A FAIRTRADE shop has donated £4,000 to a development charity. The Gateway World Shop, on Durham Market Place, presented the money to Traidcraft, the Gateshead-based firm which sells Fairtrade goods and products. Gateway has been trading in Durham for more than 30 years. Traidcraft is the UK’s biggest Fairtrade organisation.
RAMBLING CLUB: Durham Rambling Club is planning two walks around Bilsdale, North Yorkshire, for Sunday, February 10. They will be nine and 12 miles in length. The cost is £10 per person. For more information, call 07706-871812 or 0191-3733429.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Durham Foodbank is looking for volunteers to help with a collection day at Morrisons, in Chester-le-Street, on Saturday, February 9. Three more people are needed for the 9am to 11am shift and one person between 11am and 1pm. For more information, email: brianhunter1951@gmail.com
50-50 DANCE: A 50-50 dance will be held at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, in Pity Me, near Durham City, from 8pm to 11pm tomorrow (Saturday, February 2). Admission is £2.50 for members and £3 for non-members. For more information, call 0191-384-0700.
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