Cool Running

Young people are being given the chance to have a go at one of the latest exercise crazes when free-running sessions come to County Durham. Parkour, the art of using effective and efficient jumps, vaults, climbing and swinging to conquer obstacles, is similar to free-running sport which has seen a surge in popularity recently and … Read more

Creative Writing Workshop

Bishop Auckland Town Hall invites budding writers to hone their skills by attending a creative writing workshop later this month. The event will be hosted by Richard W. Hardwick, whose debut novel – ‘Kicked Out’ – became Waterstone’s Recommended Read and whose second book – ‘Andalucia’ – was described by Booker Prize winner Pat Barker as … Read more

Tips for New Mums and Dads

Starting this month Durham County Council’s One Point service is offering a parenting course for new mums and dads. Tips will be available on types of behaviour to ignore, positive discipline and problem solving and helping your child to stay safe. The course, entitled Family Nurturing, begins on Thursday, 16th January between 10am and noon at Woodhouse … Read more

Silent Houses on Unsigned Live

Hayley McKay and Chris Shaw from Silent Houses play live and talk about song writing, recording and live performances on Unsigned Live with Charlie and Mark.