Bishop Auckland News

Dr John Castling, Archaeology Curator at The Auckland Project, will take audiences beneath the lawns of Auckland Castle (now Auckland Palace) to reveal what eight years of excavations have taught archaeologists about Durham’s powerful Prince Bishops’ historic home.

Durham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in town centres, including some bus stations, across County Durham.

Local community groups are being invited to submit an Expression of Interest for a small donation to help support festive activities taking place this Christmas.

Showing support for local and national charities is an important part of Academy life at King James and a full programme of activities and events are organised throughout the year to raise funds. The total for the last two years is over £26,000.

Colin Welsh, founder of Cruz Control Run Coaching, is a UK Athletics qualified running coach from Bishop Auckland who combines his coaching knowledge with something that can’t be learned from a textbook - the experience of training and competing at a very high level himself.

As the winner of a special competition run by King James I Academy, 10-year-old Warren Hunt from Witton Park was delighted to be presented with an Amazon Fire tablet by Academy Headteacher, Simon Whitehead.

St John’s Sixth Form has unveiled its new Learning Resource Centre, providing students with a dedicated space to study, collaborate and relax in a modern, comfortable environment designed exclusively for sixth formers.

Held across The Artists Hub, the Spanish Gallery, Market Place and Bishop’s Palace Green on Saturday 26 September, the free Heritage Fayre event brought together local heritage organisations, exhibitors, speakers and community groups, with visitors able to explore exhibitions, enjoy demonstrations, take part in activities and discover more about the stories that have shaped Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area.

Year 11 History students at King James I Academy have visited Ripon Prison & Police Museum to explore the history of crime and punishment in Britain and how it has changed.

Every year at King James I Academy, staff and students look forward to the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning event, which takes place in September. This is just one of the much-anticipated fundraising events included on the Academy calendar.