Why not join the Red Hatters for lunch on Friday 4th December? The group is heading to Durham for lunch at an authentic Lebanese restaurant. They are going to Lebaneat, 47, North Bailey, Durham. DH1 3ET. Everyone will meet in the market square at 12 30pm for lunch at 1pm. Afterwards the group will head … Continue reading →

A lovely time was had by all. Several members attended the fair. Lots of different stalls with good ideas for Christmas. Several members had afternoon tea which was a lovely experience. Some members even saw Sir John Hall enjoying a cuppa. Photographs of the event can be found here: Wynyard Hall Christmas Fair Continue reading →

A reminder to all members of the Patchwork & Embroidery group that Tuesday 24th November and December 1st will be Christmas workshops. Please bring any Christmas fabric and accessories you wish to use. I have templates for certain things, if you wish to use them. Hope to see you there. Sheila. Christmas patchwork cushion made … Continue reading →

Proof that we can organise a visit to a brewery! Double Maxim was first brewed in 1901 and was initially called Maxim Ale. It was created to celebrate the return of the Maxim Gun detachment commanded by Major Ernest Vaux during the Boer War. Soon after its launch Maxim Ale was reduced in strength following … Continue reading →

Billy Elliott There are now 21 seats available to see Billy Elliott at the Sunderland Empire on 21st April 2016. The show is a matinee which starts at 14.30pm. Seats are in the dress circle and cost £47.50 each. Sorry, tickets are no longer available. It is a wonderful show and well worth seeing. Why … Continue reading →

Some quirky facts from the Durham Riverside Walk: 1. The name “Durham” comes from the Old English “dun”, meaning hill, and the Old Norse “holme”, which translates to island. 2. Durham City saw the birth of modern English mustard when Mrs Clements hit upon the idea of grinding mustard seeds like flour at a mill … Continue reading →

On the 3rd November 2015 a group of another 10 members went on our third visit to the BBC studios. The tour includes demonstrations of the cameras and technology used as well as hands on tasters of what it is like to appear on the news and radio. A good time was had by all! … Continue reading →