly no longer here.
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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
Posted in Events, History, People, Places, Sports and Leisure0 Comments
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