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Irish Disco in Tow Law to raise money for local school
The new landladies of The Market public house in Tow Law are hosting an Irish themed Disco Bingo Night to raise funds for new and safe play equipment for a local school. Tracy and Lisa, who have run pubs in

Treat mum to a Bridgerton-inspired Afternoon Tea at Auckland Palace
Make mum the ‘talk of the ton’ this Mother’s Day with a Bridgerton-inspired Afternoon Tea in Auckland Palace’s charming Old Library, one of Europe’s best-preserved Bishop’s palaces. Steeped in 1,000 years of history, this magnificent setting was once home to


WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
WINTER WARMER EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2026 10.00 am – 12 noon CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS FREE ENTRY

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
