Monthly Archives: August 2013
Fraja Ellie Appeal Going From Strength To Strength
On Friday 5th of July, the good people of Consett were out in force at Shotley Bridge Cricket Club to support the Fraja Ellie...
The Night Soil Men
These intrepid workers carried out their occupation in the dead of night, and removed night soil, which was a respectable term for human waste....
Clubs Hit Cancer For Six For Willowburn
Willowburn hospice will be the winner when three local clubs join forces over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Consett Rotary Club and Derwentside Round Table...
The Consett Iron Works
The Derwent Iron Company, the original owners of the Consett Iron Works, realised from the very start that they would need to amass a...
Sports Teams – We Need You!
Consett is a town which prides itself on its local sporting achievements with a number of dedicated teams striving to be the best in...
Wii U to Get an Update
In the current console war that's emerging between the new Xbox One and Playstation 4 many people have seemed to forget about Nintendo’s next...
Gardening is Good For Your Health?
A recent study has found the getting down and dirty in your garden is great for your health and personal happiness. A survey of...
Summer Jam
One of my favourite ingredients when it comes to cooking are the different berries which can be found in the wild all over our...
Help For Heroes Summer BBQ
On Sunday the 25th of August The Miner’s Arms in Medomsley will be hosting a bank holiday barbecue to help raise funds for the...
Consett Traders Association
Consett has always been a town with a strong entrepreneurial essence with many people striking out on their own in their specific fields. The...