http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/RSSFeed.aspx?Feed=EventsLatest 15 Events around County Durhamen-GBDurham County CouncilWebAdmin@durham.gov.uk (Web Admin)Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT60http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3132Tea, cake & quirky conversation Pull up a chair, shake out your napkin and join us for “Time For Tea?”, a refreshing chat about the nature of free time, the ‘if’, ‘when’ and ‘why’ of how we choose to while away the hours... | Thursday 20 June 2013 11am-1pm Millennium Square, DurhamTue, 21 May 2013 09:55:42 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3132http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3131Find out about our activities Try your hand at dry stone walling Discover our volunteering opportunities 10.30am – 12.00pm: Dry Stone Walling 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Half Year Forum 12.30pm – 2.00pm: Big Lunch BBQ Bring your own food to the BBQ! Soft drinks will be provided In association with national events the BIG LUNCH and VOLUNTEER'S WEEKTue, 21 May 2013 09:55:25 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3131http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3134Come and visit Calceamintis in Newgate Shopping Centre on 28th, 29th or 30th May (1pm-4pm) and tell us your hopes for journeys or adventures in the future. See the hidden treasures of the BInchester Roman Site in a rare exhibition of rarely seen artifacts. Maybe you could design the Binchester cake? Think of a recipe for a bun or small cake that sums up Binchester and Bishop Auckland and send it to us at Richard@projectsgalore.co.uk. The winning recipe will be made into 100 Binchester cakes for visitors to the Binchester Roman site on 22 June.Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:28 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3134http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3133A celebration of the Binchester Roman site with something for all the family. Give Calceamentis, the mythical shoe collector, one old shoe in exchange for entry to the site and help us bring this ancient place to life. A FREE 24-hour event at Binchester Roman site & Bishop Auckland town centreTue, 21 May 2013 09:54:12 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3133http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3135Speaker – Douglas Davies Cremation, woodland burial, or dissolving under pressure are actual or potential options open to us as we imagine ourselves as dead. How do these possibilities align with our sense of destiny and dignity at a time when apparent freedom of choice and political constraint underlie life and death in today’s Britain?Tue, 21 May 2013 09:53:45 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3135http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3130An exhibition of work by 12 UK and international artists which explores our obsession with all things miniature!Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:23 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3130http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3127Bishop Auckland Theatre Society present Theatre: Smalls Talk and Singing in the Wilderness The society presents two one-act plays back to back! ‘Smalls Talk’: Five ladies of different ages and backgrounds meet for a Lingerie party where the frosty atmosphere is thawed and tongues loosened when the ladies decide to give their hostess a makeover in the hope she can regain the affections of her errant husband. ‘Singing in the Wilderness’: The fairies we know and love from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter Pan are living under constant attack from the hazard of waste caused by humans. They soon find themselves faced with the prospect of living their lives in public view, but can they escape before it’s too late?Wed, 15 May 2013 10:11:56 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3127http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3125Peter Hemming will talk about his book "Oil Paint and Greece: Memories of Kefalonia" and there will be a raffle to win a signed copy of the book. Event sponsored by the "Friends of Belmont Library".Thu, 09 May 2013 10:31:01 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3125http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3117A cast of local actors, musicians and singers present an epic true tale from 1818 when a group of starving leadminers rose up against the Prince Bishop of Durham to assert their right to hunt, kill and eat the red grouse, a native gamebird. The affray, which was known as The Battle of Stanhope, was immortalised in song before becoming the inspiration for an award-winning play by celebrated singer-songwriter Jim Woodland. Originally produced by Jack Drum Arts, “The Bonny Moorhen” was the focus of a hugely successful community play performed in a barn on the banks of the River Wear in 2012. Now, in a new version, created specially for Festival of the North East, the story will be played out promenade style on site at Killhope Leadmining Museum. “Nothing short of pure brilliance” Weardale Gazette, April 2012.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:25:22 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3117http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3108Quilt Making – 16 June and 30 June - £100 for both sessions. Vicky Boase of Frosterley Bazaar will lead these fabulous quilting workshops. All materials will be provided to enable you to make your own quilted cushion. Once you’ve completed both sessions you’ll have the skills to make quilts forever! You will need to bring your sewing machine to this workshop. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call now and book yours, or buy one as a present. Price includes lunch and refreshments.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:25:13 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3108http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3118A cast of local actors, musicians and singers present an epic true tale from 1818 when a group of starving leadminers rose up against the Prince Bishop of Durham to assert their right to hunt, kill and eat the red grouse, a native gamebird. The affray, which was known as The Battle of Stanhope, was immortalised in song before becoming the inspiration for an award-winning play by celebrated singer-songwriter Jim Woodland. Originally produced by Jack Drum Arts, “The Bonny Moorhen” was the focus of a hugely successful community play performed in a barn on the banks of the River Wear in 2012. Now, in a new version, created specially for Festival of the North East, the story will be played out promenade style on site at Killhope Leadmining Museum. “Nothing short of pure brilliance” Weardale Gazette, April 2012.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:24:36 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3118http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3111Come and see the Killhope blacksmith light up the forge and show off his skills.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:24:24 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3111http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3107Meditation Workshop – 15th June (£45) You will learn several different meditation practices in the serene location of our woodland yurt. You will also receive a CD to enable you to carry on your meditation at home. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call now and book yours, or buy one as a present. Price includes lunch and refreshments.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:24:15 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3107http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3119A cast of local actors, musicians and singers present an epic true tale from 1818 when a group of starving leadminers rose up against the Prince Bishop of Durham to assert their right to hunt, kill and eat the red grouse, a native gamebird. The affray, which was known as The Battle of Stanhope, was immortalised in song before becoming the inspiration for an award-winning play by celebrated singer-songwriter Jim Woodland. Originally produced by Jack Drum Arts, “The Bonny Moorhen” was the focus of a hugely successful community play performed in a barn on the banks of the River Wear in 2012. Now, in a new version, created specially for Festival of the North East, the story will be played out promenade style on site at Killhope Leadmining Museum. “Nothing short of pure brilliance” Weardale Gazette, April 2012.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:24:05 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3119http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3120A cast of local actors, musicians and singers present an epic true tale from 1818 when a group of starving leadminers rose up against the Prince Bishop of Durham to assert their right to hunt, kill and eat the red grouse, a native gamebird. The affray, which was known as The Battle of Stanhope, was immortalised in song before becoming the inspiration for an award-winning play by celebrated singer-songwriter Jim Woodland. Originally produced by Jack Drum Arts, “The Bonny Moorhen” was the focus of a hugely successful community play performed in a barn on the banks of the River Wear in 2012. Now, in a new version, created specially for Festival of the North East, the story will be played out promenade style on site at Killhope Leadmining Museum. “Nothing short of pure brilliance” Weardale Gazette, April 2012.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:23:45 GMThttp://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/eventinfo.aspx?eid=3120