What’s On
Minerva Baroque
Minerva Baroque opens Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 concert series in April. They will perform on Friday 17th April 2026, 7.30 pm at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. Minerva Baroque (soprano, violin, ‘cello and harpsichord), will perform in the style of
ROOKHOPE ANNUAL AUCTION
THE annual auction in Rookhope will be held this year on Saturday April 25th. The event, in aid of Rookhope in Bloom, will be held, as usual, in the village hall and will begin at 11am. Viewing is from 10am
Enjoy an Eggs-tra Special Day Out at Beamish Museum this Easter
Step back in time and discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. The County Durham museum will be celebrating with Easter family activities from 3rd to
Teechers takes to the stage at Gala Durham
Audiences across County Durham can take a trip back to the classroom next week with the arrival of classic comedy Teechers to Gala Durham. The John Godber Company will present the hilarious and hard-hitting modern classic at the Durham County
Annual Charity Day at Toft Hill (Etherley)
ON Saturday March 28th, Etherley Methodist Church (DL14 0HZ) will hold its annual Charity Day event. The chosen charity this year is ALZHEIMERS DEMENTIA UK, and the cafe will be open all day from 10.00am to 3pm with all proceeds
Visionary works of Roger Wagner to go on show at Auckland Palace
The Auckland Project has unveiled a major solo exhibition by acclaimed artist and poet Roger Wagner at Auckland Palace. Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity will bring together more than 20 paintings spanning the artist’s career, alongside sketches, studies and poems,
Bridge Creative launches Street Food Fridays – a new monthly market for Bishop Auckland
Bridge Creative CIC has announced the launch of Street Food Fridays, a brand-new monthly street food market taking place on the last Friday of every month (March–October) in Bishop Auckland. The new event builds on the town’s much-loved “last Friday”
Easter Event in Hamsterley
AN Easter event has been planned in Hamsterley. Easter Saturday will see a Coffee Morning in the Methodist church in the village plus other events, including an egg hunt in the Millennium Garden next to the church. There will also
Exhibition on women who move, lead and inspire
A gritty and unfiltered photography exhibition capturing women participating in sport and being active will open at Bishop Auckland Town Hall tomorrow. The exhibition, called ‘she thrives’ is part of Durham County Council’s wider she thrives campaign running throughout the