On Saturday 16th November, our once yearly Craft Fair will be making a return. Our Craft Fair premiered in 2014, but couldn't go ahead in 2020. So a warm welcome to local crafters and artisans, both returning and new. Stalls will be selling cards, Christmas decorations, jewellery, sweets, fudge, home-made jams and more. So come along to view the lovely…

This year, Trustees' Week takes place from 4th - 8th November. It is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. At St Pauls Centre we know how much trustees contribute to the voluntary and community sector in Spennymoor and across County Durham, giving up time and sharing skills and…

The café manager, Naiomi, is pleased to present this year's Christmas menu. She says "we are looking forward to serving customers both old and new our Christmas Fayre. Our café welcomes parties of any size. Please book early to avoid disappointment!" Please note that pre-ordering is essential with a non-refundable deposit of £5/person. The prices are £16 for 2 courses…

For all music lovers out there, The Customs House Big Band are returning to St Pauls Centre. The band are a 17-piece swing orchestra that started its musical journey at the Customs House over twenty years ago. They bring a unique foot tapping style from the repertoire of Basie, Kenton and others of the genre. Join us and them on…

Both foodbanks in Spennymoor are continuing to operate over the summer holidays. At St Pauls Centre, Friday 10-12 and at Trinity Methodist Church, Tuesday 10-12. Some of the wellbeing groups are having a break for the summer. Photography group returns on the 2nd September, Rainbow Singers on the 28th August and Table Talk on the 6th September. The wellbeing art…

The Paris Olympics is the theme this year for a fun-packed series of events beginning Thursday 25th July. Some fun summer Olympics facts - The torch flame is always lit by the sun in Olympia, Greece, as this is where the first Greek Games was held. Then, it’s passed from torch to torch in a massive international relay that ends…

Every Monday afternoon, the chair-based class meets for laughter plus some gentle exercise led by a qualified instructor. The class recently congratulated one of its regular attendees, Sandra, for losing 10% of her body weight through exercise and dieting. Sandra explained that she needed a hip operation and was told that she would need to lose some weight by her…

[caption id="attachment_2090" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Rainbow Singers at Lothian House care home[/caption] The Rainbow Singers from St Pauls Centre are frequent visitors to Lothian House care home in Spennymoor. The Singers perform short concerts and teach songs to the residents so they can join in. Maureen from Rainbow Singers said "It’s lovely when the two communities can come together in this…

Carers Week is a yearly campaign that aims to highlight the challenges faced by carers, and recognise the outstanding contribution that unpaid carers make to their families, friends and communities up and down the UK. This year, Carers Week is 10th – 16th June. Every year Carers Week has a different theme. The theme for this year is ‘Putting Carers…

It is volunteers' week across the UK, whose aim is to celebrate those who selflessly give up their time to help others. St Pauls Centre could not operate without its dedicated volunteers, from those who help run support groups, become trustees, clean tables, or those who make cups of tea for everyone. The Centre wishes to say a huge THANK…