Gala fundraiser with Eddie Dempsey and the RMT Fishburn Band
2026-02-27 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
The Durham Miners Association (DMA) presents…

Join the DMA at the historic Redhills – Durham Miners Hall on Friday 27 February.
An evening of brass band music with the fantastic RMT Fishburn Band, plus we’ll hear from RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey, a great platform speaker at last year’s Gala. Eddie will be joined by DMA Chairman Stephen Guy and City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy. And tickets are free (with the option to pay for a ticket or make a donation).
Everyone is welcome, and we are offering free tickets. If you wish you can also choose a ticket for £5, £10 or £15, or you can make a donation when you check out. All proceeds will go to the Marras – Friends of Durham Miners Gala to help fund the 2026 Gala.
You can also make a donation on the evening when we will also be selling a range of fantastic Gala merch. All proceeds will go to help fund the 140th Durham Miners Gala on Saturday 11 July 2026.
Doors open at 6.30pm and the event will get underway at 7pm. RMT Fishburn Band will get us underway with their first set, before we hear from Eddie, Stephen and Mary. Following an interval, the band will play a second set.
Friday 27 February 2026 • Redhills – Durham Miners Hall • Flass Street • Durham DH1 4BE • Doors 6.30pm. Event: 7pm – 10.00pm

Buy tickets at this link:
https://buytickets.at/marras/2064884

Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out – Family Film Screening with Live Brass Band
2026-06-14 15:00 - 16:30
Spend a delightful afternoon at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall as we bring the much‑loved Wallace & Gromit classic A Grand Day Out to the big screen — complete with the joyful sound of the Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band
This special family‑friendly event is the perfect way to enjoy a cosy afternoon together. Watch Wallace & Gromit’s iconic moon‑bound cheese adventure in one of Durham’s most historic and atmospheric venues, with the brass band adding extra sparkle, humour, and heart to the experience.
⭐ What to expect
• Afternoon screening of A Grand Day Out accompanied by a live brass band
• A welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for all ages
• A unique cultural experience in the historic Pitman’s Parliament
Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, or simply bring your love of cracking good fun. It’s an afternoon guaranteed to raise smiles.
Join us on 14th June for a truly grand day out at Redhills.

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