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AJAYS » 25 July,

Calling all young sailors at the club! We're hosting a relaxed yet structured afternoon on the water, perfect for all youth and junior members. Whether you're a beginner or experienced sailor, come enjoy some time sailing with friends.

Sat 25 Jul15:00Club House(8.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Comedy

Funny Way To Be Comedy – Edinburgh Preview Day 2026 (16+)

Tickets only available via Funny Way To Be Comedy. Book Tickets for Edinburgh Preview Day 2026 An EARLY BIRD priority...

Sat 25 Jul18:00The Witham(15mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

Live Music

Commodore's Reception

Come and meet the fleet for the Mirror Nationals. The bar will be open, and live music from Hannah Stanto. If you want food from the galley, please can you pre-order here.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Club House(8.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Around £3.00

Durham Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 26/07/2026 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring

Sun 26 Jul10:00Colin Caygill Events(14.9mi)

via Colin Caygill Events

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Guest Workshop: Art in the Garden: Drawing and Painting Workshop, Indoors and Out in the Garden

July 26, 2026 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Dilston Physic Garden Dilston Physic Garden, Dilston Corbridge

Sun 26 Jul11:00Dilston Physic Garden(14.9mi)

via Dilston Physic Garden

Community

Bog Day

Drop-in to Bowlees to find out about peat bogs and the North Pennines National Landscape team’s peatland restoration work over the past twenty years. A range of activities for all ages will be available, including: Games to discover the animals and plants that live and rely on peat bogs Create magnetic bog poetry Bog in a bottle No booking required, this is a drop-in event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is in the upstairs space at Bowlees Visitor Centre and is not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for dogs.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Bowlees Visitor Centre(8.3mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

Community

Sunday Mid Summer Series » Sunday Mid Summer Series 4

Found this on Club House's radar. Sunday Mid Summer Series » Sunday Mid Summer Series 4 — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Club House(8.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

St James Patronal Service

You are welcome to join us to celebrate St James at 6pm in the church. Refreshments will be available after the service.

Sun 26 Jul18:00St James(6.2mi)

via St JamesLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Floorball – a kind of indoor hockey: lots of fun, no experience needed

Waterhouses Village Hall has got Floorball – a kind of indoor hockey: lots of fun, no experience needed pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sun 26 Jul18:00Waterhouses Village Hall(12.7mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

Meet a Mum Mondays

Calling all new mums! Join us every Monday morning for a relaxed and friendly get-together in the our Courtyard Kitchen .

Mon 27 JulSugar Fun(10.8mi)

via Sugar FunLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

PAYG Summer Sessions - WEEK 1 FARM THEME – Mixed Special

please drop me a message or message me on social media to let me know which date

Mon 27 Jul11:00Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor(12.8mi)

via Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley MoorLocal gem

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Mon 27 Jul14:00Lanchester Aquatics(12.4mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you! Join us for another exciting Snakes & Shakes event where you can get up close to one of our resident snakes and learn all about our slithery friends. The fun doesn’t end there as we are also including one of Udderly Delicious Milkshakes from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar – the difficulty may be deciding the flavour! £14.95 per child (includes snakes workshop and a Milkshake from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar). Please note all tickets are non-refundable, however name changes are permitted if you are unable to attend. This would only be permitted if you contact us 48 hours prior to the event and advise of the change of details. Should this event be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer a transfer to an alternative event of the same value (subject to availability) or a credit voucher equivalent to the full value of your booking. This credit will be emailed to you and will be valid for use at Lanchester Garden Centre for 3 months from the date of issue.

Mon 27 Jul15:00Lanchester Garden Centre(12.2mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

Community

Around £35

Mirror Nationals

Sat 25th - Tue 28 July View Official Noticeboard

Tue 28 JulClub House(8.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

Finals bash

All members are welcome to come and mark the end of the Mirror Nationals with a social event and disco.

Tue 28 JulClub House(8.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

Garden club - volunteer opportunity

Volunteer to help look after ‘Helen’s Garden’ at Bowlees Visitor Centre, and the raised beds and planters alongside the Centre on Tuesday 28 July and 25 August, 10am to 12.30pm. General maintenance including weeding, dead heading, cutting back and planting. Watering the gardens when required. Tidying, sweeping the surfaced area around the Centre and painting garden benches. Hedge trimming and maintaining the willow arch in the car park. Usually work for two to two and a half hours and finish with refreshments which are provided. Sign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact

Tue 28 Jul11:00Bowlees Visitor Centre(8.3mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

Everyone is welcome at our Tuesday morning meet ups. Home baked cakes and freshly ground coffee available on a pay as you feel basis. 10am-12pm every Tuesday. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of our Village Hall.

Tue 28 Jul11:00Catton Village Hall(14.7mi)

via Catton Village HallCurated

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Durham, England

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