Film Night featuring the Durham Miners’ Gala

09/02/2020 admin Community, Education, Events, Gym Opening Times

Thursday 19th March

An evening to learn the history and heritage of the Durham Gala and its connections with Burnhope.
More information to follow soon.

FREE trip to Beamish Museum – Mon 12 August (Limited places)

28/07/2019 admin Community, Education, Events, Gym Opening Times, Leisure, Recreation, Residents, Social Welfare

Join Age UK County Durham’s Intergenerational Heritage Project 2019-20 for a trip to Beamish Open Air Museum

Monday 12 August, from 9.30am to 4.00pm

Explore the:

1900s pit village and colliery
Edwardian railway station
Historic shops
1940s farm and lots more!

All you need to do is get on the bus in good time and bring a packed lunch (transport and entry included – pick up/drop off point to be confirmed).

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Age UK County Durham would really like to encourage grandparents and great grandparents to come along too.

Please book early, places are limited and reserved for Burnhope residents (or those connected to residents).

To find out more information or to book places contact Kirsty McCarrison of Age UK County Durham on 0191 374 6560 email Kirsty at info@ageukcountydurham.co.uk or visit www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/

Free Maths Course in Burnhope

13/03/2019 admin Community, Education, Gym Opening Times

Do you need to update your Maths skills or gain a qualification?

The Adult Learning & Skills Service is bringing a FREE Maths Course to Burnhope.

This course will be running at Burnhope Community Centre

Wednesdays 9.30am – 12pm

For 12 weeks starting Wednesday 24th April 2019

Call today on 03000 266115 to book your place

Parent & Toddler Group Launched by Burnhope Mams

17/02/2019 admin Education, Gym Opening Times, Residents

Burnhope mams, Eve Glendinning and Clare Ellis came together recently to set up a toddler group for the village. The group meets every Tuesday from 10am till 12pm. Refreshments and crafts are included in the entry price of just £2.

The new volunteers have been successful in sourcing donated toys and equipment for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Thanks to everyone who donated items.

You can find out more and get involved by joining their Facebook Group – Burnhope Parent & Toddler Group.

Eve explained, “We both have the same passion to do something for not only our children but our community and both very excited to get this started. We have so many ideas we want to achieve so please help us and share the Facebook page and tell everyone you know! 😃”