Monthly Archives: November 2011
Durham Cathedral and Castle visitor centre is finished
On June 21st the Durham Cathedral and Castle visitor centre was opened with the Durham Polyphony student choir and a photography exhibition by Andrew Heptinstall. The centre has an outdoor seating area and a ten-minute film on the history of the Castle and Cathedral. It opens on the 25th anniversary of Durham being declared a world heritage site. As well as information on the city, the centre will be the new home of Durham University’s Institute of Medieval and Renaissance …
Read more...Success in regional disability athletics championship for Durham pupil
Three youngsters from Belmont School Community Arts College in Durham have achieved extraordinary results in a regional championship held in Gateshead International Stadium. Jonny Wilkinson, Abbey Anderson and Danny Baker all won their respective events and Jonny then went on to win gold in another event.They were presented with their medals and got to meet Paralympic Champion, Hazel Robson. Their times in their events allowed them to qualify for the national championship in July and they are all waiting to …
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