With equipment being delivered on a daily basis the site is beginning to fill up and it appears that the rig itself is taking shape. There has been a certain amount of traffic disruption locally as oversize loads/HGV's made their…
CHURCH SERVICE A packed church was the venue as villagers, families, friends and visitors gathered together to commemorate the Remembrance Service held at the local church on Sunday 11th November. Young and old alike were present as reader Joan Herrington…
Quite a lot going on, both on and off of the Tinker lane site on the 12th and 13th November. A splendid set of images from both of those days by local photographer Eric Walton. Our thanks to Eric for…
Another convoy of heavy equipment was delivered to Tinker lane today. Equipment included some rather large mud pumps (2 off), generator and what appeared to be heavy duty pipe manifolds. The image shows one of the mud pumps as it…
Dear Editor, Re: News coverage of earthquakes caused by fracking My name is Natascha Engel and I have recently been appointed as the Government's new Commissioner for Shale Gas. In this role I have been visiting groups and residents in…
Two large lumps of what appeared to be a dismembered HH220 drilling rig, from PR Marriott, were delivered to Tinker lane yesterday. It looks as though we shall see more bits of the beast as the week progresses. This rig…
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH Sunday 11th November is “Remembrance Sunday” and will be commemorated nationwide. The local church will also hold a service to remember the event. The service starts at the later time of 10:15am and everyone is welcome. Please…
Another great set of aerial images courtesy of Eric Walton. Showing the site, poised as it is to receive the drilling rig and other heavy equipment. An image above taken from an unusual viewpoint looking towards the south and overlooking…
IGas advised us this afternoon that three HGV's had left the site this morning (5th November 2018) outside of the permitted hours during term time of the Primary School of St Mary and St Martin on Retford Road Blyth. The…
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: At St Bartholomew’s church on Sunday 4th November an “All Saint Day Service” will take place. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. FRACKING UPDATE: The drilling rig will soon be arriving at the “Tinker…
Some great images of the Tinker lane site taken by Eric Walton during the mobilisation phase on 25th October and now on view in the Tinker Lane CLG gallery. Eric's drone images show the work ongoing during the first week…
IGas confirmed yesterday that the two high stacking of cabins is a temporary measure. Local people had concerns that the noise profile of the rig might be adversely affected. The top cabins will be removed before drilling starts. This update…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH At St. Bartholomew’s church on Sunday 28th October, “Songs of Praise” will take place. Please come along and bring the family! The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. BEAT MANAGER Please note that due to an…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH At St. Bartholomew’s church on Sunday 21st October, “A Family Service” will take place. Please come along and bring the family! The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. BEAT MANAGER Please note that due to an…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH “Holy Communion” will take place at St Bartholomew’s church on Sunday 14th October. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. FOCUS ON SUTTON County and District Councillor for Sutton Ward Tracey Taylor opening the new kitchen…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH At the local church on Sunday 7th October, “A Harvest Festival Service” will take place. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. VILLAGE HALL UPDATE The Village Hall has been awarded a grant in the region…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH On Sunday 30th September at the local church the service will be “Congregation Favourites”. Please come along and join in. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. NEW BEAT MANAGER Will residents please note that a…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH A “Family Service” will take place at the local church on Sunday 16th September. Please come along and bring the family. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. MEET THE NEIGHBOURS The next meeting of the…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH At the local church on Sunday 9th September ,“Holy Communion” will take place. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome. MEET THE NEIGHBOURS The next meeting of the neighbour’s group is on Wednesday 19th September in…
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: Friday 24th August is St. Bartholomew’s Day and a service will be held at the local church. “Holy Communion” will take place at 6:00pm. On Sunday 26th August, "Songs of Praise” will take place. The service starts at…
