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Trimdon Foundry Parish
Council Clerk Vacancy
Applications are invited for the part-time post (15hrs per week) of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Trimdon Foundry Parish Council. Your work will be primarily home-based but will require some evening attendance at meetings. A mobile phone, laptop, printer and stationery will be provided, and other work-related expenses may be claimed. Closing date for applications: 9^th May 2025. Full details here.

Tender for Restoration of Clock Tower
Trimdon Foundry Parish Council invites tenders in respect of restoration of the Clock Tower of the former St. Paul's Church in Trimdon, which is located at 38 Front Street North, Trimdon Colliery, TS29 6PG.
VVorks required:
• Stripping off weather boarding
• Removal of fibre board
• Thorough clean interior
• Allow access for Smith's of Derby Clock repairers
• Wire brush all interior metalwork and paint
• Replace all copper and lead
• Provide new external corner timbers and weather boarding to the four outside elevations

• Contractors must hold appropriate insurance (public liability, employers' liability, and contractors' all risks)
• Compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, including a Construction Phase Plan and method statements, should be outlined.
• Safe access and coordination must be ensured, especially for Smith's of Derby during their clock repair work.
• Consideration for working at height, heritage sensitivity, and proper disposal of old materials (e.g., lead or fibre board) is essential.
• A programme of works and post-completion support (including a defects period and warranties) should also be provided upon request.

Enquiries to the Clerk at Trimdon Foundry Parish Council, clerk@trimdonfoundry-pc.gov.uk.
Tender closure 30 May 2025

Other recent updates:

Trimdon Station Community Survey Report 20th February 2025
Trimdon Station Community Association
Parish Council Updates January 2025
Update from Cllr. Lucy Hovvels (23rd Feb 2025)
Parish Celebrates 20th Anniversary

New Hub Opening
TRIMDON from Thursday 3rd April at Trimdon Village Hall, Hallgarth Road, TS29 6JX; get around £35 worth of food for £8.50 - there is no commitment and it's free to join.
You need to become a member to use the hub but it's free to sign-up and book a slot - just follow these steps.
Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode and the name of the hub you will be collecting from (TRIMDON)
Select the size of order you want to receive: Family £8.50, individual £5 or Large Family £17. There is a Vegetarian option available too.
You'll get a text every Tuesday to see if you want an order. Just reply 'YES' by 10am the next day. Your order will be delivered to the hub on Thursday at 1.30pm.
Collect and pay for your goods from the TRIMDON hub.
(Don't forget - someone can collect on your behalf if you can't make it and Healthy Start Vouchers are also accepted)

James 'Harry' Appleton
On 9th April, Harry aged 79 years of Trimdon Colliery, beloved husband of the late Pat, much loved dad of Denise, Darren, Dwayne and the late Gary, dear father-in-law of Mick and Jim, loving grandad of Andrew. Loved and sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet on Wednesday 30th April at 11am for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Charity.
Cochrane's Funeral Directors

Margaret Coughlin
Passed away on 15th April 2025, aged 92 years. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 2nd May, family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 1.30pm. All welcome to The Black Bull, Trimdon Village after the service to continue to share memories of Margaret. Family flowers only, donations if desired to: 'Macmillan Cancer Support'
East Durham Funeral Service

Michael (Mick) WILSON
Passed away peacefully at home in Trimdon on 11th April aged 82 years. Beloved Husband of Dot. Sadly missed by Billy and Joanne. Much loved Granda to Abbie, Maizie and Tillie. Funeral service to take place at Wear Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, for the Great North Air Ambulance.
Northernecho.co.uk

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