Stanley Town Council

30/10/2026

✨ Christmas is coming to Town! ✨

❄️ Christmas is coming to Town and we are welcoming back the fantastic SPARK! ❄️

SPARK! Worldbeaters will be lighting the way as we celebrate the incoming festive season in Stanley, and we cannot wait to welcome them back! 🥁

Bringing music, sparkle and light throughout this year's Christmas event!

Keep up to date with all of our announcements by following our official event page here - https://fb.me/e/7CcOXGSA8

29/10/2026

🎃 Coming up at Quaking Houses Village Hall Association. 🎆

Are you looking to have a fab Halloween? Why not join Quaking Houses Village Hall Association. for their Halloween Party between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday 31st October 2026 👻

But beware - your are in for a further treat! Following on from the Halloween Party you can attend their Bonfire & Fireworks Display for Free! 🎆

26/10/2026

Statement of Persons Nominated
Election of a Town Councillor Stanley (Craghead and South Stanley)

23/10/2026

There is still time to join us on this spooktacular trip!

👻 Step into the veil between worlds this spooky season as Beamish becomes The Un-living Museum of the North... You are in for a fang-tastic evening!🧛

As an unearthly presence descends onto the museum you will have spine-tingling encounters with the museum's nocturnal visitors and hear of their journeys 🎃.

Join us...if you dare... on this evening bus trip as we visit our friends at Beamish Museum to bring this trip to the world of the living this Halloween season! Be sure to join us on Wednesday 28th October 2026

Don't be afraid to dress up for this excursion 🧛‍♀️ and take part in the frightening fun across the museum 🦇

But beware‼️ - Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis 🎫

Our booking Terms & Conditions can be found on our website here - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/bus-trip-terms-conditions/

Booook here today - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/halloween-at-beamish-the-un-living-museum-of-the-north/

👻 Step into the veil between worlds this spooky season as Beamish becomes The Un-living Museum of the North... You are in for a fang-tastic evening!🧛

As an unearthly presence descends onto the museum you will have spine-tingling encounters with the museum's nocturnal visitors and hear of their journeys 🎃.

Join us...if you dare... on this evening bus trip as we visit our friends at Beamish Museum to bring this trip to the world of the living this Halloween season! Be sure to join us on Wednesday 28th October 2026

Don't be afraid to dress up for this excursion 🧛‍♀️ and take part in the frightening fun across the museum 🦇

But beware‼️ - Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis 🎫

Our booking Terms & Conditions can be found on our website here - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/bus-trip-terms-conditions/

Booook here today - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/halloween-at-beamish-the-un-living-museum-of-the-north/

22/10/2026

Stanley Town Council are hereby giving notice of an Ordinary Full Council meeting to be held on Tuesday 27th October 2026, 6.30pm at The Greenhouse, Greencroft Industrial Estate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7XN.

The agenda can be found on our website here -

21/10/2026

Stanley Town Council are hereby giving notice of an Events & Communities Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 27th October 2026, 5.30pm at The Greenhouse, Greencroft Industrial Park, Stanley, DH9 7XN.

The agenda can be on our website here -

20/10/2026

👻 Step into the veil between worlds this spooky season as Beamish becomes The Un-living Museum of the North... You are in for a fang-tastic evening!🧛

As an unearthly presence descends onto the museum you will have spine-tingling encounters with the museum's nocturnal visitors and hear of their journeys 🎃.

Join us...if you dare... on this evening bus trip as we visit our friends at Beamish Museum to bring this trip to the world of the living this Halloween season! Be sure to join us on Wednesday 28th October 2026

Don't be afraid to dress up for this excursion 🧛‍♀️ and take part in the frightening fun across the museum 🦇

But beware‼️ - Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis 🎫

Our booking Terms & Conditions can be found on our website here - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/bus-trip-terms-conditions/

Booook here today - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/halloween-at-beamish-the-un-living-museum-of-the-north/

20/10/2026

🎄 Christmas is coming to Town! 🎄

Join us on this festive occasion as Christmas returns to Stanley Front Street on Thursday 26th November 2026!

Bringing live entertainment, a fantastic attraction, a possible spectacular visit and more 👀 be sure not to miss.

🎁 Keep up to date by following along on our official Christmas page, and our website, where we will be posting all the details for festive cheer this Christmas 🎁

🔗 Official Event Page - https://fb.me/e/7CcOXGSA8 🔗

🌐 Website Event Page - https://www.stanley-tc.gov.uk/council-services/events-and-community-engagement/christmas-is-coming-to-town/ 🌐

16/10/2026

Stanley Town Council are hereby giving notice of an Environment & Allotments Committee Meeting to be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026, 5.30pm at The Greenhouse, Greencroft Industrial Park, Stanley, DH9 7XN

The agenda can be found on our website here -

16/10/2026

We’re halfway through October but there is still so much to look forward to at Quaking Houses Village Hall Association.!

📚 The Little Read 📚
On Monday 19th, between 1pm and 3pm you can head along to The Little Read with your little ones for a free story sessions, sons and plenty to join in with.

🍼 Toddler Group 🍼
Toddler Group has restarted on Monday afternoon, 1pm until 2.30pm - there is an entry cost of £3 per child, this includes a snack and juice.

🌻 Fridays with Pia 🌱
Looking to take part in gardening, foraging or cooking? Why not head to Quaking Houses Village Hall for Fridays with Pia - taking place 10am weekly (not including holidays).

🎃 Halloween Party 🎃
Looking for a spooktacular Halloween Party? Bring along the family to Quaking Houses Village Hall on Saturday 31st October between 4pm and 6pm, you are sure to be in for a treat. Tickets are available on their website.

🎇 Bonfire & Fireworks 🎇
Looking for a display in the sky? You can head to Quaking Houses Village Hall this coming 31st October for their Bonfire & Fireworks night! Entry is free.

Want to see what elese is happening at Quaking Houses Village Hall? Head to their website for further details - www.quakinghousesvillagehall.org