[Credit: Images are © Kate Thick 2020 and used with permission]
The Northumberland Log Bank owes its continuing success to the help of several willing volunteers.
Of course, proper training of people who volunteer to cut and remove logs is essential. And yesterday (Saturday 10 October 2020), three volunteers undertook LANTRA training in safe chainsaw use and crosscutting. Lantra is an awarding body for land-based industries in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
[All images © Kate Thick 2020. Used with permission.]
While life has been difficult for everyone over the past few months during the lockdown, people experiencing fuel poverty continued to benefit from the services of the Northumberland Log Bank. Operating out of Wooler and Haydon Bridge, their services are invaluable to many residents in north Northumberland and in west Northumberland/Tynedale.
As most local people know, the Powburn Show is the first of the annual Cheviot Sheep & Horticultural Shows. But, of course, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, it had to be cancelled this year, along with all other country fayres (including the Ingram Show).
Please consult the official sources for the latest advice from the UK Government:
Following yesterday’s recommendations from the Government regarding COVID-19 and the need to minimise social interaction, the Breamish Hall Committee has made the decision to close the Breamish Hall as from today 17 March 2020 until further notice.
We take the welfare of all residents extremely seriously.
The greatest concern is for elderly and vulnerable people in our community, many of whom may be self-isolating due to ongoing health issues.
With this in mind, the community has formed a group of local volunteers to help ANYONE who needs assistance.
Readers of this website will likely be aware of the Log Bank at Wooler that serves the people of north Northumberland.
Well, Kate Thick (Founding Trustee) of the Northumberland Log Bank project has been in touch with the exciting news that the log bank has now grown to include a site at Haydon Bridge that serves west Northumberland/Tynedale.
The Powburn Show is an annual festival enjoyed by the whole community. And everyone benefits! Money raised by the Show is donated back to the community when spare funds are available. In the past, we have donated money towards:
If so, please contact:
KATE THICK (Founding Trustee)
Tel: 07900 963 234
Email: katethick@hotmail.com
Since starting a pilot scheme in Wooler around July of this year, the Northumberland Log Bank has been steadily growing. The Trustees and volunteers have been developing their skills, including the safe use of chainsaws.
