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Update: Hopelands Parking Bays & Hopelands Court Parking Issues
Update: Hopelands Parking Bays & Hopelands Court Parking Issues

The latest news from Cllr Gerald Lee

Binfluencer Info
Binfluencer Info

DBC is starting the weekly household food waste collections from Tuesday 2 June 2026. It’s time to recap the new guidelines regarding the food waste recycling.

A Season of Success: Help Us Continue to Build the Future at Heighington FC Youth!
A Season of Success: Help Us Continue to Build the Future at Heighington FC Youth!

What a year it has been for Heighington FC Youth!

As we look back on the past twelve months, the air at the club is thick with pride our players have shown incredible growth, resilience, and—most importantly—a genuine love for the game.

Practical first aid sessions coming soon
Practical first aid sessions coming soon

The Village Project by St. John Ambulance aim to try and ensure that at least one person or more from each street is confident to be able to save a life and know what to do in an emergency. 

Playground works - Phase 1 complete, Phase 2 coming up
Playground works - Phase 1 complete, Phase 2 coming up

More play equipment to arrive, delighting the Local children

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Whisky at Heighington Village Hall
May 15
Whisky at Heighington Village Hall

The next whisky tasting at Heighington Village Hall is Friday 15th May. 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Tickets are just £25pp and you get to sample 5 whiskies on the night!

Zumba on Sunday
May 17
Zumba on Sunday

Zumba class with Eloise Collingwood on Sunday nights at the Village Hall! £5 per ticket

QiGong Class
May 19
QiGong Class

Balance the Body & Calm the Mind

Cocktail Masterclass by Crooners Champagne & Cocktail Bar
May 22
Cocktail Masterclass by Crooners Champagne & Cocktail Bar

Expect bubbles, laughter, and a splash of glamour as you mix four cocktails of your choice, enjoy nibbles, and learn the tricks of the trade - £40 per person

Zumba on Sunday
May 24
Zumba on Sunday

Zumba class with Eloise Collingwood on Sunday nights at the Village Hall! £5 per ticket

About the parish of Heighington

The parish council area includes the villages of Heighington, Redworth, and The Chestnuts in School-Aycliffe.

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VOLUNTEERING

VOLUNTEERING

Stone building with a sign reading 'Heighington Village Hall,' surrounded by greenery and trees.

There are numerous opportunities to volunteer within the village, providing a chance for residents to contribute to the community’s well-being and development. Whether your interests lie in environmental projects, local events, or providing support to vulnerable groups, the parish council is the central point of contact. Reaching out to them will connect you with ongoing initiatives that benefit everyone and help strengthen the fabric of village life.

Volunteering opportunities

“Since becoming a clock winder at St.Michaels Church I have met some very interesting people and learnt a lot about the villages’ fascinating history. It gets me out and about, the winding itself is a great exercise and it makes me feel like a valuable member of the village community.”

A man with a shaved head and light stubble wearing a black and red sports vest with the brand name 'ashmei' and Japanese characters, standing outdoors with a blurred green background of trees.

Anthony
Clock Winder

Photos

of the changing seasons

A snow-covered footpath curves past forgotten headstones and an old stone church in a snowy graveyard during winter.
A two-story stone house with multiple windows, surrounded by a stone wall and leafless trees, with light snow covering the ground and plants.
A row of houses with snow-covered rooftops and a snow-covered sidewalk in a quiet neighborhood during a snowfall.
A row of houses with snow on the roofs, set against a clear sky, with a grassy foreground and trees.
A snowy graveyard with tombstones, large trees with snow-covered branches, and a stone church in the background.
A stone church with arched windows seen behind snow-covered trees and a graveyard with tombstones, in a winter setting.
The decorative sign that reads "Heingington 2000". The sign features a small illustration of the famous landmarks of Heighington
A foggy village street around the green in Heighington
Cottages on the East Green in Heighington in the winter
Close-up of a dried, leafless plant with small flower buds and a single white flower, against a blurred background.
Cottages in Heighington, surrounded by bushes and trees, on a foggy day.
Purple crocus flowers blooming in green grass with a blurred green background.
Yellow daffodils blooming in spring with St.Michael's church in the backgrund
Daffodils around the Jubilee Garden front of Heighington Village Hall
White building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and signs for 'The Bay Horse Inn And Dining.' There are outdoor decorations, flower boxes, and signs indicating a car park to the rear and offering food options.
A stone building with large brick chimney and a tall narrow window, sign at the bottom reads 'Heighington Village Hall', surrounded by trees and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Yellow daffodils in bloom in Heighington by the village shop

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