Welcome To The Discovery Centre
A centre to make people proud of their heritage, diversity,traditions and ways of life!
The Discovery Centre in Bishop Auckland is open from 10am till 1pm Tuesday to Friday (Saturdays - see press), the centre has played host too many good events over the years such as the North East Meccano Society’s exhibition which alongside the Discovery Centre made an appearance on Tyne Tees Tonight.
Other successful exhibitions were:- 'Canny Hill Pottery', 'The Batts' & 'South Church' by local historian Tom Hutchinson, Woodhouse Close (Secondary) Modern School organised and presented by Ian McClen (which had its 2nd outing in October 2010), a third is expected sometime in 2011
Local artists including Colin Richardson, Dennis Wright, Michael Lumb & Suzanne Williams have also exhibited at the centre.
Photographer, Ritchie Coatsworth held his debut exhibition early in November 2010
The Volunteers
Currently the Discovery Centre is manned by a group of dedicated volunteers. These volunteers are responsible for opening and closing the Discovery Centre, they are also responsible for research and booking future exhibitions.
While volunteering at the Discovery Centre you will meet many new people and make valuable new contacts. It will also open up new opportunities for you and may help you get into full time employment.
You may have an interest in a particular subject that you can teach to others, or you may want to learn about something new from fellow volunteers. |
