What’s on

We are living in strange new times and we have all had to adapt to how we do things; we really miss seeing you face to face in our groups but currently it is not possible for your safety and that of our staff.

As we head into a second lockdown we all need to do what we can to boost our mental wellbeing and resilience, physical health and continue to find new ways to connect with others. We are in this together!!!!

We have set up some fantastic new virtual group activities and are adding more very soon. These are all delivered via MS Teams Guide to Download MS Teams and are available to anyone living or working in County Durham who wants to join in. Why not join in and you might make some new friends, learn new skills, have a laugh or just keep yourself busy during lockdown.

Virtual Groups Include:

Box Fitness
Winter Wellbeing
Singing for Health
Craft and Chat
Mindset Matters: How we think affects how we feel
Eat Wise to Drop a Size
Seated Exercise

Click on the Virtual Events tab below to see the calendar, click on the title of the activity to see more information and booking details

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Events in East Durham

Event	Event Venue	Event Team	Further information	Time	Date
December 2021
Xmas Fair/Service Promotion Come along to the Xmas Fair where we will have a promotional stand. Have a chat with our team and see if we can help...	Macrae House, (The Community Club), SR7 9NA	Julie Hughes Louise Pennock	Call the Community Centre on 0191 526 8367	11am-2pm	Saturday 04 December
Stroke Support Group A friendly group offering people who have experienced a stroke a chance to meet and share experiences. Meets fortnightly.	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, County Durham SR8 3EX		Healthworks Reception 0191 372 8710	1:30pm - 3:30pm	Monday 06 December
Artworks Are you interested in having fun and learning or improving your art skills? Why not come along to our friendly group, all abilities welcome. ...	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, County Durham SR8 3EX		Further Info – Healthworks Reception – 0191 372 8710	12.30pm-4pm	Wednesday 08 December
Xmas Fair/Service Promotion Come along to the Xmas Fair where we will have a promotional stand. Have a chat with our team and see if we can help...	Blackhall Community Centre, TS27 4LG	Sarah Howells Louise Pennock	Call the Community Centre on 0191 586 7396	1pm-4pm	Saturday 11 December
Friends R Us Are you looking to make new friends, talk to other people in a relaxed atmosphere or just get out of the house for some...	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3EX	Healthworks	Healthworks Reception 0191 372 8710	1:30pm-3pm	Monday 13 December
MS Support Group A friendly group offering people with MS a chance to meet and share experiences. Meets fortnightly.	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, County Durham SR8 3EX		Healthworks Reception – 0191 372 8710	10:30am-12:30pm	Tuesday 14 December
Artworks Are you interested in having fun and learning or improving your art skills? Why not come along to our friendly group, all abilities welcome. ...	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, County Durham SR8 3EX		Further Info – Healthworks Reception – 0191 372 8710	12.30pm-4pm	Wednesday 15 December
Diabetes Support Group A friendly group offering people with diabetes a chance to meet and share experiences. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, County Durham SR8 3EX		Healthworks Reception 0191 372 8710	1:30-3:00pm	Thursday 16 December

Events in South West Durham

Event	Event Venue	Event Team	Further information	Time	Date
December 2021
Sit and Get Fit Sit & Get Fit is a chair based class specifically for those with poor balance or mobility issues. An instructor will safely take you...	Randolph Centre, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE	Well Being For Life	Starts 18/10/2021 – every Monday for 8 weeks. Contact Michaela Tyers on 07713 180608 to secure a place.	10:45am - 11:45am	Monday 06 December
Festive Winter Well Being Join us for a FREE, fun four week course to help you prepare for the festive season. Sessions will involve….Christmas Crafts, Relaxation and Stress...	Auckland Youth and Community Centre, Woodhouse Close Estate, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QL	Well Being For Life	Spaces are limited – to secure your place, please contact Nikki Williams – Well Being For Life Facilitator – 07342 710 886 – nicola.williams42@nhs.net	2:00pm	Monday 06 December
A Wellbeing Christmas – Christmas Crafts Join us for a FREE, fun session making simple Christmas Crafts. Prepare for the festive season with Relaxation and Stress Management and Healthy Festive...	Lingford Court, Hutchinson Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7DZ			10:30am	Tuesday 07 December
Well Being For Life – (Closed Group) A programme of sessions to help Clients needing support to optimise their Well Being. Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive...	Humankind, Sapphire House, Aycliffe Business Park, Horndale Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6DS	Well Being For Life		10:30am & 1:30pm start	Wednesday 08 December
Festive Winter Wellbeing (Closed Group) Join us for a FREE, fun four week course to help you prepare for the festive season! Sessions will involve Christmas Crafts, Relaxation and Stress...	Cornforth Partnership, 68-70 High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9HS	Well Being For Life	Spaces are limited – to secure your place, please contact Nikki Williams 07342 710886	10:00am - 12:00pm	Wednesday 08 December
X-Pert Patient Programme (Closed Group) A self-management course for people living with pre-diabetes and either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, whether you have just found out you have...	Virtual – Allison Murray	Well Being For Life		5:00pm - 6:00pm	Wednesday 08 December
A Wellbeing Christmas – Christmas Crafts Join us for a FREE, fun session making simple Christmas Crafts. Prepare for the festive season – session to include Relaxation and Stress Management...	Cumbria Lodge, Cumbria Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6TJ	Well Being For Life		10:30am	Wednesday 08 December
Men’s Group Would you benefit from meeting with others in your local community? Come along to a new group to chat, relax, have a cuppa and...	Ferryhill Ladder Centre, 5-7 Coniston Road, Ferryhill, County Durham DL17 8EZ	Well Being For Life	with Paul Relton	10:30-12:30	Wednesday 08 December
Let’s Get Off to a Healthy Start If you’re pregnant or have a child under 4 years old, you may be eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme to help you buy...	No.42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PB	Well Being For Life/Growing Healthy/NHS/The Auckland Project	To book contact hdft.durhaminfantfeedingteam@nhs.net	1:30-3:00pm	Thursday 09 December
Eatwise (Closed Group) Healthy eating isn’t just about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients…It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people to socialise and...	Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre, Lambton Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8TB	Well Being For Life		14:30pm - 15:30pm	Thursday 09 December
Introduction To Wellbeing – Christmas Crafts (Closed Group) Join us for a FREE, fun, relaxed session making simple Christmas crafts. Prepare for the festive season with Relaxation and Stress Management and Healthy...	Runnymead Court, Southgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7NG	Wellbeing For Life		10:00am	Tuesday 14 December
January 2022
Seated Exercise (Closed Group) Sit & Get Fit is a chair based class specifically for those with poor balance or mobility issues. An instructor will safely take you...	Henknowle Community Centre	Well Being for Life		10:30am - 11:00am	Tuesday 18 January

Events in North Durham

Event

Event Venue

Event Team

Further information

Time

Date

December 2021

X-PERT Diabetes Group

A self-management course for people living with pre-diabetes and either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, whether you have just found out you have...

Virtual

Caroline Cranston - 07826 530 851

Every Monday from 22/11/2021 until 06/12/2021

10:00 - 12:30

Monday 06 December

Long COVID Support Group

A cuppa and a chat, relaxation and seated yoga

Annfield Plain Community Centre, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8HY

Diane Taylor - 07789 486 736
Julie Stobbart - 07717 320 074

Running every Monday

14:00-15:00

Monday 06 December

Eatwise to Drop a Size

Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients…It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people socialise and share the...

Burnhope Community Centre, Langley Avenue, Burnhope, Co Durham, DH7 0AG

Wendy Scofield Marlowe - 07825 196 656

Group will be running for 12 weeks until 21/12/2021

4.00pm until 5.30pm

Tuesday 07 December

Bingo, Bowls, Dominos, Quizzes

Want to be more social? Join us @ Stanley Bowls Centre for a relaxed, informal environment that will help you stay connected.

Stanley Bowls Centre, Front Street, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0HU

Caroline Cranston - 07826 530 851

Every Wednesday starting from 22nd September 2021.

10:30 am until 12:00 pm

Wednesday 08 December

Long COVID Support Group

Virtual

Julie Stobbart - 07717 320 074

1pm until 2pm

Wednesday 08 December

Beginner’s Yoga Class

This class is designed as an introduction to the practice of yoga. Class is slower paced than an all-levels class, and focused on developing clear...

The Venue, Stanley, Community Centre, Wear Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 6AH

Julie Stobbart - 07717 320074

Free – Every Thursday from 9th September, running for 8 weeks.

7pm until 8pm

Thursday 09 December

Gentle Yoga for the Winter Blues

A little winter pick me up for anyone who might need a lift – whatever the weather. Gentle Yoga to beat the Winter Blues...

The Venue Community Centre, Wear Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 6AH

Julie Stobbart - 07717 320 074

Event will be running for 7 weeks from Thursday 4th November until Thursday 16th December

7pm until 8pm

Thursday 09 December

January 2022

Healthy Lifestyle Sessions Week 1 – Healthy Eating/Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is about using mindfulness to reach a state of full attention to your experiences, cravings, and physical cues when eating. Fundamentally, mindful...

Pelaw View Community Centre, Hilda Avenue, Sherburn Road, Estates, Co Durham, DH1 2EH

Wendy Scofield - Marlowe - 07825 196 656

One day 12/01/22

1:30pm until 2:30pm

Wednesday 12 January

Healthy Lifestyle Sessions Week 2 – Seated Yoga/Relaxation

Seated yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting…..You can do chair yoga nearly anywhere you can find a...

Pelaw View Community Centre, Hilda Avenue, Sherburn Road, Estates, Co Durham, DH1 2EH

Julie Stobbart - 07717 320 074

One day 19/01/22

1:30pm until 2:30pm

Wednesday 19 January

Healthy Lifestyle Sessions Week 3 – Pamper Session/Colour me Calm

Pelaw View Community Centre, Hilda Avenue, Sherburn Road, Estates, Co Durham, DH1 2EH

Tammy Parke - 07917 133 650

One day – 26/01/22

1:30pm until 2:30pm

Wednesday 26 January

February 2022

Healthy Lifestyle Week 4 – Social Activities/Singing Bingo

Pelaw View Community Centre, Hilda Avenue, Sherburn Road, Estates, Co Durham, DH1 2EH

Wendy Scofield - Marlowe - 07825 196 656

One day 02/02/22

1:30pm until 2:30pm

Wednesday 02 February