Events

Some of the following events form part of Bishop Auckland Civic Society's annual programme. The Society was formed in 1989 to safeguard the character of Bishop Auckland and to stimulate public awareness and interest in the town - past, present and future. It holds bi-monthly meetings in the Town Hall and new members are always welcome.

Little Tyke

Wednesday 10 March 7.30pm

David Fanthorpe was based at Black & Decker in Spennymoor for 25 years, retiring in 1995 as European Vice President of the company.

This is a lightly written, funny autobiography of an unlikely captain of industry, covering a rise from a ragged working class childhood in Doncaster during the 1940's all the way to the boardrooms of Britain, Europe and the US.

Free event, entry by ticket.

Copies of the book, published by The Memoir Club, will be available on the evening.

Binchester Updated

Tuesday 23 March 7.30pm

County Archaeologist Dr David Mason will make a welcome return to speak about the progress made since his last visit, including findings from the summer excavations.

Tickets: £2.00 (free to BACS members)

This event forms part of Bishop Auckland Civic Society’s (BACS) annual programme. It holds bi-monthly meetings in the Town Hall and new members are always welcome. Annual subscription: £6.00 per person; £8.50 per family/household. For more details regarding membership please contact the Town Hall on 01388 602610.

Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society

The first Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm

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

For further details see Regular Events