http://bishoptonvillage.co.uk/News Thur, 22 Jul 2010 The <a href="June10Minutes">June Minutes</a> have now been uploded. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 The <a href="July10Agenda">July Agenda</a> for the meeting on the 21st has been uploaded. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 The <a href="May10Minutes">May</a> Minutes and <a href="AnnualReport10">the Annual Report</a> have now been uploded. Thur, 27 May 2010 Bishopton Parish Council The <a href="Mar10Minutes">March</a> and <a href="Apr10Minutes">April</a> Minutes have now been uploded. Thur, 18 Mar 2010 Bishopton Parish Council The <a href="Feb10Minutes">February Minutes</a> have now been uploded. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 Bishopton Parish Council The <a href="Jan10Minutes">January Minutes</a> have now been uploded. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 Bishopton Parish Council A <a href="http://bit.ly/9ID03h">virtual tour of the village</a> is now avaliable courtesy of Google. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 Bishopton Parish Council The <a href="Dec09Minutes">December Minutes</a> have now been uploded. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 Bishopton Parish Council The <a href="Nov09Minutes">November Minutes</a> have now been uploded. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 Bishopton Parish Council There will be Carol Singing around the Christmas tree on Wednesday 23rd of December at 7pm. We would like to invite everyone to join us and the Salvation Army in this festive envent.<br/> The Parish Council would also like to take this oppertunity to wich you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The October Minutes have now been uploded. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The September Minutes have now been uploded. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The June and August Minutes have now been uploded. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 Ward Councillor My next ward surgery will be held from 6 to 7pm on Tuesday the 29th of September in Bishopton and Redmarshall school. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The June Minutes have now been uploded. Sat, 27 June 2009 Ward Councillor My next ward surgery will be held from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday the 30th of June in Bishopton and Redmarshall school.<br/> I am also available on 01325 33 28 20 or brian.jones@darlington.gov.uk Mon, 22 June 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The May Minutes have now been uploded. Fri, 22 May 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The April Minutes and the Annual Report have now been uploded. Mon, 04 May 2009 Bishopton Parish Council All residents of Bishopton are invited to attend the annual general meeting on Wednesday the 20th of May 2009 at 7pm in the Village Hall. Bishopton is your village and depends on you to participate in decisions affecting our community. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 Ward Councillor On the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of April I will be attending the "Town Hall Treasure Hunt" with pupils of Bishopton and Redmarshall Primary School. The event will provide opportunities for the children to learn about local democracy though fun activities such as the treasure hunt in which pupils will be allowed to explore the Council Chamber and Committee Suite. There will also be a game of "Democracy Blockbusters" and a "Build your own Councillor" activity. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 Bishopton Parish Council The Parish Council would like to ask you to help with Bishopton's annual Litter-Pick around the Parish. Your help is much appreciated and it means that the village and its surrounding area can be restored to its natural beauty. If we don't take the initiative no-one else will! Your support is crucial.<br/> <br/> Date: Sunday 29th March, 2009<br/> Time: 10:30am<br/> Meeting place: Outside the church gates<br/> <br/> Please come along and help - many hands make light work. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 Ward Councillor My next ward surgery will be held from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday 31st March in Bishopton and Redmarshall school. I am also available on 01325 332820 or brian.jones@darlington.gov.uk Mon, 09 Feb 2009 St. Peters Church The next meeting will be on Monday 16th February at 7pm in the supper room. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 St. Peters Church About 60 people young and old joined us for the Christingle Service, with the young people taking a major part. Thank you all for contributing during this service and completing the Gift Aid form, thereby increasing the amount donated to the Children's society to £111.60 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 St. Peters Church Once again this was a very enjoyable occasion and £108 was raised to be divided equally between the Butterwick Children's hospice and Durham Family Welfare Adoption. Our special thanks to The Talbot for the welcome refreshments afterwards, and of course to the Parish Council for organising the presence of the Salvation Army Band. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 Bishopton Parish Council Bishopton Parish Council is looking for a Clerk to help them with their work, If anyone is interested please could they make contact with any Parish Councillor for further details. The post attracts a small salary. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 St. Peters Church A huge thank you to all of you who donated gifts to the Toy Service, your generosity grows with each year. We can assure you that all the gifts have been distributed to the less well off, and we know that they have been greatly appreciated. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 St. Peters Church The WI meets on 10th February at 7.30 pm in the village hall when Mrs Margaret Hope will talk about Ropner Park and the competition is "Photograph in a Town Park". Mon, 09 Feb 2009 Bishopton Parish Council We now have a new website, hope you like it. 30 Jan 2008 St. Peters Church 1st A & E Dixon (14) <br/> 2nd Mrs Elliott (5) <br/> Mrs W Corney (89) 30 Dec 2008 St. Peters Church 1st Mrs A Ridley (55) <br/> 2nd Mrs H Bowes (21) <br/> 3rd Mrs A Horner (8) 30 Nov 2008 St. Peters Church The WI have Raised £350 for the Poppy Appeal 30 Oct 2008 St. Peters Church 1st S Rickerby (129) <br/> 2nd Jane Curry (9) <br/> Mrs R Shippey (83) 30 Oct 2008 St. Peters Church Thank you to all who gave so generously at our recent tea party following the Family Service in September. We have been able to send a cheque for £80 to Christian Aid. Our appreciation to Mrs Harrison whose idea it was and for her delicious backing! 30 Oct 2008 St. Peters Church Mrs Sheila O'Neil is holding a coffee morning in the village hall on Saturday 8th November at 10.30am in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Please do support this event and contact Mrs O'Neil for further information. 30 Oct 2008 St. Peters Church This will be held on Monday 10th November 7pm in the supper room 30 Oct 2008 St. Peters Church The WI meets on Tuesday 11th November at 7.30pm in the village hall when the speakers will be Margaret Cuthbert and Helen Hamilton on "Crafts" and the competition will be "and example of your own handiwork in any medium".<br/> <br/> The WI is also holding a Pudding Club in the Village Hall on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 available from any WI members. Guests will be able to sample as many puddings as they want and will have the opportunity to purchase a recipe booklet of their favourites. In addition there will be entertainment from the Dorian Singers, who have given such pleasure before. 30 Oct 2008 Village Hall Association Unfortunately after a promising start this class has been cancelled due to other work commitments of the teacher. 30 Oct 2008 Village Hall Association Tom has kindly agreed to give a series of talks (Suggested 3 weeks initially) about what to eat, what not to eat and where to find them. There must be enough interest before we arrange the dates. If you are interested please telephone Else Wright or any other committee member. 30 Oct 2008 Village Hall Association Many of you will have used the Village Hall recently or have noticed that is has newly been painted. The hall has been made structurally safer, it has new windows in the supper room, kitchen and toilets to itemise a few improvements and we are not finished yet. Thanks to those who have donated materials or used their influence to procure materials. Thanks to the committee members who have given their time to oversee and organise the refurbishments. We are a small committee, we meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the supper room at 7pm and would welcome any new members. Please join us if you can!<br/> <br/> If you are thinking of holding a Party or Event the hall can be hired at a very reasonable ate including the supper room or they can be booked separately. For more information or bookings please telephone Mary Wood.