West Rainton and Leamside villages are extremely proud of the ‘Village Partnership’ which consists of a committee of representatives of every ‘group’ who meet every month in Arden House. The groups are as follows:
- 1st Rainton Gate Brownies
- Arden House
- Dementia Friendly Steering Group
- Durham Area Youth
- Green Group
- History Group
- Parish Council
- Pins and Needles
- St. Mary’s Church
- West Rainton and Leamside Community Association
- West Rainton Football Club
- West Rainton Primary School
At a Partnership meeting, each group representative makes a report on progress and activities undertaken by their group. If any advice or assistance is needed, this is discussed collectively. Every member is a volunteer working towards the good of the villages. The following are among the services the Partnership provides to both villages :
The hosting, by rota, of the monthly (last Saturday of every month) Arts, Craft and Green market
The co-ordination and planning of ‘The Village Show’, held every September, which is a celebration of all aspects of village life and an opportunity for all to participate in the different competitions
The creation and distribution of the Village Newsletter which is published four times per year and delivered to every household in the two villages by volunteers
The provision of the Big Lunch a yearly event in early June bringing the community together for one giant picnic with music and entertainment
The sharing of information and raising of awareness to all community members via their Facebook page and website
The Village Partnership is a very important and essential link to village life in West Rainton and Leamside. The variety of services on offer is amazing and it is all done by dedicated and committed villagers.
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