Merryoaks Community Hall

09/03/2026

Merryoaks Community Hall is delighted to announce the next meeting of the Secular Salon, hosted by NorthEast Humanists, on Sunday 15th March at 2pm.

Fadia Faqir is the guest speaker, ‘From Amman to Durham: Identity and Fiction

Fadia is an internationally acclaimed author and local resident and this will be a fascinated insight into her life as she explores journeys, identity and the power of fiction to bridge cultures.

All are welcome to attend and we look forward to welcoming you.

Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this event but donations towards costs incurred are always welcome.

07/03/2026

This morning 7th March 11am at Merryoaks Community Hall- Coffee Morning (there’s cake), Econ Van Vanny Devito (bring containers if possible), and PATman safety checking and minor repairs of your small electricals.

06/03/2026

Saturday 7th March at Merryoaks Community Hall, coffee morning , electrical safety testing, minor repairs, Ecologico van Vanny

🔧✨ What an incredible Repair Week it’s been! ✨♻️

And with County Durham residents able to save £282 a year by repairing their stuff, it’s great to see so many people getting involved.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, whether you brought along a broken item, picked up a new skill, or simply enjoyed a chat and a cuppa. But the week isn’t over yet! We’ve got two more Repair Cafés tomorrow, offering friendly support and expert help to breathe new life into items that might otherwise be thrown away:

📍 Friendly Fixers Repair Café
🗓️ Saturday 7 March
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📌 Fishburn Youth & Community Centre, TS21 4ED

📍 Merryoaks Community Coffee Morning & Repair Café
🗓️ Saturday 7 March
⏰ 11:00am – 12:00 noon
📌 Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF

A huge shout‑out to our amazing volunteer-led Repair Cafés, whose passion and dedication continue to build a thriving repair culture across County Durham.
Friendly Fixers - Repair Café Cassop Repair Cafe Seaham Repair Café Merryoaks Community Hall 💚

Let’s keep the momentum going! Repair Cafés run all year round—so whether you’ve got something broken or you’re just curious, come along. Everyone’s welcome.

06/03/2026

📜 The popular FREE Durham Markets History Tour by the incredible and knowledgeable David Butler is back next week! 🕰️

Get ready to step back in time next Wednesday, the 11th of March, and uncover the secrets of Durham’s historic market with our FREE Market History Tour hosted by local historian and archivist David Butler – he's a walking encyclopedia of all things Durham! 💬

In just 45 minutes, you’ll uncover centuries of stories hidden in plain sight: from the Market Place’s medieval beginnings as a trading hub, to the Victorian rebuild of 1851 that gave us the Market Hall we know today, right through to today’s bustling hub of independent traders. You’ll even hear about some of its more surprising past lives… including the areas once used as holding cells for prisoners!

The tour takes you around the outside and inside of the Market Hall, giving you a whole new perspective on one of Durham’s most historic buildings. It’s the perfect way to see the city from a different perspective, whether you’re a local or just visiting.

🗓 When? Wednesday, 11th March at 10:00am
📍 Where? Meet at the top of the main entrance ramp to the Market Hall
⏳ How long? Around 45-50 minutes
💷 Cost? Absolutely FREE!

It's perfect for locals, visitors, and anyone who loves a good tale or two!

📸 Booking for the tour isn't essential, but as it's designed for small numbers, if you want to guarantee your place, please email marketing@durhammarkets.co.uk.

04/03/2026

Wednesday 18th March at Merryoaks Community Hall

03/03/2026

If you would like to join in with Pimms and Needles at Merryoaks Community Hall, next session Wednesday 11th March, contact them via their website, details on the post below.

03/03/2026

REMINDER: Wednesday 4th March at 7pm, at Merryoaks Community Hall, hosted by St John’s Church, Nevilles Cross, ‘Division and Diversity- what do we mean by ‘love thy neighbour’ today?’

This is a free event, and with the excellent, respected speakers invited to address you and an opportunity for comments and questions, this promises to be an interesting and thought-provoking evening.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

This Saturday 7th March at Merryoaks Community Hall is our monthly Coffee Morning 11am to 12pm

Plus PATman and Vanny Devito. Come along and get your small electricals safety tested. We can look at doing minor repairs too. Vanny will be selling your packaging free supplies (bring your own jars and boxes if possible).
Then have a lovely hot drink and cake or biscuit, chat to your neighbours, choose a book or jigsaw from the community library.

Everyone is welcome. We are next to a play park so the children will be happy too.