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11–12 July Near Forest-in-Teesdale

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

These picks come from the same behind-the-scenes legwork that powers Near Here. We check a frankly silly number of local listings, then keep the family-friendly ones that are nearby, properly described, and worth recommending.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Forest-in-Teesdale, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 7 picks near Forest-in-Teesdale

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Children-led service alternating monthly with St John's Church, Bishop Monkton

at Burton Leonard Methodist Church

This is a particularly lovely service led by children from our village primary school. They do the readings, write and say the prayers, choose the hymns, sing and play musical instruments. This service is normally 30-40 minutes in duration and as with all our services, everyone of all ages is welcome to join. Whenever possible, it is followed by refreshments in St. Leonard's hall.

50 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family

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Family Life Youth7

Family Life Youth

at Family Life Church

FLY is our Sunday Morning Youth Meeting. Gathering at 10:30am each Sunday for a time of worship and age appropriate discipleship and bible teaching. For ages 11-18.

46 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
CuratedSee the details→
Children & Family

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