For 4-11 year olds, we have Arts&Crafts sessions beginning 25th July and Dance sessions beginning 1st August. Arts and crafts take a look at how maths and art can be combined in the creation of pictures, through to patterns and shapes in the natural world! Fun dance and exercise games: learning about rhythm, then learning a simple choreographed routine! Younger…

The first week of June every year is Volunteers' Week, to celebrate the essential contribution volunteers make to UK society. We at the St Pauls Centre want to thank volunteers both past and present for the work they do whether its making cups of tea, running sessions, being a trustee and everything in-between. The centre couldn't make such a valuable…

The Complete Clothing Company and St Pauls Centre are hosting a Ladies Fashion Show and Clothes Sale on Saturday 3rd June. There will be a raffle with some £50 gift vouchers to win! So don't hesitate ladies, get your tickets at St Pauls Centre. Tickets are £7 with nibbles included. Complete Clothing Company website is at https://complete-clothing.co.uk/ and Facebook page…

On Saturday 20th the band The Akademiks played a range of hits from the 50s to the present day, to raise money for the new extension. They were fabulous, the audience dancing was great to see, and the food was delicious. All agreed the night was a wonderful success. A short video of the event will follow shortly...  

With flag-waving and cheers the gathered audience watched the Coronation on the main hall's big screen. Musical highlights for the gathering were Bryn Terfel, Handel's Zadok the Priest, and the Gospel Choir. Light refreshments were provided by the Whistling Teapot afterwards - delicious as always. Many thanks to the volunteers and staff who worked hard to make the day special…

The St Pauls Centre foodbank has seen increased usage over the past year. The foodbank is part of Durham Christian Partnership foodbank which operates under The Trussell Trust. March 2023 was the first month that DCP foodbanks helped more than 4,000 people in one month. Unfortunately food donations show continuing signs of decline and any donations are greatly received. Food…

The centre's staff and volunteers had a good time with our Ukrainian friends on Saturday 22nd April. This meetup was Easter themed, a week after the Orthodox Easter weekend. Food was provided by The Whistling Teapot including traditional borscht soup and the three ladies pictured moved everyone with their singing. The young Ukrainian children played chess with two of St…

A new monthly Bingo Afternoon starts at St Pauls Centre on Tuesday 18th April at 1.30pm. The cost is £3/person entrance fee which includes drinks and your game cards. Fun little prizes to be won. Over 18's only. Our Supper Clubs are back at an all new price of £9.50. This includes a 2 course meal and a fun activity.…

Come watch the Coronation of King Charles III on the big screen at St Pauls Centre on 6th May. The event will be indoors and light refreshments will be served at 12pm. Doors open 10am and tickets are £7/person or £20 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. All profits will go towards the centre's new extension. Click…

In the last 14 weeks, the Foodbank has been able to help 149 clients,  with 205 adults and 111 children fed. The Foodbank volunteers would like to thank the Spennymoor community for the support shown in the amount of food received and giving extra for Christmas, allowing families to have food hampers and gifts. Thanks to everyone for the kindness…