Spaces can be booked via Eventbrite below:

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A big thank you to everyone that came along for Eid this Saturday, we shall see you all next year!

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You only have one month left to visit Voices: Contemporary Art and Design from the Middle East and North Africa.

Included in the exhibition at the Oriental Museum until 12/5/24 are 3 works by Syrian artist Adnan Samman who puts his own heritage and culture into his art.

A reminder that tomorrow we have local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, demonstrating his traditional wood-turning craft skills using a pole lathe & shave horse. You can also have a go at this traditional skill. #DUBotanicGarden Durham Business Club This is Durham Durham Pointers

Don't forget, today is World Heritage Day 🎉

And you can join the celebrations today (10am - 5pm) at @durhamwhs with free talks, tours, Norman soldier re-enactments, free entry to incredible historic buildings and more! 👉 lnk.bio/s/TCCwhd #worldheritageday #lovedurham

Cosin's Library is open today 11 am - 4 pm for World Heritage Day, plus also meet the curator between 2:30 - 3:30 pm!

See you soon!

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Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be demonstrating his traditional wood-turning craft skills using a pole lathe & shave horse, & giving people an opportunity to have a go on Sunday 14 April from 10:00 - 16:00. #DUBotanicGarden This is Durham Durham Business Club

10/04/24 FREE public lecture, Elvet Hill House, 6pm. No need to book.
Colin Sheaf, Chairman of the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art will give a lecture, 'The Collector's Eye' using ceramic pieces collected by Sir Percival David and Malcolm MacDonald. #DUOrientalMuseum

Tickets are available on Eventbrite for Eid Al-Fitr at the Oriental Museum on Sat 13 April 12-3pm. The celebrations will include art & craft activities, a halal buffet, readings & a gallery trail for children. The museum will be open for visitors to explore.

'This is Durham.
Full to the brim of cathedrals, castles, buildings, culture, cafes, independent shops, bridges, views and wonderful people, just exploring the city in the beautiful spring sunshine' -Maria.

Last Tuesday night was the official opening of the MacDonald Gallery, with a selection of special guests. Here is a glimpse behind the scenes.
The displays showcase China's long and fascinating ceramics history from the Neolithic period to the present day.
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As well as the special brunch/tour of Durham Castle for World Heritage Day on the 10th April, we're also hosting regular self-guided tours: there is no need to pre-book these.

Brunch tickets can be pre-booked via Eventbrite, tickets are £15.00.

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Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will demonstrate his traditional wood-turning craft skills using a pole lathe & shave horse, & giving people an opportunity to have a go on Sunday 14 April from 10:00 - 16:00. #DUBotanicGarden Durham Pointers This is Durham Durham Business Club

Celebrate World Heritage Day this Spring by joining us for a special brunch and tour event at Durham Castle, Wednesday 10th April.

Tickets can be pre-booked at the link below, and are priced at £15.00 each:

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