ONE DARLINGTON JANUARY 2021

Clubs and Societies
Happy New Year! 2020 was a tough year
for everyone and lockdown measures
forced many clubs and societies to put
their activities and meetings on hold.
Some groups are still able to meet up in a
virtual way, keeping everyone connected
through technology.
If your club or society is meeting up
(virtually or in person), or you have
news to share, please email:
communications@darlington.gov.uk
Call out for young
footballers
Red Hall Rangers FC is looking for players to
join their youth football club.
They are looking for players for U12s, U14s and
U16s teams. All abilities welcome, games and
training take place at their pitch alongside Red Hall
Community Centre. All coaches are advanced FA
DBS checked and they have an appointed welfare
officer. For details contact Andrew Kennedy on
07399 474927 or find them on Facebook.
Mums get
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Sarah Blackburn describes how her
Facebook group The Crafty Mamas
began: “The Crafty Mamas started life
at my kitchen table, with just one friend,
me, and our babies. There are lots of
groups for mums and babies and I felt it
was important for mums to be able to get
together and do something just for them.
“We are an activity group for mums who love
to create. Whether that’s knitting, painting,
making cards, sewing or just ‘cutting and
sticking’ (as it’s always been known as in my
house!), it doesn’t matter. We hold monthly
virtual get togethers for mums who are
into crafting and want some time to enjoy
something for themselves, and we are always
happy to see new faces.
“I am hoping that, by creating a virtual group,
we can keep the sense of community going
that we had started, and still create a space
for us to share the things we enjoy. I aim to
run ‘real life’ activities when things change.”
For details, search for the Crafty Mamas on
Facebook and Instagram or email
admin@thecraftymamas.co.uk
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