The next Committee Meeting will take place on THURSDAY 7th January 2010 at 6:45pm in the Snug of the Golden Lion Public House.

Minutes of previous meetings are not yet available on line however should you require a copy please contact us and the details will be forwarded to you.

Newsletters are published at least once a quarter.  If members have not been receiving our newsletters please let us know as soon as possible by contacting either Neil or Janice.  The next newsletter should be printed around November/December 2009.

The Friends are offering for sale a set of 4 pamphlets for a price of £3 per set, plus 75p postage and packing.  The pamphlets contain information relating to Houghton Le Spring, Hillside and also people of interest interred at Hillside.  Should you require a set of the pamphlets please send your cheque in the sum of £3.75 made payable to The Friends of Houghton Hillside Cemetery together with details of your name and address and these will be forwarded to you.


For any enquiries relating to the cemetery please contact Janice Short on:-

jshort@theoldcem.co.uk

For further enquiries about becoming a member of the Friends of Houghton Hillside Cemetery please contact our Membership Secretary Neil Wood at nwood@theoldcem.co.uk

The revamp of the Friends Membership Scheme is now complete and reminders are now in the process of being forwarded to our members.  The group thank you for your patience whilst this was being undertaken.

Somewhere to stay:-

THE VILLAGE INN, MURTON, CO DURHAM

If you are looking for somewhere to stay whilst you visit the North East why not try The Village Inn at Murton, Co Durham.  The Village Inn offers a comfortable and friendly Bed & Breakfast at competitive prices.  The proprietors Gareth & Amanda Jones can be contacted on either 0191 5261261 or 0191 5262473.  Prices are as follows:-

Room only for one person - £20.00 per night
Room with Breakfast for one person - £25.00 per night
Double Room only for 2 people - £40.00 per night
Double Room for 2 people with Breakfast - £50.00 per night
Family Room only for 2 adults and 2 children - £45.00 per night
Family Room for 2 adults and 2 children with Breakfast £55.00 per night


Should you require any research carried out on your behalf in connection with Genealogy (family history) please see www.durhamancestors.co.uk


If you wish to carry out rock climbing at Hillside please contact us first to obtain permission and further details.


If you are intersted in purchasing a copy of the book 'Decision Most Deadly' by Mark Turnbull please visit www.decisionmostdeadly.com

YOUR SUPPORT IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED