Durham Business Group

DBC Summer Social, T20 Durham Cricket v Derbyshire Falcons Hospitality County Ground, Chester-le-Street
2023-06-16 17:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Durham Cricket, Riverside, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QR
We return to Durham Cricket for our Summer Social, bigger and better this year, as we have exclusive hire of the Castle View Suite! A great evening to cheer on Durham Cricket v Derbyshire Falcons, entertain colleagues, clients, family or friends, a limited number of tables for 10 available at £250 & VAT, or individual tickets, (you are among friends) £25 plus VAT.
The Premium package includes:
Matchday Ticket
Arrival Drink
Private Room: Castle View Suite
Smorgasbord Dinner
Two Drinks vouchers per person
Private Bar and toilets
Padded balcony seating

Thanks to Durham Cricket and our event sponsor Swinburne Maddison LLP we are able to offer this package at the special price of £25 & VAT per person exclusive to DBC members (to be invoiced).
Colleagues, clients, family and friends welcome! (adults only)

DBC invites you to 'The Art of the Possible' Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
2023-06-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Auckland Castle, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NR, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us for the inaugural Durham Business Club and Tees Valley Business Club event, a Summer’s evening at the magnificent Auckland Castle, a collaboration – bringing both business communities together.
Come and hear the remarkable story of Bishop Auckland, the story of faith, art and power, with Caroline Theobald CBE in conversation with Jonathan Ruffer.
Find out more of the relationship with the Prince Bishops of Durham to Bishop Auckland’s connection with Spanish art and more.
The Auckland Project will present Auckland Castle and Deer Park, The Mining Art Gallery, The Spanish Gallery, The Auckland Tower, Kynren, Eleven Arches and Weardale Railway.
The evening is kindly sponsored by dynamic law firm, and member of both clubs, Ward Hadaway.
Durham Business Club and Tees Valley Business Club Members only (one attendee per business).

DBC Crook Hall Gardens
2023-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Crook Hall Gardens, Frankland Lane, Durham, United Kingdom
One year since we spent a beautiful Summer evening, we’re returning to Crook Hall Gardens. It’s also the anniversary of the official opening, since National Trust took ownership there have been an incredible 55,000 visitors through the gates! This historically important place, is once again a cherished part of the community, and their latest project is a second-hand library, we ask your entry to the evening is a book/s to add to their collection.
We will also hear from Liz McCarthy of Artichoke bringing some exciting Lumiere 2023 news.
DBC Members and invited guests welcome.

DBC Netwalking Breakfast Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
2023-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Back to our annual netwalk at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, let’s go around again!
Join Emily and the team for a wild breakfast and a wildlife wellbeing walk around Rainton Meadows and Joe’s Pond nature reserves. Find out how Durham Wildlife Trust manage their sites for wildlife, how they educate and engage with their members and what you can do to support reversing ecological decline and conserving wildlife in our region.
Following breakfast at 9 am, we will enjoy a short walk with good paths at a beautiful time of year. Please bring a reusable cup to bring your coffee on the walk.
Dogs on leads welcome.
As numbers are limited we must restrict this event to DBC Members Only, on a first come, first served basis. We ask that only one person per company to maximise the number of member businesses that can come along.

Durham Business Club 'Gin & Gaia' Durham Distillery and Durham Cathedral
2023-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Durham Distillery, 30-31 High Street, prince Bishops Place, Durham, DH1 3UL
Join us for a unique evening at the home of the Durham Distillers, where we can learn about and appreciate craft spirits, both traditional and modern techniques.
The evening will begin at Durham Distillery in Prince Bishops Place, with a walk to the cathedral for an opportunity to marvel at Durham Cathedral nave in a whole new light, with Luke Jerram’s inspiring artwork ‘Gaia’.
The seven-metre diameter Earth installation gives the unique opportunity to see our home planet on this scale and reflect on the importance of caring for nature.
Afterwards, we will return to hear the story of Durham Gin, to see the copper still, another masterpiece, and to hear from Jon Chadwick and team while enjoying a tipple.
As places are limited the evening is restricted to DBC Members Only!

Durham Business Club at UMi Navigators Point Belmont Business Park, 'How to Attract, Nurture and Empower Talent'
2023-09-05 18:00 - 20:30 | UMi, Navigators Point Belmont Business Park, Durham, Select a State:, DH1 1TW, United Kingdom
Join us at the brand-new home of UMi, DBC member and now neighbour, located at the stunning Navigators Point for an evening filled with networking, refreshments, and an insightful talk by Nicki Clark OBE, on creating a “workplace and culture” to attract, nurture and empower talent.
Nicki is a founding director of employee owned UMi, who have recently been accredited as a B Corp Certified business in addition to having been ranked as one of the Best Companies to work for in the UK.
She’ll share her insights and experience, providing the opportunity for discussion on how to overcome practical challenges and maximise new opportunities in what is shifting and rapidly changing employment marketplace.
The evening will begin with a networking buffet, and there will be an opportunity to tour their newly refurbished, Grade A offices, carefully designed to align with UMi’s core environmental and sustainability standards.
Register now to secure your spot and join us at UMi’s spectacular new home at Navigators Point. We can’t wait to see you there!

DBC Breakfast, Weardale Railway Wolsingham - Stanhope Station
2023-09-28 09:15 - 11:30 | Wolsingham Railway Station, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6PU
Join us for a journey on the Weardale Railway, a heritage line in an area of outstanding natural beauty, passing through Frosterley and Kingfisher, part of the 16 mile section of the line has been restored for passenger and freight use. We will board the train from Wolsingham Station at 9.30 prompt, please aim to arrive at 9.15 am, there is a car park on site, more details can be found here.
The train will arrive at Stanhope Station at 10 am where we will enjoy a networking breakfast before the return journey, getting us back to Wolsingham at 11.30 am.
As numbers are limited we must restrict this event to DBC Members Only, on a first come, first served basis.

DBC October Showcase with Richard Reed Solicitors, Rainton Arena
2023-10-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Rainton Arena, Mercantile Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH
Our second Showcase of the year is back, bigger than before, with unlimited exhibitor space, as we return to the wonderful Rainton Arena, the North East’s most versatile event venue!
Thank you to event sponsor Richard Reed Solicitors, celebrating their 75th year in business, we invite you to join us as we make an exhibition of ourselves, our members, and invited guests. A great opportunity to exhibit your business, the main event will follow the exhibition at 7 pm, and a networking supper will be served from 8 pm.
The event is free to attend for members and invited guests (max. 2 visits) with a nominal charge for those wishing to exhibit – table, cloth and space for your stand.
£30 & VAT for Members, £60 & VAT for Non Members (including entry for up to 2 guests) payment details on confirmation email.
Happy Networking!

DBC Breakfast, Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
2023-10-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott, Durham Royal County, Durham, Durham, DH6 3JN, United Kingdom
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County first opened its doors in 1815 and, to this day, sits proudly at the heart of the city. Join us this Halloween for Breakfast with some spooky networking.
DBC Members and Guests welcome.

DBC at The Copper Pot, New College Durham
2023-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Campus, Framwellgate, Durham , DH1 5ES, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to return to New College Durham and enjoy the excellent new facilities, the evening will take place in the recently unveiled Copper Pot Restaurant, where the front of house students offer a warm welcome, and keen chefs cook up a storm in the kitchen using the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers. We will also have a tour of the the college’s new technical and higher education building ‘T.H.E. Hub’.
Due to limited numbers, the event is open to DBC Members only!

DBC Budget Briefing Breakfast with Broad Chare Partners, Durham Cricket
2023-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Durham Cricket, Riverside, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QR
Autumn Statement Review: What does this mean for you?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announced that he will present the 2023 Autumn Statement to Parliament in November. Exclusively for Durham Business Club, Accountant Brian Logan and Stephen Adair, Chartered Financial Planner and Partner of Broad Chare Partners will be reviewing the announcements in the Autumn Statement and discussing how this could affect individuals and business owners from financial planning and tax perspectives.
Join us for this networking breakfast with a view, at The Castle View Suite of Durham Cricket.
DBC Members and invited Guests welcome.

Durham Business Group Annual General Meeting & Christmas lunch, Lumley Castle Hotel - DBC Members Only
2023-12-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, County Durham , DH3 4NX, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us for our final event of 2023!
Durham Business Group Annual General Meeting will be held at Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester le Street followed by an optional Christmas lunch.
12 – 12.30 pm Networking – Coffee & Mince Pies

12.30 pm Welcome – Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to Members Only!
Once the formalities are over we hope you will get into the festive spirit, stay for lunch and celebrate another year of business!
1.00 – 2.30 pm 2 course Christmas lunch served with a glass of wine

Cost £25 pp inc VAT to be paid by Friday 8th December
Colleagues are welcome so go on bring your office party to us!

DBC presents 'Let's Kick off 2024 Making an Exhibition of Ourselves' Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham
2024-01-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Ramside Hall Hotel
We invite you to kick off the New Year at DBC Annual ‘Member Showcase’ event!

A great opportunity to exhibit your business, the main event will follow, filled with club and member news.
Introducing Durham Business Growth, a comprehensive support programme designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. The programme provides eligible businesses with engagement and action plans, events and workshops, productivity and decarbonisation support, as well as capital, revenue and hybrid grants.
What better way to get motivated in the New Year than a business showcase event and a great evening; with a networking buffet, let’s face it we all need a little helping hand in January!
The event is free to attend for members and guests (max. 2 visits) with a nominal charge for those wishing to exhibit – table, cloth and space for your stand.
£30 & VAT for Members, £60 & VAT for Non Members
Stand spaces are limited to 40, so please book early and feel free to invite a guest.

DBC Breakfast, Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland
2024-01-31 09:00 - 11:00 | The Manor House, West End, Sedgefield, Stockton on Tees, TS21 2BW, United Kingdom
A warm and friendly welcome awaits us at the historic Manor House Hotel & Spa located in the former mining village of West Auckland.
Combining historic charm with modern features, it’s the ideal venue to kick off our first networking breakfast event of 2024.
DBC Members and Guests welcome!

DBC, Northern Stage Newcastle
2024-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle, NE1 7RH
Join us for an evening of networking, music and refreshments at Northern Stage, from their home in the heart of Newcastle. The largest producing theatre in the North East of England, a part of a diverse creative community stretching from Tweed to Tyne and Tees.
A welcome drink and pizza will be served and a bottle bar will be open throughout the evening.
With music from ‘Catch the Sparrow’ CATCH THE SPARROW and presentations from Northern Stage and event sponsor, Inhouse Recruitment and Talent Development Specialists Talentheads.
”Our work is informed and transformed by the region so that we an essential part of everyone’s lives, making vital pieces of culture for the North East of today and tomorrow
We promote creativity and creative practice and provide life-changing experiences for people who would not normally have access to such opportunities. Empowerment is at the heart of what we do, constantly evolving and collaborating with artists, practitioners and communities in the North East and beyond”.
DBC Members and their invited guests only!

DBC Breakfast, Turtle Bay, The Riverwalk, Durham
2024-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | turtle bay, The River Walk, Durham, DH1 4SL
Caribbean good times are here, almost two years on we return to Turtle Bay Durham, we invite you to start the day at a DBC networking breakfast in the heart of the city.
The restaurant continues to be hugely popular and we can’t wait to showcase their wonderful facilities, sample a taste of the Caribbean breakfast, fire grilled roti wraps served from the Jerk Station,
while enjoying the best views of the city.
The breakfast will be limited to 50 attendees and open to DBC members and invited guests only.
One Love!

DBC invites you to Sixty-One Durham Pittington
2024-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Sixty-One Durham, Hallgarth Lane, Bishop Auckland, DH6 1AB
We are delighted to invite you to Sixty-One Durham formerly Hallgarth Manor Hotel. Exciting times for the hotel under new ownership and management who intend to inject life into the hotel to bring it to the glory it deserves.
General Manager, Martin Robinson, Head Chef Pete Robertson and team look forward to welcoming us to The Venue 61 function suite.
DBC Members and Guests welcome!

DBC Budget Briefing Breakfast with Broad Chare Partners, Durham Cricket
2024-03-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Durham Cricket, Riverside, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QR
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announced that he will present the 2024 Spring Budget to Parliament in early March. Exclusively for Durham Business Club, Accountant Brian Logan and Stephen Adair, Chartered Financial Planner and Partner of Broad Chare Partners, will be reviewing the announcements and discussing how this could affect individuals and business owners from financial planning and tax perspectives.
Joining Brian and Stephen will be Senior Economist from Handelsbanken, Daniel Mahoney. Daniel will provide an expert economic overview, with a focus on interest rates, inflation and mortgages.
Join us for this networking breakfast in the Geoff Cook Suite of Durham Cricket.
DBC Members and invited Guests welcome.

DBC invites you to Sunderland Empire
2024-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX
Sunderland Empire is the biggest theatre in the North East and hosts an array of West End spectaculars on a regular basis, one night concerts, comedy, ballet & more.
Hear more about the 1907 Corporate Club and the not-for-profit Creative Learning team, as they share details about projects, activities and experiences.
Take an exclusive peek at areas usually off-limits as staff entertain you with interesting facts and stories of the stars who have performed on our impressive stage on a backstage tour.
The evening is kindly sponsored by Oculus HR, multi-award winning HR Consultancy.

DBC Breakfast, Zapatista Dalton Park
2024-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Zapatista Burrito Bar, Unit 115 Dalton Park, Murton, SR7 9HU
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is not so much a hidden gem, but the biggest outlet shopping destination in the North East. We’re delighted to return for our networking breakfast to enjoy a tasty bite to eat at another one of their fantastic eateries, Zapatista, a North East owned independent Mexican inspired Burrito Bar.

DBC invites you to Radisson Blu Durham
2024-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Raddison Blu, Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA
We’re delighted to return to Radisson Blu Durham, join us to hear about the developments transforming our city in business, retail and leisure. The event will include our usual mix of networking and buffet supper.
Let’s hope the sun is shining and we can enjoy pre event networking on the patio.
DBC Members and Guests Welcome!

DBC Breakfast on the terrace, Revolution Durham
2024-05-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Revolution Durham, 1-4 North Road, Durham, DH1 4PW, United Kingdom
Delighted to return to Revolution Durham in the heart of the city to enjoy breakfast with a view. Let’s hope the sun shines over the terrace as we network with views of the River Wear, Durham Castle and Cathedral. DBC Members and Guests welcome.

DBC visit to National Trust - Gibside
2024-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Gibside, National Trust, Rowlands Gill, NE16 6BG
Join us for a Summer’s evening as our friends at National Trust invite us to another of their magnificent venues, Gibside near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. A Georgian landscaped garden forged in an industrial past, we can look forward to a visit to the chapel and gardens, and will end the evening with wood-fired pizza. Please wear comfortable footwear, as the car park is a walk from our meeting, and we hope to enjoy a walk in nature around the estate, among the blossom trees.
DBC Members and invited guests only!

DBC Netwalk, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
2024-06-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Back to Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, let’s go around again and enjoy a netwalking breakfast in the great outdoors! Join Emily and the team for a wild breakfast and wildlife wellbeing walk.
Find out how Durham Wildlife Trust manage their sites for wildlife, how they educate and engage with their members and what you can do to support reversing ecological decline and conserving wildlife in our region.
Following breakfast at 9 am, we will enjoy a short walk with good paths at a beautiful time of year.
Dogs on leads welcome.
DBC Members Only!

DBC Summer Social, Durham Cricket T20 Hospitality!
2024-07-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Durham Cricket, Riverside, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QR
We look forward to another sell out evening at Durham Cricket for our Summer Social, as once again we have exclusive hire of the Castle View Suite! A great evening to cheer on Durham Cricket v Notts Outlaws, entertain colleagues, clients, family or friends, a limited number of tables for 10 available, or individual tickets, you are among friends.
Thanks to Durham Cricket and our event sponsor Swinburne Maddison LLP we are able to offer this premium package, including match ticket, hot buffet and two drinks vouchers at £30 & VAT per person, exclusive to DBC members (to be invoiced).

DBC Breakfast, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
2024-07-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, The Village, Brancepeth, DH7 8EA
Join us for a networking breakfast at one of the region’s top Golf Clubs, in their special centenary year. Please wear suitable footwear as we invite you to take a swing of the clubs or just enjoy the stunning views over the course and parkland.

DBC Summertime at Lumley Castle
2024-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, County Durham , DH3 4NX, United Kingdom
Making the most of Summer Nights!
We’re thrilled to announce our return to the enchanting Lumley Castle Hotel! This stunning venue, which has stood proud for over 600 years, provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of networking and summer enjoyment.
Join us as we gather in the beautiful courtyard of one of County Durham’s most historic and famously haunted places. There’s nothing like the unique ambiance of Lumley Castle to make our evening extra special.
We can’t wait to welcome you in this magical setting for a wonderful Summer evening.

DBC Breakfast, Turtle Bay Newcastle
2024-08-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay Newcastle, 117 Newgate St, Newcastle, NE1 5RZ
Caribbean good times are back, but this time we’re at Turtle Bay Newcastle for a networking breakfast in the heart of the city. As with Durham, the restaurant is hugely popular, and we can’t wait to showcase their wonderful facilities, sample a taste of the Caribbean breakfast, fire grilled roti wraps served from the Jerk Station.

DBC An invitation to The Palace
2024-09-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Auckland Palace, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NR
Join us as we bring both business communities together with The Auckland Project and return to Auckland Palace!
Set in the stunning St Peter’s Chapel, we invite you to arrive at the earlier time of 5.30 pm and hear the remarkable story as Caroline Theobald CBE continues the conversation with Jonathan Ruffer, from dream to reality – what has happened in the year since we last met!
Following the event, reception drinks and a light supper will be served in the Bishop’s Kitchen Courtyard.
The evening is once again kindly sponsored by dynamic law firm, Ward Hadaway.
DBC & TVBC Members only.

DBC Breakfast, Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Lodges
2024-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Hall Lane, Shincliffe, DH1 2NG
We’re delighted to return to the beautiful Garden Room at Poplar Tree Garden Centre for our networking breakfast, and how the outlook has been transformed since our last visit with the addition of luxury holiday lodges.
Conceived, designed and created in the North East for the North East, Unbox, was made to challenge convention and deliver the very best in design-led, comfortable and stylish self-catering accommodation to showcase the very best of our region.
