At a Special Town Council meeting held on 5 October 2015, it was resolved that the distinction of Honorary Freeman be conferred upon Mr Frederick Parkin Raine in recognition of the eminent service he has rendered to the Town of Barnard Castle and its local community over a period of many years, in particular Mr Raine’s contribution to documenting and recording life in Teesdale.

The award was presented on 25 October 2015 by the Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs Sandra Moorhouse, at The Manor House Care Home, John Street, Barnard Castle. In attendance at the presentation were members of Mr Raine’s family, representatives of the town council, together with friends and residents of The Manor House. Following the presentation Mr Raine and his guests all enjoyed an afternoon tea kindly laid on by The Manor House staff.

Mr Raine’s award is only the fourth presented by the Town Council as the honour is awarded only on rare and exceptional occasions.

View the photo gallery section of our website to see photographs of the award presentation.

At a Special Town Council meeting held on 6 July 2015, it was resolved that the distinction of Honorary Freeman be conferred upon Mr Joseph Metcalfe Swinbank in recognition of the eminent service he has rendered to the Town of Barnard Castle and its local community over a period of many years.

The Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs Sandra Moorhouse presented the award to Mr Swinbank on 4 August 2015 at Abbeyfield House, Galgate, Barnard Castle. Following the presentation Mr Swinbank, his guests and the residents of Abbeyfield House all enjoyed an afternoon tea kindly laid on by the Abbeyfield House staff.

Mr Swinbank’s award is only the third presented by the Town Council as the honour is awarded only on rare and exceptional occasions.

View the photo gallery section of our website to see photographs of the award presentation.

The 2018 street collection will run for two weeks from 27 October until Remembrance Sunday, on 11 November.

The town council coordinates the ‘local’ Poppy Appeal (with the help of local volunteers), on behalf of The Royal British Legion.

The Poppy Appeal is The Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign and runs year-round.

If you would like to support the appeal by volunteering to distribute poppies or take part in the collection, please get in touch.

Barnard Castle Town Council, in association with St Mary’s Parish Church co-ordinate arrangements for the Town’s annual Remembrance Service.

Traditionally, a Church Service is held at St Mary’s Parish Church Barnard Castle where an observance of the ‘Two Minutes Silence’ takes place at 11.00 a.m. Anyone attending the church service is requested to take their place in church by 10:45.

Following the Church Service, the Parade Marshall, accompanied by Barnard Castle Band, lead the parade along Newgate to the War Memorial in the grounds of The Bowes Museum for a further Act of Remembrance and laying of wreaths.

If you require further information about the arrangements for the Service or you would like to lay a wreath, then please contact Yvette Farren on 01833 690970.

Barnard Castle Town Council also co-ordinates the local Poppy Appeal on behalf of The Royal British Legion. For more details on this please view our Poppy Appeal news post.

To view photographs of Remembrance Sunday events please view the photo gallery section of our website.

Please view the document below for information regarding Durham County Council’s Care Connect Service:

Care Connect

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The mini golf course is available for hire free of charge by schools for practical lessons on weekdays during term times. It is also available for hire outside normal operating hours at a concessionary rate of £15 per hour by registered charities and at a rate of £30 per hour for groups and private organisations.

Please select the links for the relevant Booking Forms and Terms and Conditions of Hire or alternatively contact Barnard Castle Town Council directly:

Group Hire Booking Form
Group Hire Terms and Conditions of Use
School Hire Booking Form and Conditions of Use

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