Events

Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society

Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm (except January)

Stan Laurel lived his early life in the town, where his father managed the original Eden Theatre. Members of the ‘Hog Wild Tent’ of the ‘Sons of the Desert’ celebrate that connection, and enjoy these monthly meetings as an opportunity to get together and watch Stan and Olly in classic action.

New members always welcome.

Annual membership: £5.00. (guests 50p per meeting)

For further information contact: 01388 602610.

Wear Valley Writers

Wednesday Evenings from 7.00pm to 9.30pm

New members are always welcome to join this friendly group of dedicated, talented writers who have been meeting since 1993 and whose members have numerous awards to their credit. The group meets most Wednesdays in term time in the library at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.

A full schedule of structured literature-based events forms part of the Town Hall's annual events programme and members are encouraged to widen their literary experience by supporting these initiatives.

Tea Dances

Tuesdays 1.30 – 3.30pm

(No dance 23 December and 30 December)

Enjoy an afternoon of dancing in The Eden Theatre, under the watchful eye of John Beaty and his dancing partner Beatrice. Refreshments are available in The Laurel Room café/bar and a good time is guaranteed.

Tickets: £2.00

Evergreens

Wednesdays 10.30am - 3.00pm

Meetings from now until 17 December, and 7 January until 8 April

The Evergreens are our friendly over 50s group. If you call in for a taster session you’ll be made most welcome. A wide range of activities are on offer – from illustrated talks and demonstrations to practical hands-on sessions; from theatre outings and visits to places of interest to stress reducing gentle exercise, healthy eating ideas and mini-concerts.

Annual membership fee: £25.00. Visitors £2.00 per session / £3.00 per day.

See leaflet for further details or contact 01388 602610.

Print Workshops

2 October, 6 November, 4 December, 5 February, 5 March, 10.15am – 12.15pm and 1.15pm – 3.15pm

Everyone welcome, from beginners through to experienced artists. This season, participants will also have the opportunity to have their work displayed in the exhibition, ‘Etch-A-Sketch’.

Further details are available from Current workshop programme

If you are interested in coming along to the Print Workshops or would like a trial session, please contact Elaine at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on 01388 602610.

Print workshops for interested groups of adults or children can be arranged at other times to those stated.

Twiglets

Stories and Crafts for Under 5's in the Hutchinson Library. First Wednesday in each month

Twiglets are regular events in the library. More details on these events can be found on the Twiglets event page.

50p per child per session (Children must be accompanied by an adult). Group visits by prior arrangement only.

We hope that by introducing very young children to books at an early age this will encourage and inspire them to love and read books for themselves.

Krafty Kids

Saturdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon.

Aimed at 8 - 12 year olds.

Tickets: £2.00 per session - must be purchased in advance.

Details of these events can be found on the Krafty Kids events page.