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Construction of new County Durham cultural venue complete | Weardale Gazette
Free entry A retiring collection is taken in aid of Church repairs

Oh God, it’s the Vicar!
Curious about Christianity? Want straight answers?One of these stand-alone events may be for you.Graeme is the new Vicar of Upper Weardale. Not only apriest in the Church of England: he has also worked formany years in IT, Analytical Chemistry, and

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026: everything you need to know
The stalls are being readied and Bishop Auckland is looking fantastic as final preparations are made for one of the region’s best-loved events. Bishop Auckland Food Festival is just days away from making its return, with organiser Durham County Council

WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
SPRING EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2026 10.00 am – 12 noon CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS FREE ENTRY



Minerva Baroque
Minerva Baroque opens Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 concert series in April. They will perform on Friday 17th April 2026, 7.30 pm at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. Minerva Baroque (soprano, violin, ‘cello and harpsichord), will perform in the style of



ROOKHOPE ANNUAL AUCTION
THE annual auction in Rookhope will be held this year on Saturday April 25th. The event, in aid of Rookhope in Bloom, will be held, as usual, in the village hall and will begin at 11am. Viewing is from 10am

Enjoy an Eggs-tra Special Day Out at Beamish Museum this Easter
Step back in time and discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. The County Durham museum will be celebrating with Easter family activities from 3rd to


Teechers takes to the stage at Gala Durham
Audiences across County Durham can take a trip back to the classroom next week with the arrival of classic comedy Teechers to Gala Durham. The John Godber Company will present the hilarious and hard-hitting modern classic at the Durham County

Annual Charity Day at Toft Hill (Etherley)
ON Saturday March 28th, Etherley Methodist Church (DL14 0HZ) will hold its annual Charity Day event. The chosen charity this year is ALZHEIMERS DEMENTIA UK, and the cafe will be open all day from 10.00am to 3pm with all proceeds



