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From Leadgate with Love: Over £17,000 Raised for Alzheimer’s Thanks to...
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and dedication, Mrs. Brown, also known by his real name Brian Lewins of Leadgate, has remarkably raised...
Must-Have Tips for Planning Your Next Big Event in Consett
Planning an event, whether it's a community festival, a charity fundraiser, or a personal celebration, can be a thrilling yet daunting task.
If you're gearing...
‘Consett in Focus’ Hedge Laying – Burt Hunter
By George Ledger
Hedgerows form an important part of the landscape of County Durham but there are not many people left who know how to...
‘Consett in Focus’ UK Mining: Fluorite mine
By George Ledger and Chris Bruce
When we embarked on this project, we aimed to spotlight both traditional and contemporary jobs and trades in our...
Consett Magazine – Editorial April 2024
Dear Consett Readers,
Spring has sprung in Consett, and with it arrives our thrilling April 2024 edition, brimming with the latest local curiosities and happenings.
Our...
Consett Bridge Club
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A SMALL GROUPOF FRIENDLY BRIDGE PLAYERSIN A WARM FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT?
Consett Bridge Club is inviting new members to join us...
My Dream for Consett
Ray Lonsdale’s statue of Tommy, at Seaham had a profound effect on me. Tommy, or using it’s real title of “One Minute Past Eleven” depicts...
Breaking the Silence: The Consett Group Supporting Those Bereaved by Suicide
Each year in the UK, more than 6000 people take their own lives – each suicide has a devastating and lasting impact on their...
Gone With The Wind by Lorraine Weightman
March is renowned for its blustery weather. Yet in my lifetime, here in Consett, the wind is not just restricted to one month of...
‘Consett in Focus’ The Legacy of a Cobbler
By George Ledger
In the heart of Consett Town Centre resides Robert McKenzie, a seasoned cobbler whose expertise has been honed over a remarkable career...