What’s on

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 can Include:

Box Fitness
Singing for Health
Craft and Chat
Mindset Matters: How we think affects how we feel
Eat Wise
Seated Exercise

If there’s anything else of interest please let us know by using the contact us button above

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
November 2022
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 28 November
Dance A Size Dance a Size is a low/medium impact dance/aerobics class to music… suitable for all abilities (even seated).	Seaham Youth Centre, Strangford Rd, Seaham SR7 8QE	Jules Howe	Sharon 0191 581 2426	10am-11am	Monday 28 November
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 29 November
Eatwise Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients….It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people to socialise and share...	Seaham Youth & community Centre, Strangford Road. Seaham. SR7 8QE	Samantha Lindsay	Call Healthworks 0191 372 8710 for information	10am-11.30am	Tuesday 29 November
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		Healthworks Reception – 0191 372 8710	12.30pm-4pm	Wednesday 30 November
December 2022
Eatwise Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients….It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people to socialise and share...	East Durham Trust, Community House, Yoden Rd, Peterlee SR8 5DP	Corinne Coull	Call Healthworks 0191 372 8710 for information	9.30am-11am	Friday 02 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		Healthworks Reception – 0191 372 8710	12.30pm-4pm	Wednesday 07 December
Diabetes Support Group A friendly group offering people with diabetes a chance to meet and share experiences. Meets Thursday on a monthly basis.	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, County Durham SR8 3EX		Healthworks Reception 0191 372 8710	1:30pm-3pm	Thursday 08 December
Eatwise Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients….It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people to socialise and share...	East Durham Trust, Community House, Yoden Rd, Peterlee SR8 5DP	Corinne Coull	Call Healthworks 0191 372 8710 for information	9.30am-11am	Friday 09 December
Winter Woolies Doors are open at Healthworks. Take part in helping communities stay warm and dry as temperatures drop. We have a range of warm winter...	Healthworks, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, SR8 3EX	Healthworks	Healthworks 0191 372 8710	8:30am-4pm	Monday 12 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 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 21 December

Events in South West Durham

Event	Event Venue	Event Team	Further information	Time	Date
November 2022
Christmas Group Join us for a FREE, fun session making simple Christmas Crafts and other activities to help you have a good Christmas Crafts and other...	Chilton Town Hall, Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham. DL17 0HE	Well Being For Life	Nikki Williams tel: 07342 710886 Places are limited – call NIcola Williams to secure a place	10:30am - 12:30pm	Monday 28 November
Dementia Cafe Friendly small group for people with early dementia and their carers/ friends. Refreshments and activities Starting 21st Nov @ 1 pm for 6 weeks @ PCP Places...	Ritson Room, PCP, Carers way, Newton Aycliffe. County Durham. DL5 4SF	Well Being For Life	Tina Irving tel: 07826 869085. Places are limited so please contact Tina to secure a place.	13:00pm - 14:30pm	Monday 28 November
Afterwise drop in The ‘Drop in’ is for clients who have completed the ‘Eatwise’ programme who would like to drop in for mini health checks, hot drink...	Newcastle Building Society, 15 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland. County Durham. DL14 7HE	Well Being For Life	Bethany Holly tel: 07901 113009	14:00pm - 15:00pm	Tuesday 29 November
Christmas Group at ‘The Ark.’ Join us for a FREE, fun session making simple Christmas Craft sand other activities to help you have a good Christmas. Places are limited. Places...	‘The Ark’ Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland. County Durham. DL14 9EN	Well Being For Life	Bethany Holly – tel; 07901 113009	12:30pm - 14:30pm	Wednesday 30 November
December 2022
Winter Wellbeing Breakfast Club Breakfast with a warm drink & chat drink is available between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Open door, all welcome.	Bishop Auckland Baptist Church, 22 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland. DL14 6AH	Well Being For Life	For further information please telephone Nicola Williams: 07342 710886	10:00am - 12:00pm	Thursday 01 December
Winter Wellbeing Warm Space Join us in a warm space and enjoy a soup and a roll with refreshments all on us. Activities available or just a quiet...	Chilton Town Hall, Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton. County Durham. DL17 0HE	Well Being For Life	Tina Irving tel: 07826 869085 for further information	13:00pm - 14:00pm	Thursday 01 December
Winter Warmer Tea Club The group is for families, letters to Santa, make decorations/Christmas cards. A visit from Santa. Refreshments included. Places are limited so booking is required. Please...	Dean Bank Literacy Institute, St Cuthbert’s Terrace, Ferryhiil, County Durham. DL7 8PP	Well being For Life	Please contact Tina Irving – 07826 869085	15:30pm - 16:30pm	Thursday 01 December
Eatwise Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients…It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people to socialise and share...	Dean Bank Institute, St Cuthbert’s Terrace, Ferryhill County Durham. DL17 8PP	Well Being For Life	Martin Jones, tel; 07874 871599	10:00am - 12:00pm	Friday 02 December
Christmas group Join us for a FREE, fun session making simple Christmas Crafts and other activities to help you have a good Christmas. Places are limited,...	Coundon & Leeholme Community Centre, Leeholme Road, Leeholme. County Durham. DL14 8HN	Well Being For Life	Jules Howe – 07809 342192 to book your place. Jack Williamson	10:30am - 12:30pm	Friday 02 December
Eatwise at St Paul’s Church, Spennymoor. Healthy eating isn’t about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients…It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. Join like-minded people to socialise and share...	St Paul’s Church, Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor. County Durham. DL16 7SG	Well Being For Life	For further information please contact Catherine Nicholson tel 07842 307879	10:00am - 12:00pm	Tuesday 06 December

Events in North Durham

Event	Event Venue	Event Team	Further information	Time	Date
November 2022
Eatwise 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...	The Venue, Community Centre, Wear Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 6AH	Tammy Parke - 07917 133 650	Group runs weekly on Mondays from 07/11/2022 until 19/12/2022, and then 09/01/2023 until 27/02/2023. (No sessions 26th Dec & 2nd Jan)	10:00am until 11:30am	Monday 28 November
Winter Wellbeing Join us for some festive Well-being over 4 weeks. Try out some self care techniques and discover the gift of giving…….make gifts, learn skills,...	UTASS, 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0SN	Nicole Martin - 07827 231 131 Ellie Dhiman - 07827 982 462	Group will be running for 4 weeks from 15th November until 5th December	10am until 12pm	Tuesday 29 November
Practical Cooking Group This Practical Cookery course is designed to offer development of practical skills and understanding ingredients in food preparation and cookery. Pupils will learn food preparation...	St Stephen’s Community Centre (South Stanley Partnership), Hollyhill Gardens Estate, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 6PG	Wendy Scofield-Marlowe - 07825 196 656	Group will be starting on 09/11/22 until 30/11/22 – (4 sessions)	09:30am until 11:30am	Wednesday 30 November
Winter Wellbeing Join us for some festive Well-being. Try out some soup making demonstrating/tasting /Christmas Crafting, making mocktails/mulled wine/hand scrubs demonstrating and take away.	New Brancepeth Village Hall,17 Rock Terrace, New Brancepeth, Durham DH7 7EP	Tracy Hammell - 07342 710 887	The group runs weekly from Wednesday 16th November until 7th December (4 sessions)	1pm until 3pm	Wednesday 30 November
December 2022
Eatwise 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...	North Road Methodist Church, North Road, Durham DH1 4SG	Julie Stobbart - 07717 320074	Group starts Thursday 3rd November and runs for 6 weeks up to 8th December.	1.00pm until 3.00pm	Thursday 01 December
Cooking on a Budget Are you worried about rising energy and food costs? Come and join us for tips and support on meal planning, shopping to a budget,...	Believe Housing Community Hub, Dovedale Avenue, Sunnybrow, CROOK, County Durham, DL15 0XD	Nicole Martin - 0782 723 1131	Starts Wednesday 9th November and runs for 5 weeks to 7th December.	12:30 - 14:30	Thursday 01 December
Winter Wellbeing Join us for some festive Well-being. Try out some soup making demonstrating/tasting /Christmas Crafting, making mocktails/mulled wine/hand scrubs demonstrating and take away.	Glenroyd House, Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HL	Tracy Hammell - 07342 710 887	The group runs weekly from Thursday 17th November until 8th December (4 sessions)	09:30 -11:30am	Thursday 01 December
Winter Wellbeing Event This event will involve Christmas lunch on a budget in the morning following Christmas craft activities in the afternoon.	Pelton Community Centre, Front St, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH2 1DE	Wendy Scofield- Marlowe - 07825 196 656	One day event	10am until 2pm	Wednesday 07 December
January 2023
Eatwise & Exercise Healthy eating isn’t just about calorie counting, elimination diets or expensive ingredients…It’s real ingredients and wiser food choices. These sessions will also be paired...	The Venue, Community Centre, Wear Rd, Stanley, County Durham DH9 6AH	Sam Myers - 0790 110 3803	This group runs on Wednesdays from 18th January for 8 weeks to the 15th March 2023. (No session on Feb 22nd)	18:00 to 20:00	Wednesday 18 January