Why volunteering is good for your mental health.
Our volunteers, like Lusia McAnna and Tony Seward pictured above, make a massive contribution to the success of The Witham...
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A Happy New Year at The Witham
Centre Manager Susan Coffer reflects on the year’s achievements and looks forward to a successful 2020 at Barnard Castle’s community...
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Durham tourism businesses offer ‘world-class visitor welcome
Members of The Witham team have recently attended the Welcome to Durham programme that saw 12 people become Ambassadors for...
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The Rewind Disco brought many happy memories to life at The Witham.
On Saturday 30th November 2019, The Witham hosted the first disco in the Music Hall for many a year. And...
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Beautiful gifts for Christmas… or even just for you!
Enjoy your Christmas shopping with a clean conscience this Christmas with a delightful range of beautiful and ethical gifts, now...
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Hedda Gabler – by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Patrick Marber
The Witham – 21 November, 2019 Review by Helen Brown Bored housewives are a 20th Century invention – right? Wrong....
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A bold piece of explorative dance!
Our young reviewer, Evie Scott responds to OSCiLLATE, the revolutionary tap dance show by Old Kent Road, performed at The...
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Choose quality over quantity this Christmas.
Our Volunteer Shop Manager Marilyn Normanton highlights how you can support two charities when selecting your cards this Christmas: Christmas...
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Backing singer takes centre stage
We are delighted to announce a support act for Harri Endersby’s gig at The Witham on Friday 25 October –...
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A triumph of innovative staging
Evie Scott reviews The Hound of the Baskervilles, presented at The Witham on 10th October 2019 by The Northern Stage....
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Wrap yourself in organic cotton this autumn
We have a very special offer on Organic Cotton Scarves at the moment. For only £10 you can take your...
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Only two weeks left for the Co-op Local cause
Don’t miss the chance to give your 1% to our Co-op Local Cause! As of 12th October, there are only...
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The Witham’s Café goes the extra mile to combat loneliness: Barnard Castle’s Chatty Café.
The Witham community arts centre is now participating in Chatty Café, a national scheme to help to reduce loneliness by encouraging people...
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“I found it really empowering”
Our young reviewer Evie Scott shares her response to Gracefool Collective’s This is Not a Wedding on Friday 4 October...
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Friendly soap and hair selection boxes available from The Witham shop
Our Volunteer Shop Manager Marilyn Normanton shares the latest product from the popular Friendly Shop range: New from our friends...
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The sad passing of Barrie Masters
We were so pleased to host Eddie and the Hot Rods back in 2017, who performed with great energy and...
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Julia’s fascinating library raises over £1200 in support of The Witham
The Witham team would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support of the Book Sale on Saturday...
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An excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
One of The Witham’s Trustees Hazel Spencer shares her response to the first of our Sunday Classic afternoon concerts, Pellingman’s...
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A big thank you!
The Witham Centre Manager Susan Coffer and volunteer Peter Dixon send their thanks and appreciation to our team of talented...
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Wrap your gifts in ethical style
Our volunteer shop manager Marilyn Normanton writes about the latest new stock: We all love to receive a beautifully wrapped...