Latest Events in Darlington(June Updated)

Jewellery expert Andrew Prince explores ballet tutus and Downton Abbey tiaras over cream tea at Walworth Castle. Step into elegance at historic Walworth Castle for a delightful afternoon of sparkling conversation and classic cream tea, all while raising much-needed funds for We Can Dance—a charity providing free dance classes in SEN schools across County Durham and North Yorkshire. Enjoy an exciting pictorial talk by acclaimed jewellery expert Andrew Prince, creator of the tiaras and jewels for Downton Abbey: The Finale . A charming and engaging speaker, Andrew will share fascinating insights into the exquisite world of ballet tutu jewels and iconic screen pieces. Discover the artistry, history, and craftsmanship behind these dazzling creations, with insider stories from Andrew’s remarkable career. Whether you love jewellery, costume design, or period drama, this promises to be a captivating and meaningful experience in a truly beautiful setting. Information Source: Sue Hewgill Peterson | eventbrite

Watercolour painting @Cockerton Library Adult Watercolour painting @Cockerton Library Join our social watercolour painting group at Darlington Library! Discover the wonders of watercolour art together in a positive and supportive environment. All adults, regardless of experience, are welcome to come and enjoy the creative journey with us! Date: The 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Time: 1 1:00am-12:30pm £5.00 Tickets are non-refundable All art materials provided Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included. Please note that this is not an instructional group. Information Source: Darlington Libraries | eventbrite

Discover your potential, develop your own style, and push the boundaries of your writing to gain confidence in your work. The Ink Society : Creative Writing Group. Come to Darlington Library to be involved in our new creative writing group, the Ink Society. Discover your potential, develop your own style, and push the boundaries of your writing to gain confidence in your work. In these monthly sessions, members will develop their writing by examining the techniques authors use to create bestselling books, receive writing tips, and have workshopping time to engage in writing activities. We provide a supportive environment for authors to receive peer feedback and have the opportunity – but there is no obligation – to share work with other non-judgemental writers. We welcome those who would like to write for pleasure or publication. All levels and abilities are encouraged to join us, please bring along some writing materials (paper and a pen or a laptop, whatever you prefer!) First Saturday of every month Darlington Library 1:30-2:30 £3.00 per person Booking Required Month 1: Introduction – Saturday 6th June 2026 Month 2: Genre – Saturday 25th July2026 Month 3: Characters – Saturday 1st August 2026 Month 4: Figurative Language – Saturday 5th September 2026 Month 5: Novel Prose – Saturday 3rd October 2026 Month 6: Short Stories – Saturday 7th November 2026 Month 7: Poetry – Saturday 5th December 2026 Month 8: Creative Nonfiction – Saturday 2nd January 2027 Month 9: Script – Saturday 6th February 2027 Month 10: Digital – Saturday 6th March 2027 Month 11: Writing Competitions – Saturday 3rd April 2027 Month 12: Publishing – Saturday 1st May 2027 Month 13: Publishing – Saturday 5th June 2027 Information Source: Darlington Libraries | eventbrite

How to let go of grasping, heal ourselves and live lightly in our world. with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogma ‘In Buddhism, emptiness has great meaning. It is the real nature of things, and is a very profound and meaningful object. If we realize emptiness directly we will attain permanent liberation from all the sufferings of this life and countless future lives; there is no greater meaning than this’. From How to Transform Your Life by Venerable Geshe Kelksang Gyatso. By meditating on the true nature of things, emptiness, we can realize that everything is a mere appearance to the mind, like a dream. Thinking in this way our wisdom increases, we can let go of grasping, heal ourselves and live lightly in our world. This course will be based on the chapter ‘ Ultimate Bodhichitta ’ in the books Modern Buddhism and How to Transform Your Life . You can download these as free ebooks here. Information Source: Atisha Kadampa Meditation Centre | eventbrite

Join us to celebrate the launch of Lauren Wilson's new book, Tell Your Friends. Lauren is originally from Darlington. Join us to celebrate the launch of Lauren Wilson's new book, Tell Your Friends! Local author H.F Askwith will be in conversation with Lauren, discussing the inspiration for her new book. From the bestselling author of The Goldens comes another dark thrill-ride of a novel as the university-bound daughter of a controlling vlogger family teams up with a journalism student to expose her parents. It should have been her... Reluctant online sensation Crystal Shaw sees university as her chance to escape the clutches of her controlling vlogger family. While outwardly agreeing to her mother's demands to create a spin-off channel about her university experience, Crystal is secretly looking for someone who can help her expose some damning evidence about her parents - which she hopes will destroy their social media empire, giving her and her younger siblings freedom.Crystal opens up to Alyssa, a fellow journalism student, and the two begin to form a friendship. But Alyssa is a secret superfan of Crystal's family's vlog - and has her own dark plans. Alyssa isn't ready to say goodbye to her perfect surrogate family just yet ... and she'll do anything to be welcomed into the fold. Both authors will be signing stock at the end of the evening. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

SFJ Awards’ newest qualification, designed in alignment with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Trident Manor is proud to be an approved centre for delivering the latest SFJ Awards qualification. This five-day programme will be held from the 29th of June to the 3rd of July 2026. The Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness qualification was developed by SFJ Awards in partnership with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). The qualification will give delegates the knowledge to enhance their organisation’s protective security, risk assessment, and preparedness. Content The qualification will cover the following areas: While there are no pre-entry requirements for this programme, delegates must complete pre-coursework before starting the in-person training. Delegates will be assessed in a variety of ways, including a multiple-choice examination, a written assignment in which they will complete a counter-terrorism risk assessment and preparedness plan, and a professional discussion. The five in-person training days will be held at Trident Manor's Darlington training facility, where lunch and refreshments will be provided. During the in-person training, there will be assignments on some evenings and an assessed multiple-choice test that is pass/fail. Following the in-person training, learners will then have four weeks to complete the written assessment. While the qualification cannot guarantee compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, it will give individuals and organisations a greater understanding of counter-terrorism in preparation for the new legislation, as well as a broad overview of protective security. Cost The cost of the programme is £1,200 (ex-VAT) per delegate, which includes all materials, refreshments, and lunches during the in-person element of the training. This programme will be limited to 12 delegates to ensure the quality of delivery. Further dates will be announced shortly. Trident Manor Training Academy is one of the few UK organisations approved to deliver the Level 4 Protective Security Adviser (PSA) and the Level 3 Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness programmes. Trident Manor is the only organisation to have successfully delivered the Level 4 programme, qualified learners on the Level 4 programme, and delivered a pilot programme for the Level 3 programme. Programme Tutor Andy Davis (MSc., CSyP, FSyI, CPP) Andy is a multiple award-winning security risk management professional. He will lead the delivery of the Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness for Trident Manor. He brings global experience in delivering protective security risk management services to governmental, commercial and corporate organisations. This has included protecting assets from terrorism, organised crime, espionage, and insider threats in the United Kingdom and internationally. For over 30 years, Andy has been involved in the delivery and development of specialist security risk management training programmes that help better manage and reduce risks faced by individuals, colleagues, and organisations. This has led to the development of Trident Manor Training Academy, which has developed and delivered bespoke training programmes for global clients and individuals. Andy holds an MSc in Security & Risk Management from the University of Leicester, is a Chartered Security Professional (Since 2013), a Fellow of the Security Institute, and a Certified Protection Professional (ASIS International). Information Source: Trident Manor Training Academy | eventbrite

Watercolour painting @Cockerton Library Adult Watercolour painting @Cockerton Library Join our social watercolour painting group at Darlington Library! Discover the wonders of watercolour art together in a positive and supportive environment. All adults, regardless of experience, are welcome to come and enjoy the creative journey with us! Date: The 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Time: 1 1:00am-12:30pm £5.00 Tickets are non-refundable All art materials provided Tea, Coffee and Biscuits included. Please note that this is not an instructional group. Information Source: Darlington Libraries | eventbrite

Create habits and ways of thinking to promote joy in your life Unlock the power of gratitude and create a life that feels deeply meaningful. This course will help you create habits and ways of thinking that promote a powerful sense of purpose and joy. Information Source: Atisha Kadampa Meditation Centre | eventbrite

SFJ Awards’ newest qualification, designed in alignment with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Trident Manor is proud to be an approved centre for delivering the latest SFJ Awards qualification. This five-day programme will be held from the 10th to the 14th of August 2026. The Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness qualification was developed by SFJ Awards in partnership with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). The qualification will give delegates the knowledge to enhance their organisation’s protective security, risk assessment, and preparedness. Content The qualification will cover the following areas: While there are no pre-entry requirements for this programme, delegates must complete pre-coursework before starting the in-person training. Delegates will be assessed in a variety of ways, including a multiple-choice examination, a written assignment in which they will complete a counter-terrorism risk assessment and preparedness plan, and a professional discussion. The five in-person training days will be held at Trident Manor's Darlington training facility, where lunch and refreshments will be provided. During the in-person training, there will be assignments on some evenings and an assessed multiple-choice test that is pass/fail. Following the in-person training, learners will then have four weeks to complete the written assessment. While the qualification cannot guarantee compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, it will give individuals and organisations a greater understanding of counter-terrorism in preparation for the new legislation, as well as a broad overview of protective security. Cost The cost of the programme is £1,200 (ex-VAT) per delegate, which includes all materials, refreshments, and lunches during the in-person element of the training. This programme will be limited to 12 delegates to ensure the quality of delivery. Further dates will be announced shortly. Trident Manor Training Academy is one of the few UK organisations approved to deliver the Level 4 Protective Security Adviser (PSA) and the Level 3 Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness programmes. Trident Manor is the only organisation to have successfully delivered the Level 4 programme, qualified learners on the Level 4 programme, and delivered a pilot programme for the Level 3 programme. Programme Tutor Andy Davis (MSc., CSyP, FSyI, CPP) Andy is a multiple award-winning security risk management professional. He will lead the delivery of the Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness for Trident Manor. He brings global experience in delivering protective security risk management services to governmental, commercial and corporate organisations. This has included protecting assets from terrorism, organised crime, espionage, and insider threats in the United Kingdom and internationally. For over 30 years, Andy has been involved in the delivery and development of specialist security risk management training programmes that help better manage and reduce risks faced by individuals, colleagues, and organisations. This has led to the development of Trident Manor Training Academy, which has developed and delivered bespoke training programmes for global clients and individuals. Andy holds an MSc in Security & Risk Management from the University of Leicester, is a Chartered Security Professional (Since 2013), a Fellow of the Security Institute, and a Certified Protection Professional (ASIS International). Information Source: Trident Manor Training Academy | eventbrite

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