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Snow alert

Richard Hornby
Snow Alert

Update 24 February 2019: 11:19
It has stopped snowing in Durham
It is likely that all sessions will take place AS NORMAL, however sessions may be subject to delays.
For the latest road conditions, please monitor the Durham Live Cameras
Note: due to emergency repairs next door, there are a number of vans parked on The Moorlands.  I would therefore not recommend using the one-way section, and, if you are dropping off, to do so on the main road, and to walk through.
During snow conditions, sessions will continue to take place at 41 The Moorlands.  If you have an “external” session, you are welcome to travel to The Moorlands if you think that it is safe to do so.
If this not possible, it is also possible to change your session to an “Online” session.  To do this, please install and set up an account on the following software on your computer, and contact Richard by email at least an hour before your session:

One Note: https://www.onenote.com/download
Skype : https://www.skype.com/en/

Regular updates regarding the status of sessions will be displayed on this page, so please keep checking back.

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Spring / Summer Schedule

Richard Hornby

As we’re quickly approaching exam season, it’s time to look ahead at the schedule for sessions during the next few months.

Please look at the table below to find out details of any changes to your sessions:

Week commencingComments4 March 2019Normal week11 March 2019No sessions18 March 2019Normal week25 March 2019Normal week1 April 2019This is the Easter holiday for some schools.

Sessions during the day are available.

Saturday 6 April is bookable on a first come first served basis.8 April 2019This is the Easter holiday for all schools.

Sessions are only available between 9.30am and 5pm.

Saturday 13 April is bookable on a first come first served basis.15 April 2019This is the Easter holiday for all schools.

Sessions are only available between 9.30am and 5pm.

Saturday 20 April is bookable if there is sufficient demand.
22 April 2019This is the Easter holiday for some schools.

Sessions during the day are available.

Monday 22 April is bookable if there is sufficient demand.29 April 2019Sessions are only available on Monday 29 April, Tuesday 30 April and Thursday 2 May.6 May 2019Sessions on 6 May to be confirmed.

Remainder of week normal.

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May available for booking13 May 2019Priority booking for students with exams. All days (Mon – Sun) available.20 May 2019Priority booking for students with exams. Monday to Thursday available.27 May 2019Students with exams only. Sessions on Monday – Wednesday.3 June 2019Students with exams only. Sessions on Thursday – Sunday.10 June 2019Students with exams only. Sessions on Monday – Tuesday.17 June 2019No sessions.24 June 2019No sessions.1 July 2019Sessions bookable online Monday – Friday.

No fixed timetable.8 July 2019Sessions bookable online Monday – Friday.

No fixed timetable.15 July 2019Sessions bookable online Monday – Friday.

No fixed timetable.

Dates for online booking will be made available on this website in due course.

Arriva bus strike announced

Richard Hornby

Yesterday, Arriva North East drivers announced their intention to pursue strike action from 16 December to 22 December.

Although talks will take place between now and the date of the strike, we are aware that many residents in our area use Arriva buses (particularly the 64, 22 and 24) to go both to work and in to the city.

If you use / rely on these Arriva buses, I recommend making alternative plans NOW (be that allowing extra time to walk to work or your session, or arranging to car-share with a neighbour), so that should these strikes go ahead, you’re not caught out.

Additionally, I expect the traffic level on major roads to increase due to this strike action, especially during peak periods.  Please also allow extra time for your journey.

Should any further updates be made available, I will cross-publish them here.

December and January booking update

Richard Hornby

Booking for sessions in December 2018 up to and including the first week in January 2019 will take place at your next session.

Please make sure that you have your schedule with you (including any school activities, concert performances, holidays etc.) to make sure that these bookings proceed smoothly, as I am aware that, due to Christmas, a lot of bookings may be made into unusual slots.

Sessions between Christmas and New Year

For the first time this year, due to popular demand, I will be running sessions between Christmas and New Year. These will take place on Thursday 27 December, and will be booked on a first-come-first-served basis.

To book a Christmas Session, please visit our Christmas Special Sessions page for more information and to book.