If you follow Bullion Hall on Facebook - and we hope you do - you'll have noticed that we've been absent during March. Unfortunately, Facebook suspended our Bullion Hall page. We appealed and Facebook admitted that the suspension was a mistake and reactivated the page. Great, except we still couldn't use it. Some lengthy communication with Facebook's Chatbox ensued until we were told that a permanent publish_lock (!?!) had been applied and the best option was to set up new pa

Enter the Grassroots Sports Lottery by 28 March and help to support activities at Bullion Hall while giving yourself the chance of putting your feet up and enjoying a cup of tea while a robot vacuum cleaner does all the boring, hard work😆To find out more and enter March's Prize Draw visit https://www.thegrassrootssportlottery.co.uk/

Join us on 17 March, 1 to 2.30pm for the Let's Connect group 's latest Coffee Afternoon. Enjoy coffee, tea and cakes along with the chance of winning raffle and tombola prizes. Let's Connect is a lively, social group for adults with learning difficulties. All funds raised go to supporting the activities of the Lets Connect group.

Loneliness can affect your physical and mental health. Keeping in contact with others and doing things you enjoy helps prevent low mood and depression. If this is you, a neighbour, friend or relative, join us for Keep Kurling, Keep Moving, a fun and friendly group for older people on every Thursday afternoon, 3 to 5pm. And if you live in Chester Le Street but have limited mobility and need transport to get to Bullion Hall and home again, email martin@bullionhall.com or phone

There is still time to sign up for Digital Durham's Free Digital Confidence course, next Friday 6 March, 12.30 to 3.30pm at Bullion Hall by phone or text to 07762 905 440 or send a message. Learn to use your apps and online banking services with confidence, plus how to protect yourself against fraud while online or on social media.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing our new afternoon Sewing Group can introduce you to new skills and build your confidence. If you have your own sewing machine bring it with or use one of ours. Interested? Email martin@bullionhall.com to find our more or book your place. Afternoon Sewing begins this Wednesday, 18 February, 1 to 3pm. Don't be shy come and join us.

Live in Chester Le Street but have limited mobility and need transport to get to Bullion Hall and home again? Email martin@bullionhall.com or phone 07762 905 440 to book a seat on a fully accessible minibus. Only £1. Places are limited. Seats must be booked by 11.59pm Monday, 9 February. Loneliness can affect your physical and mental health. Keeping in contact with others and doing things you enjoy helps prevent low mood and depression. If this is you, a neighbour, friend or

Dance your way to fitness with the new Musical Theatre Dance Fitness class beginning Monday, 9 February. Open to ages from 3 upwards, kids come along with your mum, and dad, and dance your heart out.

Join the Eatwise Group this January for 12 sessions starting 15 January, 10am to 11am, at Bullion Hall. Wellbeing for Life practitioners will supported you to adopt healthy eating habits and make wiser food choices. For more information contact Sam Myers on 07901 103 803 or email sam.myers2@nhs.net

This free 6 week course is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of, working with children and young people. The course will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of Residential Support Workers, the diverse needs of the children and young people using the services, and other important factors such as safeguarding. This course will cover: Development of children Children’s Home Regulations and key Quality standards Communication and w

This engaging and creative free art therapy course from Durham Learn is designed to help parents support their children’s emotional development and expressions through playful, hands-on activities. Using simple accessible materials, the course introduces techniques that encourage open communication, strengthen the parent-child bond and explore feelings in a safe and supportive environment.   Over the course, families will take part in activities such as:   Making homemade pla

Join in December for our Christmas Craft Bonanza on 22 December, 9.30 to 1.30pm. Funded by Fun and Food Durham, book your places for on the Fun and Food Durham booking portal with Fun and Food vouchers issued by your child's school. Then in the afternoon we'll be enjoying a buffet tea, some festive crafting and a visit from Santa!. Tickets for Teatime with Santa are available now from Bullion Hall.

Congratulations to Lesley who won runner up prize in a national art competition run by Hassra, an association that provides sporting, recreational and cultural activities to 61k members. Retiring after 40 plus years of working life Lesley was looking for some to do and joined Thursday's Art Group at Bullion Hall. Under the tuition of Christine Cave and support from other group members Lesley boosted her confidence enough to enter Hassra's competition and became 2025 North Ea

Does your youngster fancy themselves as a rock star? Do they play air-guitar along to their favourite groups? With Kidz Guitar Stand they could begin taking steps to actually playing the guitar. Kidz Guitar Stand with experienced guitarist and tutor Tom Welch is on every Wednesday during term time at Bullion Hall, 4.45 to 5.45pm. At only £7 per session, Kidz Guitar Stand is real value for face to face tuition. And, Kidz Guitar Stand can put your child on the pathway to qualif

Join us for a special history session celebrating the stories, people and places of Chester le Street. Over a cuppa we'll share memories, photographs and local tales in relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you've lived in Chester le Street all of your life or moved to the town later on, your memories matter. Join us on Friday, 14 November, 10am to 12 noon, there will be free tea and coffee on offer along with light refreshments. There's no need to book, just come along and s

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