Where to find kitchen equipment, appliances and cooking tools
Most towns and cities in Durham have shopping centres which may have kitchen specialty shops. Also, large department stores will be offer a selection of cooking equipment, appliances and utensils. Home renovation and hardware stores also offer appliances, large and small. Also, many large grocery stores can offer you some cooking appliances, tools and supplies. You could also find pots, pans and some cooking and baking tools at various bargain centres and bulk stores.
Cooking classes:
Liaison College, Durham Campus, offers a chef's diploma for the serious cook. If you are just intersted in one or two classes, check at your local community centre or seniors' centre for more informal cooking classes. Find more information on specialty classes, such as vegetarian cooking classes at the Durham Lakeside Vegetarian website.
The larger grovery stores, often called "SuperStores" have classrooms and offer programs all year. Check at your grocery store for more information.
Where to find cooking recipes and information
Of course, the Internet is a great place to find recipes. Your local public library also offers you a vast selection of cookbooks and, occasionally programs on various aspects of cooking and nutrition.