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14/10/2026

🎶🎤 FREE OPEN MUSIC SESSION FOR 11–16 YEAR OLDS! 🎸🥁

Do you love music, enjoy being creative, or fancy trying something new? 🎵

Join We Make Culture for a FREE open music session at Kepier Hall this October half-term! 🙌

Whether you're already into music or just curious to give it a go, come along, get involved and enjoy an afternoon of music and creativity in a welcoming space.

✨ EVENT DETAILS ✨

📅 Thursday 29th October
⏰ 2pm–5pm
📍 Kepier Hall, Houghton-le-Spring
👥 For ages 11–16
🎟️ Completely FREE!

📝 HOW TO SIGN UP

👉 Visit www.wemakeculture.co.uk or scan the QR code on the event poster to sign up!

🎶 Bring your enthusiasm, get creative and discover what you can do with music!

📢 Please share this post with young people, parents and carers who might be interested. Let's spread the word!

13/10/2026

🎬 IT’S TONIGHT! JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FILM SCREENING! 🎬

Looking for something to do this evening? Come along to Kepier Hall for a screening of Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy.

🎥 Discover this powerful film exploring the resilience, community and political struggle of County Durham’s mining communities, the impact of pit closures, and the legacy that lives on today.

📅 TONIGHT – Tuesday 13th October
🕡 6:30pm–8:00pm
📍 Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5BE
🎟️ Just £3 donation to our charity
💷 Pay on the door – no booking necessary!

Whether you have personal connections to the mining industry, remember the miners’ strike, or simply want to learn more about our local history, everyone is welcome!

❤️ Come along, support our charity and be part of an evening reflecting on an important part of our community’s history.

📢 PLEASE SHARE and spread the word – we’d love to see you there!

07/10/2026

🎬 SPECIAL FILM SCREENING – DEFIANT 🎬

Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy

Join us on Tuesday 13th October, 6:30pm–8:00pm at Kepier Hall, Houghton-le-Spring for a special screening of this powerful new film.

Defiant tells the story of resilience, community and political struggle, exploring the profound impact of pit closures and the enduring strength of mining communities across County Durham.

The film has been written, directed and produced by County Durham-based Lonely Tower Film & Media, an independent production company led by Marie Gardiner and Mark Thorburn.

🎟️ Tickets: £3 donation to our charity
💷 Pay on the door – no booking required!

Whether you have personal connections to the mining communities, remember the events yourself, or simply want to learn more about this important part of our local history, we’d love for you to join us.

📅 Tuesday 13th October
🕡 6:30pm–8:00pm
📍 Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5BE
🎟️ £3 donation – payable on the door

❤️ Everyone welcome!

Come along, watch the film, and share in an important story of our communities, their struggles and their legacy.

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01/10/2026

Take a look at everything we have on during Houghton Feast…

For any more info, please get in touch!

28/09/2026

🚨🏮 HOUGHTON FEAST PARADE – APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED 🏮🚨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has registered to take part in this year’s Houghton Feast Parade! ❤️

We’re now busy behind the scenes putting everything together and getting ready for what promises to be a fantastic parade celebrating our amazing community.

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applications for the 2026 Houghton Feast Parade are now officially CLOSED.

From today onwards, we will not be able to accept or consider any further parade entries.

This deadline allows our team to finalise the parade line-up, complete the necessary safety arrangements, organise the route and make sure everything is ready for the big day.

We know there may still be people who were hoping to join us, and we’re sorry that we can’t accommodate any late applications. We really appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ❤️

To everyone who has registered — thank you for being part of it! 🎉

We can't wait to see all of our fantastic community groups, charities, schools, businesses, clubs, performers, families and specialist vehicles coming together for:

🌟 HOUGHTON FEAST 2026 🌟
🏮 TOGETHER WE FEAST 🏮

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026
🕑 Parade starts at 2:00pm

It’s going to be a brilliant celebration of our community — and we can’t wait to share it with you!

❤️🏮 Together We Feast! 🏮❤️

23/09/2026

❤️🏮 VOLUNTEERS WANTED! 🏮❤️

Houghton Feast Parade 2026 is almost here – and we need YOU! 🎉

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s Houghton Feast a fantastic day for our community.

✨ THERE'S A ROLE FOR EVERYONE! ✨

🚦 Parade Stewards – Help manage crowds, keep spectators safe and ensure viewing and accessibility areas remain clear.

☕ Refreshments Team – Help serve drinks and refreshments, keep things tidy and look after volunteers and visitors.

❤️ Charity Donation Collectors – Collect donations, chat to the public about Houghton Feast and thank our wonderful supporters.

🏮 Houghton Feast Stall – Welcome visitors, share the history of the Feast, sell merchandise and promote activities such as the Kids’ Trail.

💪 Set-Up & Take-Down – Help set up and pack away tables, chairs, gazebos, signage, barriers and equipment.

🎨 Children’s Crafts – Help supervise and encourage children taking part in crafts and activities.

🎭 Costumes & Puppets – Join the parade in costume or help carry one of our large puppets! Costumes and puppets provided.

🙌 General Volunteer – Flexible support wherever it’s needed. Perfect if you’d like to help but aren't sure which role suits you.

🌟 You don't need to be an expert – just friendly, enthusiastic and willing to get involved! Training and guidance will be provided where required.

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026

❤️ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Simply fill out our volunteer sign-up form and let us know how you’d like to help:

👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/P8STa15Wy3

Let’s come together and make Houghton Feast 2026 – Together We Feast! ❤️🏮

Please share this post and tag someone who would make a fantastic volunteer!

10/09/2026

🎉 WANT TO BE PART OF THE HOUGHTON FEAST PARADE? NOW'S THE TIME TO SIGN UP! 🎉

The countdown is on to this year's Houghton Feast Parade, and we're still looking for community groups, charities, schools, clubs, organisations, businesses, performers, families and specialist vehicles to join us! 🚗🎭🎶

🌟 This year's theme: "TOGETHER WE FEAST" 🌟

Whether you've taken part before or this is your first time, we'd love to have you be part of this fantastic Houghton tradition.

⏰ IMPORTANT DEADLINES!

📝 21st September – Deadline to register your parade entry

📋 27th September – Deadline for all required paperwork, including your risk assessment and Public Liability Insurance evidence (where applicable).

Don't leave it until the last minute! If you're thinking about joining us, get your entry registered by 21st September and start getting your parade plans together.

👉 Register your parade entry here:
https://forms.office.com/e/NfrV0NQbwG

❤️ Don't have Public Liability Insurance?

If you're a small community group or an individual taking part with a specialist vehicle and don't currently have PLI, please don't let that stop you from getting in touch! We may be able to help you.

❤️We have a risk assessment template to fill out if you don't have one already.

Any questions? Please get in touch: [email protected]

Let's make this year's parade bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever! 🎉

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026
🕑 Parade starts at 2:00pm

Come and be part of Houghton Feast 2026 – Together We Feast! ❤️🏮🎭

Please share this post and tag a group, organisation or person who you think should be part of the parade!

08/09/2026

🏮✨ HELP US LIGHT UP HOUGHTON FEAST! ✨🏮

We’re getting ready for the Houghton Feast Lantern Parade on Friday 2nd October, and we need your help to make it a spectacular celebration of light! 🌟

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We still have one free lantern making workshop so bring the family along!

📅 Sunday 13th September
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm

🎨 All the materials and supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination!

🏮 Make one to carry…

Create your own lantern and bring it along to the Lantern Parade on Friday 2nd October. Walk together with your family and friends and help us create a beautiful trail of lights through Houghton.

❤️ Or make one to donate!

Can't make the Lantern Parade? That's absolutely fine!

You can still come along to a workshop, make a lantern and donate it to the Houghton Feast team. Your lantern could then be given to someone else to carry during the parade, helping us make sure there are plenty of lights for everyone to enjoy.

✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨

You don't need to be part of the Houghton Feast Opening Ceremony or a member of a group to take part. Whether you're coming along with your children, grandchildren, friends or simply want to get creative and support your community, we'd love to see you.

Let's get together, get creative and light up Houghton le Spring! 🏮✨

📅 Lantern Parade – Friday 2nd October 2026

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

01/09/2026

🏮✨ HELP US LIGHT UP HOUGHTON FEAST! ✨🏮

We’re getting ready for the Houghton Feast Opening Ceremony on Friday 2nd October, We are planning a Lantern Parade through Rectory Park after the ceremony and we need your help to make it a spectacular celebration of light! 🌟

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family along to one of our FREE Lantern Making Workshops!

📅 Sunday 6th September
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍Kepier Hall, DH4 5BE

📅 Sunday 13th September
🕚 11:0
📍Kepier Hall, DH4 5BE

🎨 All the materials and supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination!

🏮 Make one to carry…

Create your own lantern and bring it along to the Lantern Parade on Friday 2nd October. Walk together with your family and friends and help us create a beautiful trail of lights through Houghton.

❤️ Or make one to donate!

Can't make the Lantern Parade? That's absolutely fine!

You can still come along to a workshop, make a lantern and donate it to the Houghton Feast team. Your lantern could then be given to someone else to carry during the parade, helping us make sure there are plenty of lights for everyone to enjoy.

✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨

You don't need to be part of the Houghton Feast Opening Ceremony or a member of a group to take part. Whether you're coming along with your children, grandchildren, friends or simply want to get creative and support your community, we'd love to see you.

Let's get together, get creative and light up Houghton le Spring! 🏮✨

📅 Lantern Parade – Friday 2nd October 2026

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

Address

Kepier Hall, Church Street
Houghton Le Spring
DH44DN

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441915634401

Website

http://www.acumencommunitybuildings.co.uk/

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