What’s On


It’s panto time again at St John’s Chapel – oh yes it is!
The annual pantomime will take place in the Upper Weardale Town Hall at St John’s Chapel next weekend. Organised and directed by Tina Raynor, as it has been for many years, The Phoenix Players this year will be telling the




Families have only days left to experience AGLOW 2025
Families across the region are being urged to book now as AGLOW 2025 enters its final days, with the spectacular festive light trail at Auckland Palace closing on Wednesday 31 December. With limited availability remaining, visitors have just days left to

Eastgate – Christmas Eve Service – All Are Welcome!
Join us for our annual Carol Service, including the much anticipated Weardale Nativity, a beautiful and heartwarming retelling perfect for all ages. 📍 All Saints, Eastgate🕖 Christmas Eve at 7pm Enjoy a lovely family service, followed by refreshments and festive cheer. Bring


TCR Hub Hosts First Ever Wellbeing Day in Partnership with Local Holistic Practitioners
The TCR Hub in Barnard Castle is set to host its first Wellbeing Day, offering the local community a unique opportunity to unwind, recharge, and explore a range of holistic practices all delivered in collaboration with respected wellness partners. Taking place




Firefighters to hold Santa On Tour event
Santa is set to join firefighters on a magical fire engine tour of County Durham and Darlington this Christmas. Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are putting on their annual Santa On Tour event to


Free Festive Baking at Stanhope
Louise Watson will be running a Festive Baking session at St Thomas’s church Hall, Stanhope on Monday 1st December, 6-8.30pm. Participants will make a Cinnamon Star and some Mince Pies. The event is organised by Age UK Chapter 50 project

Eastgate Annual Christmas Tree Festival
Come and join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Festival — with over 30 beautifully decorated trees on display! 🎅 Enjoy the festive atmosphere☕ Have some refreshments🎁 Take part in our giant Christmas raffle💌 Write letters to Santa🕵️♀️ Join the

Welcome to December and January at Wolsingham Methodist Church
THE outside of our Church was beautifully decorated with many hand-made poppies during November, many thanks to all who were involved. Sunday 7th December 3.30pm. Candles of Remembrance and labels hung on the Christmas tree. Saturday 13th December -Christmas Coffee

Weardale Open Mic – Bringing Music Back to the Valley
A new community initiative is starting to take shape in Weardale with the aim of bringing musicians, performers and residents together through a series of relaxed Open Mic nights. Local resident, Andy Clarke from Wearhead, has created the Weardale Open