Drop into the Peterlee Pavilion on a Sunday afternoon and simply please yourself! Sessions run on a fortnightly basis.

This is a great opportunity to fetch in any unfinished needlework or arts and crafts that you may have started at home and not yet completed. Joining other like minded people at the Pavilion will give you the motivation and joy to get them finished.

Why not start a new project/activity such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, diamond art painting and much more.

Sessions are funded by the East Durham AAP bringing people from all backgrounds together from the seasoned crafter to the absolute beginner - all in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment with refreshments provided.

Don’t enjoy making crafts? No problem, just come along and join us for chats and laughs. We have many games for you to enjoy such as dominoes’, cards or scrabble.

For more information please contact the Pavilion on 0191 5869957 or email elaine.hancock@peterlee.gov.uk

A company has been ordered to pay more than £1,800. Durham County Council had reason to inspect a house in Horden in August last year following reports made to them by residents about the state and condition of the rear yard of a Home in Horden.

Waste materials had accumulated, there was a blocked drain and a toilet waste pipe was broken resulting in a risk to health. Given the health and vermin risks presented by the state of the yard, it was important for the council to have this information and get the property to a safe state for living in. At a recent court date, fined £1,100 and ordered to a £440 victim surcharge,

NEFirst Credit Union is an accessible, inclusive modern organisation that offers an alternative to the high street banks for saving and an ethical and fair and affordable option for borrowing. It has never been more important to encourage people who need credit to check out what the credit union can offer. Our loans are an alternative to high cost lending from payday loans, overdrafts and credit cards or worse, unauthorised lenders in particular, loan sharks. Borrowing from the credit union keeps the interest in the community to support the community in financial wellbeing. Cheaper credit gives people more in their pocket to spend locally, which can assist in improving the local economy too.

It has never been more important to encourage union can offer. We support members to develop affordable and flexible loans when they might

Our aim is to put members in control of their helping them access money responsibly.

• We offer a safe and secure place to deposit and building societies.

• We are a responsible, supportive and fair lender lenders, loan sharks and internet lending streams,

• We can offer affordable loans starting from

• We believe that developing a savings habit an essential part of improving financial resilience and the wellbeing of community residents. majority of landlords work with us to ensure this remains the case, we hope serves as a warning to the minority who fail to comply with instructions. not be tolerated and we action where necessary.” with your property or having landlord fixing your property a member of the Horden today - just pop by Horden member of the team.

• We help some people who may otherwise be financially excluded.

• REACH OUT TO US...

Durham County Council’s manager, said: “All landlords follow the necessary guidance appropriate work is carried out to their properties to help protect the health and safety of tenants and communities.

To report an issue call Horden Together on 03000 263387

Mental Health - If you feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get supportsupport is still available even if services seem busy at the moment. You can find out where to get urgent help for mental health on the NHS website.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust also have a crisis line available 24 hours a day every day for people experiencing a mental health crisis. To contact the team telephone 08000 516 171, or you can find further information on What to do in a mental health crisis.

NHS www.nhs.uk

Stressed, anxious or depressed? Or just want to feel happier your NHS is here to help

NHS Every Mind Matters www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters

Find expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing

The Recovery College Online www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk

Providing a range of online courses and resources

Shout www.giveusashout.org

Anxious? Worried? Stressed? Get 24/7 help from our team of Crisis Volunteers.

Text 85258

Samaritans 116123 | www.samaritans.org

The Samaritans are there to listen. 24 hours a day 365 days a year

SANE 07984 967 708 | www.sane.org.uk

Sane and the SANEline offers one-to-one support for those times you feel you need it most

Wellbeing for life www.wellbeingforlife.net | 0800 8766887

Helping you find what’s around you and how to make the most of it. Call free for expert advice

Man Health | info@manhealth.org.uk www.manhealth.org.uk

Providing free peer support groups, offer WebChat and Connect service via the website

Durham Locate www.durhamlocate.org.uk

Durham County Council | www.durham.gov.uk

Helping you find support locally

NHS 111 www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health

Answer questions about your mental health and find you support locally

Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team

03000 200317 | www.tewv.nhs.uk

Providing specialist treatments and assessment’s with a range of professionals 24/7

Mind www.mind.org.uk

Resources from Mind can help find what’s right for you and your family

Rethink Mental Illness | www.rethink.org

Offer online support and some local groups

CRUSE 01642 210 284

Advice, information and support to anyone who has been bereaved

Calm: Campaign against living miserably 0800 585858 | www.thecalmzone.net

Access the helpline to talk and find support. 5pm-Midnight 365 days a year

TEWV Crisis line 08000 516 171 www.tewv.nhs.uk

24 hour service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis

Qwell www.qwell.io

Offers free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK

Talking Changes | 0191 3333300 www.talkingchanges.org.uk

A self-help, counselling and talking therapies service designed to help anyone with common mental health problems

Time to Change Hub www.time-to-change.org.uk

A local social movement aiming to change the way people think and act about mental health

Wellbeing for Life hosts a range of virtual and in person classes and courses to improve your quality of life. From eating & exercising to stress management and menopause courses.

www.wellbeingforlife.net/whats-on/