https://www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uk/rss/ Mon, 1 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uknews/the-john-gent-windows-1-aug-2022 https://www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uknews/the-john-gent-windows-1-aug-2022 John Gent gave his time to Hurworth Village Hall for nearly 40 years – serving as committee member, treasurer, chairman and president. When he passed away in 2021, thoughts naturally turned to how John’s life could be commemorated at The Village Hall. The two beautiful stained-glass windows, bearing John’s name, on either side of the front door were designed by Barbara and Jils Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uknews/hurworth-quilt-28-jun-2022 https://www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uknews/hurworth-quilt-28-jun-2022 The Hurworth Sewers drew on their positive memories of the lockdowns to create a magnificent quilt, hoping to reflect the community spirit and sense of togetherness they believe characterised those difficult days of the Covid 19 Pandemic. The quilt is composed of ten squares, and commemorates events like the ‘teddy bears in windows’ appeal, the Protect t