1 May 2021 COVID RECOVERY: If Durham County Council gives the go-ahead, a decked area will allow musicians and groups to perform outside and there also be a pop-up bar and catering PLANS for three decked areas in the grounds of a Barnard Castle arts venue have been put forward as part of a Covid 19-recovery plan. The Witham, in Barnard Castle, has applied for permission for the small, decked areas in its walled garden. The decking would be installed over part of the grassed area to provide artists and small groups with a performance area, space for a pop-up bar and outside catering.