Norma and June's

27/03/2025

As many on this page know, June is now in a care home suffering from Alzheimer's, the most devastating condition I can think of.
After 57 years of marriage she is always in my heart and will remain so for as long as I live.
She is getting the best care that the home can give her, and in fact Peterlee Care Home (PCH) picked up a 2nd place at the National Care Home award ceremony a couple of weeks ago.
However, as with most facilities, they can only do so much due to the budgeting needs.
PCH does its best to take residents out to a local dementia cafe, to theaters or for a drive to nearby places of interest. However the costs of transporting residents by a mini bus with wheelchair access or by taxi is expensive and they can do with as much help as possible.
I am currently doing my best to give them the support they need. I want to raise a sum of money to buy a new 65" Smart Tv for their Garden Room where residents and visitors can go to watch somethhing of interest such as a really good movie or musical, without the constant interuptions in the main lounge area where those in an advanced state of decline make it difficult to concentrate.
My aim is to raise £750 for the TV and fitting of it, then continue raising money for the extras such as theatre visits, having a guest singer at the home etc.
I really need support from everyone.
My own life still revolves around June, as I always say "My wife - My life", and having cried bucket-loads over the past few months, I would like to put a smile onto her face and that of the other unfortunate souls in the care home.
I know that June had a wonderful relationship with many customers at the shop and I ask that you now raise your QR scanner on your mobile to the code below, and drop a litte something into the hat.
You have no idea how much it would be appreciated.
My own life still revolves around June. As I always say "My wife - My life", and having cried bucket-loads over the past few months, I would like to put a smile onto her face and that of the other unfrotunate souls in the care home.
Take care yourselves and with June's best wishes, have a lovey summer.

19/10/2024

June has unfortunately been placed in a care home for Alzheimer's and the shop premises has been sold to the next door neighbour. All stock remaining at close was taken by Evie Black's at Coxhoe who we think are the next best thing to Norma and June's and deserve our wholehearted support.
This is a sad time for myself, June's husband, and the girls who devoted themselves to give the best possible service to everyone.
I wish to thank all those who were part of the customer base, and the many ladies who came to know us over the years as friends. It was a wonderful experience being part of such a loving community but now we all need to give as much love as possible to assist June in her coming troublesome times.

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30/09/2021

A new delivery of lovely styles from Ispirato was received yesterday. Ispirato is an amazing collection of dresses and outfits for special occasions and from one of the UK's premiere designers and fashion houses.
In sizes from 8 to 20 and in a variety of colour options with matching hats and fascinators we are pleased to present them to you. They will be available online from our website as well as to visitors to our shop

15/09/2021

New stock arrival yesterday from Condici. The styles are just so lovely and are in sizes between 10 to 16. They will be put onto the website Sale Page today, although not at a sale price, but what we call a Fair Price. https://checkout.square.site/buy/7USWFCGT5PTLZPB4XQRKKLN6

23/08/2021

It's with great sadness that Norma passed away last week after a long illness. She was a true friend and business partner until her retirement and we will miss her so much. God Bless, Norma and your memory will remain firmly rooted in out hearts https://m.facebook.com/eastdurhamfuneralservice/photos/a.130191348577532/361526245444040/?type=3

Funeral details for the late Norma Langthorne
of Horden

All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service
Horden 0191 5865178

22/08/2021

The new Sale Page has been added to our website with plenty of lovely styles at knockdown prices. This is a MUST SEE page. Your next outfit might just be there at a price you simply can't ignore.

Sale items from the lovely mother of the bride and groom styles, and other special occasion fashions

19/08/2021

The new Sale Page is coming along nicely. It's more detailed, has superb secure Buy Now facilities from Square Online, and features new styles. More is being added daily so why not drop in and see if you can bag a real bargain

Sale items from the lovely mother of the bride and groom styles, and other special occasion fashions

18/08/2021

And here's another style available at a really good price.
This lovely dress is just the right style for the remainder of the summer months, and perhaps later - the way the weather's been lately

https://checkout.square.site/buy/MWUXCG6QR6PZSLORJH65YVKA

18/08/2021

The old Sale Page on the website is in the process of re-designing right now. It will shortly be offline until the work completes so to keep everyone up to date I'm adding some items here at prices to make you feel good.

https://checkout.square.site/buy/WD54A6MR3IOQ6P47BPHO6ND5

14/07/2020

Still trying to sort out our FB account. Seems like there's a major problem. However if you see this, then please be informed we are open for business