Groundwork Community Spaces

Northern Echo 27 February 2010

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The self-guided walk, taking visitors past the panels, had no seating provision. The two benches sited on the route will allow walkers to rest and enjoy the landscape in this part of Teesdale.

The other benches and the three picnic tables are in response to an expressed need by residents for other seating areas.

The bench near the school bus stop on The Green overlooks part of the site of the original hutted camp.

The third panel is on The Avenue.

The fifth panel brings us back to the community centre and in sight of the first panel. Some visitors have their lunch here where they have a good view of the remaining WW2 buildings.

This is the first panel on the Military Heritage Trail and is near to the mini roundabout at the entrance to the industrial estate.

A raised bed planted with shrubs has been installed around three sides of each panel with the fourth side paved to allow for improved access.

The second panel is near the A688.

The fourth panel is alongside the tank track.

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Another bench is at the junction of The Avenue and The Oval on the route of the town bus.

Three picnic tables were installed in the three areas of the play park.

There is a general feeling that the heritage interpretation project has already brought the community closer together and has put Stainton Grove, often overshadowed by other historical sites in Barnard Castle, on the map.

The Community Association were keen to continue this success and momentum with the landscaping project.

This project will improve people's perceptions and appreciation of the area and help make the community more proud of the place they live and give Stainton Grove more of an identity.

It also links closely with the council's regeneration strategy for the area.

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The Pride in our Landscape project has been funded through the Community Spaces programme. The Community Spaces grants programme is being managed by Groundwork UK as an Award Partner to the Big Lottery Fund. Community Spaces is part of the Big Lottery Fund’s Changing Spaces initiative.

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Our heritage is who we are today; we are the only ones who can protect it.

The Memories of Stainton Grove Military Camp Project was one of a number of community-led projects along and nearby the route of the proposed South West Durham Heritage Corridor.

The South West Durham Heritage Corridor will be a multi-user route along the former Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle railway line.

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The Memories of Stainton Grove Military Camp Project is being led by Stainton Grove Community Association and coordinated by Groundwork West Durham and Darlington. It is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund through the 'Your Heritage' grant programme.

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