Merryoaks Community Hall

11/05/2026

This Thursday 14th May, it’s the Companionship Café at Merryoaks Community Hall, 2pm to 3.45pm

The Companionship Café is a safe place for those living with dementia, their families and carers.

Come along to enjoy chat, snacks, activities and crafts.

We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday

10/05/2026

Which event are you most looking forward to this year? 🤔

09/05/2026

We're starting to deliver your food waste caddies this week and will continue throughout the summer. If you're away, ask a neighbour to keep them safe.

The changes are part of national legislation and more information on the scheme including collection start date will be delivered with your caddies.

Log on to: www.durham.gov.uk/FoodWasteResidents or check Bin collection dates https://www.durham.gov.uk/bincollections to see when we are delivering the caddies in your area.

08/05/2026

A new special exhibition opens at the Oriental Museum on Saturday, 16th May 2026. ‘Everyday Elegance: Daily Lives of Women in Late Qing China’ offers a first look at the Huang Kam Chak Yee Collection, a recent donation to the Museum.

Over 40 years, Mrs Huang Kam Chak Yee assembled more than 300 objects used or made by women in China around 200 years ago. This includes hairpins, garments, cooking utensils, and accessories. From 16th May to 20th September 2026, discover highlights from the Collection and the story of the collector behind it.

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08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Free fresh food and flowers, from Aldi available at Merryoaks Community Hall today. Please come along and help yourselves.

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to the national treasure that is Sir David Attenborough 🎂 You are a true inspiration and have bought the wonders of the natural world to so many people. Thank you for everything that you do ❤️

06/05/2026

A public meeting of the City of Durham parish has been called.

We hope that residents will be able to join us for the annual meeting of our parish on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at the Waterside Building (Durham University's Business School) DH1 1SL at 18:30pm.

Please note that this is an open public meeting where you can meet with your Councillors and the Police and discuss projects for our community and hear about the work of the Parish Council. A copy of the Agenda can be found via our website here:

https://cityofdurham-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Agenda-City-of-Durham-Annual-Parish-meeting-Wednesday-20th-May-2026.pdf

We look forward to welcoming you on 20th May.