Boldon - Down Your Way
The annual tug of war competition, organised by the management of The Wheatsheaf in West Boldon every August Bank Holiday, will take place on Sunday, August 28, at 10.30am. There will be about six teams taking part. The proceeds will be donated to the Boldon Miners and Community Banner Group and Boldon Heritage. The competition, which is fiercely fought between rival Boldon teams will take place over the River Don between Boldon Colliery and West Boldon on the burn park in front of Watson Terrace. See #Tugface.
The Benefice Worship Music Group put together by members of the Boldon Churches has arranged a programme for two events which will take place in the autumn. Benefice will be performing on Sunday, September 25, at St Nicholas, Hedworth, Boldon Colliery Parish Church, at 6pm in celebration of the Rev David Dukes’ 50th ordination anniversary to the priesthood. On October 3 there will be a harvest sing-a-long at St Nicholas in West Boldon at 6pm with special guests. Rehearsals start on September 6 at 7.15pm in St Nicholas, Hedworth. New members are welcomed to join in.
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Hide AdThe Big Friendly Reading Challenge continues at Boldon Library in Boker Lane. You can join in Roald Dahl inspired crafts between 2pm and 3pm each Friday. Contact the library on 0191 424 7853 to book or for further information.