To arrange a Baptism or Wedding come along on a Tuesday evening between 6.30 and 7pm - no appointment necessary

“A Million Dreams
Art Competition and Exhibition for local schools”

St Marks Church, North Road, Darlington, DL1 3BH
Saturday 30th November 2024
11am until 2.30pm (Winners announced at 2.pm)

Children from local schools including Harrowgate Hill, Northwood, Springfield and the Education Village will be exhibiting art works which tell of their hopes and dreams for the future - for their family,
community or the planet.
See the art work of over 120 young people and have the chance to vote for winners and runners up of each class.
Overall winner’s work will be exhibited in Darlington Art Gallery.

Refreshments and snacks available
Come along - Be part of the vision and support young people in our community.
All welcome Entry £1 on the door

Everyone welcome to come along to the Friendship Cafe. Coffee, tea and cakes and lots of friendly chat. Its a place to meet new people and not feel alone. Do come along you will be made most welcome

Family Exercise Classes You can do with your kids!!!
St Mark’s Church Hall, North Road, Darlington DL1 3BH
Starting Tuesday 14th January 2025
5pm – 6pm 1 hour session for 8 weeks
(These sessions are free of charge)
Parents – why not come along with your children and enjoy these fun exercise classes for all
the family?. Designed for parents and children 4 – 11 years. Exercise is a great way to
connect with your children and pass on healthy habits to improve their well- being.
A qualified and fully insured professional Instructor will ensure that all exercises are safe
and help parents and children become fitter and healthier together. Parents will be able to
take a rest whenever they need!
The sessions will:
• Enhances motor skills
• Improve Hand/eye co-ordination
• Improve cardiovascular fitness
• Promote growth and development
• Strengthen bones and muscles
• Enhance brain function
• Increase academic performance
• Improve emotional wellbeing
• Increase Social skills
IT’S SIMPLE
Anyone can do it and you will leave the sessions feeling energised and with a sense of
achievement
IT’S SOCIAL
Meet other like-minded families whilst exercising with others to help you stay motivated
IT’S FUN
Fun comes first and we guarantee there will be lots of fun and laughter along the way
If you are interested in reserving a place for this 8 week course - send your name, address
and telephone number to Caroline Ferguson at
[email protected]

St Marks Church Hall, North Road, Darlington DL1 3BH
on 14th January 2025 7pm.
(2 Hour weekly sessions)
This is fully funded by Co Durham Foundation Grant funding and it will be free to join!

We are looking for adults to join our fun and friendly choir. Why not join our energised weekly classes, singing uplifting and popular songs.
There’s no experience needed, no auditions and no sheet music; absolutely anyone can do it! Even if you think you think you can't sing you are still welcome! We'll laugh, we'll sing, we'll socialise and those who like the idea of performing can do that too. We promise it will be a fun and uplifting experience and it will also improve your health and wellbeing!

If you are interested in reserving a place or want more information please contact
Caroline Ferguson at
[email protected]

“MOVE EXERCISE SESSIONS”
FOR OLDER PEOPLE
St Mark’s Church Hall, North Road, Darlington DL1 3BH
Starting Thursday 16th January 2025
4.30pm – 5.30pm 1 hour session for 8 weeks
(These sessions are free of charge)
These gentle exercise sessions are designed to help
• Improve Physical mobility and agility (helps prevent falls and injury)
• Build muscular strength maintaining independence
• Improve sleep quality
• Increase energy levels
• Improve mood and mental health
• Improve balance and co-ordination
Classes are seated but every session will be adapted to your needs as you progress. You can also take a rest whenever you need. A qualified and fully insured professional Instructor will ensure that all exercises are safe and help you to become fitter and healthier.
IT’S SIMPLE
Anyone can do the moves and it's easy. Participants build physical skills and leave the class with a sense of achievement.

IT’S SOCIAL
You’ll make new friends and participants will gain strength and confidence from exercising in a group which help you stay motivated

IT'S FUN
Fun comes first. We guarantee that there’s heaps of it.

If you are interested in reserving a place for this 8 week course - send your name, address and telephone number to Caroline Ferguson at
[email protected]