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.

Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society

Tuesday 7 February, 7.30pm

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

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 are always welcome.

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

For further information contact: 01388 602 610.

Family History Research

Thursday 23 February

10.00am - 12.00noon and 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Meets the last Thursday of each month.

Drop in sessions for those interested in finding out more about their family history. Staff will be on hand between 10.00am – 12noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm to get you started and show you what the library has on offer to help in your research.

Free event. Takes place in the library

Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society

Tuesday 6 March, 7.30pm

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

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 are always welcome.

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

For further information contact: 01388 602 610.

Talk by Chris Myers

Tuesday 27 March, 7.30pm

A talk by Chris Myers, the Town Centres Development Manager for Durham County Council.

Tickets: £2.00 / Free entry for BACS members

Family History Research

Thursday 29 March

10.00am - 12.00noon and 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Meets the last Thursday of each month.

Drop in sessions for those interested in finding out more about their family history. Staff will be on hand between 10.00am – 12noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm to get you started and show you what the library has on offer to help in your research.

Free event. Takes place in the library

Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society

Tuesday 3 April, 7.30pm

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

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 are always welcome.

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

For further information contact: 01388 602 610.