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Wellness & Wellbeing

Meditation

Each Tuesday we hold a mindfulness meditation group. Initially we met in the chapter house All Saints but due to the cold weather, from December 2023 we decided to hold our meetings at 1 Deanery Cottages. The session comprises of guided meditation then a period of silent meditation. In total this lasts 45mins then we have refreshments. This is a free group and is open to anyone. It is a drop-in so no long-term or regular commitment. Do come along and give it a try, no experience necessary. For further information contact Sue Smith via the get in touch link.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Family History Specialist(0.3mi)

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DanceSports & Fitness

Around £5

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Waterhouses Village Hall is hosting and we're spreading the word. Dance fitness. £5 a session — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Community

Around £2

Screening of Defiant

It's the first night of the tour! Pay as you feel, suggested donation £2 per person.

Tue 21 Jul20:00Quaking Houses Village Hall(2.5mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday: Eucharist

Act of Worship

Wed 22 Jul09:45Family History Specialist(0.3mi)

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CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee morning

We keep tabs on Waterhouses Village Hall so you don't have to. Coffee morning caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Community

Perfect Fit

Wednesday’s 6pm-7pm fitsteps

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(4.3mi)

via St Patricks Hall OrganisationLocal gem

Cinema

Waterhouses Cinema (Adults) and Social Evening

Something's afoot at Waterhouses Village Hall and it goes by the name of Waterhouses Cinema (Adults) and Social Evening. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 Jul19:45Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Community

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

We keep tabs on Waterhouses Village Hall so you don't have to. Puddle Jumpers Facebook page caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

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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(0.3mi)

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Community

TAEKWONDO

Every Thursday from 7pm – 8.30pm

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(4.3mi)

via St Patricks Hall OrganisationLocal gem

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(4mi)

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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(4mi)

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Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Fri 24 Jul10:00Lanchester Aquatics(0.8mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Ladies Meeting

Langley Park Baptist Church is putting on Ladies Meeting and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(3.3mi)

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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(1.2mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

DanceSports & Fitness

Around £5

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Waterhouses Village Hall is hosting and we're spreading the word. Dance fitness. £5 a session — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

Social Evening

The full scoop on Social Evening lives over on Waterhouses Village Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 24 Jul22:00Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Venues with events near Lanchester

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

Family History Specialist0.3 miles away Lanchester Aquatics0.8 miles away Lanchester Garden Centre1.2 miles away

More about Lanchester

Durham, England

Lanchester in Durham sits snugly enough that you can walk to the Lanchester Community Centre without breaking a sweat or worrying about traffic. It is a place where local groups gather and families find somewhere dry for a chat after school runs out. The community centre hosts everything from children's activities to adult workshops, so there is usually a reason to drop by this week. Near Here keeps you informed on what is going on without needing you to chase down a dozen different notices.

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