A Copley business is joining a new initiative to champion the region’s charms. Teesdale Cheesemakers, which runs a dairy farm, Cheesdale café and boutique glamping experience, is one of the first organisations to join the new Durham Champions scheme set up by Visit County Durham. The aim is to promote the county – and the dale in particular – to tourists, encouraging more people to visit and to stay longer. ADVERTISEMENT“It’s all about being advocates for the area,” said Allison Raper, co-owner of the business. “And it’s not just us; Raby Estate does some night sky experiences, and there’s the observatory at Grassholme.”