The St Pauls Centre foodbank has seen increased usage over the past year. The foodbank is part of Durham Christian Partnership foodbank which operates under The Trussell Trust. March 2023 was the first month that DCP foodbanks helped more than 4,000 people in one month. Unfortunately food donations show continuing signs of decline and any donations are greatly received. Food…

The centre's staff and volunteers had a good time with our Ukrainian friends on Saturday 22nd April. This meetup was Easter themed, a week after the Orthodox Easter weekend. Food was provided by The Whistling Teapot including traditional borscht soup and the three ladies pictured moved everyone with their singing. The young Ukrainian children played chess with two of St…

A new monthly Bingo Afternoon starts at St Pauls Centre on Tuesday 18th April at 1.30pm. The cost is £3/person entrance fee which includes drinks and your game cards. Fun little prizes to be won. Over 18's only. Our Supper Clubs are back at an all new price of £9.50. This includes a 2 course meal and a fun activity.…

Come watch the Coronation of King Charles III on the big screen at St Pauls Centre on 6th May. The event will be indoors and light refreshments will be served at 12pm. Doors open 10am and tickets are £7/person or £20 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. All profits will go towards the centre's new extension. Click…

In the last 14 weeks, the Foodbank has been able to help 149 clients,  with 205 adults and 111 children fed. The Foodbank volunteers would like to thank the Spennymoor community for the support shown in the amount of food received and giving extra for Christmas, allowing families to have food hampers and gifts. Thanks to everyone for the kindness…

On 7th January the St Paul’s Centre opened it’s doors to a marvellous Christmas party for Ukrainians living within our local communities. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Birth of Jesus on 7th January rather than 25th December. So many Ukrainians start the new calendar year with Christmas. The party was a great opportunity for fun and games, eating together and…

With energy bills reaching record highs this winter, many residents are worried about how they will keep themselves and their families warm. St Pauls Centre is open as a Warm Space from January 2023 onwards. During cafe opening hours, pop in and let the counter staff know. They will give you a warm welcome. Outside of cafe opening hours the…

Volunteers from the local community helped out on Christmas Eve to prepare for the big day when 30 people came to enjoy a Christmas lunch. Maureen Aspey, a director at the centre and volunteer on the day, is grateful for all the support shown to make the day a success. The turkey was donated by Hockings Butchers, the meal was…

The Rainbow Singers, a group of people of all singing abilities who participate to improve their mental health were invited to take part in a set of 4 drumming sessions by Create North - Creativity Works. The sessions were run by Jack Drum Arts and everyone enjoyed playing as can be seen by the laughing and big smiles in the…

Lunch and fun activities for people of our community that would otherwise spend Christmas day on their own. Big thanks to Hockings Butchers of Spennymoor who have kindly provided the turkey for the lunch. Volunteers will be preparing the meal and The Whistling Teapot will be cooking the turkey for free. The event has been funded by the centre and…