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ARTS & CRAFTS hobby EVENT
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
Join us at Our next Big Event in NORTHEAST, Just up the road Kingston Park at NEWCASTLE FALCONS...
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Life Drawing Special
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
All abilities are welcome to these lively, creative life drawing sessions led by artist Jackie Steven....
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MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
In concert for one night only!
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Shine On
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
Shine On were voted the UK's #1 Pink Floyd Tribute three years in succession and are acknowledged widely...
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Rotary Youth Musical Spectacular
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
Rotary Youth Musical Spectacular.
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The Godfather Double Bill (15)
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
The kings of all gangster movies, it’s hard to find a moment in these films that isn’t great. It’s a...
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Flog It!
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
BBC Flog It! Is coming to Newcastle. Come and have your antiques valued by our experts at Discovery...
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The Lindisfarne Gospels: Why all the fuss? at St. Mary's Ponteland
26-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
Evening Prayer, followed by a talk by Professor Richard Bailey. Event venue - St. Mary's, Ponteland....
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Youss Band
26-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
Feel the excitement with an African legend YOUSS BAND music, brought to you by the operations arm of...
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West Side Story
26-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
(1961) West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, "Romeo and...
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Beyond The Barricade
26-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
The most successful and popular touring show of its kind, returns with a brand new production. Recreating...
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Northumberland County Show
27-05-2013 - 27-05-2013
With more than 300 trade stands, main arena events and nationally renowned agricultural and equine sections,...
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Terrific Tudors - Family Fun Day
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Learn about the Tudors and try our fun drop in activities: 1. Make a tussy mussy (herb filled bag) 2. Create...
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Music-Image-Text
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
A screening of new student work that explores the connections between music, sound and visual media.
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An Evening in Tribute to Bob Fosse
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
An evening of music, dance and theatre in tribute to the life and work of Bob Fosse. The performance...
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Celebration Picnic
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Bring along a packed lunch and join us as for a special celebratory birthday picnic on the lawn. Take...
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Colossal Coins
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Come and see the Backworth Hoard from the British Museum and make your own hoard to take away.
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Inside the Mauretania
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Take a look at the Mauretania using original photo albums from the Tyne & Wear Archives collection. Rachel...
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Family Fun: Toy Shop, Top Shop
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Bring along your teddies and dolls for a spring makeover! Professional design help and materials will...
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Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Edouard Manet: Children's Activities
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
This major work comes to The Bowes Museum on the first stop of a national tour. Sit in front of the painting...
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Music Showcase
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
A showcase of music ensembles from the Sage Gateshead, featuring students from the BMus (Hons) Jazz,...
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Behind the Masque
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
Taking its original inspiration from 'The Man in the Iron Mask', this powerful poetic piece of physical...
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TimeQuest Family Picnic
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
Bring a picnic for the family then join us in our TimeQuest gallery to meet an archaeologist who excavated...
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Creative Creatures
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
Make tracks to the Laing to print your own monster footprint, discover the sea creatures hiding in the...
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An Introduction to Tate’s Tracing the Century
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Find out more about Tate’s impressive national collections and the artists involved in this informal...
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LIFE OF PI
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery....
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Film: Hook (U)
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Peter Pan (Robin Williams) has grown up to be a lawyer, and is married to Wendy’s granddaughter. Captain...
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Curious Collections Family Fun Day
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Join us for our Curious Collections Family Fun Day and explore some of our weird and wonderful objects. Create...
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Magnificent Masks
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Join us for some mask-making fun in this free activity for children.
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Local Studies Book Sale
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
If you are interested in local history why not come along to our Local Studies book sale. The book sale...
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
The group that spawned, a thousand ukulele orchestras, and inspired millions of players! From the...
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The Creep Void, Silva Method, Mancuerda
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
The Creep Void are an alt rock band from Washington/Gateshead, they have a reputation for high energy...
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Treasure Boxes!
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Look at the Museum’s collection of decorated boxes and be inspired to create your very own treasure box...
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The Manfreds Five Faces Tour
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
The Manfreds, with original 'front man' Paul Jones, will be performing many of the tracks from the highly...
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The Reinvented and Motown Review
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
For your entertainment tonight come and see music students perform some of your favourite songs - Handbags...
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Blockbuster Half Term Fun Day
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Come along and meet your favourite blockbuster film characters including Iron Man fresh from his latest...
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mima Coffee Morning: Talk, Write and Respond to the Bottle of Notes
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
mima and Writer’s Block invite you to explore messages and bottles in celebration of Middlesbrough’s...
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From Sheep to Shelf at Bede's World
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
An exploration of the process of making, writing and decorating books. Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association...
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North East Regional Youth Theatre Festival
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
Calling all North East Youth Theatres! Darlington Civic Theatre is hosting the North East Regional...
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BRASS NECK COMEDY CLUB
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
We can’t wait for this one! Brimming with passion, you’ll be gasping at Jarred’s incredible rants...
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The Elephant Bridesmaid
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
The Elephant Bridesmaid by Steven Lee “There are no elephants in Australia. Well, no elephants except...
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I Spy Mrs Peery
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
This award winning Edinburgh Fringe show, written by BAFTA nominated playwright Rona Munro and performed...
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The Durham Revue Allstars
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
The Durham Revue is very excited to host their biggest comedy event of the year. The event will feature...
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The Kings Speech Film Screening
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
Join us for a special evening viewing of the exhibition, a classic film and a glass wine. This special...
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mima's Architecture: A Walk and Talk
02-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
Join architect Dave Wallace as he takes a fascinating trip around mima and highlights interesting and...
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More Than Honey
02-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
This compelling documentary is an in-depth look at honeybees in California, Switzerland, China and Australia....
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The Comedy Store (June)
02-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
It’s the first Sunday of the month, so it must be The Comedy Store. Gala’s regular meeting place for...
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Steam Machines with Technology Tom
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
02-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
Join Technology Tom for a day celebrating steam powered engines as part of the Festival of the North...
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Costume Talk
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
02-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
Tudor Costume Design- Bring History to Life- Julia Soares McCormick from Renaissance Costume will present...
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THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE
03-06-2013 - 03-06-2013
Award-winning Chaplinesque New Zealander who has been compared to Buster Keaton, Harpo Marx and Mr Bean.....
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EDge
04-06-2013 - 04-06-2013
EDge’s eleven exceptional dancers perform an electric evening of dance when the company returns to the...
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The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
04-06-2013 - 04-06-2013
The hilarious and harrowing tale of Steve Jobs and the Chinese workers toiling to make our beloved iPhones....
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USA Western Territory Songsters
05-06-2013 - 05-06-2013
Presented by The Salvation Army. Thirty-five members tour the UK before their final performance in...
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The Roller Trio
05-06-2013 - 05-06-2013
Barclaycard Mercury Prize and MOBO Award nominees The Roller Trio’s music is a fresh visceral stew of...
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The Roller Trio
05-06-2013 - 05-06-2013
Barclaycard Mercury Prize and MOBO Award nominees The Roller Trio’s music is a fresh visceral stew of...
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QUARTET
06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013
At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday is disrupted by the...
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Pretty Woman
06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013
A Hollywood hooker picked up by an uptight businessman proceeds to fall in love with him. Cert: 15,...
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The Impossible
06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013
A family is caught with tens of thousands of strangers in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes...
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The Polite Room (June)
06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013
Jen Stevens and The Hiccups perform here as an acoustic three-piece, with soulful piano-led jazz, pop...
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Spot
06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013
We are absolutely delighted to welcome La Baracca to Middlesbrough for the very first time! Widely...
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Spot
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
A show for children aged 1-4. “Spot” is a very particular stage light. Children will be mesmerised...
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Dalescape Walking Festival - Meet the Mountain Rescue
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
Meet the Mountain Rescue at Search and Rescue Centre, Bede Kirk, Barnard Castle DL12 8DJ Open evening...
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Dalescape Walking Festival - Wine and Words
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
Teesdale Words will perform a selection of traditional and contemporary verse inspired by the local Landscape...
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THE YORKSHIRE STOMPERS
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
“One of Yorkshire’s most popular bands for several years, The Stompers play a wide-ranging, exciting...
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Ladies of Song
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
A tribute to the great vocalists performed by Eileen Glenton with George Hetherington.
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1984 by George Orwell
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
Sell a Door Theatre Company present Matthew Dunster's faithful adaptation of George Orwell's Dystopian...
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Recording Britain, Exhibition Talk - Gill Saunders
08-06-2013 - 08-06-2013
Gill Saunders, Senior Curator of Prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum and curator of the Recording...
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The Rescue
08-06-2013 - 08-06-2013
As a curtain raiser to the Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival 2013, QHA will screen a short film by Cecilia...
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Salute Our Heroes
08-06-2013 - 08-06-2013
Finchale Training College in partnership with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity present a fantastic musical concert...
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Evening Service based on the Venerable Bede at Jesmond United Reformed Church
09-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
Revd Meg Robb (Oswald-12 May, Aiden – 14 July, 11 Aug – Cuthbert) Event venue - Jesmond United Reformed...
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Indian Head Massage
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
09-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
Yurt Workshop Indian Head Massage.
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Shake Ya Tailfeather
09-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
Shake Ya Tailfeather are back with a vengeance! They return to the customs house with their first...
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The Enormous Turnip
09-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
Living on an allotment in a tiny house the size of a shed, Mr and Mrs Chickweed show off their prizewinning...
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MORE THAN DANCE CIC Ltd. Community Dance Performance at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle
12-06-2013 - 12-06-2013
Performance: The Northern Saints, a Celtic Journey. Eadfrith’s cherished work the Lindisfarne Gospels...
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She’s Fired
12-06-2013 - 12-06-2013
A musical narration of the 1880 Seaham Mining Disaster, a truly tragic tale of working class hardship....
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The Maltese Falcon
13-06-2013 - 13-06-2013
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar,...
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The Sessions
13-06-2013 - 13-06-2013
Mark, a sweet and awkward poet wants to lose his virginity, but he is paralysed from the neck down and...
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Jazz Club (June)
13-06-2013 - 13-06-2013
Play along with the rhythm section of the evening in an informal atmosphere then sit back and enjoy the...
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Stranger than Fiction (12A)
13-06-2013 - 13-06-2013
An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins...
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One Night of Elvis: Lee 'Memphis' King
13-06-2013 - 13-06-2013
In this brand new show for 2013, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, Lee Memphis King,...
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The Unfolding Sky - Turner in the North
14-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
Three dancers, accompanied by an original music score, in a vibrant re-imagining of some of the most...
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Mozart Requiem
14-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
With conductor Venera Bojkova and pianist Allan Coombes.
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THE JAR FAMILY, THE QUANGOS, THE BENDS
14-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
The Jar Family are a collective of five singer-songwriters of various styles from folk to indie rock...
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Teechers
14-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers is John Godber’s brilliant take on life at a...
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Rainy Days & Mondays: The Carpenters Greatest Hits Live
14-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
After a debut sell out and standing ovations in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle...
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Funny Bones Comedy Club
14-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
Now into its seventh year at Gala, our monthly intimate comedy night is still packing them in. With four...
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Meditation Workshop
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
15-06-2013 - 15-06-2013
Yurt - Meditation Workshop.
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Big Owl Comedy Club (June)
15-06-2013 - 15-06-2013
Big Owl Comedy presents some of the freshest and funniest stand-up talent working on the national circuit...
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After Midnight unplugged
15-06-2013 - 15-06-2013
Mike Hall (guitar/vocals) and Dave Robson (bass/vocals) from well known local band After Midnight will...
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Phill Jupitus You're Probably Wondering Why I've Asked You Here...
15-06-2013 - 15-06-2013
Based on the character-based comedy which he took to the Edinburgh Festival in 2012, this is a three-part...
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Saints and Saxons at St. Mary's the Virgin, Ponteland
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
Arts Education charity Magic Lantern is offering interactive workshops on the Lindisfarne Gospels, and...
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The Enormous Turnip
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
In a tiny house the size of a shed, Mr and Mrs Chickweed live on their allotment surrounded by vegetables...
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The Kings Speech (15)
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
You might think ‘they don’t make ‘em like they used to’. But they do, and here...
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Beamish Reliability Run
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
The 43rd Beamish Safety and Reliability Run is taking place! - This 150 mile event is for Vintage...
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Fathers Day
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
Fathers day - all dads get in free!
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Annual Quoits Championship
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
Friends of Killhope host their annual Quoits Championship Calling all pubs - why not encourage your local...
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An Evening with the Stars from Strictly
17-06-2013 - 17-06-2013
Strictly Come Dancing is one of the ‘jewels in the crown’ for the BBC and two of the stars from the show,...
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Middlesbrough Town Hall Community Choir
17-06-2013 - 17-06-2013
Enjoy an evening of choral music from around the world. Their fun and lively repertoire encompasses songs...
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Town in Time
18-06-2013 - 18-06-2013
Richard Grainger - a Boro 'born and bred' internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter, will be joined...
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Chris Dean's Syd Lawrence Orchestra
20-06-2013 - 20-06-2013
Always a favourite at the Empire, we’re delighted to welcome back the Syd Lawrence Orchestra for a brand...
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Sunset Boulevard
20-06-2013 - 20-06-2013
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. Cert:...
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Zero Dark Thirty
20-06-2013 - 20-06-2013
From the Oscar-winning team behind ‘The Hurt Locker’. An elite team of intelligence and military operatives...
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The Animals & Friends
21-06-2013 - 21-06-2013
Featuring original band members John Steel and Micky Gallagher, alongside Peter Barton and Danny Handley. In...
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Four Modern Viewpoints: Carl Andre
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
A series of lively talks that explore the work of artists in mima’s exhibition programme and the wider...
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Dine with the Dinosaurs
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Prepare to be transported back in time with this unique event which combines fine dining, stunning...
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Gordie Mackeeman & his Rhythm Boys
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Blisterin’ bluegrass, ole-time fiddlin’ and some jaw-dropping dancing plus Mike mcGrother & Friends...
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Spoon Carving
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Yurt Workshop Spoon Carving.
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Create Choral
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Composers and choirs come together to create a new choral repertoire, derived from the folk music of...
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Celebrate the Seaside
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Celebrate South Shields’ seaside past before joining the crowds along the cliff tops for the Foghorn...
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HAVE-A-GO ARCHERY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
23-06-2013 - 23-06-2013
Have a go at the noble art of archery with a local team of experts. A small extra charge applies to take...
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Durham Blues Festival
23-06-2013 - 23-06-2013
As the new home of Durham Blues Festival, Gala are delighted to present twelve acts on two stages across...
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Opera Appetizers
23-06-2013 - 23-06-2013
Six young singers and a pianist present a programme of bitesized chunks from: The Magic Flute, Carmen,...
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Tower Abseil
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
25-06-2013 - 25-06-2013
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre is leading an abseil down the 35m high viewing tower at Segedunum.
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Company
27-06-2013 - 27-06-2013
“He’s nothing like this at work.” When Ross, the rising star at work, is dumped by his wife, Mike...
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Drawing Symposium – the future of a drawing competition for Middlesbrough
27-06-2013 - 27-06-2013
Join mima and a panel of curators and artists to discuss how Middlesbrough might bring back an international...
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Sabrina
27-06-2013 - 27-06-2013
A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family\'s chauffeur. But it\'s his more serious brother...
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Gallery Talk: Ralph Hedley: Victorian Tyneside
27-06-2013 - 27-06-2013
John Millard, art historian and a former curator of the Laing Art Gallery on ‘Ralph Hedley: Victorian...
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A night of Dirty Dancing
27-06-2013 - 27-06-2013
Have the time of your life with the box office smash hit concert show of the year featuring all the hits...
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Jen Stevens & the Hiccups, Chloe & The High Tides, Rosy & the Hips, Percy
28-06-2013 - 28-06-2013
Jen Stevens and their cheeky brand of brave folk/blues/jazz pop (with definite rock influences!), hail...
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Shipley Late: Modernism - A Love/Hate Affair
28-06-2013 - 28-06-2013
Join us to explore our fascination with modernism, with talks (guest speakers to be announced), tours...
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Alice in Wonderland
28-06-2013 - 28-06-2013
With its whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, this captivating ballet...
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"A Lindisfarne Gospel" – The Alistair Anderson Band at St. Mary's, Holy Island
29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
Alistair has drawn on the roots of Northumbrian tradition to create a new work celebrating the Lindisfarne...
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The Dolly Parton Story
29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
Featuring Andrea Pattison and the Partoners. This superb new show pays tribute to one of the greatest...
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CLEVELAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
Coronation Celebration: Cleveland Philharmonic Choir, The Mowbray Orchestra. A concert to celebrate the...
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Amy Wadge & Pete Riley
29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
The collaboration between Amy and Pete has proved to be a fruitful one earning them many favourable reviews...
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Roy’s Roman Army Boot Camp
29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
Join us at Arbeia Roman Fort for a Roman military day. Get put through your paces in the Roman army...
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The Big Vintage Picnic
30-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
Get dressed up for a delicious day out, with stalls selling a wide range of vintage clothes and home...
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THE EASTERLY
30-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
A figure stands above the water, listening to the easterly wind. Around you a choir sings shanties and...
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TVMS Gala Concert
30-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
Tees Valley Music Service (TVMS) is one of the UK's biggest music services covering the boroughs of Hartlepool,...
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Darlington Comedy Festival Gala
01-07-2013 - 01-07-2013
Following the success of the 2012 Darlington Comedy Festival, Hilarity Bites Comedy Club returns to Darlington...
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Public Lecture by Dr Claire Breay of the British Library at St. Mary's, Holy Island
04-07-2013 - 04-07-2013
Dr Claire Breay, Lead Curator, Medieval and Earlier Manuscripts, The British Library: Public Lecture...
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White River Brass & Friends
05-07-2013 - 05-07-2013
Formed in thr autumn of 2000 as a facility to provide young players and inexperienced brass ensembles...
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Castle to Castle, a Celebration of the Gospels through Music at Bamburgh Castle
06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
Listen to haunting tunes from Lindisfarne and Northumberland with fiddles ,clarsach , Northumbrian pipes...
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Black Dyke Band In Concert
06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
Renowned as one of the best brass bands in the world, with over 150 years of playing. Don't miss this...
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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an evening of Regency wonderment, as Elinor and Marianne...
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Flash - Tribute To Queen
06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
FLASH have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic Rock band, Queen since 1995,...
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Big Mouth Comedy Club - July
06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
Katherine Ryan is one of the freshest and funniest new comics to storm the comedy world over the last...
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Cuddy and his Mates at Sunderland Minster
09-07-2013 - 09-07-2013
Cuddy and his Mates - drama production. Event venue - Sunderland Minster. Please check prior to the...
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City and River paintings in Northern Spirit
10-07-2013 - 10-07-2013
Join Sarah Richardson, Keeper of Art, in the Northern Spirit gallery (on the ground floor of the Laing...
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Cuddy and his Mates at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
11-07-2013 - 11-07-2013
Cuddy and his Mates - Drama production. Event venue - St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington. Please check...
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Lyrical Lindisfarne at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle
11-07-2013 - 11-07-2013
A concert by the Cathedral Choir. Event venue - St Nicolas Cathedral, Newcastle. Please check prior...
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Snakestrings
11-07-2013 - 11-07-2013
SnakeStrings is a groundbreaking collaboration between sax maestro Snake Davis and an outstanding British...
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RiverRuns
12-07-2013 - 12-07-2013
RiverRuns is a spectacular night of words and music celebrating the River Tyne in all of its glory, the...
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Chubby Brown
12-07-2013 - 12-07-2013
Roy Chubby Brown returns for more comedy gold. Age: 18+ show, if easily offended please stay away!
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
13-07-2013 - 13-07-2013
The annual outdoor theatre production by the acclaimed Castle Players. Watch this space!
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The Bootlace Boys
13-07-2013 - 13-07-2013
Author Eric Collinson will talk about the transition between County Durham miner to soldier in the First...
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Evening Service based on St Aidan, Oswald, Bede and Cuthbert at Jesmond United Reformed Church
14-07-2013 - 14-07-2013
Evening Services: Revd John Durell (Oswald – 12 May, Bede – 9 June, Cuthbert - 11 Aug) Event venue...
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Sunday Nude Life Drawing Special
14-07-2013 - 14-07-2013
Join this informal session and practice your drawing skills with a nude model.
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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Durham
15-07-2013 - 15-07-2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels are coming to the North East, and to commemorate this momentous occasion, Durham's...
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The Everest Story With Stephen Venables
16-07-2013 - 16-07-2013
In the year of the 60th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa...
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Durham Cathedral: Calligraphy Event
17-07-2013 - 17-07-2013
Sunderland University's Calligraphy Symposium attracts lettering artists from around the world including...
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham
17-07-2013 - 17-07-2013
Presented by Visit County Durham & The Gala Theatre Written by Ed Waugh & Trevor Wood Directed by...
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Last Night At The Proms with The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
17-07-2013 - 17-07-2013
Conductor Anthony Kraus, Leader Jeff Moore A fantastic evening of Pomp and Circumstance for all the...
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Cuddy and his Mates at St. Mary's and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester le Street
18-07-2013 - 18-07-2013
Drama production. The Gospels were housed in Chester le Street for 112 years along with the incorrupt...
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Ultimate Bowie
18-07-2013 - 18-07-2013
David Bowie has frequently reinvented his music and image, and is widely regarded as one of the most...
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Summer Opening Party
18-07-2013 - 18-07-2013
Everyone is invited to join us for our opening party and celebrate the launch of the new summer season...
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Towards Lindisfarne: the Crossing of the ways: Part 2 - St. Mary's Church, Lindisfarne
20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
Northumbria’s saints and the interweaving traditions which inspired the Lindisfarne Gospels, come to...
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Introduction to Wood Carving
20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
This one day course presents an excellent opportunity for beginners to have a go at wood carving. Bring...
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Towards Lindisfarne - Singing Workshop at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
Singers are invited to join the Antiphon workshop and take part in the performance. Event venue -...
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St Cuthbert and the Railwayman - A Story of the Lindisfarne Gospels at St. Mary's, Ponteland
20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
A talk by Alex Nelson of Chester-le-Track, cutting edge technology, bringing the artwork of the Lindisfarne...
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Antiphon Workshop & Concert at St. Mary's, Holy Island
20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
Antiphon is also offering a workshop starting at 6.30pm, one hour prior to the concert. This workshop...
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Antiphon Singing at Parish Eucharist at St. Mary's, Holy Island
21-07-2013 - 21-07-2013
Antiphon Singing at Parish Eucharist.
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Made in Sunderland: Crafty Calendars
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Create your own seasonal calendar with moving pictures, inspired by Saint Bede who created the calculation...
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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Join us for free family fun activities celebrating the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production...
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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels Family Events
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Join us for free family fun activities celebrating the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production...
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Tiny Dancer
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Join us with your little ones for a morning of dance as we hop skip and jump through the gallery, as...
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Family Archaeology Day – Life in the time of the Lindisfarne Gospels
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
24-07-2013 - 24-07-2013
Find out about life in the Anglo-Saxon monasteries of North East England by taking part in an archaeology...
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Gallery Talk: Collecting New Art
25-07-2013 - 25-07-2013
Rebecca Morrill, curator and the representative of the Contemporary Art Society in the North East talks...
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Symposium, Desired Features #5: Creating a Richer Culture: Routes to Market
25-07-2013 - 25-07-2013
This event provides practical advice on the reality of making a living as an artist and finding the routes...
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27 Side Effects, We Are Little Languages + support
26-07-2013 - 26-07-2013
Funky grunge rock merchants 27 Side Effects are all about the riffs. Over the past couple of years of...
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"Sanctuary on Lindisfarne” - at St. Mary's, Holy Island
27-07-2013 - 27-07-2013
Christian Forshaw's Sanctuary Ensemble have made their name exploring the serenity of sacred spaces....
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Marygate Singers at St. Mary's, Holy Island
28-07-2013 - 28-07-2013
Special performances at Parish Eucharist. Event venue - St. Mary's, Holy Island. Please check prior...
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Summer School
29-07-2013 - 29-07-2013
Explore the Museum collection and try a variety of fun craft activities including clay work, printing...
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Marygate Singers, new commission by John Lewis at St. Mary's, Holy Island
29-07-2013 - 29-07-2013
Marygate Singers, new commission by John Lewis (choir man at Newcastle Cathedral).
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Shiver Me Timbers! - Family Fun Day
30-07-2013 - 30-07-2013
Come and join The Bowes Museum in this fun packed day of drop in fun for all the family. Activities include:...
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Ships Ahoy!
31-07-2013 - 31-07-2013
Come and see a wonderful model boat in the Jeremiah Dixon exhibition and create your very own boat to...
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Lindisfarne Gospel Tales
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
31-07-2013 - 31-07-2013
Storytales by acclaimed story teller Adam Bushnell to celebrated a rare visit of the Gospels to the region.
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Pictures on Pages - Bringing a Book to Life
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
01-08-2013 - 01-08-2013
A free activity for children.
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The Return of King Oswin
03-08-2013 - 03-08-2013
Join us for a day of action and adventure as King Oswin and his retinue return to Arbeia. Discover the...
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Whittling & Wood at Bede's World
05-08-2013 - 05-08-2013
Hands-on wood craft activities. Event venue - Bede's World. Please check prior to the event for confirmation...
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'Illuminating Bede - the Life of St Cuthbert in Gold and Glass in Medieval Durham and York'
10-08-2013 - 10-08-2013
Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’ Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...
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Cuddy and his Mates at Harton Quays, South Shields
10-08-2013 - 10-08-2013
Cuddy and his Mates. Drama production. Event venue - Harton Quays Ampitheatre, South Shields. Please...
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Evening Service based on St Cuthbert at Jesmond United Reformed Church
11-08-2013 - 11-08-2013
Revd Rachel Poolman, Warden of the St Cuthbert's Centre on Holy Island. (Oswald – 12 May, Bede – 9 June,...
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Lindisfarne Gospels Celebration Day at St. Mary's and St. Cuthbert's, Chester le Street
12-08-2013 - 12-08-2013
A free celebration event exploring the significance of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the town of Chester-le-Street....
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Dr Michelle Brown: Public lecture on the Lindisfarne Gospels at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
17-08-2013 - 17-08-2013
Dr Michelle Brown: Public lecture on the Lindisfarne Gospels. Event venue – St. Mary's...
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COMEDY OF ERRORS
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
17-08-2013 - 17-08-2013
Rain or Shine Theatre return to Belsay with a brand new production of one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies....
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Animals of the Lindisfarne Gospels Family Event
20-08-2013 - 20-08-2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels feature some amazing animal illustrations. Come to the Great North Museum and...
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Medieval Banquet at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle
24-08-2013 - 24-08-2013
Medieval banquet in the eastern chapels to celebrate the temporary return of the gospels to the north...
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Festival Eucharist at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
24-08-2013 - 24-08-2013
Festival Eucharist 11am with the Bishop of Newcastle, Priory and Jesmond Singers – a liturgical...
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Parish Eucharist and Procession at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
25-08-2013 - 25-08-2013
Parish Eucharist and Procession - Bishop Frank White: with early music singers and musicians. Event...
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Postman Pat Live!
29-08-2013 - 29-08-2013
Premier Stage Productions are delighted to present a brand new, fun filled, all action show featuring...
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With the Mind's Eyes: The Holy Face from Jarrow to Central Italy (8th-9th c.) at Bede's World
31-08-2013 - 31-08-2013
Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...
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Cuddy and his Mates at Kendal Parish Church
31-08-2013 - 31-08-2013
Cuddy and his Mates. Drama Production, presented as part of Mintfest (Aug 3-Sept 1), Kendal’s international...
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BANDS AT BELSAY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
01-09-2013 - 01-09-2013
One of the region's best traditional bands plays outside the front of Belsay Hall. An ideal way to enjoy...
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The Great North Festival - Northumbria Stories at St. Mary's Church, Chester-le-Street
02-09-2013 - 02-09-2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels were in Chester-le-Street for 100 years. They tell a story, which made Northumbria...
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Introduction to Stone Carving
07-09-2013 - 07-09-2013
Join Kevin Forster of Mason and Forster for this one day introductory course in stone carving. You will...
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Cuddy and his Mates at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle
10-09-2013 - 10-09-2013
Cuddy and his Mates. Drama production. Event venue - St Mary's Parish Church, Newgate, Barnard Castle....
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AC/DC UK
13-09-2013 - 13-09-2013
AC/DC UK has totally captured all the on-stage magic of AC/DC – the Australian rock band formed in 1973...
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The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross - at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
14-09-2013 - 14-09-2013
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross for String Quartet, performed by members of Northern Sinfonia. Event...
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September Food and Craft Market
14-09-2013 - 14-09-2013
Come to the special local market at Dalton Park on Saturday 14th September and stock up on delicious...
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An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony Stockwell
17-09-2013 - 17-09-2013
Presented by Blonde Sheep Events. It’s NOT creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky. It’s Psychic Medium...
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Memories Are Made Of This
26-09-2013 - 26-09-2013
This stunning musical journey takes us through all the hits of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 1970’s in a music...
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New Perspectives on the Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon Lindisfarne at Elvet Riverside
28-09-2013 - 28-09-2013
A lecture by Dr David Petts of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University. Event venue - Elvet...
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A Night Of Dirty Dancing
28-09-2013 - 28-09-2013
Come and experience the brand-new spectacular featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance...
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Lindisfarne Gospel Lecture with Helen Foxhall-Forbes
26-10-2013 - 26-10-2013
Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’ Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...
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November Food and Craft Market
16-11-2013 - 16-11-2013
Come to the special local market at Dalton Park on Saturday 16th November and stock up on delicious foods,...
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The Irish and Northumbria in the 7th and 8th Centuries at Bede's World
30-11-2013 - 30-11-2013
Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’ Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...
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A Museum Murder Mystery
19-12-2013 - 19-12-2013
When preparing for a new exhibition museum staff made a gruesome discovery - a human skeleton! Can you...
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REGENCY REVIVAL
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
25-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
To celebrate the opening of the “Costumes from Austen” display of TV and film costumes, we bring together...
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Medieval Castle Life
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
26-05-2013 - 27-05-2013
Join the 15th Century folk of the York City Levy as they take up residence within the castle walls. There...
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Meccano Magic
26-05-2013 - 27-05-2013
A celebration of the traditional toy for little builders, with displays old and new. Come and marvel...
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As You Like It / Titus Andronicus
29-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Students from the University of Sunderland present an evening of abridged versions of two of Shakespeare...
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Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
29-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small......
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Disney’s The Jungle Book - Kids
30-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson. Book adapted and additional...
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Blake
01-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
Blake’s incredible journey started in 2007 when four school friends reunited on Facebook and quickly...
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Dalescape Walking Festival
08-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
Discover the dales of Teesdale and Weardale in this fully guided walking festival designed for groups...
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The Wind Road Boys
11-06-2013 - 12-06-2013
An original musical, telling the story of North East mining through the ages, The Wind Road Boys focuses...
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The Audience
13-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated...
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Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition
15-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
We’re delighted to be hosting the show of the Shildon Model Railway Club. The SMRC is a local club...
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Cab It!
22-06-2013 - 23-06-2013
We’re giving you access the cabs of selected vehicles from the National Collection. Have a close-up...
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Les Miserables
26-06-2013 - 27-06-2013
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Valjean, hunted for decades...
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Police History Society Exhibition
29-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
A formidable Police birching stool and police helmet from 1863 are among the fascinating artefacts on...
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North East Chilli Festival 2013
06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013
After Heating up the North East Food Festival scene with its 1st event in 2012 which attracted over 10,000...
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A ROMP THROUGH THE REGENCY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013
Our Regency era Town Crier will take you on a journey through Regency England, using flags to create...
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Toy and Train Collectors Fair
06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013
Seek out your childhood treasures at Locomotion’s biggest toy fair, organised by David Poole of Pooley’s...
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Family Activities at Bede's World
13-07-2013 - 14-07-2013
Make your own coloured window to take away. Traditional skills hands-on workshops. Sunday also includes...
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Quoits Weekend
13-07-2013 - 14-07-2013
Beamish Museum will be holding the National Quoits Championship - between twenty and fifty competitors...
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JASON MANFORD
19-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
Everybody's favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, has announced a brand new tour for 2013 heading...
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Meet the Ancestors at Bede's World Farm
20-07-2013 - 21-07-2013
Come along and meet King Edwin’s Court. Event venue - Bede's World Farm Please check prior to the...
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Timestep Dance Academy 20th Anniversary Spectacular
20-07-2013 - 21-07-2013
Timestep Dance Academy 20th Anniversary Spectacular.
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Clash of Kingdoms
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
24-07-2013 - 25-07-2013
A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513...
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The Road to Flodden
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
31-07-2013 - 01-08-2013
The English soldiers make ready for battle. Encamped within he walls of Warkworth Castle, once taken...
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Angels and Avatars at Bede's World
10-08-2013 - 11-08-2013
Hands-on workshop in latest digital technology. Learn how to make your own avatar. Event venue -...
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Woodcraft Workshops at Bede's World
17-08-2013 - 18-08-2013
Anglo-Saxon woodcraft hands-on workshops. Event venue – Bede's World. Please...
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Anglo-Saxon Husbandry at Bede's World
14-09-2013 - 15-09-2013
Farming Demonstrations. Event venue - Bede's World. Please check prior to the event for confirmation...
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THE FINAL TWIST
23-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
When Charlie Nicholson is offered a commission by Merlin Foster an actor with multiple marriages behind...
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Dalescape Walking Festival - Dinner with Jules Hudson
07-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
Arrival, evening dinner and keynote speaker at The Morritt Arms, Greta Bridge. Discover the...
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Three Phantoms
20-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
'Simply phenomenal' whatsonstage **** Southern Daily Echo **** Liverpool Echo Celebrating the...
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Some Enchanted Evenings
20-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
The popular local company present a world première, written and devised by their Director, Fred Wharton...
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A Life in the Theatre
20-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Two thespians work together in a repertory theatre....
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Spirit in Stone at Bede's World
19-07-2013 - 21-07-2013
Stone carving demonstrations as well as a range of Anglo-Saxon Traditional skills and crafts. Event...
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Words, Scripts and Images in 8th Century Northumbrian Manuscripts at Bede's World
29-07-2013 - 31-07-2013
A 3 day study break. Tutors: Laura Sole and Susan Moor, North East Centre for Lifelong Learning. Day...
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Dalescape Walking Festival - 3 Rivers Challenge
20-09-2013 - 22-09-2013
Challenge yourself - complete the Dales Three Rivers long distance walk on Saturday 21st September from...
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Smalls Talk and Singing in the Wilderness
22-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
The society presents two one-act plays back to back! ‘Smalls Talk’: Five ladies of different ages...
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Hexham Gathering 2013
23-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
The Hexham Gathering is a partnership between Folkworks / The Sage Gateshead and Queen’s Hall Arts, Hexham. Hundreds...
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Awesome Activities for Kids!
28-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Free arts and crafts activities for families. Themed around early locomotives, plus pastel drawing! Plus...
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Georgian Fair
30-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday to Sunday. There'll...
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Some Like It Hotter
26-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
Great movie stars never die, they just sparkle on forever... Welcome to the most surprising comeback...
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The Gruffalo's Child
18-07-2013 - 21-07-2013
Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo's sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the...
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The Lindisfarne Gospels: Coming Home – a Flower Festival
08-08-2013 - 11-08-2013
A Flower Festival with 30+ arrangements plus crafts, music and cafe. Also including acts from Alnwick...
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Historical Display at St Mary’s Church, Gainford
12-09-2013 - 15-09-2013
The Church will be open with historical displays for the Heritage Open Days and refreshments will be...
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Rising Damp
21-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
ITV’s top comedy of all time, Rising Damp, comes to the stage in a brand-new production from the Comedy...
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South Tyneside Dance Festival
10-06-2013 - 14-06-2013
Over the week around 1200 dancers from schools across the borough will take to the stage to enthral audiences...
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Northern Saints and King's Quest at St. Nicholas Cathedral
24-06-2013 - 28-06-2013
A week of activities for local schools "Northern Saints and Kings Quest" in conjunction with Newcastle...
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham
02-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels are coming to Durham, and commemorate this momentous occasion, Gala have teamed...
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Les Miserables - School Edition
09-07-2013 - 13-07-2013
Following Sweeney Todd and West Side Story, Act On Theatre Group are taking to the stage again in the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
09-07-2013 - 13-07-2013
Tuesday 9th July until Saturday 13th July The Castle Players present A Midsummer Night’s Dream The...
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Bugle Boy The Life Story of Glenn Miller
30-07-2013 - 03-08-2013
Bugle Boy by English playwright Den Stevenson traces the life of legendary music icon Glenn Miller, from...
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Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory – Retreat at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
12-08-2013 - 16-08-2013
Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory - Retreat. Event venue – Marygate House and the Open...
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Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory – Retreat at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island
19-08-2013 - 23-08-2013
Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory – Retreat. Event venue – Marygate House and the Open...
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Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
Berwick upon Tweed Film and Media Arts Festival 2013
25-09-2013 - 29-09-2013
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival returns for its 13th international celebration of the art of film,...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ROMAN FESTIVAL - GLADIATOR SCHOOL
Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
28-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
At Chesters Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman Gladiators with hands on activities...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ROMAN FESTIVAL - ROMAN SOLDIER SCHOOL
Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
28-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
At Housesteads Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman soldiers with hands on activities...
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The Governess
03-06-2013 - 08-06-2013
Patrick Hamilton's recently rediscovered psychological thriller features Detective Rough (a character...
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Oliver The Musical
10-06-2013 - 15-06-2013
CBS Musical and Stage Society return with one of the best loved musicals of all time.
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The Mousetrap
10-06-2013 - 15-06-2013
A classic. A landmark. A legend. The record-breaking box office smash hit thriller celebrates its...
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Whistle Down The Wind
17-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Based on the novel by Mary Hayley Bell and subsequent Richard Attenborough-produced film, Whistle Down...
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The Pitmen Painters
08-07-2013 - 13-07-2013
Following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre, on Broadway and the West End and written by the creator...
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Rocky Horror Show
22-07-2013 - 27-07-2013
Follow squeaky clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they'll never forget, with the scandalous...
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The Northumbrian Cradle of Christianity at Linden Hall Hotel, nr Morpeth
11-08-2013 - 16-08-2013
The Northumbrian Cradle of Christianity: Bede, Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Tutor-Guide Colm...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... CRIME AND PUNISHMENT WEEK!
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
27-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Meet Thomas Turlis, the 18th Century Hangman at Tyburn. Hear his tales of felons and their punishments...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ARCHAEOLOGY DETECTIVES
Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
20-07-2013 - 26-07-2013
Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part...
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Towards Lindisfarne: the Crossing of the Ways: Part 1 - across Northumberland
13-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
A heritage story unfolds in 7 themes and guided day walks through landscapes trodden by Northumbria’s...
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May Half Term
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
It’s opening week of Age of the Dinosaur – be amongst the first to get up close to these...
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Pirate Week Craft
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Create your own mask inspired by the Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom costumes from 'Pirates of the Caribbean'...
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Guided Walk
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Discover Woodhorn's historic colliery buildings with our free, friendly and informative guided walks.
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Bug Hunts
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Get close and personal with creepy crawlies by joining in one of our bug hunts which are running every...
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A Celebration of Early Railways
01-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
As part of the 2013 Festival of the North East we're celebrating the early railways. Throughout June...
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To Freedom's Cause (or The Lawless Lassie)
14-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
The Emily Inspires! Centennial programme is proud to present this thought provoking, funny and brutal...
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Drama in the Dale: the Bonny Moorhen
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
22-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
Drama in the Dale: the Bonny Moorhen
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Signs For Sounds
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
20-07-2013 - 29-07-2013
Discover the shapes of words and the Signs for Sounds exhibition. The contemporary art exhibition explores...
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CATS
28-05-2013 - 08-06-2013
Don't miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-Webber's extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical! Adapted from...
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Epic (U)
18-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good...
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Saints and Sinners at St. Cuthbert's Church, Crook
08-07-2013 - 20-07-2013
Free adult learning project for residents of South West Durham exploring and celebrating the significance...
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Quilt Making
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
Yurt Workshop Quilt Making.
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A Thousand Words will explore the powerful relationship between text and art. Using the presence or
31-05-2013 - 15-06-2013
The Hatton Gallery hosts a selection of work as part of Newcastle University’s annual BA Fine Art Degree...
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Star Trek: Into Darkness (12A)
14-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization,...
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“Loneliness, Isolation and Cruelty” or “Friendship, Acceptance and Happiness”
03-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
A display by local campaigners for change KK2 which looks to understand the challenges and difficulties...
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Tour of the Costume Store
19-06-2013 - 09-07-2013
Go behind the scenes with Discovery staff and explore the Museum's costume collection. You will find...
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BRASS: Durham International Festival
05-07-2013 - 25-07-2013
Experience music, theatrical outdoor performances, international street bands and art installations with...
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Cuddy and his Mates - 3 week tour of Northumberland
16-09-2013 - 06-10-2013
Drama production - venues TBA. Performances accompanied by live Northumbrian pipe music
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Make Your Mark!
04-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
Featuring a variety of work by participants of the Town Hall Print Workshops and examples of work by...
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Museum Mice
23-05-2013 - 13-06-2013
Join the Museum Mice in the Mouse House, with Gallery Interpreter Kathryn and meet the Great North Mouse....
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QEHS – Traces
08-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
This well established, annual exhibition provides an outstanding opportunity to showcase the artwork...
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Hidden Heritage Walks from St. Laurence Church, Pittington
06-07-2013 - 27-07-2013
Walk or cycle to St Laurence Church to see the rare 12th century wall paintings depicting episodes of...
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Laing Art Gallery Talks programme
12-06-2013 - 04-07-2013
Laing Art Gallery Talks programme. 13 June, 2 - 3.30pm - Stories of the Collections: Collecting Tyne...
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PAINTING BY LETTERS by Ocean Arts
02-09-2013 - 28-09-2013
A brand new exhibition of exciting and innovative artwork, in a wide variety of mediums, inspired by...
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Live Skies: Presenter-led Planetarium Show
04-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Sit under the stars and see the planets and constellations and where to find them in the night sky. Join...
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Recording Britain - Guided Tours
20-05-2013 - 17-06-2013
We will be conducting free guided tours of the Recording Britain exhibition on Monday 20 May and Monday...
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Meet the experts - Tyne & Wear Archives
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
20-05-2013 - 17-06-2013
Experts from Tyne & Wear Archives will be on hand to help you find out more about researching your...
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Little Artists
21-05-2013 - 18-06-2013
Come along to the Laing with your little ones and explore art in a fun and relaxed way. Sessions are...
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Reptiles of the North East
08-06-2013 - 06-07-2013
In this 5 session course you will learn about the reptiles of the UK, with an emphasis on the North East....
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Words – Past, Present and Future’ – Northumbrian Scribes – 25th Anniversary Exhibition T Bede's Worl
02-09-2013 - 30-09-2013
Words – Past, Present and Future’ – Northumbrian Scribes – 25th Anniversary Exhibition. Event venue...
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Tracing Lafia Sunderland University present Sunfest
04-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
In the summer of 1960 a young British couple, Barbara and Martin Brennan, moved to Nigeria to work as...
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Viewpoint
01-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
“Viewpoint” is a video art installation created by artists from Kids for Kids UK working in collaboration...
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Weather to Fly
20-06-2013 - 20-07-2013
What's going on with Debbie, Joe and Chemical? Debbie’s worried about the spoon in the toilet. She dreams...
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Inventing the 21st Century Exhibition
24-05-2013 - 27-06-2013
A British Library inspired event celebrating British ingenuity, in particular the contribution of North...
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Ecology of Wetlands
25-04-2013 - 30-05-2013
Veronica Howard leads this 6 week course exploring wetland ecosystems and how plant and animal species...
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Saturday Art Classes for over 8s
01-06-2013 - 06-07-2013
On the first Saturday of each month, come and join us in some Saturday art fun for the over 8s! ...
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‘Full Steam Ahead!’ – Kathleen Sisterson
15-06-2013 - 20-07-2013
A fascinating exhibition by a professional artist, one-time artist in residence at Hexham Racecourse....
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Blacksmith Demonstration
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 21-07-2013
Blacksmith demonstration the blacksmith fires up the forge to demonstrate his skills.
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Julia Tryon ‘From Carpet to Heaven’ at Holy Biscuit Gallery
28-06-2013 - 02-08-2013
As Holy Biscuit artist in residence, Julia Tryon responds to how The Gospels combine the artistic styles...
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The Tony Sarma Mini-Veterinary School
18-04-2013 - 25-05-2013
Ever wondered why vets choose to work with animals rather than humans? Back for its second year, The...
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Transmission at Holy Biscuit Gallery
16-05-2013 - 22-06-2013
Newcastle artist and MFA student Lorna Bryan and 100 local school children present an exhibition of drawings,...
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A SOLDIER'S LIFE
Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
20-07-2013 - 26-08-2013
Meet an iconic Roman Legionary stationed at the famous Housesteads Roman Fort. Our soldier recalls the...
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‘Our Future Heritage’ – North Tyne
22-07-2013 - 29-08-2013
Photography Group This very popular local club presents a selection of photographs of real life here...
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Tapestry Workshops at Fowlers Yard Art Studios
14-08-2013 - 21-09-2013
Chrissie Morgan will be creating a contemporary Woven Tapestry inspired by The Lindisfarne Gospels. Visitors...
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Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Edouard Manet
24-04-2013 - 02-06-2013
Sold in 2011 for £28.5m, Manet’s important portrait was successfully saved for the nation by the Ashmolean...
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‘An Archaeology of Race’ – University of Durham
04-05-2013 - 13-06-2013
Noteworthy exhibition coming to us from the University of Durham, which draws out the stories of various...
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Mini Series in Food and Nutrition
16-04-2013 - 28-05-2013
Food glorious food! It’s one of Life’s great pleasures but how do you make sense of all the contradictory...
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Mouse House - Saturday Storytimes
18-05-2013 - 29-06-2013
Come and meet the Great North Mouse for storytime sessions with Gallery Interpreter Kathryn. Stories,...
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The Art Tour Showcase
08-06-2013 - 20-07-2013
Network Artists celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Art Tour this June and the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre...
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Naughty Monsters in the Sky
20-07-2013 - 31-08-2013
We all have questions about the things we see in the sky. Maybe monsters are the answer? Do monsters...
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Down Our Street
27-04-2013 - 09-06-2013
This exhibition is the outcome of a project led by Off the Page Drama, working with Durham Gilesgate...
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The Resilience of the Wild
08-06-2013 - 21-07-2013
The Resilience of the Wild is an exhibition of new work by artist Mike Collier resulting from a series...
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Code-Cracker Family Trail
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013
Find out about the special meanings of animals, plants and other symbols in art, then follow the code...
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Tom Fleming - A Life in Letters at The Grace Darling Museum, Bamburgh
20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013
The Tom Fleming - A life in letters exhibition is supported by The Elephant Trust, the Golsoncott Foundation,...
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Summer Holidays
20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013
Get up close to our dinosaurs in the stunning Age of the Dinosaur exhibition. Your ticket gets...
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Getting to Grips with Grayson: Ten Minute Tours
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
23-07-2013 - 06-09-2013
Discover the hidden meanings in the Grayson Perry tapestries on a ten minute tour with our gallery guides....
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Writing Britain with the British Library
10-05-2013 - 27-06-2013
Rachel Foss, British Library Curator, will talk about the star items kindly loaned by the British Library...
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Mr Drayton’s Record Player - Tuesdays in May and June
07-05-2013 - 25-06-2013
When was the last time you listened to a complete album, end to end? Not on one of your new-fangled MP3-thingies,...
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Sunshine Days
14-05-2013 - 02-07-2013
Stories and Crafts for Under 5's Become a member of the Story Time club and make friends and have...
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Art Classes for Adults at the Laing
01-06-2013 - 20-07-2013
Introductory and developing art skills classes with artist Simon Terry. Each week he will demonstrate...
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A Contemporary Response to Glass & Ceramic Innovation at Bede's World
13-07-2013 - 31-08-2013
A Contemporary Response to Glass & Ceramic Innovation – Kevin Petrie and Associates, Sunderland University. Event...
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Laing Holiday Clubs
20-07-2013 - 07-09-2013
Looking for a bit of artistic creativity for your holiday club or nursery group? This summer the Laing...
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Touching Colour
28-06-2013 - 17-08-2013
To coincide with the Congress of the International Colour Association (AIC) being held at The Sage Gateshead...
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Nursery Rhyme Special
07-05-2013 - 02-07-2013
Stories and Crafts for Under 5's Become a member of the Story Time club and make friends and have...
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Embroidered Exhibition at Gosforth Parish Church
01-06-2013 - 28-07-2013
Gosforth Parish Church is a thriving community close to Gosforth High Street. To celebrate the return...
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Purple Van Man: Sean Lock
26-05-2013 - 23-07-2013
Purple Van Man is a hilarious new stand up show from Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain....
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Journeys at Cafe on the Green, Palace Green
01-06-2013 - 31-07-2013
Interface Arts will be having an exhibition of work at the Cafe on the Green during June and July. Event...
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Calligraphy Artist In Residence at St. Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth
01-07-2013 - 31-08-2013
Throughout July and August, Artist in Residence Susan Moor will be creating a book of calligraphy and...
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Wildlife Digital Photography
01-05-2013 - 03-07-2013
Learn how to take fantastic digital photographs of our amazing local wildlife. Photography is undergoing...
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Behind the Scenes Tours
01-06-2013 - 03-08-2013
This is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Great North Museum: Hancock in the Resource...
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Blyth Tall Ship Project
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
27-03-2013 - 02-06-2013
Traditional Ship building, Antarctic exploration and a real boat come to Woodhorn in a temporary exhibition...
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G:Film
25-05-2013 - 31-07-2013
We love films… and we know you do too. This is why we are giddy with excitement at being able to...
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COSTUMES FROM AUSTEN
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
25-05-2013 - 02-08-2013
Belsay Hall plays host to displays, in several of its ground floor rooms, of a fabulous collection of...
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Birds of the North East: Bird Song & Breeding Behaviour
23-04-2013 - 02-07-2013
Expert ornithologist David Noble-Rollin leads this 10-week course teaching the songs, calls and breeding...
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Ice Age Northumbria
24-04-2013 - 03-07-2013
This introductory level course, suitable for all, will examine the causes and consequences of the rapid...
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Adult Courses at Shipley Art Gallery
30-04-2013 - 09-07-2013
Learn new skills by enrolling on an Adult Learning course organised by Newcastle City Learning. ...
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According To Us
21-03-2013 - 06-06-2013
According To Us is curated by mima’s Creative Apprentices, Helen and Alice, along with the mima dreamers....
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The Customs House Youth Theatre
03-05-2013 - 19-07-2013
The Customs House Youth Theatre is open to all young people aged between 11 and 19 years old who have...
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Inspiring Imagination and Stimulating Senses
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
16-03-2013 - 02-06-2013
An exhibition looking at how weddings and attitudes to marriage have changed over the centuries, and...
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Patterns of Migration’ – Stephen Livingstone at Bede's World
13-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
The four sets of drawings by Stephen Livingstone follow the migratory paths of birds. Each equates to...
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Unsung Creatures’ – Judith Hurst at Bede's World
13-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
Working with a variety of materials, both historically traditional and modern, Judy’s work...
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Kaleidoscope - Colour and Light in the World of Bede
11-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
Museum visitors usually experience artefacts housed behind glass walls and monitored by sensors. All...
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Film Screening
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
10-03-2013 - 01-06-2013
Join us for a special evening viewing of the exhibition, a classic film and a glass of wine. These special...
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Brass Suite
13-07-2013 - 06-10-2013
Commissioned to coincide with Brass: Durham International Festival, Fintan Dawson's film installation...
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Haroon Mirza: Untitled Song
08-03-2013 - 06-06-2013
Haroon Mirza is a young British artist working in London. Untitled Song featuring Untitled Works by James...
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Fun in the Forest
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
28-05-2013 - 27-08-2013
Marshmallows and taties around the camp fire and wild wood crafts.
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Library Tours
28-05-2013 - 27-08-2013
Take a guided tour of the Society of Antiquaries' library at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Explore...
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Clay Play
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
29-05-2013 - 28-08-2013
Clay Play.
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Watery Habitats
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
30-05-2013 - 29-08-2013
Watery Habitats: river and pond ecology sessions.
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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
A trail exploring the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production of the Lindisfarne Gospels....
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Animal Antics in the Lindisfarne Gospels
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
A children’s trail spotting the animals in the museum that are illustrated in the Lindisfarne Gospels....
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The Gospels in Glass at Crushed Chilli Gallery, Durham
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
The Crushed Chilli Gallery will have on display Fused Glass and Stained Glass panels inspired by the...
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The Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St. Mary's and St. Cutherbert's Church, Chester le Street
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
A free trail exploring the significance of Chester-le-Street to the Lindisfarne Gospels. It was here...
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Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at Chester le Street
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
Discover the actual site in Chester-le-Street where the Anglo Saxon monks safeguarded the Lindisfarne...
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The Lindisfarne Gospels Durham Exhibition
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels book is one of the greatest landmarks of human cultural achievement. Created...
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Recording Britain
30-03-2013 - 30-06-2013
Recording Britain was a unique documentary project which commissioned more than 90 artists including...
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Bread for Beginners
26-02-2013 - 02-06-2013
Come and join us for this one day workshop, during the day you will make both a basic bread dough and...
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Record Fair
22-06-2013 - 28-09-2013
Travelling across the North of England all year round, Premier Music Fairs is a regular highlight in...
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Outside In North East
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
23-03-2013 - 30-06-2013
Outside In: North East showcases work selected from artists from across the North East region. The work...
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Get Active! Health Walk
09-02-2013 - 25-05-2013
Get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside with our healthy walking group...
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Material Remains: Diana Winkfield
16-02-2013 - 02-06-2013
A new exhibition created specifically for The Bowes Museum’s award winning Fashion & Textile...
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Matt Stokes: Give to me the Life I Love
01-06-2013 - 15-09-2013
A film installation by artist Matt Stokes, which tells a story of Bangladeshi identity from the perspective...
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Tracing the Century: Drawing as a Catalyst for Change
22-03-2013 - 07-07-2013
Featuring works by Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Paul Cézanne, Tracing the Century presents over 100...
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Roger Hiorns: Untitled (Alliance)
22-03-2013 - 07-07-2013
Take a look at the two massive Boeing aeroplane engines in mima’s garden. Untitled (Alliance), 2010,...
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Naughty Monsters Explore the Planets
29-03-2013 - 14-07-2013
The Naughty Monsters return! Our imaginary monsters turn their attention to the planets in our solar...
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Be a Blacksmith for a Day
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
04-05-2013 - 19-08-2013
Yurt Workshop - Be a Blacksmith for a Day.
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Bobs to Beehives
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
02-02-2013 - 25-05-2013
A display of vintage hairdressing equipment and associated memorabilia from a ladies' hairdressing...
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Picture of the Month Talks
06-04-2013 - 27-07-2013
Join the Friends of the Laing to find out more about some of the paintings you can see here at the Laing....
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Dressing the Stars
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
16-02-2013 - 09-06-2013
Woodhorn is hosting a stunning exhibition of costumes from the movies. ‘Dressing the Stars’...
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The Backworth Hoard
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
24-05-2013 - 15-09-2013
Uncover the mystery of the Backworth Hoard: Why was Roman gold and silver treasure hidden close to...
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Tea Dance
13-02-2013 - 12-06-2013
TEA DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM THE JIM FAWCETT BAND IN THE TOWN HALL CRYPT Come and join us or an...
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Classical Cafe
17-02-2013 - 16-06-2013
Experience the classical concert in an exciting new setting! Middlesbrough Town Hall brings you 'Classical...
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Tom Fleming - A Life in Letters at Bamburgh Castle
01-06-2013 - 30-09-2013
The Tom Fleming - A life in letters exhibition is supported by The Elephant Trust, the Golsoncott Foundation,...
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Cooking Up A Storm - 8 week course
25-01-2013 - 04-06-2013
Whether you are a complete novice, or have been cooking for many years but want to get some...
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Society of Antiquaries Bicentenary Programme
16-02-2013 - 30-06-2013
A series of free talks and events to complement the Tales of Antiquarian Adventure exhibition, marking...
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Medieval Jesting with Zooted
29-03-2013 - 12-08-2013
Zooted take you back to days of jesters and nights of, erm...knights. Where comedy was uncomplicated...
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Pennine Evolutions Exhibition
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
15-06-2013 - 03-11-2013
Pennine Evolutions Alston Art group exhibition.
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Souter Seashore Safari
30-03-2013 - 24-08-2013
Search the rockpools along Souter's rocky shore.
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West End Stories
02-02-2013 - 30-06-2013
What’s so special about the West End? What gives it its unique character? Who built the...
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Crafts with the Company of Artisans
29-03-2013 - 25-08-2013
In the Middle Ages, skilled tilers travelled the country working in manor houses, castles and churches....
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Timechasers 4D
01-05-2013 - 29-09-2013
Hurtle through space and time back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Experience every twist,...
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Boys In The Kitchen - 8 week course
23-01-2013 - 26-06-2013
We’ll take your tastebuds on a journey around the world! This course is suitable for adults...
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Jerwood Makers
01-02-2013 - 06-07-2013
An exhibition of new commissions by five emerging makers working at the forefront of applied art opened...
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Crafts for Kids
27-03-2013 - 29-08-2013
Self led art & craft activities in our family room. Craft packs available from the front desk.
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Jeremiah Dixon: Scientist, Surveyor and Stargazer
27-04-2013 - 06-10-2013
In the year of the 250th anniversary of the commencement of the survey in 1763, of the founding of the...
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Age of the Dinosaur
25-05-2013 - 03-11-2013
Age of the Dinosaur is Life’s latest exhibition which comes from the Natural History Museum...
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Pre-school Day
26-03-2013 - 10-09-2013
These regular events, led by Life's friendly Science Explainers, provide a delightful opportunity for...
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Something Old, Something New
20-07-2013 - 12-01-2014
An exhibition looking at how weddings and attitudes to marriage have changed over the centuries, and...
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Coalfields and Quaysides
01-02-2013 - 31-07-2013
A new exhibition at City Library explores the representation of place in North East literature. 'Writing...
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Tom Fleming - A life in Letters at The Lindisfarne Centre, Holy Island
01-04-2013 - 30-09-2013
One of four separate, linked calligraphy exhibitions illustrating that Northumbrian calligraphy is a...
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Behind the Scenes Collection Store Tours (Starting April)
26-04-2013 - 25-10-2013
Come along to this fascinating look at Middlesbrough’s collection of art and craft held in mima’s stores...
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Tom Fleming - A life in Letters at The Berwick Museum and Art Gallery
29-03-2013 - 30-09-2013
The Tom Fleming - A life in letters exhibition is supported by The Elephant Trust, the Golsoncott Foundation,...
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Win A Car
13-04-2013 - 26-10-2013
Dalton Park, the region’s biggest shopping outlet is celebrating 10 fantastic years in spectacular style!...
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The Sun Show
16-02-2013 - 06-09-2013
Explore the amazing life cycle of a star, the solar system and solar flares. We take a look at our...
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Trailblazers - sponsored by SCM Pharma
08-03-2013 - 29-09-2013
A new exhibition exploring the achievements of women who have made a significant contribution to the...
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Sigune Hamman – In the Name Of
13-03-2013 - 06-10-2013
An exhibition of new work by internationally acclaimed photographer Sigune Hamann, which responds to...
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Steam Powered electric and diesel engines
31-03-2013 - 31-10-2013
The permanent exhibits date from the 1820s through to the 1980s and consist of steam-powered electric...
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The Electric Century
31-03-2013 - 31-10-2013
The Electric Century exhibition explores the history of electric transport on Tyneside in the early 1900s...
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Broomstick Training
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Come fly with us at Alnwick Castle! Take part in one of our famous broomstick lessons on the very spot...
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Historical Grounds Tour
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Join one of our well-informed guides to learn about the long history of Alnwick Castle, its origins,...
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Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Find out about our two famous Harrys, Potter and Hotspur, and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. Our...
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Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Choose your medieval costume and discover all aspects of castle life, from swordplay and games to a medieval...
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Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
01-04-2013 - 04-11-2013
Segedunum, meaning 'strong fort', guarded the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall and was home to 600...
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Heavy Metal - Textile Show
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
29-03-2013 - 03-11-2013
An exhibition of Art quilts and figures by Northumberland based group 'It Happens'. Innovative work inspired...
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Ralph Hedley: Painting the North East
16-03-2013 - 02-11-2013
Ralph Hedley was an influential figure in the North East art world, known for his scenes of everyday...
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Heritage Train Rides
07-04-2013 - 30-11-2013
The train driver is ready to take you on a train ride on one of our heritage locomotives! Explore the...
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Victorian Baking Days
06-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes as you step through...
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Steam train rides
16-03-2013 - 10-11-2013
On special event days, you can enjoy a ride on our steam train.
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Gibside Farmers' Market
16-02-2013 - 19-10-2013
Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking...
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Craft Fair
02-03-2013 - 02-11-2013
A variety of stalls selling products created by local and regional artists.
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Hatton Art Cart
03-11-2012 - 13-07-2013
Enjoy our free Art Cart at the Gallery. Packed full of art activities for children and young people...
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Contemporary Art & Fashion Programme
14-04-2013 - 06-01-2014
An exciting programme of Contemporary Art & Fashion to include: • a stunning wedding gown designed...
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Pick ‘n’ Mix
02-03-2013 - 21-12-2013
Arts activities for children every Saturday for children aged 8 - 12 years. Take your pick from: Washington...
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Life Drawing
03-01-2013 - 31-10-2013
One hour evening sessions focusing on life drawing skills. Materials provided. No experience necessary....
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Print Workshop
14-02-2013 - 12-12-2013
Produce original handmade intaglio prints. Experiment with composition, texture, tone and colour. Introduction...
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The Anglo-Saxons in the North
02-03-2013 - 31-12-2013
Highlighting the Museum’s Anglo-Saxon archaeology collections, in celebration of the Lindisfarne...
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Paul Noble Marble Hall
04-09-2012 - 07-07-2013
Paul Noble's work represented the gallery at last year’s Venice Biennale which was an initiative...
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Wear Valley Writers
05-09-2012 - 10-07-2013
Wednesdays in term time. This friendly group of aspiring writers and poets are always happy to welcome...
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Evergreens
05-09-2012 - 10-07-2013
The Evergreens are our friendly over 50s group. If you call in for a taster session you’ll be made...
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Little Seahorses
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
04-02-2013 - 09-12-2013
Why not come along to our drop-in group for parents and under 5s? Explore our museum Arts...
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Book Buddies
06-09-2012 - 18-07-2013
Thursdays fortnightly in term time Our reading group aimed at children aged 8 - 12 years Reading champion...
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Story Time
03-09-2012 - 16-07-2013
Become a member of the Story Time club and collect stars and certificates, make friends and have fun!...
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Benedict Biscop Day
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
12-01-2013 - 12-12-2013
Find out more about the life of Benedict Biscop, the patron saint of Sunderland, in our fun family activity...
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Knit & Natter
06-10-2012 - 10-09-2013
Whether you are a seasoned knitter, just starting out or fancy having a go for the first time you will...
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Painted Faces
05-12-2012 - 17-11-2013
Painted Faces is an exhibition inspired by the recent acquisition of a work by internationally known...
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Sea Monsters - A Prehistoric Adventure
13-12-2012 - 01-12-2013
See extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age brought to life. Become immersed in this...
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Fragile Planet
13-12-2012 - 01-12-2013
Travel 120 million light years to rediscover home and Earth's special place in the Universe as the only...
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Earth, Moon & Sun
13-12-2012 - 01-12-2013
Become familiar with the starry night, with easy to follow star hopping directions and descriptive constellation...
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Seasonal Stargazing
13-12-2012 - 01-12-2013
Become familiar with the starry night, with easy to follow star hopping directions and descriptive constellation...
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Infinity Express
13-12-2012 - 01-12-2013
How big is the Universe? Are we alone? These questions and more are tackled in this exciting journey...
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Dawn of the Space Age
13-12-2012 - 01-12-2013
Re-live the excitment of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial...
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Craft Groups at the Shipley
11-01-2013 - 01-01-2014
From lace making to silk painting, there is a range of enthusiastic crafts groups which meet at the Shipley...
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Ukulele Groups
09-08-2012 - 02-08-2013
Owing to the huge popularity of the ukulele The Customs House currently runs three groups to...
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Family History Research
29-11-2012 - 28-11-2013
Meets the last Thursday of each month. Drop in sessions for those interested in finding out more about...
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The Hog Wild Tent of the Sons of the Desert Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society
04-12-2012 - 03-12-2013
Meets the first Tuesday of the month (except January and August) Stan Laurel lived his early life in...
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Drawing Room
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
01-01-2013 - 31-12-2013
The Drawing Room is a free exciting new activity space at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. Open...
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Journeys Gallery
01-01-2013 - 31-12-2013
The Journeys Gallery explores every aspect of journeys and why people make them. The gallery features...
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Shipley Scamps
27-02-2013 - 26-02-2014
Shipley Scamps provides a great opportunity for you and your young family to enjoy being creative in...
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Kurt Schwitters and the Merzbarn Wall
01-08-2012 - 01-08-2013
The Hatton Gallery is home to the Merzbarn Wall. Constructed in a barn in the Lake District during 1947-48,...
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Customs Glee Academy
08-08-2012 - 28-08-2013
Customs Glee Academy is a musical theatre group ran by performer Steven Lee Hamilton and dancer Hazel...
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Errington Reay & Co Ltd
08-03-2013 - 31-03-2014
See how it’s made! Come and visit us at Bardon Mill Factory Shop Visitor Centre opens Easter...
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The Gallery
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
The Gallery is a space for the people of Tyneside to create exhibitions about their own experiences...
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Turbinia
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
Once the fastest ship in the world, Turbina is one of Discovery Museum's most popular and impressive...
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Tyneside Challenge
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
The region's rich history of scientific invention and industrial activity is explored in a display...
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Platform Gallery
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
Watch modern day Metro trains pass by the station platform and learn more about the types of trains...
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Station Garden
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
The Museum now has its very own Station Garden, and next to the old railway track there is a new wildflower...
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The Children's Gallery
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
Come and have fun in the specially designed Children’s Gallery. Jump aboard the play train and...
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Thank Folk Its Friday
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
31-08-2012 - 29-11-2013
Thank Folk it's Friday is a free programme of Folk music held in the Woodhorn Cafe on the final Friday...
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Knit and Natter
25-08-2012 - 30-11-2013
If you enjoy knitting and would like to come along for a natter while you knit, this new group is for...
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Mini Mix
05-09-2012 - 18-12-2013
Free movement and dance sessions for under 5’s at Arts Centre Washington. Give a little jiggle and a...
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Mix Up
01-09-2012 - 21-12-2013
Free arts and craft activities for children aged 5+ and their families at Arts Centre Washington. Each...
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Reading Group
02-08-2012 - 05-12-2013
We hope to encourage you to try new authors, share favourites and explore the world of books. If you...
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HER STORY: CELEBRATING THE WOMEN OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
03-08-2012 - 31-12-2013
Temporary Exhibition Not so long ago, history books were mostly about men and their activities –...
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Steam Locomotive Footplate Experiences
01-08-2012 - 31-12-2013
When you were a child, did you dream of driving a train, or riding on the footplate? Here’s your...
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Permanent Exhibition
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
01-08-2012 - 31-12-2013
The Pennine Jewels is a fantastic collection of minerals which sit along side the ‘Magnificent...
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Narrow Guage Railway
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-04-2012 - 31-12-2013
Why not take the train from Woodhorn though the QEII Country Park and enjoy the views. Saturdays and...
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Events and Entertainment…
01-01-2013 - 31-12-2014
Dalton Park outlet shopping centre, home of a year programme of free family events for the kids, free...
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The Ashington Group (Pitmen Painters)
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-01-2013 - 31-12-2014
Permanent Exhibition: Be like Robson Green in the ITV Perspectives documentary and discover the artwork...
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ARTventure Backpacks
16-05-2013 - 16-05-2015
Borrow a backpack and embark on an ARTventure in the gallery. Our backpacks are full of exciting hands-on...
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Conservation Workshop
01-09-2011 - 01-09-2013
Get a great view of NRM Shildon's rail restoration projects from the viewing platform in the Collection...
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Tea Dance
29-11-2011 - 17-12-2013
Weekly event. Enjoy an afternoon of dancing in the Eden Theatre, under the expert guidance of John Beaty....
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Curiosity Zone
26-05-2012 - 03-08-2015
Opens 26 May 2012… You’ll never have seen anything like Life’s new Curiosity...
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Young Explorers' Zone
19-02-2011 - 19-02-2015
A NEW hands-on area at Life for under 7s. Are you looking for exciting activities to...
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Science Club
14-10-2012 - 16-12-2016
Science Club is open to all children aged 7 - 14, and it's FREE to join. Please contact us for more...
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Human Life Exhibition
01-01-2008 - 01-01-2015
Ever wondered how Eskimos manage to live in the Arctic, how you find water in the depths of the desert...
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