Move County Durham

Great news! We are excited to announce three new Move and Mingle sessions starting in the South West area, in Barnard Castle, Evenwood, and Shildon.

Move and Mingle sessions are a great way to meet new people, stay active, or get more active in a fun and friendly environment. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including darts, New Age Kurling, boccia, archery, table tennis, pickleball, and badminton. Activities will vary depending on the venue.

Refreshments are provided, and your first session is completely free.

We look forward to welcoming you all and helping you make new connections while enjoying a range of enjoyable activities.

Our team have been at the Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Youth festival today promoting Move and our sessions and also trying to find out what sessions people might want in the area.

🚶‍♀️🌿 NEW Wellbeing Walk in Newton Aycliffe! 🌿🚶‍♂️

Looking for a friendly way to get active, meet new people and boost your wellbeing?

Join us every Thursday at 6:00pm for our NEW Wellbeing Walk starting the 27th of August

📍 P*P Centre,, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SF
⏰ 6:00pm
🚶 Up to 90 minutes
✅ Free to attend
✅ Friendly & inclusive
✅ All abilities welcome

Come along, enjoy some fresh air, have a chat, and take a positive step towards better wellbeing.

💚 Move more. Feel better. Together.

🐞📚 Don't miss our final FREE Family Story Walk of the summer! 🌳

Join us on Thursday 27th August for a fun-filled Family Story Walk featuring the much-loved story What the Ladybird Heard. Enjoy a gentle walk, an interactive story, and plenty of fresh air with the little ones before the summer holidays come to an end.

📍 Brandon Library
🕙 10:00am
💚 Free to attend

It's a wonderful way to make some last summer memories together, encourage a love of reading, and enjoy time outdoors as a family.

We'd love to see you there! 🐞☀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

County Durham Libraries County Durham 0-19 Growing Healthy

⚽ Coming Soon to Glenholme Park, Crook - Walking Football!
Looking for a fun way to get active and meet new people? Why not give Walking Football a try?
✅ Free sessions
✅ Adults only
✅ Led by our fantastic coach Ryan
✅ Suitable for all abilities
Come along, get moving, and enjoy being active with others in a friendly and welcoming environment.
No booking required - just turn up!
For more information, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 03000 262539
We look forward to seeing you there! ⚽🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

**Couch to 5k in Stanley**

Starting Wednesday 16th September @ 5:30pm from Stanley, Louisa Centre Reception.

All free and some fantastic volunteers to get you to your goal. It’s all free so I would get your place booked asap! Please book on all 10 weeks even if you can’t make a particular week. Any questions please e mail [email protected]
Link to book: https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/RunTogether/RunDurhamC25KStanley/Summary/c91c2666-0faa-47b6-8968-d9ee438da13e

Our FREE Couch to 5K courses are the perfect way to get started, whether you've never run before or you're looking to get back into it.

Over the course of the programme, our qualified Run Leaders will support and encourage you every step of the way, helping you build your confidence and fitness in a friendly, welcoming environment. 💪
✨ Free to attend
✨ Suitable for complete beginners
✨ Led by qualified Run Leaders
✨ Meet new people and achieve something amazing!

Our confirmed courses are:
Mondays:
Crook Community Centre - 9:30am - Starts 14th September
Abbey Leisure Centre - 12pm - Starts 7th September
Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre - 6pm - Starts 7th September
Blackhill Park, Consett - 6pm - Starts 7th September
Spectrum 8, Seaham - 6pm - Starts 7th September

Tuesdays:
Langley Park - 1:30pm - Starts 25th August
Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre - 6pm - Starts 8th September
Innov8 Crook - 6pm - Starts 8th September

Wednesdays:
Pelton Community Centre - 6pm - Starts 2nd September
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre - 6pm - Starts 9th September
Stanley, Louisa Centre - 5:30pm - Starts 16th September
Ushaw Historic House - 6pm - Starts 16th September

Thursdays:
Riverside Leisure Complex - 6:30pm - Starts 3rd September

Fridays:
Annand House, Meadowfield - 12pm - Starts 4th September

There's never been a better time to lace up your trainers and give it a go. Your journey to 5K starts with that very first step! 👟
To book please go to www.runtogether.co.uk and search for the course

**Couch to 5k in Consett**

New couch to 5k course starting up in Consett starting this September, All free and supported by our brilliant run leaders to guide you along the way.

Get your place booked asap! Please book on all 10 weeks even if you can’t make a particular week. Any questions please e mail [email protected]

Link to book:
https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/RunTogether/RunDurhamConsettC25K/Summary/54aa06c5-ef5c-4e4c-b23a-69ae0b3ad7d9

We have our last evening walks of 2026 in the north of the county this week. Details below.

Tuesday 18th August 6.30pm Beamish Museum

Wednesday 19th August 6pm Witton Gilbert St Michaels Church

For further information please contact the team on [email protected] or telephone 03000 262539

Can you believe it was four weeks ago today that Fireride Festival joined us at the Big BRASS Bash in Newton Aycliffe as part of our We Move Together campaign? We didn’t get chance to share many photos and videos from the evening at the time, so here are a few if you missed it. 🎺🚲