UTASS is a place for everyone!
We work together with individuals, groups, partners and organisations to provide opportunities for people across the Durham Dales.
We offer access to a wide range of community support from our base in Middleton-in-Teesdale, including the local Post Office, Citizen’s Advice and health and wellbeing services.
We secure funding to deliver specific projects and activities to assist us in providing the activities, events and improvements that local people are interested in. For more information on what’s on see our what’s on page here...
Post Office
Open at UTASS every Tuesday morning from 9.45 until 12.45pm and every Friday afternoon from 1.45pm until 3.30pm.
You can pay in cash and cheques, withdraw cash (excluding business accounts), get a balance on your bank account, pay most household bills with a barcode and get small amounts of change with prior notice.
You can not pay credit card bills, pay a TV Licence, pay for Road Tax (however UTASS can help with this).
Barclays Bank
Open at UTASS every Tuesday 9am-5pm and every Friday 9am-5pm (closed 12:30-1:30pm both days).
Offering help and advice, support with digital banking, help with home buying or selling, savings and outgoings, making BACS/CHAPS and international payments, paying credit card bills and more.
You can not pay in cash or cheques or withdraw cash.
Citizen’s Advice
Citizens Advice County Durham delivers drop-in sessions at UTASS every Monday between 10am- 12noon.
Trained advisors can provide confidential and impartial advice and help find solutions to a wide range of issues including benefits, employment, debt and finances, consumer rights and housing.
Music and Memories
Singing sessions inspired by old-school music hall favourites. Initially developed for those experiencing dementia and their carers, these sessions are open to all. Join us for a good old sing-along together with Mike Bettison and his ukulele. Refreshments served.
To find out more contact Julia at UTASS at julia@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Retired Farmers Lunches
Retired Farmers Lunches- bringing groups of retired farmers together for a freshly cooked lunch on a monthly basis, at three locations including Middleton-in-Teesdale Auction Mart, Barnard Castle Auction Mart and St. John’s Chapel Town Hall.
To find out more contact Anne at UTASS at annes@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Shopping Trips
Regular trips are arranged to help people travel to shopping areas such as Tindale Crescent Retail Park at Bishop Auckland, Local Farm Shops and many others using the UTASS minibuses.
To find out more contact Claire at UTASS on claire@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Ladies Outings
Monthly outings for ladies living across the dales. Trips using the UTASS minibuses to various places for a nice day out with a stop for lunch or refreshments.
To find out more contact Anne at UTASS at annes@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Pie and Peas sessions
Pie and peas sessions- chance to meet others and have a chat and maybe a game or two, whilst enjoying a pie and peas lunch at UTASS. Every Monday 11:00am-12:30pm.
For more information contact Gina at UTASS on gina@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Wellness Walks
Free weekly walks led by volunteer, Sue Bainbridge. Meet at 1:30pm every Monday. Suitable for all, two levels of walk included each day, including a shorter, more steady walk for those who still want to get out and about but cannot walk fast or for long distances.
Contact Sue on 07554879453 or the UTASS office on 01833 641010 for more information.
Chat & Craft at UTASS
Drop in session for crafts and teacakes, 10am-12pm every Tuesday morning at UTASS, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Everyone welcome. Even if you don’t want to try any of the craft activities, you are always welcome to join just for a cuppa and a chat.
To find out more contact Gina at UTASS at gina@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Weekly session ran by June Wainwright - 1:45-3:00pm every Thursday, with refreshments served afterwards.
Contact June at UTASS at june@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Pilates
Weekly session delivered 9-10am every Wednesday by Laura Murphy.
Contact Laura on 01833 641202 or email teesdalephysio@gmail.com
You can also keep up with all our calendar of events
and activities by checking out our what’s on page.
