Coxhoe Community Calendar 201 6

1 | P a g e

Updated 8th March 2016 Introduction There’s a whole lotta things going on in Coxhoe. Are you planning an event? Do you want it on a night that does not conflict with other events? Do you want some additional publicity for it for free!

Well check out this Community Calendar and let us know what you are planning and when. We can publicise it on the Parish Council Community website. In addition, if you let us know in time we might be able to advertise it in the quarterly edition of the popular Coxhoe Chronicle, delivered to every household in t6he village (March, June, September and December).

Please note that things that happen every week that have been notified, for example, Slimming World every Monday in St Andrews Church, are listed in Part Two of this Community Calendar. Contact : Ian Forster at [email protected]

Part 1 – Up and coming Events

February

Wednesday 3 rd February. Coxhoe Parish Council Meeting in Coxhoe Village Hall . Commences at 7pm. Public welcome to attend. Contact Parish Clerk Geoff Price Tel 07988 283287 [email protected]

Thursday 11 th February . Village Hall Hop Valentines Night Hop with music by The Swing Commanders at Coxhoe Village Hall. £7 on the door. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Thursday 11 th February . Coxhoe History Group ‘The Battle of Nevilles Cross – presentation by Joe Ward. £3 including refreshments.Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected]

Thursday 14 th January . Coxhoe History Group ‘Durham at War’ website and how we can include Coxhoe’s magnificent efforts in Durham counties WW1 history. 7pm – 9pm Coxhoe Village Hall. £3 including refreshments.Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by enailing [email protected]

Thursday 25 th February . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

March 2016

Wednesday 2 nd March. Coxhoe Parish Council Meeting in Coxhoe Village Hall . Commences at 7pm. Public welcome to attend. Contact Parish Clerk Geoff Price Tel 07988 283287 [email protected]

2 | P a g e

Thursday 10th March . Health Consultation drop in event on behalf of NHS North Durham Commissioning Group. 10am – 12noon at Coxhoe Village Hall followed by walkabout 12noon -1pm

Thursday 10th March . Coxhoe History Group 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall – ‘Past Owner Occupiers of Coxhoe Manor and their connection to historic events. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

Thursday 10th March . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Saturday 12th March . Town FC Reserves vs Gateshead Leam Rangers FC (Wearside League) at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

Sunday 13th March . Coxhoe Athletic FC U17 vs Coast FC (Russell Forster League) Kick Off 10.30 am at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

Saturday 19 th March . Village Hall Easter Fair and Open day. Come along to see the transformation and facilities and rooms available for events. Plans available for further improvements. Lots of stall and activities including wedding planning, displays, martial arts and refreshments 9am to 1pm

Saturday 19 th March . Dog Poo marking event. Children and Parents to meet at Village Hall at 11pm to raise awareness of the dog poo problem in Coxhoe. Poo marking and stencilling. Contact Amanda on 077403 765269

Saturday 19th March . Spennymoor Town FC Reserves vs Annfield Plain FC (Wearside League) at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

Sunday 20th March . Coxhoe Athletic FC U17 vs Cleadon Park Rangers (Russell Forster League) Kick Off 10.20am at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

Wednesday 23 rd March . Village Hall Volunteers informal meeting. From 7pm Come along to lend your support to sustain the Village Hall

Sunday 20 th March . ‘Lift High the Cross’ Easter Musical 10.45 to 11.30am St Andrews Church

Tuesday 22 nd March . Future Leisure in Coxhoe (FLiC) Annual General Meeting 7pm at the Active Life Centre

Thursday 24 th March . Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at St Andrews and St Mary’s Churches both at 7pm. Holy Thursday mass at St. Josephs at 7pm

Thursday 24 th March. Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Presents Atomic Dance Heat. Music by The Revolutionaires. Doors open 7pm. Tickets 35 at door. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

3 | P a g e

Friday 25 th March Good Friday Service at St Andrews Church at 10.30am and Good Friday mass at St Josephs at 3pm

Sunday 27 th March Easter Day Holy Communion at St Marys Church at 9.15pm andSt Andrews Church at 10.45pm. Easter Sunday mass at St Josephs at 6pm

Wednesday 30 th March . Coxhoe Community Partnership meeting 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall. New members needed. Contact Ian Forster (Chair) [email protected]

April

Wednesday 6 th April Coxhoe Parish Council Meeting in Coxhoe Village Hall . Commences at 7pm. Public welcome to attend. Contact Parish Clerk Geoff Price Tel 07988 283287 [email protected]

Saturday 2 nd April ‘Spectredetectors’ at Coxhoe Village Hall.

Sunday 3rd April . Coxhoe Athletic FC U17 vs Velocity FC (Russell Forster League) Kick Off 10.30am at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

Thursday 7 th April . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Saturday 9 th April . Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Event. Coxhoe Village Hall 9.15 to 12 noon

Saturday 9 th April . Sequence Dance in Coxhoe Village Hall 7pm to 10pm

Tuesday 12 th April . Village Hall Association Annual General Meeting. Commences 7pm All welcome.

Thursday 14th April . Coxhoe History Group 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall – The Glory Years of Amateur Football by Durham Amateur Foootball Trust. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

Saturday 9 th April . Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Event. Coxhoe Village Hall 9.15 to 12 noon

Saturday 16 th April . The Chilli Gumbo Social Club – a night of Northern Soul and Sixties RnB. At Coxhoe Village Hall, 3 DJ’s spinnin’ hot stompers and floor fillers £3 at the door 7pm till late, Contact 07834856452

Sunday 17th April . Coxhoe Athletic FC U17 vs Catchgate Community FC (Russell Forster League) Kick Off 10.30am at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

4 | P a g e

Thursday 21st April . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Sunday 24th April . Coxhoe Athletic FC U17 vs Boldon Colts (Russell Forster League) Kick Off 10.30am at Beechfield Park. For information, other fixtures including away games Contact Coxhoe Athletic at www.coxhoeathleticfc.co,uk or on Twitter @coxhoeathletic

Wednesday 27 th April . Coxhoe Community Partnership Annual General Meeting 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall. New members needed. Contact Ian Forster (Chair) [email protected]

May

Sunday 1st h May . Footy for Feather. The second annual Neil Feather Memorial Trophy. Coxhoe X1 vs. Rest of the World. Beechfield Park Kick Off 10.30am followed by refreshments and raffle at the Red Lion. Ring Stephen Boycott fro information or if you wish to play on 07812 454221. All are welcome to come along with all proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK

Wednesday 4 th May. Coxhoe Parish Council Parish Meeting, Annual General Meeting and Monthly Meeting in Coxhoe Village Hall . Commences at 7pm. Public welcome to attend. Contact Parish Clerk Geoff Price Tel 07988 283287 [email protected]

Thursday 5 th May . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Monday 9 th May Chapel Anniversary Celebration Concert ay St Andrews from 7pm. Tickets £4.

Thursday 12 th May . Coxhoe History Group 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall – The Victorians – presentation by Glynn Wales. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

Saturday 14th May . Boppin at the Hop. Coxhoe Village Hall 2pm till midnight featuring Laura b and her Band, John Lewis and his Trio, The Revolutionaires and the Infernos. Tojo Moyes as Compere and DJ’s Flintstrone Johnny Conqueroo and Sugar Doll. Bar, clothing stalls. £20 . Contact Tel 07834 856452

Thursday 19 th May . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

June

Wednesday 1st June (TBC). Coxhoe Parish Council Meeting in Coxhoe Village Hall . Commences at 7pm. Public welcome to attend. Contact Parish Clerk Geoff Price Tel 07988 283287 [email protected]

Thursday 2nd June . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2,

5 | P a g e

Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Thursday 9 th June . Coxhoe History Group 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall – Coxhoe’s Bygone shops – sharing photographs and memories.. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

Thursday 16th June . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

Thursday 30 th June . Village Hall Hop at Coxhoe Village Hall. Beginners Rock and Roll Classes between 7-8 then 1950's record hop until 11pm. Tuition and Hop £3 adults and £2 under 16's. Hop only £2, Under 16's free (must be accompanied by an adult). Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07834 856452

July

Thursday 14 th July . Coxhoe History Group 7pm in Coxhoe Village Hall – Binchester Roman Fort Walkabout – with Gordon Henderson. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

August

TBA

September

Thursday 14 th July . Coxhoe History Group 7pm - Visit to Archives. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

October

Thursday 13 th October . Coxhoe History Group 7pm – Local History activity. Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by emailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

November

Thursday 14 th July . Coxhoe History Group 7pm – Cromwellian Durham – presentation by Gordon Morris Contact Jack Turton, Chair on 0191 3770771 or Barbara Leo, Secretary by e.mailing [email protected] . Visit website on www.coxhoehistory.org.uk

6 | P a g e

Part 2 – Regular activities

Sporting events:

Coxhoe Athletic have a senior, Spennymoor Town Reserves and a junior team, Coxhoe Athletic Junior U17. Further information including all fixtures can be found at coxhoeathleticfc.co.uk or on twitter @coxhoeathletic

Active Life Centre @Coxhoe

Check out the centre’s website: www.activelifecoxhoe.co.uk

Village Hall activities

Check out www.coxhoevillagehall.com as things change all the time

For bookings or enquiries Tel. 0191 3772261

For information about the cubs and beavers contact : [email protected] or [email protected] or ring Paul Atkinson on 07784023362

Coxhoe Club Kids Disco - DJ Johns’s Disco

All Welcome Hotdogs * Tuckshop * Prizes * Raffle All funds raised throughout the year are put back into the disco. Committee members: Harry and Sylvia Carr, Theresa Yard, Kay Simpson, Sharon Storey. Telephone 07557 384023 for more information

Coffee Mornings/Afternoons: St. Andrews: Saturdays 9.15-11.30 am. St. Mary‘s: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11.30 am. St. Joseph‘s : Thursdays 1.30-3 pm

Coxhoe Workingmens Club

Saturdays 7-11pm - Entertainment in the Bar/ Lounge (Free). Member’s Money Draw 14 prizes £100 down to £5 Tickets 20p each Sunday’s 9 pm - Tote Double Draw followed by Live Entertainment (Free) Monday’s 8 pm - Bingo in Concert Hall & Joker Wild Draw

Sky Sports on big screen every day

Regular Church Services and Activities St. Mary’s : Sundays 9.15 am; Tuesday 9.15 am : Holy Communion

7 | P a g e

Monday 1.30pm : Mother’s Union Website: www.stmaryscoxhoe.co.uk Email : [email protected] St. Joseph’s : Rosary Stations of the Cross -Thurs/Sat 8.40 am Morning Mass -Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am Latin Mass—Thurs 12 noon Vigil Mass—Sat 6 pm St. Andrews : Sundays 10.45—11.30 am ; Shoppers Services- First Saturday of the month 10-10.30am;

Wives Club meetings tba.

There is also a meeting of Slimming World at St. Andrews every Monday at 5pm and 7 pm. Tel: 07974821536 – Lisa E-mail: [email protected] Facebook coxhoe slimming world as well as a session at Community Centre at 9.30 am on Thursdays) ....And don’t forget to check out what is happening at Coxhoe Club, The Red Lion and The Clarence Villa bar......

8 | P a g e