Events, Arts & Entertainment

Diary and Events

Wednesday 1
Sedgefield WI, Sedgefield Methodist Hall, 7:15pm. Gary Philipson of Radio Tees. Member’s competition is a wooden object. Visitors welcome (fee £4 – includes refreshments).

Friday 3
Good Friday Procession, Sedgefield Village Green (St Edmunds, if wet), 10am. Processing to St. John Fisher and the Methodist Church.

Saturday 4
Friendly Fixers repair cafe, Fishburn Youth and Community Centre, 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Hardwick Grange Easter Fun Day, 11am at the Sales Office. See poster on page 2.

Sunday 5
Sedgefield Farmers Market, Village Green, 8:30am-12 noon.

Monday 6
Sedgefield Local History Society, Ceddesfeld Hall, 7:30pm. History through the sculpture of Ray Lonsdale by Dave Griffiths.

Friday 10
u3a Meeting, Sedgefield Parish Hall, 2-4pm. Derek Potter on The Endless Search for Sunken Treasure.

Saturday 11
Sedgefield Blues Club, North East award winning rock band, Thieves of Liberty plus special guests Sam Millar band, Sedgefield Parish Hall, doors 6:45pm, www.sedgefieldblues.com.

Sunday 12
Taizé-style Ecumenical Service, St. John Fisher Church, 6pm.

Monday 13
Sedgefield Youth Club Mini Disco for ages 4 to 6, Sedgefield Parish Hall, 5-6pm. Adult supervision required.

Friday 17
Sedgefield in Bloom Spring Coffee Morning, Sedgefield Parish Hall, 10am. Lucky door prize, cakes, tombola and raffle.

Saturday 18
Mayor’s Musical Evening, Sedgefield Parish Hall, doors at 7:30pm with 8pm start. Pittington Brass Band and The John Wrightson Band. Tickets £10, bring own drinks and nibbles.

Tuesday 21
Sedgefield Memory Café, Sedgefield Methodist Hall, 10:30am to 12pm. For those living with dementia and carers. Clients must be accompanied.
Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club, Sedgefield Parish Hall, 7:15pm. Mark Entwistle: I haven’t got a clue.

Friday 24
Sedgefield District Uniformed Service Group Coffee Morning, Sedgefield Parish Hall, 10am.

Saturday 25
Springtime Quiz, Ceddesfeld Hall, 7:30pm start.

More Local Events

Move County Durham Every Friday you can join a free, 3 mile guided walk, meeting at St. Edmund’s Church gates at 10am and Coxhoe Village Hall at 1pm.

Sunny Afternoon, Stockton Globe
A high-energy musical charting the rise of The Kinks, blending classic songs with a story of fame, family and rebellion. From ‘Lola’ to ‘You Really Got Me’, this Olivier Award-winning musical brings The Kinks’ story roaring back to life. 14 – 18 April from £15.
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The Comedy Forum starring Harry Hill, Billingham Forum
Harry Hill leads a stellar bill of comedians for a night of fast-paced stand-up, wit and crowd-pleasing comedy. Friday 17 April, £36.
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Bishop Auckland Music Society, Bishop Auckland Methodist Church
Baroque brilliance as Minerva Baroque’s four accomplished performers, bring voice and period instruments to life, a rich evening of 18th Century music, blending soprano and strings in an elegant, intimate concert setting. Friday 17 April 2026, 7:30pm.
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SPARC Summit Late, Ushaw House
Space meets art after dark—an immersive evening of music, ideas and cosmic creativity inside Ushaw’s historic walls. Tuesday 28 April , 6:30pm. Free but booking required.
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Event Poster's

Buy tickets for Thieves of Liberty at Sedgefield Rock and Blues club
Events at Ceddesfeld hall
Events at Ceddesfeld hall

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Regular Events

Sedgefield Library

The library is open again with temporary opening hours: Monday - closed
Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday - 10.00am to 6.00pm
Friday - 1.00pm to 7.00pm
Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Sunday - closed
Tel: 0300 026 9521

Little Movers every Thursday from 10am, places need booking at the library.
Craft Group, 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 1:30pm.
Book circle 1 Day: Friday Time: 2.00pm Frequency: Third Friday of the month
Book circle 2 Day: Friday Time: 2.00pm Frequency: First Friday of the month
Lego Club Every Friday from 4:30pm to 6pm. Please contact the library to book a place.
Digi drop in Day: Thursday Time: 2.00pm

parkrun

Every Saturday at 9am there is a free, 5km timed run at Hardwick Park. Register at parkrun.org.uk. All welcome as volunteers, walkers or runners.

Junior parkrun A free 2km run for 4-14 year olds, meeting at the back of the visitor’s centre at Hardwick Park every Sunday. We welcome volunteers including those doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Register at parkrun.org.uk.

Sedgefield Carpet Bowls

Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm. The first 3 afternoons are a free trial and then you have the option to become a member.

Baby & Toddler Group

Methodist Church on Mondays from 9:30am to 11am (except Bank Holidays).
Suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Please follow us on Facebook for regular updates.

Little Movers

Fletcher Room at the Sedgefield Parish Hall every Thursday from 10am, places need to be booked on the Little Movers’ (Stockton) website. A second class for babies follows the session.

Sedgefield Social Club

Singer every fortnight. “Sedgefield Social Club Official” Facebook page for details.

Pop-in Club at Ceddesfeld Hall

Tuesdays 9:30am-12pm
Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm
Thursdays 1pm-3:30pm

One Step Forward

A bereavement support group is running 1st & 3rd Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm. Everyone is welcome - of all faiths or none.
The Welcome Room @ St Edmund’s Church, Front Street, Sedgefield. (Sue 07779 093386)

Making Tracks

Railway Society Club Night meets every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm to 10pm in the Kell Room at Ceddesfeld Hall. New members welcome, juniors under 13 to be accompanied by an adult.

Speed Quiz at Hardwick Arms

Every Thursday at 8pm in the Hardwick Lounge Bar.

Quiz at The Dun Cow

Every Monday at 8:30pm, hosted by the Sedgefield Mayor, Peter Hinde. £1 per person and each team gets a bowl of chips at half-time.

Sedgefield Rock & Blues Club

bring international, national and local artists to perform live Rock & Blues music in Sedgefield Parish Hall.

Our Rock and Blues club is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers who have the desire and enthusiasm to deliver first class rock and blues bands to you time and time again.

With the help of enthusiasts, musicians and friends around the scene, we hand-pick bands spanning all types of Rock/Blues or even Blues/Rock!
Visit www.sedgefieldblues.com for more information and gig dates.

//Geoff Millichap//

Arts Update

Durham World Heritage Day

UNESCO awarded Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site status in 1986 for their “outstanding universal significance to humanity”.

Come and celebrate World Heritage Day on Saturday 18 April at Durham Castle and Cathedral, with The People’s Story at Durham Castle a specialised, guided tour experience focused on highlighting the lives of everyday people associated with the historic fortress.

For the full calendar of events to mark the day visit: www.durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/events-calendar/2026/04/world-heritage-day-at-durham-castle-/

Mayor’s Musical Evening

You are invited to another musical evening at Sedgefield Parish Hall to see returning acts Pittington Brass and The John Wrightson Band. on Saturday 18 April 2026.

Enjoy live music and community spirit at this ever-popular fundraiser, with proceeds supporting local groups and organisations—making it a night of great music for a great cause.

Tickets are £10 available from the Town Council offices.

Village Easter Events

Hardwick Park is hosting ‘Easter Explorer’ sessions on 7 April. A great fresh-air family activity where you work together, following clues around the park, solving spring themed puzzles, and playing games to uncover the Easter treat tree. Tickets are £20 per family of 6.

The park will also host ‘Step into Storytime’ on 11 April. Outdoor discover sessions for 5's and under involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play. The story will be—naturally—Hop Little Bunnies.

On Monday 6 April, in the heart of the village, families can enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawns of Ceddesfeld Hall, with an egg hunt, bonnet competition and plenty of chocolate prizes for younger children.