What's on in Waldridge

Durham, England

No stadium concerts here, just the good local stuff: markets, meetups, and events where you'll probably bump into someone you know. Classic Waldridge. Quiz nights, coffee mornings, craft fairs, book clubs, film screenings — the sort of calendar that makes somewhere feel properly local. Village halls with heating that works on a good day. Community centres that smell faintly of old carpet and possibility. Pubs hosting quizzes and open mics and talks about things you didn't know existed. We've found it all and put it in one place, because life's too short to check seventeen different websites every week.

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Discover Big LibraryFree! (worth double-checking)
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Discover Big Library

More books, more space, more stories. Experience Ushaw’s Big Library this March & April. Described by historian Eamon Duffy as “unquestionably the most important Catholic library in Britain,” this introductory experience invites you to explore the magnificent space at your own pace. Ushaw’s Big Library houses over 50,000 volumes, including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions. A limited selection of books and archival treasures will be on open display, offering a glimpse into the richness of the collection. This visit is designed as an introduction to the Big Library. For those who would like a deeper, curator-led experience featuring up to 20 fascinating books and archival highlights, a 90-minute Library Experience is also available here To ensure a relaxed and enjoyable visit, entry is via pre-bookable 30 minute time slots - no queues, just the opportunity to step inside one of Ushaw’s most atmospheric and inspiring spaces. Booking information Pre-booking is essential. Entry is only available with a valid ticket. Access is limited to your allocated 30 minute time slot. Please arrive promptly at the start of your slot to enjoy the full experience. Tickets are non-refundable, but timeslots can be changed if availability allows. Accessibility notice: Ushaw’s Big Library is accessed via 40 wide, shallow steps. We are actively working to improve accessibility across all areas and appreciate your understanding.

Sun 19 AprUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(4.5mi)
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Together 2026

Join us on Saturday 25th April for Together 26, our fourth annual gathering of Regions Beyond churches in the north of the UK. This day is a chance to connect with those in our wider Regions Beyond family, worship and encounter God together, hear about and pray for what God is doing in our churches and receive teaching from the Bible. Location: The Emmanuel Centre (DH1 1TN), the home of Emmanuel Church Durham. Timings: Coffee will be served from 9.30am with the conference starting at 10am and : Free but sign up needed. Refreshments provided but bring your own lunch.  Speaker: We are delighted to welcome Andy McCullough from the Unreached Network to speak at this event. Youth: There will be a separate conference for Secondary Aged Children called Gathered. Please[ click here](https://redeemercls.churchsuite.com/events/qbn08ket) for more information and to book tickets. Children: There will be activities for Primary Aged Children and a parent-supervised crèche facility. Children must be pre-registered by the 4th April to secure a place in the Children's Work. Children signed up after this time will be welcome but may have to remain in the main meeting with parents due to ratios. Offering: During the event an offering will be taken for the [Unreached Network](https://www.unreached.network/). Friday Evening: On the Friday night (24th) we will also be meeting at The Emmanuel Centre, 7.30-9.30pm for an Evening of Worship.

Sat 25 Apr09:00Redeemer Church(1.7mi)
St Mary's, West Rainton
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St Mary's, West Rainton

St Mary’s sits in the heart of West Rainton village and provides many functions such as Eucharist services, Weddings, funerals, Baptisms and community events We are a friendly and inclusive church with a wide range of worshippers all enjoying the traditional form of Anglican worship. As we are currently in Vacancy and do not have a Priest in Charge our clergy team consists of Julian Ward who is our Licenced Lay Minister and Mike Whitehouse as our Lay Minister. We do have several local Priests and ministers who are giving their time to assist us in worship. All the decisions about the Church are taken by the Churchwarden and Parochial Church Council within the guidance of the Church of England. We develop our own services such as Café Church, our Remembrance Day service, and our Village Carol Service. We would be delighted to see you at our regular Sunday Churchwarden is Kevon Edis and you can contact Kevon via the details on the left. For wedding, baptism and funeral enquiries please contact our Churchwarden, Kevon, using the number at the left, or see 'Our People During Vacancy' at the left for contact details. St Mary's Church, a grade II* listed building, has stood beautifully in the village for 160 years. The church plays an important role in the community life of the Parish of West Rainton and Leamside. Over the past two years we have raised enough funds and grants to repair both our stonework and knave roof.

Sat 25 Apr10:00St Mary's Church West Rainton(4.9mi)

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