Summer’s sorted, with affordable fun for all the family at Ushaw
As we reach the halfway point of the school summer holidays, you’d be forgiven for running somewhat short of ideas…
Ushaw welcomes world-acclaimed choir Tenebrae for intimate Durham concert
Ushaw, Durham’s historic house, chapels and gardens, welcomes multi award-winning and Grammy nominated British choir Tenebrae to perform in St…
Volunteer Brian’s a blooming marvel at 90
EVERGREEN Brian Harvey is still working as a volunteer gardener – at the grand old age of 90. Brian is…
Record-breaking Ushaw has the ring of success
A NORTH EAST cultural attraction with a fascinating place in history has enjoyed a record-breaking year. And now Ushaw, on…
Piano Recital: Mark Carroll at Ushaw
Ushaw, near Durham, presents an afternoon of sublime piano playing in the theatre, with renowned pianist, Mark Caroll. Commencing at…
Shoe entrepreneur vows to shine despite failing to win investment on Dragon’s Den
A COUNTY Durham entrepreneur has vowed to bounce back after his bid for investment was rejected on BBC TV show…
Appeal for volunteers as historic estate builds on success by opening on Sundays
A NORTH-EAST cultural attraction is to build on the momentum of record-breaking attendances by opening on Sundays. Ushaw Historic House…
And all that Daz…launderette gets in tune with historic venue for unique music partnership
ONE of Britain’s most unlikely musical collaborations is about to be launched between a monumental cultural centre and a tiny…
Historic fine art collection goes on display for the first time
A fine art collection featuring historic paintings which have been hidden from public view for centuries is to go on…
Roll up, roll up – summer of fun lies ahead at Ushaw
A SUMMER programme of family activities, including a circus skills workshop, is ready to be rolled out in the historic…
Nun’s hidden talent to be exhibited after 100 years
A REMARKABLE collection of artworks by a Benedictine nun, whose talent was hidden behind the walls of a secluded convent…
Pulling out all the stops for celebration of organ music
ORGANISTS from all over the country are being encouraged to visit the North-East for a unique celebration of the musical…
Amateur artists add splash of colour to historic setting
TALENTED amateur artists are excited that their work is going on display in a historic North-East setting. The Deerness Art…
First businesses move in to new enterprise hub
THE first businesses have moved into a reborn former Catholic seminary which is being developed as a new North-East enterprise…
Pianist praises “exciting” new venue ahead of concert
ONE of the North-East’s most talented young musicians has told of his excitement at the growth of a former Catholic…