Heritage Open Day in Esh

On Sunday 11th September, St Michael's and All Angels C of E church and St Michael's Roman Catholic church will open their doors to the public as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Free admission to both buildings will be available between 1pm and 5pm, whilst refreshments will be available at The Cross Keys pub.

St Michael's and All Angels originally dates to the 13th century, although it was extensively remodelled in the latter half of the 18th and first half of the 19th century as part of a refurbishment by Temple Chevallier, the celebrated theologian and astronomer.

St Michael's RC Church, meanwhile, is a Grade II listed building and one of the oldest churches in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Built to resemble a farm steading so that it blended in with the surrounding buildings, it features beautiful stained glass windows and was the mother church for the Lanchester area.

Follow the links above to find out more about the Heritage Open Days in Esh.

This year's Summer Party takes place on Saturday 16th July 2016, from 2pm on the village green.

There will be a great range of games including volleyball, rounders, and quoits and lots of free tea, coffee and juice on offer throughout the afternoon.

Feel free to bring blankets and picnics - let's hope the Great British weather is kind and that the sun shines!

Esh Village Wine Tasting Evening, 3rd June 2016

Aragonez? Barolo? Chablis? Dobričić? On Friday 3rd June, 7pm, Esh is hosting it's first village wine tasting eve in partnership with The Pip Stop, the speciality wine and beer store just outside Lanchester. 'An Introduction to Wine Tasting' promises to be fun for everyone and will include a range of classic and more unusual wines from around the world as well as the option to purchase bottles on the night. Ben from The Pip Stop will be on hand to share his knowledge and give handy hints on tasting and pairing wines.

The event will take place at the Esh Cof E (Aided) School - although this is strictly adults only! - and tickets cost £10 each. To buy or reserve a ticket, please contact Mandy (07930 932306) or Vanessa (07949 038466). Cheers! 

Free Dog Poop Bags from the Parish Council

Dog walkers of Esh: good news! The Parish Council is supplying dog poop bags to dog owners and walkers in an effort to cut down the amount of dog mess on the village foot paths and through the fields.

You can collect your free bags from The Cross Keys - just ask at the bar.

Spring Coffee Morning

All are warmly invited to the next 'Friends of Esh Church' Spring Coffee morning, hosted by Kay and Claire at Esh Hall on Saturday 2nd April, 10.30-noon.

There will be a book sale, a raffle and a tombola, as well as lots of homemaking and preserves to enjoy and take away, as well as a range of gifts and cards on sale from Phoenix Trading. All proceeds will go to St Michael and All Angels CofE church. 

Contributions for the tombola, the cake stalls or the homemade jams and preserve stands are very welcome. Entry costs £2 for adults, 25p for children, and includes plenty of tea, coffee, squash and biscuits! 

Sad news: Audrey Wilkinson

Audrey Wilkinson, of Esh Leaves, Hall Road, sadly passed away on Wednesday 16th March after a long illness. Her funeral will take place on Thursday 31st March at Kibblesworth Methodist Chapel at 10.30am, followed by a cremation service at Durham Crematorium at 12.00.

'Spring into Style': Evening Style Consultation with Jenny B

'Spring into Style' With Jenny B and Give Yourself a Fresh Look For the New Season! 

Looking for a fresh new look for Spring or just wanting to get some new ideas on how to make your wardrobe work for you?

Come and join us for drinks and canapés on March 18th, 7pm, at Brancepeth Village Hall and enjoy an entertaining evening with Jenny B, Style Consultant, as she updates us on how we can look our best every day or on those special occasions! 

Admission £10.00, to include wine and canapés; Raffle, stalls and cakes. All proceeds will go to Dorothy's Well Project, Tanzania (Reg. Charity No. 1131744), a charity dedicated to providing clean water to poor communities in rural Tanzania. 

For tickets and more information, please contact:

Sheena Murray - 0191 378 1097

Diane Hedley - 07872 928 359

Linda Larnach - 07711 087506

Jean Atkinson - 07979 663129

Brancepeth Village Hall, Durham, DH7 8DD: