1Commodore's Reception
at Club House
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.
9.4 milesSat 25 Jul20:00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Acomb
10 picks around Acomb, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Acomb
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Acomb, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
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3Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours,’ with the Transatlantic Ensemble Xmas 2026
With all four of last year’s Rumours shows selling out 3 months in advance, this Sun night for Xmas 2026 has just been announced. Plan now & be part of a genuine Newcastle festive tradition, as the outstanding Transatlantic Ensemble return, to perform Fleetwood Mac’s iconic ‘Rumours’ album & loads of other Mac classics @ Xmas… All Standing…18+… Doors 7pm
19.7 milesSun 26 Jul20:00
4Woolly Mammoths
Sun 26 July // 12:00 Sun 6 September // 12:00 Sun 20 September // 12:00 Sun 4 October // 12:00 Sun 18 October // 12:00 Sun 1 November // 12:00 Sun 15 November // 12:00 Sun 29 November // 12:00 Sun 13 December // 12:00 A free, drop-in, knitting and crochet club for any age, ability or gender. Children under 16 … [ more ]
20.5 milesSun 26 Jul13:00
5Summer Ball
Our end-of-term dances are open to all couples who have attended any of our Strictly Starters dance classes and any of their family and friends who may want to give dancing a go, or simply want to come along and watch. There are spot prizes, fun, games and a chance to practice and enjoy the dances couples have worked so hard to learn during the Term classes. Dress code is smart casual and you can bring your own drinks and nibbles along to help the evening go with a swing.
21.6 milesSat 25 Jul20:30£20
6Deanery Zoom Worship on 4th Sunday
at St John the Evangelist Church
Joint service for the whole of Bellingham Deanery. Join us online via Zoom at 9.15am for the service which starts at 9.30am. For the Zoom link, please email preferably at least 24 hours in advance.
16.8 milesSun 26 Jul09:15
7Luxe Gift Wrapping Workshop Newcastle
Learn a NEW skill - Come join us for a chilled afternoon of gift wrapping in a clever & sustainable way! Enjoy with a complimentary drink and takeaway a little gift.
18.1 milesSun 26 Jul13:00£37.41
8Heritage Steam Train Ride (Timetable A)
Enjoy a scenic 6-mile round-trip through the Causey Valley aboard a lovingly restored steam locomotive and Victorian-era carriages. Day Rover tickets allow unlimited travel all day, and you can join or break your journey at any station.
18.2 milesSat 25 Jul£6-£16.30
9Afternoon Tea Train Experience
Indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea aboard a beautifully restored Directors’ Class carriage while enjoying scenic views along the world’s oldest railway.
18.2 milesSat 25 Jul£40.28
10Heritage Steam Train Ride (Timetable A)
Enjoy a scenic 6-mile round-trip through the Causey Valley aboard a lovingly restored steam locomotive and Victorian-era carriages. Day Rover tickets allow unlimited travel all day, and you can join or break your journey at any station.
18.2 milesSun 26 Jul£6-£16.30
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