No. 42

15/10/2025

Discover over a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith, within the beautiful surroundings of The Auckland Project.

15/10/2025

🎬 Family Fright Fest at The Hearth! 👻

Join us on Sunday 19 October for a spooky double bill as we launch Films at The Hearth.

🎃 3.00pm – The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
👻 5.30pm – Ghostbusters (12A)

Two cult classics, one cosy afternoon of Halloween fun! With themed snacks, seasonal surprises, and a relaxed, cinema-style setting perfect for all ages.

🎟️ FREE! No booking required
📍 Upper floor, The Hearth, No. 1 Market Place, Bishop Auckland (access by stairs only)

Bring your family, grab a treat, and get into the spooky spirit with us!

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15/09/2025

1 week today… the Palace grounds host The Wayfaring Cinema

Join us for an unusual evening of food, fire and powerful artist films under the night sky at Auckland Palace. Bring a chair, grab a drink, and be part of something special.

On screen:
🎥 Wayfaring Stranger (2025, Andrea Luka Zimmerman)
🎥 Gypsyland (Delaine Le Bas)
🎥 Realities Checked (2024, Damian Le Bas)

📅 Monday 22 September | 6pm–10pm
🎟 Tickets from £5: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thamesmeadtexas

03/09/2025

02/09/2025

🌟 What a day! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make The Art of Breaking Down Barriers so special. 💙 From those who created and shared their work, to those who attended and supported – your presence and energy made it unforgettable.

Here’s to creativity, community, and breaking down barriers together. 🙌

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02/09/2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨

Join us 10–4 at No.42 for The Art of Breaking Down Barriers. 🎨
The Wise Group has been working hard behind the scenes to bring this inspiring event to life – a celebration of creativity, community, and breaking perceptions. 💡💬

Come along, get involved, and be part of something special. 🌟

02/09/2025

Today is the day! Join us in No.42 where we celebrate ‘The Art of Breaking Down Barriers’ with The Wise Group

Pop in and see amazing work!

22/08/2025

✨ The Art of Breaking Down Barriers ✨

We’re proud to host the Wise Group’s first art exhibition at No.42 Gallery, Bishop Auckland.

🗓 Tuesday 2 September 2025
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 No.42 Gallery, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PB

Curated by the Wise Group’s Relational Mentoring team, this powerful exhibition brings together works by artists with lived experience of the justice system.

Featuring pieces by Koestler Award–winning artist Kevin Devonport and others, the exhibition invites us to:
🎨 Look beyond labels
🤝 Reduce stigma
💡 Explore creativity as a path to change, belonging, and new beginnings

Free entry – all welcome.