The Four Clocks Centre

The Four Clocks Centre "Improving the quality of life for local people" Each week you can socialise with other parents/carers whilst the children play with toys and other activities.

The Bishop Auckland Community Partnership is a registered charity; it has many projects under its umbrella that are beneficial to local people and visitors to Bishop Auckland Town. We are passionate about helping the younger to older community and make positive changes to an individual's life. For further information on any of our projects listed or
to hire a room, call 01388 609852 or email recep

[email protected]

All our projects are funded and non-profit making, made up with part time staff and volunteers. The Four Clocks Centre is the main project where we facilitate meeting rooms for many organisations as well as sign posting and being home to the Kings Trust, Time For You Tearoom and also
NHS Speech & Language Therapy, Eric Knows, Hiyed CIC and Resolve Counselling services and R Figg councelling services


Time 4 Toddlers - this group is a parent/carer led group. Cost is £1.50. + 50p per child. Visit the page to book your session. https://www.facebook.com/groups/293329216037088/

Bump to Beyond Infant Feeding Group
Every Thursday 9.30 -11.30
Infant feeding peer support group led by a trained breastfeeding and formula feeding/support/information. baby sensory play and toddler play free healthy snack for weaning babies and toddlers. an opportunity to meet new mums and socialise babies under 3 years old. FREE TO ATTEND

Bishop Auckland Family Contact Centre - "Putting Your Children First"
The family contact centre is a place where a child or children of separated families can enjoy contact with the absent parent in a relaxed, safe and comfortable environment. This helps to maintain contact between a child and both parents. Cultivate 4 Life - "Footsteps to a brighter future"
This project aims to support the young people and adults of Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas, with their current circumstances and needs, providing a holistic horticultural working environment and one to one support, together aid the community they are a part of. The Four Clocks Club - this project is aimed for the older generation of Bishop Auckland, who may need some company to help combat loneliness or isolation. So, if you are looking for a fun filled Friday afternoon then please feel free to join this club, they enjoy a range of activities and have drinks/cakes. The club runs every Friday (not including bank holidays), 13:00 - 15:00 and has a small charge of £2.00 per week. The club also enjoy going out visiting places, some previous trips include; Doncaster, York, Shields and Lanchester Garden Centre. The Four Clocks Memory Club - is aimed for those in the community who suffer with Alzheimer's/Dementia. The club runs fortnightly on Tuesdays from 13:00 - 15:00, Again, all activities are designed to help those remember the good old days whilst enjoying tea/coffee and cakes.

03/09/2026
03/09/2026

If you’ve reached State Pension age, you might be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment.

This is an annual one-off payment to help you pay for heating during the winter.

See the link in the comments for our advice that can help you check.

02/09/2026

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

We’re currently recruiting for:
🔹Floor Layer
🔹Waste Operations Support Officers
🔹Finance Officer
🔹Maintenance Manager
🔹Recovery Worker

View all our current vacancies: https://www.durham.gov.uk/CurrentJobVacancies

Follow us 👉 Durham County Council Jobs and Careers

01/09/2026

f you've recently left school or college, it's important to know that under the Raising the Participation Age (RPA) legislation, young people in England are required to continue in education, employment or training until their 18th birthday. This could include full-time education, an apprenticeship, a traineeship, supported internship, or employment alongside accredited training.

As part of Durham County Council's duties to support young people, DurhamWorks may contact you or your parent/carer over the coming weeks to discuss your post-16 plans and ensure you have the information and support you need to move into your next step.

Whether you're starting college, an apprenticeship, training, employment, or you're still deciding on your next move, we're here to help.

Advice and guidance
Support with applications
Information on local opportunities
Help if your plans have changed

If you receive a call, text, email or home visit from DurhamWorks, please take a few moments to speak with us so we can help you achieve your goals.

You can find out more at our website: https://durhamworks.info/

01/09/2026

📢 We need your help.

A public consultation is now open on proposals that could change the future of bus services across the North East.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your friends, family, colleagues and networks.

Every response helps build a clearer picture of what people want from their bus services.

🚌 northeast-ca.gov.uk/haveyoursay

01/09/2026

🌟 A brand new King’s Trust Team Programme is starting in Bishop Auckland on the 14th of September 2026, and there’s still time to join us! 🌟

If you’re aged 16–25 and looking for a fresh start, this FREE 12-week course could be exactly what you need.

Here’s what you can expect:
✅ A big boost in confidence
✅ Teamwork and leadership experience
✅ A chance to contribute to a community project
✅ Support to move into education, employment or training
✅ A two week work experience placement
✅ A nationally recognised qualification
✅ All the help and support that you will need to SUCCEED!

Contact details are below if you want to message or call

📧 Email [email protected]
📞 Call/Text: 07553367548

Take the first step towards a brighter future — get in touch today! 🫡

27/08/2026

Flying Scotsman is Coming to Weardale Railway in November with Fox & Edwards Events!

From November 13th to 15th, the legendary locomotive will depart from Darlington for a scenic 60-mile journey over the Weardale Railway while you take in beautiful views of the Northern Pennines Natural Landscape.

There will be two departures a day, one in the morning leaving Darlington at 8:40 and an afternoon one from 13:40. Each journey will take approximately 4 hours, including time at Stanhope for passengers to take photographs.

Oliver Edwards, Director & General Manager of Fox & Edwards Events, said: "This November, a truly wonderful steam locomotive will bring pleasure, nostalgia and memories to thousands in the North East on these brand new journeys. We're very grateful to our superb partners for working together on this exciting development."

Claire Gibbons, General Manager at Weardale Railway, said: “We’re beyond thrilled to be welcoming the iconic Flying Scotsman to Weardale for the very first time. This will be a truly special occasion for our railway, our local communities and the wider region, providing a boost for tourism and local economy and giving people a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the most famous locomotives in railway history right here in the Durham Dales.

“We’re delighted to be working with Fox & Edwards Events to make this milestone possible and, with services running between Darlington and Stanhope, we hope it will encourage visitors from across the region and further afield to come and discover everything Weardale and the surrounding area has to offer.”

Book your tickets now at https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/legendary-journey-with-flying-scotsman-darlington-stanhope-mainline-tour

📸 Steve Dunmore.

26/08/2026

Our electoral register door-knock is about to begin in County Durham.

It’s all part of our annual canvass to make sure the voter registration details of every household are up to date.

Forms were posted to a number of households at the end of July, with residents asked to check the information held on them is accurate and follow the instructions on the form.

Canvassers will start calling at homes of those who haven’t responded from Wednesday, offering help to complete the forms and posting a reminder form through the door if no one is home.

All our canvassers will be wearing Durham County Council photo ID badges and hi-vis jackets. Please check these before you provide information to anyone.

26/08/2026

We Sing!

Try something new and meet new people.

Monday sessions 9:45am-10:45am at West Close Communal Lounge, Shildon
Wednesday sessions, 11:45am - 12:45pm at Four Clocks, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland

First 4 sessions free!

Move County Durham Livin

Address

154a Newgate Street
Bishop Auckland
DL147EH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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