What’s On
Coffee Morning at Wolsingham Methodist
SUMMER EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 8th AUGUST 2026 10.00 am – 12.00 noon CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS BACON SANDWICHES ALSO AVAILABLE. FREE ENTRY
Police Band to appear in Bishop Auckland
Lovers of brass bands are in for a treat when Durham Police Brass Band perform a concert of popular tunes for all the family to enjoy on Friday, 14th August at 7.30pm at St. Mary’s Church on Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland. Refreshments
Everything you need to know ahead of Seaham Food Festival
Traders are preparing to serve delicious food, celebrity chefs are sharpening their presentation skills and their knives, and Seaham is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors, with one of the region’s biggest seaside events just around the corner. Seaham Food
Free trail brings the magic of Lego to Bishop Auckland
Residents and visitors can discover a world of imagination in Bishop Auckland this summer at the town’s first ever Lego trail. The Enchanted Bishop Auckland Lego Trail will take over the town centre from Monday 17 to Sunday 30 August.
Chapter 50 sessions in the Dale
FREE sessions for those aged between 50 and 69: Digital Drop In Session Tuesday 27th July 10am – 12 Weardale Hub Digital Drop In Session Thursday 29th July 10:00am- 12 noon. Digital Drop-in session. Frosterley Village Hall, Frosterley DL13 2QW
Wolsingham Methodist Church
A WARM WELCOME AWAITS AT WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH ON MONDAY MORNINGS tea & coffee – biscuits & chat Families welcome, toys & books available; plus refreshments, open all Monday mornings through the school holidays except Bank Holiday. No entry fee.
Durham Brass Festival Begins
Durham Brass Festival was kicked off in style with a surprise performance by Italian street band, Girlesque. Visitors to Durham City were treated to the pop-up concert in Durham Marketplace, with passers-by gathering to watch the spectacular show from the
Step Into Stories at Beamish Museum This Summer
Travel through the 1820s landscape as a Drover Immerse yourselves in stories from the past during the Summer of Fun event, from 18th July to 31st August 2026 at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. Choose from six exciting
Christmas in July at Crook
At the Crook Community Centre over the weekend of July 18th and 19th. If you can donate a prize for the raffle, please drop it off at the centre. Any item will be greatly appreciated.
Days to go until 20th Durham Brass Festival
The countdown is on to the return of one of the region’s biggest celebrations of music. Durham Brass Festival is back from this Sunday, 12 July, bringing seven days of exciting concerts, unique collaborations, free performances and street entertainment. As
Wolsingham Methodist Church
SUMMER EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 11th JULY 2026 10.00 am – 12.00 noon CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS FREE ENTRY
Bigger, brighter AGLOW returns to Bishop Auckland this Christmas as early bird tickets go on sale
Following a record breaking 2025, one of the North East’s favourite festive experiences is set to return bigger, better and brighter this Christmas, with early bird tickets for AGLOW now on sale. The Auckland Project has announced that its much-loved
Musical celebration of achievement
Some of County Durham’s finest young musicians have taken to the stage at Gala Durham for a note-worthy evening. Durham County Council’s Music Service hosted its Leavers’ Gala Concert at the local authority venue, celebrating the musical skills of those
New Mothers’ group founded
A new Mothers’ group has been formed in the Dale especially for those who feel isolated, lonely or just want to make friends with other mams. A group of mothers have formed a group that will organise a weekly 5k
Bowie at The Bowes Museum
Over 100 highlights from the V&A’s David Bowie’s archive to go on show inThe Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle. Today, the V&A and partner venues across the UK announcea landmark national tour celebrating the creativity andenduring cultural impact of David Bowie.
