What’s On
Emerging artists and popular brass musicians join forces at summer music festival
Vice Killer and Easington Colliery Brass Band Up and coming artists will perform alongside talented brass musicians when one of the region’s most popular festivals returns this summer. Brassed On will take over Gala Durham on Saturday 18 July, bringing
The Auckland Project and Hearth partner with Durham County Carers Support for special Carers’ Mini Medieval Mayhem
Registered carers and their families are being invited to enjoy a free medieval-themed day out in Bishop Auckland as part of National Carers Week 2026. The Auckland Project and Hearth have partnered with Durham County Carers Support to host ‘Mini
Weardale Community Energy Events
Did you know that renewable energy solutions like solar could be owned by you and your community? These solutions can help reduce your bills, lower carbon emissions and increase energy security across Weardale. Would you like to know more? Join
Stanhope Station to host free Inspiration Train experience and family fun weekend
Weardale Railway is set to welcome families, railway enthusiasts and visitors from across the region for a packed weekend of entertainment as the nationally touring Inspiration Train arrives in County Durham. The free-to-visit Inspiration Train will be stationed at Stanhope
Coffee Morning in aid of Norman’s Flower Festival
A COFFEE Morning with stalls, tombola and raffle is to be held to raise funds for a grand Flower Festival to be staged in memory of Norman and Betty Deacon. The Festival will be held in Tow Law Parish church
WESTGATE LADY DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER TO STAGE FUNDRAISER
A LADY from Westgate who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April has organised a fundraising event for Breast Cancer Now. Elaine Anderson (48) is a wife and mother of two girls who found a lump in her breast after
Soap-opera actress trots in to star in Christmas panto
An Eastenders star has swapped soap-operas for the stage as she prepares to delight audiences in a County Durham pantomime. Audiences are invited to be our guest at Empire Consett for this year’s panto, Beauty and the Beast. In a
Dads invited to enjoy a Gentleman’s Grazing Board at Auckland Palace this Father’s Day
Families looking to treat their dad this Father’s Day can enjoy a Gentleman’s Grazing Board in the historic surroundings of the Old Library at Auckland Palace. Taking place on Sunday 21 June, the special experience offers a savoury feast fit
Exhibition ‘ewe’ would be ‘baa-rmy’ to miss
Visitors to a County Durham venue will soon be able to find out what a photography exhibition, Wensleydale, and a 150-year anniversary have in common. Commissioned by Durham County Council, and being displayed at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Following Ewe
Celebrate Jack Drum Arts 40th Birthday!
F IS FOR FORTY, FESTIVAL, FREE, FUN, AND OF COURSE, FABULOUS!Save the Date: Saturday 15th August 2026 heralds a landmark anniversary for Jack Drum Arts, and we’d love to celebrate 40 years of brilliant community creativity with you! 40FEST promises to be
Connecting Communities Fun Day in Bishop
A free Fun Day for all will be held in August at the Auckland Youth and Community Centre on Walker Drive in the Woodhouse Close Estate. Taking place between 10am and 3pm, there will be enough to satisfy every taste
Military music marks Wharton Park’s 10-year celebration
A fun-filled day of military music is lined-up at Wharton Park, celebrating ten years since its reopening following a significant revamp. Durham County Council is encouraging residents to join the 8th Battalion the Rifles, and their military band and bugles,
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
Farming Exhibition at Cowshill
If anyone is willing to loan any farming equipment or memorabilia for the exhibition, please contact Rev Heather Ross.