What's On In and Around Stanley
Today to Thu 15 Sep, by distance closest first.
The Shodyessey
Troy – Something BC. A young bull herder accidently eats a golden apple. Three Goddesses aren’t happy. And then 10 years later a city burns.
Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont St, Hexham NE46 3LS
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Sat 10 Sep
Turning Pedals Into Poems
Join poet, writer and cyclist Caroline Burrows (VerseCycle) for an evening of poetry, facilitated by Cycling Minds.
Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont St, Hexham NE46 3LS
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Tue 13 Sep
These Hills are Ours
Presented by ARC Stockton, Daniel Bye and Boff Whalley
by Daniel Bye and Boff Whalley
Do you ever want to run away from it all?
Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont St, Hexham NE46 3LS
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Wed 14 Sep
Summer of Fun at Beamish Museum
Be sure to visit Beamish, The Living Museum of the North for Summer of Fun 2022 and enjoy good old-fashioned family fun including traditional transport, Georgian games and creative crafts!
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
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Today to Tue 30 Aug
Ladyboys of Bangkok - Summer of Fun Tour 2022! - Newcastle
The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back with their most sensational show yet, SUMMER OF FUN!
Lets make 2022 a “Summer of Fun” with 16 of the world’s most glamorous and beautiful showgirls...
The Sabai Pavilion, Times Square, Newcastle NE1 4EP
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Fri 2 Sep to Sun 2 Oct
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Great North Run
Join Britain's biggest Half Marathon with a Kidscan charity place!
Run from Newcastle to South Shields past fantastic landmarks alongside some of the most famous runners.
Newcastle NE1 1AP
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Sun 11 Sep
Great North Run 2022
Take on the biggest half marathon in the world along the famous 13.1 mile route, and raise vital funds to support missing people and their families.
Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields, England, UK NE1 1AA
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Sun 11 Sep
Marvellous Mini Beasts at Durham University Botanic Garden
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what Marvellous Mini Beasts you can discover in the Garden. This is a self-led activity, and subject to availability of spotter sheets.
Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN
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Today to Wed 31 Aug
Tales From Around The World at Durham University Botanic Garden
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a story-walk around the gardens. As we walk, Elizabeth will tell stories and legends from some of the countries the wonderful plants in our gardens are from.
Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN
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Thu 25 Aug
Terrific Trees at Durham University Botanic Garden
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what Terrific Trees you can discover in the Garden. This is a self-led activity, and subject to availability of spotter sheets.
Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN
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Thu 1 Sep to Fri 30 Sep
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton & Clayton Jones
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on August 19th 2022:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
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Fri 19 Aug
Live Pro Wrestling at Bowburn Community Centre
Looking for a thrilling live event to take the kids to this summer which won't break the bank? Well look no further!
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn NE6 5AT
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Sat 10 Sep
Shildon Carnival 2022 Biggest free event in the North East
Shildon Carnival 2022 Biggest free event in the North East The biggest FREE event in the North East featuring FREE human torch ..
Hackworth Park Shildon County Durham DL4 1DL
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Sat 10 Sep and Sun 11 Sep
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Urban
The technique this week is BUILD! Our Journey in Colour arrives in Hong Kong where we explore the greys found in cityscapes. Let’s reach for the sky and build some awesome 3D cityscapes.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
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Today
LEGO® Wedo 2 Robotics and Coding Workshop
Take part in a 90 minute session exploring coding and make a moving LEGO® vehicle to race in the galleries. A popular and competitive workshop designed for children over the age of 6.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
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Sat 20 Aug, Sat 3 Sep
Delicate
The technique this week is PRINT! Our Journey in Colour arrives in Japan where we explore delicate colours found in plants and flowers.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
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Sat 20 Aug, Tue 23 Aug to Thu 25 Aug
Bright
The technique this week is GLOW! Our Journey in Colour arrives in the USA where we explore the bright lights and neons found in Las Vegas.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
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Sat 27 Aug, Tue 30 Aug to Thu 1 Sep
Conservation Crafts: bird boxes
Get organised to prepare for next year and make a nest box for a garden bird using our flat packs and take the box away with you.
Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington NE23 8AU
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Today
Family Tracks and Signs
Learn about clues left behind by animals and have fun being a nature detective seeing if you can spot signs of wildlife. Suitable for age 4 and over.
Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington NE23 8AU
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Tue 23 Aug, Thu 25 Aug
Family Den Building
Join us at Northumberlandia for a fun family morning building shelters using natural materials and tarpaulin. Your dens will then be put to the weather test!
Northumberlandia, Blagdon Lane, Cramlington NE23 8AU
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Tue 23 Aug