Events

Tea Dance: Mainly Modern!

Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm (except 24 and 31 August)

Enjoy an afternoon of dancing in the Eden Theatre, under the expert guidance of John Beaty. Dances are mostly a mix of sequence dances, with a dash of ballroom.

All Tickets: £2.00

Wear Valley Writers

Wednesday's during term time, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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.

Evergreens

Wednesdays 10.30am - 12noon

(7th April - 21 July, and 8th Sept - 15 December)

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 workshops and excursions

Annual membership fee: £25.00. Visitors £2.00 per session.

See Evergreens schedule for further details or telephone 01388 602610 to request a leaflet or for information.

Reading Group

Meets first Thursday of the month, 10.00am - 12.00noon.

We hope to encourage you to try new authors, share favourites and explore the world of books. If you’re interested in meeting others who love books, come along on the first Thursday of the month at 10.00am. For further information call in, or phone the library on 01388 602610.

Free event.

Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society

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 always welcome.

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

For further information contact: 01388 602610.

Tea Dance: Old Time and Ballroom

First Wednesday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm

An opportunity to ‘trip the light fantastic’ in these wonderful, classic dances. John is happy to take requests, so this is an ideal opportunity for new dancers to practise their steps in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Free admission in May and June, then £2.00

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Knit and Natter

Meeting on the first Saturday of each month,10.00am - 12noon.

If you enjoy knitting and would like to come along for a natter while you knit, this new group is for you! If you can’t knit, we’ve got someone happy to teach you the basics and get you started.

Free event.

Family History Research

Meeting on last Thursday of each month

10.00am - 12.00noon and 2.00pm - 4.00pm

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 point you in the right direction.

Free event.

Print Workshops

Wednesday Evening, 6.45pm – 8.45pm

Thursday Morning, 10.15am – 12.15pm

All levels of ability are welcome, from beginners through to experienced artists. Produce hand made prints on the Tom McGuinness printing press. Lino, woodcut, collograph and monoprinting available on request.

Pre-registration is essential as places are limited and materials must be prepared.

For further information or to arrange 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 and tailored to specific needs or interests.

Book Buddies

5.00pm until 6.00pm

Our reading group aimed at children aged 8 – 12 years, Book Buddies is a friendly group happy to welcome new members who are interested in enjoying new books and sharing their favourite stories. With reading champion Sharon Carrick you’ll find out that some books are scary, some are silly, and some are adventure packed, but All Books are Fun!

All welcome – come along and join in.

Twiglets

Stories and Crafts for Under 5's

First Wednesday in each month (excluding July)

Sessions start at 10.30am and 1.30pm

Twiglets sessions are regular events held in the Hutchinson Library library, led by Sharon Carrick. Further details of each session can be found on the Children's Entertainment event page.

£1.00 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.