Merryoaks Community Hall

22/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that Glass by Donemark will be back at Merryoaks Community Hall with two new workshops in early March. If you are thinking that you have plenty of time to think about it, we have to mention that these workshops get booked up quickly, so don’t think for too long!

You will be guided by Karen to produce fused glass craft items that you can’t believe were made by beginners. Items made are taken away for firing and returned a few days later.

Both new workshops will be held on 8th March. The one for adults at 10am, two-hour workshop making EIGHT fused glass greetings cards where the glass toppers can be taken off and kept.

The children’s one-hour workshop is at 12.30pm and you will be asking hearts, birds and choice of lots more designs. This is suitable for children 6 and over.

More info is on the posters and you should contact Glass by Donemark direct to book your place.

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

We have a good selection of vegan cookery books at the moment.

Whether you are vegan already or just wanting to try a few vegan recipes you should find some new meal ideas here.

21/01/2026

Would you like to try Pilates? A couple of places have become available Thursday 22nd January at 10.30am. Contact Jana as shown on the poster

Hello everyone, I can offer places in tomorrow's class from 10:30. If you're interested, please contact me on 07918239856. Thank you in advance for sharing 😘

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

What’s happening in Durham this year…..

It's so tricky making sure all the info we have is correct, but luckily our eagle eyed followers are great at spotting errors! Note that the Heritage day is 18th April, not 25th. 😀

17/01/2026

Tomorrow Sunday 18th January at 2pm, the Secular Salon is at Merryoaks Community Hall.

The Guest Speaker is Jan Mole who will be telling us stories from ten years of pastoral work in prisons. This is a good opportunity to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions we may have about life in prison.

At the same time, there is an appeal for support for women at Low Newton Prison, to supply clothing for those being released from custody. Details of the types of clothing required are shown on the poster. Any donations of clothing can be brought along to the meeting and will be most gratefully received.

Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this meeting but donations towards costs incurred are always welcome.

If you haven’t attended one of the Secular Salon talks before, you will be made most welcome. Always excellent speakers on a wide range of topics.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 18th January at 2pm

Merryoaks Community Hall is at Park House Road, Durham, DH1 3QF

16/01/2026

The Shakespeare Recovered Exhibition featuring Shakespeare's First Folio is running until April 6th this year, based within Cosin's Library at Palace Green Library.

In December 1998, the Durham First Folio, a copy of William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, was stolen along with six other items while on display in Cosin’s Library.

For a decade, there was no news of the missing books and Durham University had to accept that the First Folio was lost. But the story didn’t end there…

In 2008, a badly damaged book was brought to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. The book was presented to experts as a newly discovered copy of the First Folio that needed authentication for sale. Staff at the Folger quickly recognised the possibility that this book was in fact Durham’s missing copy and after verification it was returned to its rightful home on Palace Green.

This exhibition tells the story of what happened next, exploring the work of our conservation team to make the First Folio accessible again. Visit to see a rare and important cultural artefact and experience a book as you’ve never seen one before.

📅 Wednesday - Saturday each week, finishing 6th April 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, entry every 30 minutes
🗺 Cosin's Library, Palace Green Library

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite, or on the day at Palace Green Library reception.

This is Durham Durham Pointers

15/01/2026

Another beautiful sunset at Merryoaks Community Hall. And then the sky’s red paint brush came out and even better.

15/01/2026