Events & Activities

Festival of Creativity for Artists and Creative Practitioners at Ushaw Co. Durham

Ushaw is a fantastic new art facility which is quickly establishing itself as a centre of contemporary creative practice with studio and exhibition spaces. It’s a wonderfully inspiring place for artists, performers, designers and participatory artists to get away from day to day matters and focus their energies purely on their creative work in the company of peers, master practitioners and commissioners.

Supported by a team of talented artists, Durham Creatives is hosting this lively Creative Festival to enhance connectivity across the creative sector, stimulate new ideas, highlight new commercial opportunities, and to inspire and enthuse.

Fri, 16 Nov 2018, 09:00 –Sat, 17 Nov 2018, 12:00 GMT

Price: £45. This two-day residential ticket includes all activities, lunch, dinner, en-suite overnight accommodation and breakfast for 16th and 17th November. The residential price is £45.00.

Location: Ushaw, College Road, Ushaw Moor, DH7 9RH

For any East Durham Artists and creative businesses who would like to attend, as part of our Creative Enterprise scheme we may be able to help with ticket and/or travel costs. Please contact East Durham Creates on 0191 5693511 for further information.

Festival of Creativity for Artists and Creative Practitioners at Ushaw Co. Durham

Ushaw is a fantastic new art facility which is quickly establishing itself as a centre of contemporary creative practice with studio and exhibition spaces. It’s a wonderfully inspiring place for artists, performers, designers and participatory artists to get away from day to day matters and focus their energies purely on their creative work in the company of peers, master practitioners and commissioners.

Supported by a team of talented artists, Durham Creatives is hosting this lively Creative Festival to enhance connectivity across the creative sector, stimulate new ideas, highlight new commercial opportunities, and to inspire and enthuse.

Fri 16 November 2018: 09:00 – 23:00 GMT

Price: £25. This day ticket includes all activities, lunch, dinner for 16th November.

Location: Ushaw, College Road, Ushaw Moor, DH7 9RH

For any East Durham Artists and creative businesses who would like to attend, as part of our Creative Enterprise scheme we may be able to help with ticket and/or travel costs. Please contact East Durham Creates on 0191 5693511 for further information.

As part of its Festival of Creativity at Ushaw, Durham Creatives is hosting an evening of live music and poetry which is open to all.

Sally Wheatley is a musical collaboration between Johny Brown (Band of Holy Joy) and Gary Chaplin (Quarterlight). A narrative song cycle, Sally Wheatley was first performed on Holy Island during the Pilgrimage to the Islands Festival earlier this year. This performance will feature new material which expands upon the story of Sally and the battle between her suitors. Fusing traditional song with electronic and acoustic sounds, Sally Wheatley is a unique, genre-defying musical experience which will also feature specially commissioned visuals by Sean Keeble.

Support will be provided by Quarterlight with an expanded line up performing new material and songs from their back catalogue. Poet Ian Horne will be your MC for the evening.

When: Fri 16 November 2018: 20:30 – 23:30 GMT

Location: Ushaw, College Road, Ushaw Moor, DH7 9RH

Great entertainment, great venue – don’t miss out!

Doors (and bar) open at 8.30pm. Tickets £7*.

*Registered Festival attendees do not need to reserve tickets.

‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is a community based visual arts commission with East Durham Creates running until May 2019 as a branch of their 3 year project.

‘This Place We Call Home’ artists Sally & Nicola will capture the magic of everyday life, with individuals and groups who are over 55 throughout East Durham.

The artwork they will create will weave snippets and stories into its fabric, using a mixture of text, audio and imagery. They will create ‘rooms’ that will develop over the residency evolving in response to who they meet and the tales they tell. The resulting installations will appear in a variety of local settings.

If you are aged over 50, like to make things and enjoy a chat, come and join Sally and Nicola for the first round of workshops. You don’t need to be ‘arty’

East Durham Partnership, Horden – Introductory workshops (including brunch butty, keep your bus tickets and we will refund the cost or alternatively meet at Horden Hub house at 9.45am for transport)

Tuesday 20th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 27th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 4th December 10-12pm

Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill – Thursday 15th November 12-1pm

Macrae House, Murton – Wednesday 28th November 10-12pm

The Ark, Horden – Wednesday 28th November 1.30-3pm

If you are interested in being involved, check out the Facebook page ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ for updates.

Culture Durham Meet 2018

This event is an opportunity to find out about the work of the Culture Durham partnership, its plans for the future and to explore potential opportunities for the wider creative sector.

This will be a chance to network with Arts Council England funded organisations and other colleagues in the sector. We want to ensure that the people in the sector know where they may find new opportunities to develop their own work and business.

We look forward to welcoming friends old and new to a stimulating and valuable afternoon in an inspiring, world-renowned venue.

When: Thu 22 November 2018 – 13:30 – 18:30 GMT

Where: Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham, DH1 3EH

Free

‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is a community based visual arts commission with East Durham Creates running until May 2019 as a branch of their 3 year project.

‘This Place We Call Home’ artists Sally & Nicola will capture the magic of everyday life, with individuals and groups who are over 55 throughout East Durham.

The artwork they will create will weave snippets and stories into its fabric, using a mixture of text, audio and imagery. They will create ‘rooms’ that will develop over the residency evolving in response to who they meet and the tales they tell. The resulting installations will appear in a variety of local settings.

If you are aged over 50, like to make things and enjoy a chat, come and join Sally and Nicola for the first round of workshops. You don’t need to be ‘arty’

East Durham Partnership, Horden – Introductory workshops (including brunch butty, keep your bus tickets and we will refund the cost or alternatively meet at Horden Hub house at 9.45am for transport)

Tuesday 20th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 27th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 4th December 10-12pm

Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill – Thursday 15th November 12-1pm

Macrae House, Murton – Wednesday 28th November 10-12pm

The Ark, Horden – Wednesday 28th November 1.30-3pm

If you are interested in being involved, check out the Facebook page ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ for updates.

‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is a community based visual arts commission with East Durham Creates running until May 2019 as a branch of their 3 year project.

‘This Place We Call Home’ artists Sally & Nicola will capture the magic of everyday life, with individuals and groups who are over 55 throughout East Durham.

The artwork they will create will weave snippets and stories into its fabric, using a mixture of text, audio and imagery. They will create ‘rooms’ that will develop over the residency evolving in response to who they meet and the tales they tell. The resulting installations will appear in a variety of local settings.

If you are aged over 50, like to make things and enjoy a chat, come and join Sally and Nicola for the first round of workshops. You don’t need to be ‘arty’

East Durham Partnership, Horden – Introductory workshops (including brunch butty, keep your bus tickets and we will refund the cost or alternatively meet at Horden Hub house at 9.45am for transport)

Tuesday 20th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 27th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 4th December 10-12pm

Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill – Thursday 15th November 12-1pm

Macrae House, Murton – Wednesday 28th November 10-12pm

The Ark, Horden – Wednesday 28th November 1.30-3pm

If you are interested in being involved, check out the Facebook page ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ for updates.

‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is a community based visual arts commission with East Durham Creates running until May 2019 as a branch of their 3 year project.

‘This Place We Call Home’ artists Sally & Nicola will capture the magic of everyday life, with individuals and groups who are over 55 throughout East Durham.

The artwork they will create will weave snippets and stories into its fabric, using a mixture of text, audio and imagery. They will create ‘rooms’ that will develop over the residency evolving in response to who they meet and the tales they tell. The resulting installations will appear in a variety of local settings.

If you are aged over 50, like to make things and enjoy a chat, come and join Sally and Nicola for the first round of workshops. You don’t need to be ‘arty’

East Durham Partnership, Horden – Introductory workshops (including brunch butty, keep your bus tickets and we will refund the cost or alternatively meet at Horden Hub house at 9.45am for transport)

Tuesday 20th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 27th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 4th December 10-12pm

Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill – Thursday 15th November 12-1pm

Macrae House, Murton – Wednesday 28th November 10-12pm

The Ark, Horden – Wednesday 28th November 1.30-3pm

If you are interested in being involved, check out the Facebook page ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ for updates.

Photography exhibition at Trimdon Station Community Centre.

A group of young people from Trimdon Station Community Centre are working with award winning photographer Mary Turner to curate and organise her first solo exhibition of ‘Dispossessed’ which has received international recognition. Dispossessed is a photography project taken about the Colliery town of Easington and the communities that live there.

Katie and all of the other children around the world have just received the news that every child fears…Christmas is CANCELLED! Thieves have broken into Father Christmas’ grotto and stolen all of the presents, and with only a few sleeps left until the big day, there is no time to make any more. All seems lost until Katie hitches a ride on a magical bird to the North Pole, determined to help Father Christmas save the day! Will Katie solve the clues in the mysterious Advent calendar? How will she find her way through the snowy North Pole? And who did steal the presents?

Join Katie on this interactive seasonal treat and help her and Father Christmas save Christmas for everyone. From the company who brought you Ruby Flew Too!, Isabel’s Well and The Lost Present…A Christmas Adventure, Topsy Turvy Theatre return to delight their little audiences with their latest production. Written especially for children aged 3 – 7 (and their big people too) Sorry! Christmas is Cancelled…Katie Saves the Day  is told using their unique style of dynamic storytelling, hand crafted puppets, original music and stunning scenery and is guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.

For further information or enquiries about this show please email enquiries@topsyturvytheatre.co.uk

Photography exhibition about East Durham at Trimdon Station Community Centre.

A group of young people from Trimdon Station Community Centre are working with award winning photographer Mary Turner to curate and organise her first solo exhibition of ‘Dispossessed’ which has received international recognition. Dispossessed is a photography project taken about the Colliery town of Easington and the communities that live there.

The exhibition is free and will include kids activities.

On the opening night there will be a free drink upon arrival and free buffet throughout. **subject to demand.

Opening night: Friday 30th November 6-8pm.
General opening: Saturday 1st – 3rd December 11am – 4pm.

No More Nowt Happens is managed by East Durham Trust and funded by County Durham Community Foundation.

‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is a community based visual arts commission with East Durham Creates running until May 2019 as a branch of their 3 year project.

‘This Place We Call Home’ artists Sally & Nicola will capture the magic of everyday life, with individuals and groups who are over 55 throughout East Durham.

The artwork they will create will weave snippets and stories into its fabric, using a mixture of text, audio and imagery. They will create ‘rooms’ that will develop over the residency evolving in response to who they meet and the tales they tell. The resulting installations will appear in a variety of local settings.

If you are aged over 50, like to make things and enjoy a chat, come and join Sally and Nicola for the first round of workshops. You don’t need to be ‘arty’

East Durham Partnership, Horden – Introductory workshops (including brunch butty, keep your bus tickets and we will refund the cost or alternatively meet at Horden Hub house at 9.45am for transport)

Tuesday 20th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 27th November 10-12pm

Tuesday 4th December 10-12pm

Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill – Thursday 15th November 12-1pm

Macrae House, Murton – Wednesday 28th November 10-12pm

The Ark, Horden – Wednesday 28th November 1.30-3pm

If you are interested in being involved, check out the Facebook page ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ for updates.

Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord return to The Lubetkin in the lead up to Christmas for an evening of Hot Club classics plus a sprinkling of festive tunes Gypsy Jazz style!

“For lovers of the classic Stephane Grappelli – Django Reinhardt approach, this is right up there amongst the best in the UK. ”
Paul Bream, Jazz Alert

www.hotclubdunord.co.uk