The Paris Olympics is the theme this year for a fun-packed series of events beginning Thursday 25th July. Some fun summer Olympics facts - The torch flame is always lit by the sun in Olympia, Greece, as this is where the first Greek Games was held. Then, it’s passed from torch to torch in a massive international relay that ends…

Every Monday afternoon, the chair-based class meets for laughter plus some gentle exercise led by a qualified instructor. The class recently congratulated one of its regular attendees, Sandra, for losing 10% of her body weight through exercise and dieting. Sandra explained that she needed a hip operation and was told that she would need to lose some weight by her…

[caption id="attachment_2090" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Rainbow Singers at Lothian House care home[/caption] The Rainbow Singers from St Pauls Centre are frequent visitors to Lothian House care home in Spennymoor. The Singers perform short concerts and teach songs to the residents so they can join in. Maureen from Rainbow Singers said "It’s lovely when the two communities can come together in this…

Carers Week is a yearly campaign that aims to highlight the challenges faced by carers, and recognise the outstanding contribution that unpaid carers make to their families, friends and communities up and down the UK. This year, Carers Week is 10th – 16th June. Every year Carers Week has a different theme. The theme for this year is ‘Putting Carers…

It is volunteers' week across the UK, whose aim is to celebrate those who selflessly give up their time to help others. St Pauls Centre could not operate without its dedicated volunteers, from those who help run support groups, become trustees, clean tables, or those who make cups of tea for everyone. The Centre wishes to say a huge THANK…

National Fish & Chip Day It's the nations favourite food and on Thursday 6th June we are helping celebrate at Supper Club by eating ... fish n' chips! National Fish & Chip Day is moving from its traditional Friday slot to Thursday in support of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings On the…

Summer Concert Join us at St. Pauls Centre on Saturday 8th June - 7pm for an evening’s entertainment with The Glendale Choir and The Witness Choir. The Glendale Choir are a community choir based in the Consett district with members from the wider Derwentside area. They can trace their heritage back to 1903! The Witness Choir was established over 40…

Our Supper Club's are very popular and we expect the next, on the 23rd May, to be no less. A roast dinner and fun activities are provided! Please book and pay in advance by the 20th May. The price per person is £10, and please bring your own drinks. The team looks forward to seeing you there!

The café staff have worked hard and have had an amazing response by the public and established clientele. The centre thanks all the staff and wishes them a relaxing break! The café will be closed from Monday the 6th May and will reopen 2 weeks later on the 20th May at 9am. The café will still be taking bookings by…

Thanks to the audience and to the Rainbow Singers for such a fun afternoon. A member of the Rainbow Singers commented on the "wonderfully engaged audience!" The afternoon raised £529.10 for the extension! Thanks particularly to the Rainbow Singers and their musical leader Maureen for all their hard work in making this concert a success.