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Mystery portrait sparks County Durham appeal as major Tom McGuinness exhibition opens
A mystery at the Mining Art Gallery has sparked a public appeal, as visitors are asked to help identify an unknown man captured in a 1963 portrait by celebrated miner-artist Tom McGuinness. The charcoal drawing, Portrait of an Unknown Man,
WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
SPRING EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 9th MAY 2026 10.00 am – 12 noon CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS Bacon Sandwiches also available. FREE ENTRY
ROYAL TEA IN AID OF HAMSTERLEY METHODIST CHAPEL
ANITA Atkinson will be opening her Royal Museum for the first time in two years to help raise funds to save Hamsterley Methodist Chapel. For one afternoon only, visitors can buy tickets for the event, which will be held on
Construction of new County Durham cultural venue complete | Weardale Gazette
Free entry A retiring collection is taken in aid of Church repairs
Oh God, it’s the Vicar!
Curious about Christianity? Want straight answers?One of these stand-alone events may be for you.Graeme is the new Vicar of Upper Weardale. Not only apriest in the Church of England: he has also worked formany years in IT, Analytical Chemistry, and
Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026: everything you need to know
The stalls are being readied and Bishop Auckland is looking fantastic as final preparations are made for one of the region’s best-loved events. Bishop Auckland Food Festival is just days away from making its return, with organiser Durham County Council
WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
SPRING EVENT COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2026 10.00 am – 12 noon CAKE STALL – LUCKY DIPS FOR ALL AGES JEWELLERY – CARDS – BOOKS – PAINTINGS FREE ENTRY
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
