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Gala Big Band
Gala Big Band boasts an unrivalled swing repertoire, so if you’re a musician with a passion for the untraditional, why not get involved?
Our welcoming community band meets Tuesdays fortnightly, supporting a diverse range of amateur and semi-pro musician from ages 12 to 85!
Gala Theatre and Cinema 1 Millennium Place Durham
Today to Fri 14 Jun
YMCA Young Photographers
This exhibition will be a display of young people’s photography featuring their views of Teesdale. The young people have been involved in a project to learn about their Teesdale; the heritage and landscape of their community. They have used photography as a tool in order to do this.
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Today to Sat 27 Apr
Tai Chi And Qigong Class
We teach Chen style Tai Chi Chuan including Chen 11 Form, Chen 75 Form (Lao Jia Yi Lu), Chen Fan Forms (1 and 2). Qigong including Five animals, Eight pieces of brocade, Five elements, Shibashi, etc.
St Matthews Community Centre
Arncliffe Gardens / Elwick Road
Hartlepool
Today, Thu 2 May, Thu 9 May, Thu 16 May, Thu 23 May, Thu 30 May, Thu 6 Jun, Thu 13 Jun, Thu 20 Jun
Springtime Wonder
Join in as we explore Springtime, with activities inspired by nature and the changing seasons. There’s an opportunity to get creative with a range of crafts suitable for all ages.
The Bowes Museum
Newgate
Today
Funny Way To Be Comedy - Jayde Adams and Rich Wilson
Work in progress shows from two highly successful Edinburgh Festival performers. Besides being nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2016 Edinburgh Comedy Award, Jayde Adams can often be seen on the small screen with credits include 8 Out of 10 Cats.
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
Fri 26 Apr 19
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul Pirie & Stephen Bailey
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on April 26th 2019:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul Pirie, Stephen Bailey, and host Lee Kyle
Show details:
Paul Pirie - “His clowning and quick fire gags will win him fans...
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Fri 26 Apr 19
The One Club Friday Afternoon Entertainment welcomes All
SIBC BOWLS CLUB (ABOVE KEN WARNES)
53 – 57 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR DL16 7LS
Email spennybowlsclub@aol.co.uk
Tel: Nikki- 07596561927…..PAUL-07581575155
STARTING 12TH APRIL
FRIDAY @ 1.
53 - 57
whitworth terrace
Fri 26 Apr, Fri 3 May, Fri 10 May, Fri 17 May, Fri 24 May, Fri 31 May
The Easter Fair at Ushaw
The Easter Fair at Ushaw College, Co Durham will bring together exhibitors from across the North of England and Scotland with a diverse mix of Art, Craft, Gifts and Food.
Ushaw College
Co Durham
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
Saturday Skating
Every Saturday morning we have two family roller disco sessions.
Session 1: 10:00am - 11:00am
Session 2: 11:00am - 12:00pm
We have a number of skates available but you are welcome to bring your own.
The price is £2.50 per skater per session. No booking necessary - just pay on the door.
Spectrum Leisure Centre, Hunwick Lane, Willington
Sat 27 Apr, Sat 4 May, Sat 11 May
Horses at Work
Enjoy an equine extravaganza during Horses at Work at Beamish Museum!
Following the centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018, our Horses at War event will tell the fascinating story of homecoming and the return of peacetime.
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
A Hullabaloo in Wonderland
Come and join us down the rabbit hole for A Hullabaloo in Wonderland.We’ll be creating our very own version of Wonderland with a very special tea party, mad hat making, games within the woods, and a trail of things to discover.
The Hullabaloo The Hullabaloo Borough Road Darlington
Sat 27 Apr 19
Mum2Mum Market Darlington
This sale has sold out of stalls bringing lots of sellers together all under one roof selling 1000s of nearly new items ranging from baby to age 6. If you love bargains, you will love our market you are able to buy good quality affordable items ranging from Clothes, books, toys and lots of equipment.
Longfield Academy,
Longfield Road,
Darlington
Sat 27 Apr 19
I Weigh (13+)
Mortal Fools & Tyne Valley Youth Theatre present...’I Weigh’, a brand new theatre show created by young people in response to the online ‘@i_weigh’ movement.
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Sat 27 Apr 19
Hilarity Bites presents Paul McCaffrey: Live
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on April 28th 2019:
Hilarity Bites presents Paul McCaffrey: I Thought I’d Have Grown Out Of This By Now
Show details:
In recent years Paul McCaffrey has appeared on major UK tours with two of Britain’s foremost stand ups.
Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn
Sun 28 Apr 19
45 Blackwell - Open Garden for NGS
No. 45 Blackwell rises from the River Tees up to a garden with many mature trees, wildlife meadow, pond with waterfall, herb and Mediterranean garden, camellia border, lawns and colourful Spring borders and containers full of Spring bulbs.
45 Blackwell, Darlington
Sun 28 Apr 19
46 Blackwell - Open Garden for NGS
46 Blackwell is a plantsmans garden - compact, but full of unusual specimens and collections of plants and trees, with a pond and summerhouse in the back garden.
46 Blackwell, Darlington
Sun 28 Apr 19
ROH : Faust
Experience the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar’s spectacular production of Gounod’s best-loved opera. There are many versions of the story of Faust, who trades his soul with the Devil for youth and power, but Gounod’s opera remains one of the most constantly enthralling.
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Tue 30 Apr 19
Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Beginners Dance Class
Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance class for beginners.
Suitable for people wishing to learn for cruises, holidays or to aid general fitness.
Friendly class.
Good size wooden sprung dance floor.
St Oswald’s Church Hall,
Church Street
Durham City
Tue 30 Apr, Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, Tue 21 May, Tue 28 May, Tue 4 Jun, Tue 25 Jun
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White & Tom Taylor
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Turbinia in Newton Aycliffe on May 1st 2019:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Paul ‘Silky’ White, Tom Taylor, and host Sam Avery
Show details:
Paul ’Silky’ White - “...a very, very funny fella...
The Turbinia, Sid Chaplin Drive, Newton Aycliffe
Wed 1 May 19
Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer
In this funny and honest solo, Shane Shambhu combines Indian dance with amusing storytelling to lead audiences on a revealing journey of his life experiences. From unlikely Indian dance student to “rude boy” to international performer.
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Fri 3 May 19
Family Night
Come along to our monthly family night! From 7:00pm til 10:00pm.
Activities can include bouncy castle, soft play, table tennis, badminton, football, etc. Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer roller skating as part of this.
Fully licensed bar open for adults and food available.
Spectrum Leisure Centre, Hunwick Lane, Willington
Sat 4 May, Sat 1 Jun
Tensile Strength (Jabberwocky Market)
By Holly Gallagher
Tensile Strength (or How to Survive at Your Wit’s End) is a performance about Stress. And figuring out why so many of us feel it to an unhealthy degree. It’s about fear, pressure, uncertainty. It’s about sadness and mental health and how we help ourselves.
The Hullabaloo, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington
Sat 4 May 19
Eurohouse (Jabberwocky Market)
Part of two nights with Bert and Nasi at GIFT and Luxi’s Jabberwocky Market
Two performers – one Greek, one French – dance and shout, cry and sing, agree and disagree, about life in the Eurohouse.
The Hullabaloo, Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington
Sat 4 May 19
Baltic Crossing
Baltic Crossing use their strong affinity for old dance music and respect for each others traditions to bring a new youthful energy to the folk music of Europe. Wherever they meet, at least one must cross the Baltic Sea.
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Sat 4 May 19
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Duncan Oakley & Keith Carter
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on May 4th 2019:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington
Sat 4 May 19