Easington - Down Your Way

Former MPJohn Cummings who died recently.

Hazel Wynn has won the Co-op cake raffle in aid of the British Red Cross Tackle Loneliness Across the UK charity and donations were made for home made cakes.

Easington C of E Primary School says thank you to all those who supported its non-uniform day held in aid of the work of the NSPCC and raised £97.38.

Jupiter Health Club helps improve your strength and flexibility with its yoga and beginners Tai Chi class on Tuesdays at 6.45pm. A fully qualified Age UK tutor will help your balance, your joint/ligament pain and relax the mind and body. Fifty per cent off your first class so just £2. To book, call 01915272576.

The Wednesday discussion group on the big questions of faith and life will be held in St Mary’s Church hall tomorrow at 5.30pm. Each session is a stand alone so come when you can.

Theresa Hughes, 88, of Haswell Plough, died peacefully in Jack Dorman Care Home, in Horden. She is survived by husband Jim, former North-East MEP Stephen Hughes, daughter Maureen, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Like her husband she was a former parish councillor and active member of Haswell History Group, she was a prolific letter writer to the newspapers, often commenting on political and social issues of the day. A popular singer and a published poet, following in the footsteps of her great uncle, Joseph Skipsey, the Pitman Poet. Her funeral was held at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery, followed by refreshments at Haswell Community Centre with donations for the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

St Mary’s Church fair raised £1,074 for church funds, thanks to all who helped in any way.

Rosemary Lane Nursery School says thank you to everyone who joined in with its Christmas Fun Day last term. It raised a fabulous £900 on the raffles and Christmas DVD sales. Well done, this money helped to provide Christmas parties and gifts for all the nursery children. The remainder of the money has gone towards developing the garden area with the new shed.