What’s On

Weardalians shake their bootees in Seaham
A GROUP of Weardalians set off to Seaham on Sunday night to take part in a Silent Disco Walk event. Organised by the Shoreline Shakers, headed by Karen Savage, the walk began at Nose’s Point on the western side of



Farming Exhibition at Cowshill
If anyone is willing to loan any farming equipment or memorabilia for the exhibition, please contact Rev Heather Ross.





Stanhope Community Centre

Plant Sale in aid of David Nelson Memorial Fund
A Plant Sale will be held in aid of the David Nelson Memorial Fund, which raises money to supply and maintain defibrillators around the Dale, on Saturday, June 13th. The event takes in Wolsingham Methodist church from 9:30am. Refreshments and

Saturday Kitchen star leads packed food festival line up
Visitors to a much-loved food festival can expect to be wowed by a who’s who of the culinary world at this year’s event, from a major presenter, to a formidable baking show judge. Delivered by Durham County Council, Seaham Food

WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
SUMMER EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2026 10.00 am – 1.00 pm CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS PLANT SALE IN AID OF LOCAL CHARITIES FREE ENTRY

Jessica’s sheep support show
THE Manager of the Lakes and Dales Co-op in St John’s Chapel has been busy for weeks – making sheep. In her spare time, Jessica has been crocheting all breeds of the favourite farmyard animal to herald the annual Eastgate

Big Weekend at Stanhope
Get ready for a Big Weekend at the Weardale Railway in early June. Organised by the indefatigable County Councillor Anita Savory, the two-day event will be held in and around the Weardale Railway. There will be craft and food stalls

Art Exhibition at St Anne’s Centre Wolsingham
Fusion Art is holding an Art Exhibition at St Annes Centre , Wolsingham over the Bank Holiday Weekend. The exhibition will be open on Friday 22nd May from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday 23rd to


Church in the Wild – a personal reflection
By Richard D Walsh I’m sure you’ve all seen the film “Chariots of Fire.” There’s many iconic scenes, but one that always sticks in my mind is where the runner, Eric Liddell, having been berated by his sister (his training
