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What's on in Greenwell Ford

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Greenwell Ford.

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Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday: Eucharist

Act of Worship

Wed 22 Jul09:45Family History Specialist(0.4mi)

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Community

Board games club - CO

The full scoop on Board games club - CO lives over on The Hut's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul10:00The Hut(4.8mi)

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CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee morning

Another belter from Waterhouses Village Hall. Coffee morning — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(3.7mi)

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Community

Perfect Fit

Wednesday’s 6pm-7pm fitsteps

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(4.7mi)

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Cinema

Waterhouses Cinema (Adults) and Social Evening

Filed under: Waterhouses Cinema (Adults) and Social Evening at Waterhouses Village Hall looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Wed 22 Jul19:45Waterhouses Village Hall(3.7mi)

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Community

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

Another belter from Waterhouses Village Hall. Puddle Jumpers Facebook page — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(3.7mi)

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Community

Jimmy

Food bags

Thu 23 Jul11:30The Hut(4.8mi)

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Community

Church Wives

We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening in the Chapter House, except in July and August. We have a range of speakers for most meetings, which are listed in the separate left hand tab. We also enjoy a shared meal approximately four times a year. For further details .

Thu 23 Jul19:00Family History Specialist(0.4mi)

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Community

TAEKWONDO

Every Thursday from 7pm – 8.30pm

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(4.7mi)

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Community

The Wedding Walk – 150 Years of Wedding Dresses Repeating Event Event Summary: The wedding dress fashion show is a...

Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW

Fri 24 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(3.6mi)

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Community

Around £12

The Wedding Walk - 150 Years of Wedding Dresses

On Friday 26 June & 24 July, join us for an unforgettable evening, which will bring to life astounding examples of wedding dress design from the past century, in the stunning surroundings of Ushaw Historic House. The wedding dress fashion show is a special, exclusive event to compliment our wedding dress exhibition providing the opportunity to view additional gowns, not displayed in the exhibition. Models will demonstrate a series of gowns. This catwalk-style event will be accompanied by collector and designer Kevin Thornhill’s lively commentary. Event information: – Doors will open at 5pm to discover 150 Years of Wedding Dresses exhibition. – You’ll also have the opportunity to relax with a drink in the Francis Thompson Bar. Please note, drinks are not permitted in the chapels. – The fashion show will begin at 7.15pm and will run for approximately 90 minutes.

Fri 24 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(3.6mi)

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Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Fri 24 Jul10:00Lanchester Aquatics(0.3mi)

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Community

Ladies Meeting

We keep tabs on Langley Park Baptist Church so you don't have to. Ladies Meeting caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(3mi)

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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.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Lanchester Garden Centre(0.7mi)

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DanceSports & Fitness

Around £5

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Spotted Dance fitness. £5 a session on Waterhouses Village Hall's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Waterhouses Village Hall(3.7mi)

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Community

Social Evening

Waterhouses Village Hall is hosting and we're spreading the word. Social Evening — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Fri 24 Jul22:00Waterhouses Village Hall(3.7mi)

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Community

Around £20

Treasures of Ushaw: A Library Experience

Explore Ushaw’s literary heritage in this captivating 90-minute experience. Enjoy special access to the magnificent Big Library, a breathtaking space designed by Joseph Hansom, followed by a curated viewing of up to 20 fascinating books and archival treasures. You’ll discover pieces rarely seen by the public, each with its own story to tell. This is a unique opportunity to explore Ushaw’s hidden treasures, ask questions, and savour the atmosphere — ideal for anyone with a passion for history, architecture, or the written word. Please note: due to the historic nature of the building, the Big Library is reached via 40 wide, shallow steps. We are actively working to improve accessibility and appreciate your understanding.

Sat 25 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(3.6mi)

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Venues with events near Greenwell Ford

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Family History Specialist0.4 miles away Lanchester Aquatics0.3 miles away Lanchester Garden Centre0.7 miles away

More about Greenwell Ford

Durham, England

Greenwell Ford sits quietly in Durham with more charm than most cities twice its size. We've got local gigs and family days out without needing to drive far for them. The pub down the road is always full of people swapping stories about the week. It's a proper place to settle in when you want to catch something good on a Saturday. No need to scroll through endless feeds or chase listings that go missing by noon. Just turn up and find what's happening nearby while the rain keeps the crowds friendly.

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