What’s On


Iron Ladies documentary coming soon…
NEW documentary, Iron Ladies, is a celebration of the iron-willed women who maintained the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike as they fought for the future of their communities. The inspiring story of working-class women who found themselves at the forefront of a

Free community pensions talk in Stanhope
Free community pensions talk taking place on Monday 29th September at St. Thomas Church Hall.

Bishop Auckland Civic Society AGM
THE 2025 Annual General Meeting of Bishop Auckland Civic Society will take place on Monday, 22nd September at 6.30pm at Bishop Auckland Cricket Club on South Church Road (DL14 7JU). This is a crucial meeting for the Society as Dr.


September at Wolsingham Methodist Church
September at Wolsingham Methodist ChurchTHE Summer Coffee mornings were a great success. Lots of cakes purchased and eaten & stallspatronized.Grateful thanks to all who organised, helped and supported.We are continuing our monthly Coffee mornings into the Autumn. The next one

HAMSTERLEY CHURCHES TOGETHER VINTAGE FASHION EVENT
HAMSTERLEY CHURCHES TOGETHER VINTAGE FASHION EVENTTHE busy members of the Hamsterley Churches Together group have organised yet anotherfundraising event for the cause with a vintage fashion show coming up next month.The event will take place over three days between September



The Wise Group presents: The Art of Breaking Down Barriers
The Wise Group presents: The Art of Breaking Down BarriersA REHABILITATION-focused exhibition curated by the Wise Group’s Relational Mentoring teamOn Tuesday 2 September 2025, The Wise Group will open The Art of Breaking Down Barriers at No.42 Gallery, Bishop Auckland. Curated



KIDS SWAP SCREENS FOR SPOTLIGHT – 150 YOUNG VOLUNTEERS SPEND THEIR SUMMER PERFORMING TO THOUSANDS AT KYNREN
While many kids have spent their school holidays glued to tablets or gaming consoles, 150 youngsters in County Durham have been doing something completely different – starring in one of the UK’s biggest outdoor live-action shows. Every Saturday night this


Gin & Cheese Train returns to Weardale Railway
Gin & Cheese Train returns to Weardale Railway for a scenic summer experienceWEARDALE Railway’s much-loved Gin & Cheese Train is making a welcome return on Saturday 23August, offering passengers the chance to enjoy award-winning local flavours while taking in thespectacular


AUTUMN EQUINOX WOODLAND RETREAT IN WEARDALE – SPACES OPEN TO BOOK NOW!
AUTUMN EQUINOX WOODLAND RETREAT IN WEARDALE – SPACES OPEN TO BOOK NOW!AN Autumn Equinox Woodland retreat will be held in the lower Dale for both men and women onSeptember 20 th .Ruth Sabrosa, who was born and bred in Weardale,

SATLEY SPEED SHEAR BACK FOR THIRD YEAR
SATLEY SPEED SHEAR BACK FOR THIRD YEARAN event held on a Satley farm for the last two years is back by popular demand for a third time andwill take place on August 23 rd .The speed sheep-shearing event will again