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  1. Martin and Eliza Carthy

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    Martin & Eliza Carthy

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    This powerhouse pair are still making music together, as they always have. Together, they perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire.

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    20 Feb 2026Open 19:45 - 22:30
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  2. Illustration of a chapel in the countryside.

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    Methodist Tapestry Collection - Chester le Street Methodist Church

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    Show / Display

    Chester le Street

    The Methodist Tapestries Collection will depict the history of Methodism and related local stories. Its core collection is based round the story of High House Chapel in Ireshopeburn, now part of the Weardale Museum.

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    20 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Methodist Tapestry Collection - Chester le Street Methodist Church
  3. Silhouette of a person photographing The Milky Way from the hillside

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    Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!

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    21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
    More info for Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
  4. A woman leans over a table helping two young children with an arts-and-crafts activity. The children sit at a bright yellow table covered with paper,

    Add Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Inspired by the museum's Pippa Hale: Pet Project exhibition, enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate all things pets at the museum.

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    21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum
  5. Louis Brennan performing.

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    Louis Brannan and Greg Brice

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    Dubliner Louis Brennan is a singer-songwriter in the blues/folk tradition whose work has drawn favourable comparisons to Leonard Cohen, and Kris Kristofferson.

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    21 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Louis Brannan and Greg Brice
  6. Adult and child taking part in the Forest School

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    Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Forest school for primary age.

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    21 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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  7. Aurora Borealis over Grassholme

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    Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years.

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    22 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory
  8. Poster showing details of the event

    Add Folly and Bird Book Craft Workshop to your Itinerary

    Folly and Bird Book Craft Workshop

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    Workshop

    Alnwick Road, Newton Hall

    Folly and Bird book craft workshop with Fiona McKeown, Monday 23rd February 10am-12pm.

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    23 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Folly and Bird Book Craft Workshop
  9. Poster advertising event with an image of the book Help We Need a Story.

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    James Harris, Help We Need a Story

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    High Street, Thornley

    Join James Harris , Monday 23rd of February 2.30-3.30pm at Thornley Library for a lively story of his book Help We Need a Story.

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    23 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for James Harris, Help We Need a Story
  10. People wearing gloves, and mixing purple bath bombs at Lanchester Garden Centre.

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    Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop – Creative Fun for Kids - where children can mix, mould, and fizz their way through a fun-filled creative session!

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    24 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
  11. Image of a Dragon soft toy on a poster advertising the event

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    Madam Dragon, Dragon Training

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    Children/Family events

    West Cornforth

    Join Madam Dragon from Big Foot Arts at West Cornforth library for a interactive dragon training workshop on Tuesday 24th February 10.45-11.30 am, suitable for primary school age 5-11, a free event, just book a place at Cornforth library , booking…

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    24 Feb 2026Open 10:45 - 11:30
    More info for Madam Dragon, Dragon Training
  12. Poster advertising the event with an image of a cartoon dragon and a dragon stuffed toy.

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    Madam Dragons Training School

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    Children/Family events

    Esh Winning

    Join Madam Dragon from Bigfoot Arts at Esh Winning Library on Tuesday 24th of February for a interactive Dragon training session.

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    24 Feb 2026Open 13:15 - 14:00
    More info for Madam Dragons Training School
  13. Poster with details of event with an image of the book Arlo and Theo Fun in the Park

    Add Storytime with Nana Dee to your Itinerary

    Storytime with Nana Dee

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    Children/Family events

    Murton

    Story time with Nana Dee.  With Denise Naylor, author of "The Adventures of Arlo & Theo" 10:30am -11am, suitable for primary school age children.

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    24 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
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  14. Poster advertising event with an image of the book The Smallest Sheepdog.

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    Cait Scott The Smallest Sheepdog

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    Children/Family events

    Eden Lane, Coundon

    Come along to Coundon Library on Wednesday 25th of February for a story and craft by local author Cait Scott from the Little Sheepdog series. Suitable for primary school age 5-10 years , 10.30-11.30am

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    25 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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  15. Angela Barnes

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    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    A brand-new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she'll worry about it. But don't let that worry you – she'll worry enough for the both of you.

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    25 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST
  16. Poster advertising the event with an image of the book Sybil the Squirrel.

    Add Michael Quinlyn-Nixon The Tale of Sybil  the Squirrel Story and Drawing Class to your Itinerary

    Michael Quinlyn-Nixon The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel Story and Drawing Class

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    Children/Family events

    Pelton

    Join local author Michael Quinlyn -Nixon at Pelton Library for a story and drawing class of The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel , Wednesday 25th February 2.30-3.30pm.

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    25 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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  17. Poster for Funergy event with date, time, contact details.

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    FUNergy: The ULTIMATE Half-Term Blast!

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    Children/Family events

    Peterlee

    Get ready for a super fun, active day this Thursday 26th February 2026 at Shotton Hall Banqueting Suites.

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    26 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for FUNergy: The ULTIMATE Half-Term Blast!
  18. Poster advertising event with an image of the book Help We Need a Story.

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    Help We Need a Story

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    Children/Family events

    Chilton

    Come along to Chilton Library to hear local author James Harris read his Help We Need a Story,10.30-11.30am on Thursday 26th of February.

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    From:
    26 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Help We Need a Story
  19. Poster advertising event with an image of the book Help We Need a Story.

    Add James  Harris, Help We Need a Story at Sacriston Library to your Itinerary

    James Harris, Help We Need a Story at Sacriston Library

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    Children/Family events

    Sacriston

    Come along to Sacriston Library on Thursday 26th February 2.30-3.30pm to see James Harris one of our local authors for a lively session of Help We Need a Story.

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    26 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for James Harris, Help We Need a Story at Sacriston Library
  20. Poster showing detail of event with images of a fairground and bus made from Lego.

    Add Lego Story Workshop to your Itinerary

    Lego Story Workshop

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    Children/Family events

    Seaside Lane, Easington

    Story themed Lego workshop at Easington Library for children , Thursday 26th February 10.30-11.30am.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Lego Story Workshop
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