Events in Teesdale

27 April until 6 October 2013 Jeremiah Dixon, British surveyor and astronomer was brought up in County Durham but became best known for his work with Charles Mason in determining the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. This exhibition will mark the 250th anniversary of the Mason Dixon Line and will include items such as model ships, surveying equipment and historic maps to celebrate the mapping of the famous border.

Killhope's Spring exhibition is Heavy Metal by the IT HAPPEENS group. A collection of 2d and 2d textile creations. Heavy metal is the inspiration for this exhibition by the North east group. Ideas have been drawn from the variety of sources in the industrial North East - Iron smelting, lead mining, ship building, manufacturing and social events such as the hoppings. The works displays the imagination and creativity of the each artist her professional approach to the subject matter. Gillian Arkley, Rose Stanley, Chris Dixon and Anne Tuck work together to share ideas and expertise, each artist aware of the collective aspect of the exhibition, while pursuing her own ideas and remaining independent in her approach and style. Experimentation with materials and techniques is at the core of the work. The sketch books illustrate how each artist develops an idea through to the finished piece and tare works of art in themselves. Feel the heat of the fire in the furnace be excited by the roar of motorbikes intrigued by the making of beautiful mailing china and charmed by the exquisite textiles sculptures.

Brand New Facility opening late May/early June. The British Mini Golf Association 9-hole course depicts 'A Journey through Teesdale'. The course includes holes representing The River Tees, The Market Cross, The Witham, The Bowes Museum, Hills and Dale, Forces of Teesdale, Egglestone Abbey, The County Bridge and The Castle. The course provides an outdoor recreational facility which is suitable for all ages and abilities and is also fun to play. Please note this facility will not be open in periods of bad weather.

JOAN AND IAN MARTIN WILL PRESENT THEIR SLIDE SHOW "THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE LONG DISTANCE WALKER"

Organ recitals every Wednesday lunchtime throughout June, July and August (except Wednesday August 28th) the last recital taking place on Bank Holiday Monday August 26th

Joan & Ian Martin The Highs and Lows of the Long Distance Walker 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall,Barnard Castle.

A gentle stroll around the home of the mysterious black grouse in beautiful Upper Teesdale. We will take a circular walk around Widdybank Farm to look at the different habitats that make Teesdale such an important place for this rare bird. There will be lots of opportunity on the way to spot some of the other wonderful wildlife that the National Nature Reserve has to offer. Grade: Moderate, 3 miles, including some stiles. Info: Tea and biscuits will be available when we pass the farmhouse. Booking Essential. Organised by Natural England and the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

A town meeting to discuss the ongoing problem with the Castle Walls. Durham County Council, English Heritage and Raby Estates have all been invited to attend. The room can hold up to 400 people so we are hoping for a large turnout from the local community so that they can put their point of view across.

Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman Director: Ben Affleck Brief synopsis: A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Runtime: 120 mins

Starring: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei  Director: Andy Fickman Brief synopsis: Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods. Runtime: 105 mins