Annfield Plain Community Centre

18/09/2026

❤️ PRACTICAL LOCAL SUPPORT AND SIGNPOSTING ❤️

Following today’s devastating news we wanted to pull together some local, practical support available next week.

Please share this with anyone who may need it. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help, particularly when circumstances like this have been completely outside your control.

📍 Available at ANNFIELD PLAIN COMMUNITY CENTRE
23 New Front Street, Annfield Plain

🥕 THE BREAD & BUTTER THING
📅 Tuesday
⏰ 1.15pm – 1.45pm

Affordable weekly groceries including fruit and veg, chilled food and cupboard essentials.

No referral or eligibility criteria are needed and membership is free.

To join, text 07507 237 311 with your full name, postcode and Annfield Plain as your collection hub.

💷 FREE MONEY & DEBT ADVICE
📅 Tuesday
⏰ 2pm – 4pm

County Durham Money Advice Centre / Durham Christian Partnership.

Free, confidential help for anyone struggling financially, including debt, household finances and managing money.

☎️ 0191 303 8623

🏠 DASH – HOUSING & PRACTICAL SUPPORT
📅 Thursday
⏰ 1pm – 3pm

Free drop-in support including housing advice, help with forms, maintaining a tenancy/home and accessing other services and support.

☎️ 0191 384 5073

📍 Available at THE VENUE, STANLEY
Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6AH
☎️ 01207 233512

💷 DURHAM MONEY ADVICE
📅 Monday 10am – 12pm
📅 Wednesday 10am – 3pm

Support for anyone needing assistance with financial issues, money worries and debt.

🥫 FOOD BANK
📅 Monday, Wednesday & Friday
⏰ 10am – 11.45am

Food parcels are available with a voucher/referral. Energy top-up vouchers can also be available to people referred for this support.

💡 GROUNDWORK – ADVICE & GUIDANCE
📅 Tuesday
⏰ 9.30am – 1pm

Free, confidential help with benefits and applications, housing issues, money worries, energy support and other practical problems.

☎️ 0330 441 6515

🏠 DASH
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 10am – 12pm

Free advice on housing and welfare matters.

📋 WELFARE RIGHTS
Available by appointment through The Venue.

Help with welfare benefits and benefit forms. If you need help completing a form such as PIP, The Venue advises asking for a longer appointment.

☎️ 01207 233512

💷 CITIZENS ADVICE – DEBT & ENERGY ADVICE
📅 Thursday
⏰ 10am – 1pm

Drop-in service specifically for debt and energy advice.

👥 AGE UK ADVICE – MONDAY

Advice for people aged 55 and over. Please contact The Venue on 01207 233512 to confirm the current Monday start time.

❤️ PLEASE SHARE

Losing your job without warning and then being told you won’t receive wages you were expecting can turn a family’s finances upside down incredibly quickly.

Please don’t struggle alone or wait until things reach crisis point. These services are here to help with food, bills, debt, benefits, housing and practical support.

If you know someone affected by what has happened today please send them this information.

Our local community organisations are here to help people through difficult times, and right now some of your neighbours may need that support more than ever. ❤️

29/05/2026

🚨SUNDAY IS THE DAY IN ANNFIELD PLAIN! 🚨

Imagine if every street had just a few people who cared enough to make a difference.

On Sunday we're coming together for our very first Connecting Communities - Cleaning 1 Street at a Time community litter pick, and we'd love YOU to be part of it.

🌟 Meet at Annfield Plain Community Centre
⏰ 10:00am☕ FREE refreshments available before, during and after the event
🦺 Equipment provided
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages and abilities welcome

We'll start with a short introduction and equipment handout at 10am, then everyone can take part in whatever way suits them.

✅ Join a team and help cover part of the village
✅ Focus on your own area
✅ Stay for a chat and a cuppa
✅ Bring the children and help them learn about looking after the place they live
✅ Or simply come along to see what it's all about and be part of something positive

There is absolutely no pressure. Do as much or as little as you like. Every bag collected, every piece of litter picked up and every person who comes along helps make a difference.

Children attending under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and they will have the opportunity to become Annfield Plain's official Little Pickers and receive a certificate for taking part. 🏆

This isn't just about litter.

It's about pride.It's about community.It's about meeting neighbours.It's about showing that together we care about where we live.

If you're coming along, comment below with a 👍, tell us which street or area you'd love to see looking its best, and please SHARE this post so we can reach as many people as possible.

Let's show what happens when a community comes together in Annfield Plain.

💙 Connecting Communities - Cleaning 1 Street at a Time

Check out the event link in the comments and let us know if your coming along

27/05/2026

✨ Did you know Annfield Plain Community Centre has several fantastic spaces available to hire? ✨

Right in the heart of our community, we have flexible spaces suitable for so many different occasions including:

🎉 Parties & celebrations
☕ Community groups & meetings🎶 Choirs & activity sessions
💻 Office space & digital suite use
💍 Small intimate wedding receptions
🕊 Funeral gatherings & celebrations of life
🍽 Workshops, classes & get togethers

The centre also has a fantastic fully equipped kitchen and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere that makes it a great community space to bring people together.

We’re incredibly lucky to have this wonderful building in Annfield Plain and as a community we would love to see it used to its full potential. Whether you’re starting a group, planning an event, looking for workspace or simply need a room to hire, we’d be happy to help accommodate your needs.

Our room hire rates are very competitive and we’ll always do our best to work with you.

📩 Drop us a message through the page to find out more, check availability or arrange a visit.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing and tagging anyone who may be looking for a space ❤️

21/05/2026

☕🌸 FREE Coffee Morning This Saturday 🌸☕

Who fancies a catch up, a cuppa and a few tasty treats this weekend? 😊

The Partnership monthly coffee morning is back this Saturday 23rd May from 10.00am – 12.30pm at Annfield Plain Community Centre

✨ FREE refreshments✨ FREE tasty treats✨ FREE spring cleaning giveaways

This month’s theme is SPRING CLEAN 🌼🧽 and we’ve got lots of helpful freebies to help give you a little boost and get started at home.

Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole morning, everyone is welcome. Come along for a chat, meet new people and help keep our community connected ❤️

👇 We’d love to know…

What’s ONE job you always love to see when it’s all finished when doing a spring clean? 😂

Mine is definitely after I’ve washed all the skirting boards and paintwork!

Please LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE so we can reach people who may not see this on Facebook. You never know who might need a friendly face, a warm drink or a little helping hand this week ☕

17/05/2026

The Partnership brings for you

A Free Coffee morning on Saturday 23rd May from 10.00 to 12.30

There will be Spring Clean Giveaway items thanks to The Multibank

Everyone is welcome

Share this with friends, family and neighbours. Tag anyone who you think will be interested and please give this post a ♥️

11/05/2026

Keep your eyes open for our fantastic local infants school on ITV News on Tuesday

Year 1 were amazing this morning speaking with Amy, the reporter from ITV. Amy and her camera crew were blown away by our children's confidence. We are hoping that our report will air tomorrow (Tuesday) on ITV News. 😎

08/04/2026

☕✨ You’re invited! ✨☕

The Partnership Coffee Morning

After the amazing turnout at our last coffee morning, we’re so excited to welcome even more of our community to the next one!

📅 Saturday 18th April
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm

Come along for a relaxed, friendly morning where everyone is welcome 💛

We’ll have:
🧁 Free tasty treats
☕ Free refreshments
👕 Free clothes giveaway for adults & children

Whether you fancy a chat, want to meet new people, or just enjoy a cuppa and something sweet, it’s a lovely way to spend your morning.

Please help us spread the word 🙏
If you know someone who isn’t on Facebook, please let them know. Invite your friends, neighbours, and family the more the merrier!

Let’s make this one even bigger and better and continue building something really special together for our communities.

☕✨ You’re invited! ✨☕

The Partnership Coffee Morning

After the amazing turnout at our last coffee morning, we’re so excited to welcome even more of our community to the next one!

📅 Saturday 18th April
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm

Come along for a relaxed, friendly morning where everyone is welcome 💛
We’ll have:

🧁 Free tasty treats
☕ Free refreshments
👕 Free clothes giveaway for adults & children

Whether you fancy a chat, want to meet new people, or just enjoy a cuppa and something sweet, it’s a lovely way to spend your morning.

Please help us spread the word 🙏
If you know someone who isn’t on Facebook, please let them know. Invite your friends, neighbours, and family the more the merrier!

Let’s make this one even bigger and better and continue building something really special together for our communities.