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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

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Stanhope Community Centre

Classes & Group Schedule   9-11 Front Street, Stanhope, DL13 2NQ Contact us at   Groups in bold supported and funded by Stanhope Community Centre MONDAY            10.45 – 1.45pm          Bridge Group – £3  5.30pm – 6.30pm      Yoga with Hollie                           

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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