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  1. A match at Seat Unique Riverside on a sunny day, Lumley Castle pictured in the background.

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    International Cricket Returns to Seat Unique Riverside in 2025

    Chester le Street

    Durham Cricket have once again secured two England international fixtures in 2025. Both the men’s and women’s teams will play at Durham's Banks Homes Riverside ground in Chester le Street in prime summer slots.

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    22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
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  2. Poster advertising 80th VE Day celebrations 2-5pm

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    Chester le Street

    Event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Join us for entertainment from Absolute Cabaret, and our vocalist Rob who will end with a sing along.  Refreshments will be a Fish and Chip tea from our friends at The Old Chippy in Perkinsville…

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    10 May 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
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    Rock of Ages

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    Chester-le-Street

    Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!

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    11 June 2025to14 June 2025Open 19:15 - 22:00
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  4. Glenda Young with Toffee Factory Girls novels

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    Glenda Young - Book Signing, Secrets of The Toffee Factory Girls

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    Chester-le-Street

    Book launch of Secrets of The Toffee Factory Girls.

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    24 May 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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  5. Spectators at cricket match

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    Durham Cricket - England Men v West Indies ODI

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    Chester le Street

    The England men’s and women’s cricket teams will return to Durham’s Banks Homes Riverside Stadium in 2025 with two one day internationals against stellar opposition. 

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    6 June 2025
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  6. Crowds enjoying food at Chester-le-EATS. Image credit: Gareth Williams Photo & Film

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    Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up

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    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
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  7. Durham Cricket's Banks Homes Riverside Stadium

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    Durham Cricket - England Women V India ODI

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    Join us for a colourful and flavourful celebration as the world's best go head-to-head. England Women take on India Women in a thrilling One Day International at Banks Homes Riverside Stadium!

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    22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
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  8. Photo of Sam Frances and text inviting people to a talk at Chester le Street Library on June 28th.

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    National Crime Reading Month - Sam Frances

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    Join Sam Frances for a talk about her thrilling debut crime novel, the first instalment in the DS Alice Washington series. 

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    28 June 2025Open 11:00 -
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  9. Forget me Not poster showing event details and location

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    Forget Me Not Singers

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    Chester le Street

    Dementia Friendly Choir. 

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    21 Nov 2024to22 May 2025Various Opening Times
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