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Find the Christmas Elves in Consett

Mischievous elves have hidden themselves inside shops on Middle Street, Consett.

Can you find the elves and solve the Christmas puzzle?

Look out for the shops displaying the poster below in the window and pick up a trail form in-store to find out more and get started.

The Elf Trail runs until 17 December 2024.

Completed entries which are handed in to the Empire Theatre, Consett by 5pm on 18 December will be eligible for the Christmas prize draw!

Consett Xmas Elf Trail 2024

Wellbeing for Life Training calendar

Wellbeing for Life's training and awareness sessions are subsidised by Durham County Council and FREE to attend for anyone living or working in County Durham.

The sessions provide learners with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills in health improvement and community related subjects.

Training calendar

To book a place on any of the training please email your request to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adult support services in County Durham

Contact numbers for mental health and emotional support in County Durham.

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Christmas in Consett 13 December

Don't forget Christmas in Consett is this Friday 13 December.

Due to awful weather on Saturday 7 December, we had to cancel and rearrange it for the 13th so wrap up well and we'll see you then.

Don't forget to wear your Christmas jumper to win tickets to see Cinderella at the Empire Theatre (tickets valid for the Saturday 14 December at 11am performance).

Christmas in Consett

Christmas at The Roxy and Eden Miners Centre

The Roxy and The Eden Miners Centre are joining forces to bring not one, but two Christmas markets that will run simultaneously opposite each other on Sunday 1 December, 1-5pm. 

There's lots going on: meet Santa, face painting, children's crafts and games, cake stalls, over 40 Christmas stalls plus a raffle and tombola.

Warm up with a hot drink and savour a festive bite while immersing yourself in the holiday spirit.

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Also join The Roxy on Saturday 14 December, where they will have Elf Squad 2024 workshops and a special Nativity The Musical workshop. Lead by The Roxy’s Art Director, a Director from the Darlington Hippodrome, and Dance Captain from the Theatre Royal Newcastle, you will learn a song and dance routine from the show. This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, develop your skills, and boost your confidence in a safe and supportive environment. For information, click on the links:

Nativity The Musical Workshop

Elf Squad @ The Roxy

The Roxy – Christmas Concerts with Consett Theatre Works