WEST RAINTON & LEAMSIDE PARTNERSHIP
This website is maintained by West Rainton & Leamside Village Partnership
THE VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP
We are the elected representatives of the village groups. Because we have a legal constitution, bank accounts and financial records we are able to help groups apply for grants and we can then provide financial services for our members.
We meet around 10 times a year and more often when something important is going to happen! We run this website, publish the Village News, run the annual Village Show, run the monthly craft and hobby market and look after some of the village flower displays.
WHAT THE VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP DOES
15 people meeting once a month for a cup of tea and a biscuit...(!)
Last Saturday Jan- November
THE MONTHLY CRAFT FAIR
The craft fair is held on the last Saturday of each month in the Jubilee Hall from 10am to 12 noon. With a wide range of cards, gifts, plants, toys and all sorts of nice things! The tea, coffee and cakes are run by a different group each month with the Brownies being particularly appreciated for their baking!
This year Saturday September 19th!
THE ANNUAL VILLAGE SHOW
The Village Show is held on the 3rd Saturday in September. It features over 40 classes with crafts, photography and baking being the most popular. The pictures give a flavour! Kath Whitehouse, the organiser, is retiring (after 10 years) after the show in 2021. If you would like to learn about taking over please email
Every 3 months free to every home in the Village
THE VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
Around 24 pages, each edition is supported by local businesses. It is produced by volunteers and printed locally. Available also via email.