Month: July 2016

Emergency ?

29 July is the 25th anniversary of the European emergency number … Call 112 for help in any EU country. In all EU countries the emergency number 112 can be called free of charge and without having to dial any prefix number and is available 24h/24.  It connects people seeking help automatically with the local…

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Working for you …

The Europe Direct Information Centre in Durham remains open over the Summer holidays. Please do call in to collect resources or browse available materials … 37298 A3 Europe Direct poster

The new Commissioner

The European Commission is made up of 28 Commissioners; one from each EU member state. Following the resignation of the UK’s Commissioner, Jonathan Hill. Sir Julian King, who is currently the British Ambassador to France will become his successor. The infographic below explains, in brief, the relationship between national government, the Commission and the European…

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Slovakia takes Presidency of EU

What do you know about the country which took over the EU Presidency from 1 July ? County Durham has a link with the Slovak town of Banksá Bystrica which goes back over 50 years.

Brexit what next ?

Until Article 50 is invoked, the UK cannot begin negotiations with the other 27 member states to resolve the UK’s new relationship with the European Union. Keep up to date with news by following our twitter and facebook feeds. BREXIT

Organised study visits to France and Germany

The International Relations team at Durham County Council organises five and six day residential study visits to France and Germany for pupils from Y5 – Y9. In 2016/17, we will also be organising visits with a history focus for Y9/10 pupils to the Somme region of France. The visits can be tailored to meet the…

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European Day of languages

We are pleased to be able schools the opportunity to bid for one of 20 £75 grants to mark the European Day of Languages ( 26th September ) The grants are designed to support language learning activities or support intercultural awareness events. Costs relating to food tasting activities are not eligible for funding. The deadline…

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Building bridges conference

Our annual teachers’ conference takes place on 5th July at the Castlegate conference centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. The conference programme is found here BUILDING BRIDGES – draft programme The presentations given by our guest speakers can be found here  – Building Bridges To subscribe to our monthly bulletin, please email Europe.direct@durham.gov.uk