WASHINGTON NEWS
PAINTING THE VILLAGE RED – WASHINGTON’S POPPY LADY OPENS THE BOOKS FOR 2026
BARBARA Tansey’s house is awash with poppies. They’re on the kitchen table, they’re covering all the benches, there’s barely a spare bit of space anywhere which isn’t currently occupied by […]
ST ROBERT OF NEWMINSTER TO HOST FIRST OF TWO OPEN EVENINGS THIS WEEK
A WASHINGTON school is preparing for two open evenings over the next two weeks, aimed at two different age groups. This Wednesday, September 30, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School […]
STILL TIME TO BOOK FOR THE GREEN’S CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS
THE Green in Washington Village still has availability for its Christmas Wreath Making workshops – but places are expected to fill quickly The popular tearoom, gift shop and florist announced […]
LLOYDS BANK AT THE GALLERIES CLOSES FOR MAJOR REFURISHMENT THIS WEEK
WASHINGTON’S Lloyds Bank will close its doors for two months later this week ahead of a major refurbishment. The Galleries branch will close at noon this Friday, September 25 as […]
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHAMPS CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING NIGHT
ANOTHER Christmas wreath making event in Washington has been revealed this week, this time at Champs Sports Bar & Grill. Hosted by Debbie from Timeless Flowers & Treats, the November […]
WASHINGTON’S FIRST VINTAGE CLOTHES MARKET HAILED A SUCCESS
THE man behind Washington’s first contemporary vintage clothes market is keen to bring it back to the town soon following a successful inaugural event. Washington born and bred Neale McGeever, […]
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HERITAGE
RECEPTION OPEN EVENTS BEGIN THIS WEEK AT GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
PARENTS and carers of children due to start Reception next September are being invited to discover more about one of Washington’s primary schools at open events over the next couple […]
OPENING MORNING AT RICKLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL THIS SATURDAY
RICKLETON Primary School is opening its doors to parents and carers of prospective pupils this weekend. The Vigo Lane school will host an open morning this Saturday, September 19 from […]
STALLHOLDERS SOUGHT FOR WASHINGTON CARNIVAL
THE team behind Washington Carnival has released more details of this year’s event – and is inviting potential stallholders to get in touch. The popular event, funded by Washington Area […]
BOOK NOW FOR ADULT CRAFTS AT GLEBE METHODIST CHURCH
CRAFTY adults and youngsters over 12 can learn some new skills and create their own piece of art at an event at Glebe Methodist Church next month.
PAINTING THE VILLAGE RED – WASHINGTON’S POPPY LADY OPENS THE BOOKS FOR 2026
BARBARA Tansey’s house is awash with poppies. They’re on the kitchen table, they’re covering all the benches, there’s barely a spare bit of space anywhere which isn’t currently occupied by […]
SUN SHINES AT WASHINGTON CARNIVAL
LOCAL people young and old headed to Albany Park on Saturday to enjoy the fun at Washington Carnival. The sun came out and the rain stayed away – and although […]
AUTHOR MARGARET HEDLEY TO GIVE FREE HISTORICAL TALK AT BOWES RAILWAY
THE fascinating lives of women in the region’s pit villages will be brought to life next week at the next historical talk at Bowes Railway Museum. Local historian and author […]
FREE ENTRY TO WASHINGTON OLD HALL DURING HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
WASHINGTON Old Hall will be offering free entry on two days this month, as part of the annual Heritage Open Days programme. The historic seventeenth century manor house and ancestral […]
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HOUGHTON FEAST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TEN days of family fun and entertainment gets underway this weekend as Houghton Feast returns. This year’s festival kicks-off this Friday, October 2 and runs until Sunday, October 11 and […]
STILL TIME TO BOOK FOR THE GREEN’S CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS
THE Green in Washington Village still has availability for its Christmas Wreath Making workshops – but places are expected to fill quickly The popular tearoom, gift shop and florist announced […]
CHESTER-LE-EATS FOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TWO days of food, drink and entertainment is heading to Chester-le-Street this weekend as Chester-le-EATS celebrates its fifth birthday. The event will take over Banks Homes Riverside, the home of […]
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHAMPS CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING NIGHT
ANOTHER Christmas wreath making event in Washington has been revealed this week, this time at Champs Sports Bar & Grill. Hosted by Debbie from Timeless Flowers & Treats, the November […]
HOUGHTON FEAST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TEN days of family fun and entertainment gets underway this weekend as Houghton Feast returns. This year’s festival kicks-off this Friday, October 2 and runs until Sunday, October 11 and […]
CHESTER-LE-EATS FOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TWO days of food, drink and entertainment is heading to Chester-le-Street this weekend as Chester-le-EATS celebrates its fifth birthday. The event will take over Banks Homes Riverside, the home of […]
TICKETS SELLING FAST FOR SUNDERLAND’S OKTOBERFEST
THE taste of Bavaria is heading to Sunderland this autumn – and tickets are already flying out the door. The city is set to welcome a three-day Oktoberfest from Friday, […]
LAST CALL TO SIGN UP TO WALK FOR PARKINSON’S AT HERRINGTON COUNTRY PARK
TIME is running out for anyone still hoping to enter next week’s Walk for Parkinson’s event at Herrington Country Park.
