Monthly Archives: December 2013
It’s Party Time!
It’s the festive season and the works Christmas party is just around the corner. Everyone is looking forward to letting their hair down and...
Christmas With Nout
Christmas once again, that magic time of year, and the usual spending sprees that seem to be part of our lives. But it wasn’t always...
The Works – Putting The Heart Back Into Consett
Consett is lucky to be one of the few remaining towns with a definite sense of community spirit. This “village mentality” has lead to...
Feel The Power of Formula E
Recently Renault-Nissan, leaders in Electric Vehicle manufacture, have made a statement claiming to be well behind hitting their EV sales targets which were expecting...
The Buskers of Consett
Consett has such a vibrant music scene with pubs, clubs and venues hosting a wide range of different nights ranging from cover bands to...
Impact of the Bedroom Tax
Since its introduction earlier this year, there has been mounting opposition to the element of the welfare reform policy which has been dubbed the...
Festive Parkrun With The Blackhill Bounders
Parkruns are free weekly timed 5k runs, held around the world on Saturday mornings. Parkrun isn’t just for club runners and serious athletes, it’s...
Watching Over The Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood Watch participation has increased over recent years and is going from strength to strength throughout the Consett and Stanley areas of County Durham.
Currently...
Plant A Tree For Polio
The Rotary Club of Derwentside have walked over burning hot coals, held meetings under water and abseiled from high buildings in order to serve...
The Consett Lions Turn 50
Consett is a town is filled with vibrant groups who all aim to get together and make things happen around the region. One of...