Heart of Spennymoor

16/09/2026

✨⭐️New Art Wellbeing Group coming to Spennymoor Town Hall this September⭐️✨

Colours of Spennymoor, Art Wellbeing Group with artist Jayne Blacklock 🎨

📍Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00pm in the Gallery Maker Space: Pay What You Decide

Do you want to share time in a warm, welcoming community of like-minded people whilst learning new creative skills and techniques? Do you want to forget daily worries whilst you socialise, create and build your confidence in art? Do you want to feel inspired and learn from others?

If the answer is YES then join artist Jayne Blacklock at our adult art workshops using a range of mediums and techniques to create your own artwork. From pencil, charcoal, soft pastel and paint, you will be guided and tutored through how to use each one to explore a range of subjects, giving you confidence and skills to then produce your own work.

No need to bring anything except yourself and an open mind!

- Starting on September 17th and then running every two weeks, our group for beginners or those who may have dabbled a little, who want to learn more, may lack confidence or need help getting started.

Sessions run termly and are free, however a ‘Pay What You Decide’ donation is welcome towards resources and materials.

✉️For more information contact [email protected]

15/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Are you feeling inspired by the Great North Run but don’t know where to start?

At Spenny Striders, you’ll find a friendly, supportive, and inclusive community that helps you achieve your running goals, whatever your ability or experience.

✅ All abilities welcome
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Regular group runs
✅ Membership from just £20 per year

You can join the Spenny Striders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday and become part of a fantastic local running community.💛🖤

See their page for more details or email [email protected]

15/09/2026

🎃👻 The Monster Ball is coming to Spennymoor Town Hall! 👻🎃

Join us for an adults-only Halloween celebration on Saturday 31st October, from 7pm until midnight.

Your ticket includes pie & peas, live performances from Liv Irvin, Uncle Fester, Neil Smith Magician, and Highlights Disco, plus a bar open ’til late! 🕺🍻

There’ll also be a prize for the best fancy dressed couple, so come dressed to impress… or terrify! 🧛‍♀️🧟‍♂️

🎟️ Tickets are £15 per person

Book via TicketSource or scan the QR code on the poster.

https://www.ticketsource.com/spennymoor-town-hall/monster-ball/2026-10-31/19:00/t-dkgpykj

Don’t miss a spooktacular night of music, magic and Halloween fun! 🦇✨

This event is brought to you by Spennymoor Town Council and is supported by Altogether for Spennymoor Pride in Place; Bloom & Witches; Spennymoor Stage & Song.

15/09/2026

“Thank you” from the Town Mayor.

The Town Mayor, councillor Billy McAloon and his wife Christine hosted their Mayoress at Home event in Spennymoor Town Hall on Saturday 12th September, to raise money for his fundraising campaign this year, Spennymoor Boxing Academy.

The Mayor was extremely pleased with the turnout at the event, which included a raffle, tombola and auction, and the total raised exceeded £800.

The Mayor said, “I would like to thank everyone who gave up their Saturday morning to come along and support us, and I would also like to thank the numerous people and businesses who have donated money and prizes to my campaign.

Rest assured that all gifts will be put to good use during my term in office as I have several other events planned, including my Christmas Charity Night on Friday 11th December, details of which will be revealed nearer the time.”

11/09/2026

🎭LIGHTS UP!🎭
 
Come and join us as we sing you some of the world’s greatest musicals! With everything from Les Miserables to Six! 👑
 
This promises to be a show to remember so what are you waiting for grab your tickets now while you can. 🤩
 
🎶LIGHTS UP
📍SPENNYMOOR TOWN HALL
🗓️10th October 2pm & 7pm
💰TICKETS £10
🎟️ BOOK NOW- https://www.ticketsource.com/spennymoorstageandsong

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🌸🍰🎨 A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Bloom, Bake & Create, and to everyone who came along to Celebrate Spennymoor!

We loved seeing so much creativity, community spirit and support throughout the event. Congratulations again to all of our Bloom, Bake & Create winners.

🏆 Winners’ prizes are now available to collect from the main reception at Spennymoor Town Hall.

Thank you for helping make Celebrate Spennymoor such a fantastic occasion!

10/09/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKYMOOR IS COMING TO SPENNYMOOR TOWN HALL! 👻🎃

Gather your little witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls for a spooktacular Halloween celebration packed with family fun!

🦇 Friday 30th October
🎉 Main Event: 5pm - 7pm
🎃 Quiet Time Sessions: 4pm - 5pm (featuring reduced sound levels, fewer special effects, and a calmer atmosphere)
💷 Just £2 per child

Your ticket includes:
🌭 Hot dog & drink
📖 Spooky tour & storyteller
🎪 Spooky circus acts
🕸️ Fun activities

This fang-tastic event is sure to be a Halloween highlight, so don’t miss out! Scan the QR code on the poster or follow the link below to book your tickets and secure your spot.

General Admission: https://www.ticketsource.com/spennymoor-town-hall/spookymoor/2026-10-30/17:00/t-ejqxoyn

Quiet Time: https://www.ticketsource.com/spennymoor-town-hall/spookymoor-quiet-time/2026-10-30/d-anvypyfabkrym


📍 Spennymoor Town Hall


This event is brought to you by Spennymoor Town Council and is supported by Altogether for Spennymoor Pride in Place; Bloom & Witches; Spennymoor Stage & Song; Spennymoor Youth Theatre Group.


🎃🦇👻✨

07/09/2026

🌸🍰🎨 Thank you to everyone who took part in Celebrate Spennymoor – Bloom, Bake & Create 2026!

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners and runners-up.

🏆 Winners can collect their prizes from the Main Reception at the Town Hall from Wednesday 9th September.

07/09/2026

Meet some of the members of our community who took part in Daisy Arts ‘s Art For Everyone: Discovering Your Creative Voice workshops, held between April and July.

Their artwork is now featured in our temporary exhibition, Here We Are: This Is Us.

HERE WE ARE: THIS IS US is a powerful exhibition celebrating the identity, creativity, and stories of our community through artwork created by local residents in collaboration with artists Dawn Belshaw and Jane Crawford.

📅 Exhibition: 1-24 September 2026
📍 Bob Abley Art Gallery, Spennymoor Town Hall

We invite you to explore this inspiring collection and discover the creativity, talent, and community spirit that make Spennymoor so special.

The exhibition can also be viewed as part of Celebrate Spennymoor on 5 September.