Events

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.

West Auckland: 1909 World Champions!

Tuesday 22 September at 7.30pm

John Phelan, Press Officer of the Durham Amateur Football Trust (D.A.F.T.) has been undertaking research into West Auckland’s World Cup football triumph of 1909… or was it? Come along and find out more.

This talk will be preceded at 7.00pm by the BACS AGM.

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 family/household. For more details regarding membership of BACS please contact the Town Hall on 01388 602610.

From Time to Time

Monday 1 June until Saturday 20 June

Work made on location at Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum

For further details see Exhibitions

Past and Present

Monday 29 June – Saturday 18 July

Inspired by his northern roots, this exhibition is a reflection of life and culture both past and present in North East England.

For further details see Exhibitions

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