What's on in your community
Discover what’s happening across County Durham this summer and explore community projects you can join in on!
Start as you mean to go on this January
From winter walks and wellbeing sessions to local clubs, there’s plenty happening across County Durham. Whether you’re planning family time or looking for ways to connect with your community, we’re proud to support projects that bring people together.
Many of these events are made possible through our community grants, supporting everything from family fun days to wellbeing workshops and local initiatives that make a real difference.
If you’d like to learn more about any of our funded projects or how to apply for a grant, we’d love to hear from you! You can reach out directly to the Community Investment Coordinator for your area, or contact our friendly team on 0300 1311 999 or by email at CommunityGrant@believehousing.co.uk.
You can also explore more about our grants online at: believe housing community grants
Open to all
Free breakfast and activities for over 50’s in the Sherburn Road, Sherburn Road Estate, Gilesgate Moor, Belmont, Sherburn Hill, Carville, Gilesgate & Claypath areas.
Laurel Avenue Community Association
Laurel Avenue
Durham
DH1 2EY
Weekly on a Tuesday from 9:30am – 12pm
A community drama group for anyone to either get involved or attend a show.
Shadforth Village Hall.
The Learning Library aims to provide a free access to specialist resources to anyone with additional needs in their own home.
Outreaching Monday – Friday, throughout County Durham
Food pantry open to anyone to access.
Coxhoe Village Hall
Every Mon 9 till 11 every Thurs 5 till 6.30
Country and Line dancing classes for all ages and abilities.
Sherburn Village Community Centre
Sunday afternoons between mid-September and mid-March 1pm until 4pm.
Food and activities for the older members of the community. Transport also available.
Stephens Terrace
Wheatley Hill
County Durham
DH6 3JS
Weekly on a Tuesday 11:30-2.00pm
Community café, providing a warm space in the colder months for anyone in need.
Where they can access a variety of support and services, including debt, benefit and budgeting advice and a food bank for those in crisis.
Peterlee Memorial Methodist Church
Monday – Thursday 9:00 -5:00, Friday 9:00 -4:30pm.
Health related activities ranging from gym sessions, fitness classes, food and nutritional advice and health checks. For anyone wishing to come along.
Wingate Community Association
Mondays 9.30-4.30.
A weekly holistic health initiative providing accessible wellbeing services to residents in our local community.
Seaton Holme,
Wednesday’s 1pm to 4.30pm
A community group to alleviate social isolation and incorporating friendship and well-being in a safe environment. Open to everyone.
Crook Community Leisure.
Every Monday and Thursday throughout the year 10.45 am-12.45pm.
Weekly arts and crafts group for people with a life-limiting illness from throughout the South-West Durham region.
Butterwick Hospice.
Once a week for 3 hours.
IT sessions to help anyone in the community struggling with IT, laptops, emails and smart phones.
Crook Community Association.
Wednesday mornings 10:oo – 11.30am.
Café, food bank and advice. Open to anyone.
Tuesday’s 9am – 3 pm.
The Well, 46 East Green, West Auckland
Women's clubs
Women’s football team and training, for all abilities.
New Drive playing fields Seaham SR7 7BX
Tuesdays 6-8pm, Thursday 6-8pm, Sundays 1-4pm.
Support group for women, a four-session rota of Crafting, Meditation, Show and Tell and Guest Speakers.
The McIntyre Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
From April 2025 to February 2026.
The aim of this project is to create a large hand-embroidered tapestry depicting the rich and inspiring history of the Women’s Institute. To be shown at an exhibition for the whole community.
Blackhall Women’s Institute,
Thursday morning’s, 9.30am – 12pm.
Men's clubs
Football for 18- to 20-year-old men.
Belmont Community school, Wellfield community school.
Mondays 8-9pm Wellfield. Wednesdays 6-7 Belmont plus matches all over the northeast on Saturdays
Support group for men Our support leads to increased resilience, friendships decreasing social isolation and loneliness. We achieve this by empowering men grappling with life challenges, mental and physical health issues through support, health education, shared experiences, positive male role modelling.
Bishop Auckland Group 6:00-8:00pm every Thursday.
ManHealth provide male peer support groups across our region. Tackling the pressing issue of suicide, and mental and physical health issues in men.
ManHealth,
Hartlepool,
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm.
Socialising and crafting groups for men over the age of 18.
Trimdon Grange Community Centre.
Sewing Classes -Tuesday afternoon, Men’s club -Wednesday evening, Crafts Session – Friday morning.
Children's clubs
Weekly youth sessions to support children and young people to make positive choices, improve their wellbeing, and build the skills and resilience to thrive.
Tuesdays – Laurel Avenue Community Centre, DH6 1NY
Infants and Juniors, aged 5–11, 4.30-6pm
Seniors, aged 11–18, 6.15-7.45pm
Fridays – Belmont Community Centre, DH1 2LL
Mixed Session, juniors & Seniors, aged 5–18, 4.15-5.45pm
Supportive Transition Project for those attending the Youth project.
Year 6 children moving into year 7 at secondary school.
Mondays at West Rainton – 5pm till 6:30pm
Wednesdays at Sherburn Village – 5pm till 6:30pm.
Bereavement support for children.
St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Multiple activities Monday -Friday either 1-2-1 or group sessions.
Football training for 6- and 7-year-olds.
Meadowfield Leisure Centre
Friday evenings, 6-7pm
A forest school for children and parents or carers. As well as the forest school sessions could include activities such as soap making, painting and aromatherapy.
Field and Fodder Forest School Site/ Aldin Lakes.
Swimming club for 8- to 18-year-olds.
Hetton Community Pool and Wellness Centre.
Monday and Fridays 7.30pm-9pm, and Tuesday-Thursdays 8-9pm
Weekly activities for young people aged 11+.
Shotton Community Hub,
Bridge Road,
Shotton Colliery,
Durham,
DH6 2PQ.
Intergenerational outdoor 2 hour play sessions for children and their families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sessions are free.
Activities can be adapted for all abilities and ages.
Easington Colliery Primary School, Whickham Street, Easington Colliery.
Saturdays 10-12pm.
Youth sessions age 5-16 years. Children learn about their rights and make a difference in their community.
Peterlee- Oakerside Community Centre- Thursdays 4-5.30pm
Wheatley Hill- Greenhills Community Centre- Fridays 4-6pm
Hesleden- Primary School- Wednesday 4-5.30pm
A 2 km walk/run for children aged 4 to 14 years old.
Horden Welfare Park.
Every Sunday at 9am.
A fun, inclusive, and accessible introduction to athletics, for children aged 7 to 14.
Horden Centennial Centre
Wednesday evenings 6.15pm till 7.15pm.
Cricket and softball teams for women and girls.
Girls Softball training Sundays 10-11.30am. Women’s Softball training Wednesdays 6-7.30pm. Various Fixture dates for all teams. At South Hetton Cricket Club.
Music tuition for anyone from aged 2 years up to learn a musical instrument or to take part in a choir.
Seaview Primary School, The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, SR7 8PD
9 am – 1 pm Saturday mornings (term time).
A new team is being launched to bridge the gap between youth and adult football.
For 16–19-year-olds in preparation for adult football.
Peterlee Pavilion
Saturday 12-3. Wednesday 6-8.
From 21st of July to 20th July 2026.
A grassroots football team for children aged 10- to 13-year-olds.
Wellfield school, Wingate.
15th of July to 14th July 2026.
Football team for under 11-year-olds. Helping children to stay fit, healthy and happy by providing an environment where they can secure friendships while training safely.
Saturday (time varies) at Hetton School or location of opposition team. Monday 6-7pm Hetton School/Kepier School.
A free fun day of activities for everyone in East Durham.
East Durham College
Friday 8 August 11-3pm.
Football training for children and young adults in the Peterlee area.
Acre Rigg Academy,
Monday to Thursday 4.30pm – 7.30pm with matches played Saturday and Sunday Mornings.
Grassroots football team for children of all ages and gender.
Spectrum Business Park Playing Fields (Noses Point).
Seven days a week football activities.
Under 12’s football team open to all children under 12 years old.
Bishop Auckland St Marys JFC, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland,
Training Thursdays 6pm – 7:15pm and Saturdays 9am – 10:15am, matches every Sunday from 27th July to April/March 2026.
Football training and games for children from under 7’s to under 17’s.
Parkside Academy for Training and Washington, Sunderland, Durham for matches.
Football training Monday & Friday from 5:30pm till 8:30pm and Saturday for matches.
Activities for 0-3-year-olds.
Tiny Feet Playgroup,
Howden-Le-Wear
9:00am – 11:00am Thursdays during term time.
For home-schooled children to come together to socialise with peers, make new friends, build confidence, and learn life skills.
Rosedale & Victoria Community Garden.
Weekly on a Wednesday 12.30 – 2.30pm.
Specialised clubs
Confident Autism Parenting (CAP) Workshops, Webinars, Podcasts and Q-CHAT.
Durham City Indoor Bowls Centre.
Abbey Rd, Pity Me, Durham DH1 5GE.
75 mins weekly for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Safe space for families with children with autism and other disabilities to come and play, socialise with other children and give families a place to feel welcome.
The hut Ushaw moor.
Once a month on a Saturday 1-3 pm.
Netball and Archery sport and social opportunities for children and young people with disabilities and their immediate families
Vane Tempest Hall. Maynard’s Row. Gilesgate.
Wednesday evening’s 5:30pm till 7:00pm.
Fun and fitness project is a SEN specific sports and well-being group for young people with disabilities aged 11-19.
Belmont Community Centre.
5:30 to 7:30 every Tuesday