Jan 5
Ruby & The Mystery Cats
Sat 21:00 · The Turf · Consett
We’ve over the moon to be back at The Turf. The joint was jumpin’ last time from the first song til the last. We’ll be playing a mix-up of rock & roll, rockabilly, jump jive rhythm& blues.
Jan 8
Storytime with Nicola
Tue 10:00 · Cafe at Inn on the Park Allensford Caravan Park · Consett
Storytime with Nicola, why not bring your little one along to enjoy a story and you can relax and enjoy a cuppa or why not enjoy a full English breakfast £4.95 kids breakfast £2.95 interested let us know. Free milk or juice for kids
Jan 13
Leadgate Residents Family Fun Day
Sun 12:00 · Watling Woods · Consett
Join Stomping Grounds to launch our new funded after school sessions at Watling Wood, Leadgate.
We will kick off by inviting all the family along to tidy up the woods, meet new faces and to share food around the fire. The session is open to all ages.Meet at Watling Wood stone where Phil and I will take you to our camp.We will collect firewood to make a fire and prepare a meal. We will explore the woods and discover the resources it can offer, as well as tidying up the area and making sure it’s safe. If you’re coming to our after school sessions, this is a great place for us to meet and for you to get a feel for forest school.
We will have a variety of activities available for you to enjoy such as woodland crafts, exploration, fire lighting, setting up a camp and using tools.
Our after school sessions will begin the following Tuesday at the woods, 5-7pm and is open to those 5-16 years of age living in the Leadgate area.
For more information about the family fun day, or the after school sessions, please get in touch with sophienichol@hotmail.com
Jan 19
Sensory Friendly Film
Sat 10:00 · Castleside Village Hall · Consett
Children with additional needs and their families are invited to join us for a special sensory screening of Hotel Transylvania 3.
Feel free to sing, dance & play. Film will be shown with lights on and low sound. Tickets include popcorn and unlimited juice.
Jan 25
Burns Supper
Fri 18:30 · Bishop Ian Ramsey Church of England Primary School · Consett
Burns supper and games night, fantastic event last year so get your tickets soon, tickets £7 adults, £3 children, available from MVRA Committee Members, vegetarian/vegan haggis available on request.
Jan 26
Ghost Hunting in association with Spirit Seekers
26 Jan 2019–27 Jan 2019 · Consett & District YMCA · Consett
16+ ONLY, Paranormal Investigation – Consett YMCA, Non Hosted Coach
Basic Hostel Accommodation and refreshments provided.
Built in 1877 as an infirmary, operating theatre & mortuary. Created to deal with injuries or even deaths of workers from the Iron company. It was also built on the site of what was once a hanging ground for criminals & those accused of being witches. Perhaps this has helped to enhance the strange phenomena here such as muffled voices, ghostly mists & sightings of a male spirit that likes to move things.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out. £60 per person
Non refundable deposit of £20 available with full payment due by 12th January @ 11.59pm strictly.