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.

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

25/08/2026

Bishop Auckland Etc. King’s Trust Team
If you are not sure about what to do next or you a stuggling to find find a job contact the team and let us help you find your way.

24/08/2026
19/08/2026

If you used finance to buy your car, motorbike or van between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024, you might be able to get compensation.

Check our website for details on how to claim and what to do next through the link in the comments.

On average people who are owed money will get an average of £829 compensation for each finance agreement.

19/08/2026

🫂 First Aid Training for Carers

🗓 Thursday 10th September | ⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Join us for this free training session for Carers, designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency. The course will cover the most common accidents and medical emergencies, helping you to:

🔹Prioritise injuries
🔹Recognise when something is seriously wrong
🔹Provide immediate first aid

This is a valuable opportunity to build essential skills that could make all the difference in an emergency.

👉 Free for Carers – spaces are limited, so book your place today!
https://forms.office.com/e/68ZTnHASXR

14/08/2026

The Four Clocks Centre on Newgate Street Bishop Auckland have now completed an upgrade on our website, highlighting the various projects we organise in and around the Centre. Check out - www.fourclockscentre.org.uk

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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