//A Sedgefield Development Trust Project

This website is a community enterprise, one of the projects of Sedgefield Development Trust Limited (SDT) and is the online version of the Sedgefield News.

Our trustees and volunteers contribute to the improvement of the economic, social, environmental and cultural quality of life of residents. Sedgefield Development Trust Projects are run by volunteers and you can get involved at any time with any project, speak to us to learn more about each project.

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Sedgefield News

The online version of your local paper.

Recent trip by the u3a Science and Industry Group

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Keeping busy this winter

With the advent of winter and the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment, older residents may be looking for ways in which to keep warm and active. Fortunately, we live in Sedgefield and there is a wide range of activities aimed at the older person to fill your days. At your first visit to any of these groups, you may not know anyone but, I’d like to guarantee that you will have made at least one new friend by the time you leave!

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Savings of £182,284 to the residents of Sedgefield

It was January 2014 when the Development Trust explored the potential of collective bargaining to reduce resident’s gas and electricity costs. Since its inception, it has generated savings of £182,284 to the residents of Sedgefield.

Energy Switch update

We have received a number of enquiries from residents recently regarding the current status of our Energy Saving Scheme. These enquiries have been prompted largely as a result of communication from their current suppliers offering Fixed Term Contracts.

From Empire to Revolution

I would like to bring to your attention a fascinating book recently published which references The Manor House in Sedgefield.

St Edmund's Church Annual Memorial Service

St. Edmund's Church will hold the annual memorial service on All Saints Day, Sunday 3 November at 4pm.

Fundraising thank you

We did it! Huge thanks to my amazing team of family and friends, who worked together to create a wonderful afternoon tea in Sedgefield Parish Hall.

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// Latest News

Community Life.

Read about the latest community life stories, including, Neighbourhood Watch, Police report, the latest SDT Project news, Sustain Sedgefield, Repair Cafe: Are you a fixer or a mender?, Ceddesfeld Hall, Nature Diary and your letters.

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// What's On?

Regular Events, Diary, Arts & Entertainment.

All the details you need to know about the monthly events in and around Sedgefield including, the local history society, U3A, Quiz nights, County market, Veterans, WI, Sedgefield in Bloom, Rock & Blues club, Players/SPYS and more.

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Our Local Sport.

Chris Lines brings you a sports round up from local clubs such as Athletics (Sedgefield Harriers), Sedgefield Football Teams, Squash, Rugby, Cricket, Bowls, Boccia and more.

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//How to submit an article?

Please send your news articles to news@sedgefielddevelopmenttrust.co.uk

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People saved money with our Energy Switch scheme

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In The Community

Sedgefield Development Trust Projects

Farmers Market

The market is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.15pm. We have up to 20 stall holders with a wide range of local produce.

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Energy Saving

The Thermal Imaging Camera loan scheme is a new project brought to you by Sedgefield Development Trust. We want to help you spot heat loss around your home with one of our FLIR thermal imaging cameras, which you can loan for free. Its simple to use though your smart phone and it helps you to find draughts in your home..

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Woodland & Wildlife

A newly planted community woodland at NETPark, Sedgefield. With an aim to increase biodiversity and develop a green space for the community.

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Homework Help

Our volunteers help students and pupils with their homework, to gain understanding and confidence so that they can do more on their own.

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Friendly Fixers

Do you enjoy getting handy with a hammer or a needle?
Would you like to share your skills and learn new ones?

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Bike and Active Travel

A group set up to promote Cycling and active travel in and around Sedgefield.

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