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WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
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Bishop Auckland Civic Society presents…
‘The Fighting Bradfords’, four brothers from Witton Park, were recognised as one of the most decorated families of World War 1. Join local historian Tom Hutchinson at Bishop Auckland Cricket Club (DL14 7JU) on Monday, 23rd March at 7.30pm to discover

Dilston Physic Garden – Spring schedule
ONE of the North-East’s best kept secrets has launched its Spring schedule. Dilston Physic Garden, located near Corbridge in Northumberland (NE45 5QZ) is a magical place – a living, breathing science garden – where you can explore over 700 heritage



Durham City welcomes the Year of the Horse
Durham City will come alive with colour, dancing and music next week to celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. The city will ring in the Year of the Horse with an

Photography exhibition highlights the impact of words
A new exhibition celebrating people who are often misunderstood and excluded because of prejudices about the way they look, or how they interact with the world around them, will open in County Durham next week. From a young woman with

Discover Canny Creations at Beamish Museum This Half Term
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will some of the greatest inventions to come from the North East, from Saturday, 14th February until Sunday, 1st March. Enjoy Canny Creations: Wonderful North East Inventions from Saturday, 14th February to Sunday,

New winter arts festival ‘IGNITE’ to light up Bishop Auckland this February.
This free celebration of light, storytelling and shared creativity is brought by Daisy Arts, in partnership with Hearth, The Auckland Project and Artistic Solutions. With the rallying cry “When the nights are long, we bring the light,” the festival invites



Roar-some family fun flies into Gala Durham this half term
Families can look forward to the return of Zogto County Durham this half-term. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story will be brought to roaring, soaring life in a delightful musical for children at Gala Durham. From Tuesday 24

Mexican Night in Wolsingham
Limited spaces now – Get your team together and join in the fun at the Mexican Fiesta quiz night on Saturday 21st February , 7pm – 10pm. All proceeds go towards Foodie Book Club community food related projects. To book



County Durham celebrates 100 years of Laurel & Hardy
A County Durham theatre will celebrate one of the most influential comedy duos of all time next month – 100 years after they rose to fame. Bishop Auckland Town Hall will host An Evening with Laurel & Hardy: Centenary Tour,

Fire & Ice 2026 lights up Durham City Centre is coming!
Fire & Ice returns on 27th – 28th February 2026, bringing two spectacular days of sculptures, live displays, and family-friendly entertainment to the heart of the city. This much-loved free event transforms Durham’s streets with breathtaking ice carvings, interactive installations,
