The Old Rectory

05/06/2026

Houghton Feast is a festival held every October in Houghton-le-Spring, near Durham and Sunderland. 2026 DATES: Fri Oct 2nd - Sun Oct 11th 2026.

05/06/2026

Don’t forget to get yourself along tomorrow to the BIG LUNCH event at Rectory Park. Looks like is going to be a great day with lots of things to do for the whole family.

Please note there will be No Social Saturday at The Old Rectory and Park Play in Rectory Park. We’ve cancelled these sessions so everyone can enjoy The BIG LUNCH event on in the park instead.

🥳BIG LUNCH EVENT – SAVE THE DATE! 🥳

Join us on Saturday 6th June, 12pm–4pm at Rectory Park for a fantastic FREE community day out! 🎉

Bring your family, friends, and a picnic blanket and enjoy an afternoon packed full of fun, food, and entertainment for all ages!

✨ FREE activities for everyone
🌭 FREE hotdogs for the kids
🥧 Delicious food from local Community interest food vendors – with flavours from around the world
🎤 A jam-packed performance space featuring a variety of amazing acts throughout the day

There’ll truly be something for everyone, so come along, relax in the park, meet your community, and enjoy a brilliant afternoon together.

📍 Rectory Park, DH4 4BB
🗓 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 12pm–4pm

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

05/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Ride at Gateway Wheelers 🚴‍♀️

Join us this Sunday 7th June from 1pm – 3pm for a relaxed and friendly ride at Gateway Wheelers 💛

🌟 All abilities welcome
🚲 Accessible cycles available
✨ No booking needed — just come along
😊 Ride together, connect and feel good
💷 Free session – donations welcome

This session is funded by Sunderland City Council CATF Project.

📋 Membership needed before attending:
https://linktr.ee/gatewaywheelers

📍 How to find us
🅿️ Rectory Car Park, Houghton-le-Spring
https://w3w.co/poet.likely.tests

🚲 The Barn, Houghton-le-Spring
https://w3w.co/analogy.owners.occupy

📞 If you need any help finding us please call 07764 495902

Come along, enjoy the ride and meet some great people! 💛

Brian, Doug and the Gateway Wheelers Team

Active Sunderland
Sunderland, UK
Visit Sunderland UK
British Cycling North East
British Cycling Limitless

05/06/2026

⚠️ Saturday Social Cancelled

Unfortunately, this week’s Saturday Social at The Old Rectory has been cancelled.

We know many of you look forward to coming along for a chat, a cuppa, games, and catching up with friends, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back at our next session.

If you know someone who regularly attends but may not see this post, please help us spread the word by sharing this update.

❤️ Thank you from all of us at the Youth Almighty Project

05/06/2026

🎉 YAP Bingo Breakfast ! 🎉

Start your Monday the right way with good food, good company and a fun game of bingo 🍳☕🎱

Join us for a relaxed morning where everyone’s a winner ❤️

📅 Every Monday
⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am
📍 The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton

Bring a prize for the bingo table or donate just £1 to take part.

Breakfast & refreshments included! 🥓🍞☕

A great chance to meet new people, have a laugh and kick off the week together.

Everyone welcome!

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

💚 PATHWAYS TO WELLBEING 💚

Come and join our friendly wellbeing group at The Old Rectory in Houghton Le Spring 🌿

🗓 Every Friday
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 The Old Rectory
📌 The Broadway, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4BB

Enjoy a welcoming and supportive space with activities including:
✨ Gentle exercise
✨ Arts & crafts
✨ Mindfulness
✨ Skills development
✨ Confidence building
✨ Healthy eating & lifestyles
✨ Volunteering opportunities
…and much more fun!!

💬 A great opportunity to meet new people, improve wellbeing, build confidence, and connect with your community.

🌟 All Welcome!! 🌟

04/06/2026

🪑✨ NEW AT THE OLD RECTORY – SEATED EXERCISE SESSIONS! ✨🪑

Looking for a gentle and enjoyable way to stay active, improve mobility and meet new people?

Join us every Thursday from 1pm – 2pm for our new Seated Exercise Session at The Old Rectory

💜 Improve strength, flexibility and wellbeing
💜 Suitable for all abilities
💜 Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
💜 Enjoy a cuppa and a chat afterwards
💜 Completely FREE to attend

Whether you're looking to become more active, build confidence, or simply enjoy some company, we'd love to welcome you along.

📍 The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4BB
🕐 Every Thursday | 1pm – 2pm

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing and tagging anyone who may benefit from this fantastic new session.

💜💙

03/06/2026