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Making Sense Together

Filed under: Making Sense Together at Dophin Centre looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Thu 13 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Shelly Fairchild (with support from Tennessee Twin)

Live Music

Around £15.00

Shelly Fairchild (with support from Tennessee Twin)

Shelly Fairchild is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and Billboard Hot Country Singles charting recording artist. Born in Mississippi and shaped by a deep musical upbringing, Fairchild moved to Nashville at just 19 years old, where she began writing and recording professionally. Since then, she has built an extraordinary career marked by versatility, authenticity, and influence. She has toured with some of country music’s biggest names, including Martina McBride, Keith Urban, and Tim McGraw, and has appeared as a background vocalist for artists such as Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, Melissa Etheridge, Terri Clark, Ashley McBryde, and many more. Tennessee Twin: Victoria and Geoff, met in a recording studio in 1997. From that moment on, their musical journey took an upward trajectory, connecting them on a personal level and captivating audiences around the world.In 2018 their song ‘Wings of Red White & Blue’ won the British Airways/Nashville Music City song-writing competition, taking them to record in Nashville, Tennessee and their debut EP ‘Tips In A Jar’ went straight into the iTunes UK Country Chart at No.1 the following year. Today, celebrated as a well-loved singer-songwriter duo in the UK Country and Americana world, they are driven by shared interests, inspiration, and a love of performance & storytelling through music. Tickets £15.00 Doors From: 7.00PM Show Starts: 8:00PM (Approximately) 16+ (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult) Before attending please...

Thu 13 Aug20:00Humantics Community Interest Company(1.8mi)

via Humantics Community Interest Company

Live Music

Around £16

RnB: Adam Sweet Band

The Adam Sweet Band deliver brooding blues and roots-rock, balancing expressive guitar work, soulful vocals and a powerful live dynamic rooted in authenticity and feel. Led by guitarist and singer-songwriter Adam Sweet, the band has built a reputation as one of the tightest and most compelling live acts on the UK blues circuit. In 2023 they were crowned Introducing Stage Winners at The Great British Rock and Blues Festival, with this momentum continuing into nominations for UK Blues Emerging Act of the Year at the UK Blues Awards in 2025 & 2026. Taking his cue from the British blues boom of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Adam Sweet has been carving out his own territory at the crossroads of classic rock, blues and Americana since first hitting the live scene in the South West of England at just 15. Having worked in various guises; solo acoustic performer, session player and band leader; he’s developed a consummate ability to shift effortlessly from sensitive singer- songwriter to full-throttle blues. Tickets £16 Doors From: 7.30PM Show Starts: 8.30PM (Approximately) 16+ (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult) Unreserved Seated Event Before attending please read our Covid-19 Disclaimer and check out our Venue Info Page How To Buy Your Ticket Buy Online, using the box below Visit The Forum Reception Call us on: Please note our reception and phone line are not always manned especially at busy events, please see our Opening Hours & Venue Info for more...

Fri 14 Aug20:30Humantics Community Interest Company(1.8mi)

via Humantics Community Interest Company

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Misfits Mega Weekend

Misfits Mega Weekend — brought to you by Dophin Centre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 15 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Summer Intensive Swimming Lessons

Summer Intensive Swimming Lessons at Dophin Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Mon 17 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

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Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties

Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties. Dophin Centre. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Tue 18 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Live Music

High Fade | Funk/Rock Trio

Funk/Rock trio High Fade –consisting of founder Harry Valentino (Guitar, Vocals), Oliver Sentence (Bass, Mustache) and drummer Heath Campbell (Drums) has grown from Scotland’s most excited busking band into a household name across the world after bursting onto the scene with viral sensations such as “Burnt Toast & Coffee”, “Gossip”, “Burnin’”, and an audacious cover of Herbie Hancock’s “Chameleon”. Sold out tours across the UK, USA, and Europe have seen the band get well over 1,500 shows under their belt, allowing High Fade to fast become one of the most ferocious touring bands on the planet. Delivering shows that are packed with raw energy and jaw-dropping musicianship, they refuse to accept the limits of what a three-piece band can do.With sold out tours across the UK, USA, and Europe; and impactful slots at dozens of festivals like Boomtown (UK), Suwannee Hulaween (USA) and Glastonbury –where they performed three times in one day in 2024 –High Fade have come a long way from that street corner in Edinburgh. Drawing inspiration from funk, rock, disco, jazz, metal, punk, soul, and beyond, High Fade has developed a sound that explodes out of a rip-roaring melting point of musical influences and tears at the fabric of space time by managing to feel simultaneously fresh and retro. Firecly independent, the band releases music via their own label RPN Records (“Rippin’ Records”), including their debut album, Life’s Too Fast (2024), which charted in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the...

Tue 18 Aug20:30Humantics Community Interest Company(1.8mi)

via Humantics Community Interest Company

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Legends & Fairytales

Legends & Fairytales at Dophin Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 20 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Children & Family

Paw Patrol Kids Party

Spotted Paw Patrol Kids Party on Darlington Mechanics Institute's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sat 22 AugDarlington Mechanics Institute(1.5mi)

via Darlington Mechanics InstituteLocal gem

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Durham Big Band Alumni & friends

Dophin Centre is putting on Durham Big Band Alumni & friends and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sat 22 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

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Around £25

Ska-Fest: North by North East 3

The Specialized Project CIC now in it’s 15th year is a UK-based social enterprise and record label that uses the global Ska and Reggae scene to raise funds for major charities, most notably the Teenage Cancer Trust. Founded in 2011 by Paul Williams, the project was inspired by a performance by The Specials at the Royal Albert Hall and since then, it has grown into a massive international community of musicians, artists, and fans who contribute to charity through music to help not only children dealing with cancer, but also people suffering with various health problems , and have even taken their charity work as far as Uganda where they sponsor an orphanage. North By NorthEast 3 is an events solely for the North East and brings the crème de la crème of UK Ska and Reggae to Darlington. Featuring – London’s UK Reggae legend King Hammond – Darlo’s very own The Skapones, – Hebden Bridge’s ska legends the Owter Zeds celebrating their 40th anniversary – 90s Ska stars from Kings Lynn, Rebelation bringing Rocksteady to the stage – Hot Squiah from Leeds, new on the circuit bringing their unique fun brand of Ska Punk, with more acts to be announced this event is an all day ska & reggae bonanza ! *Advance tickets strongly advised * Tickets £25 adv Doors From: 2.30PM Event Starts: 3.PM (Approximately) 16+ (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult) Standing Event Before attending please read our Covid-19 Disclaimer and check out our Venue Info Page How To Buy Your Ticket Buy...

Sat 22 Aug15:30Humantics Community Interest Company(1.8mi)

via Humantics Community Interest Company

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Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties

Dophin Centre is hosting and we're spreading the word. Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 25 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Community

Dinosaur Day

We've tracked down Dinosaur Day at Dophin Centre. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 27 AugDophin Centre(1.6mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

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Too Rude Presents Aline Rocha

Found this on Darlington Mechanics Institute's radar. Too Rude Presents Aline Rocha — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sat 29 AugDarlington Mechanics Institute(1.5mi)

via Darlington Mechanics InstituteLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service at 10.30am

Every time there is a fifth Sunday in the month we come together as a Benefice to have a communion service. We alternate between the 7 churches in our Benefice - Barton, Manfield, Eryholme, Cleasby, Middleton Tyas, Croft, Moulton. Any queries, please The next Benefice Holy Communion Service will be Sunday 30th August 2026 at 10.30am at Eryholme.

Sun 30 Aug10:30All Saints, Manfield(2.8mi)

via All Saints, ManfieldLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service at 10.30am

Sun 30 Aug10:30St Peter's Church Croft(3.5mi)

via St Peter's Church CroftLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service at 10.30am

Sun 30 Aug10:30St Cuthbert with St Mary(4.3mi)

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Venues with events near Mowden

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

Dophin Centre1.6 miles away Humantics Community Interest Company1.8 miles away Darlington Mechanics Institute1.5 miles away

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Durham, England

Mowden sits quietly in Durham with a charm that doesn't need to shout to get attention. There are plenty of local gatherings waiting for you if you know where to look. The village hall usually hosts something warm and friendly for the neighbours. Near Here keeps track of what's on so you can plan your week without stress.

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