May 2026 – Consett Magazine Print Edition

🎉 The May 2026 Print Edition of Consett Magazine Is Out Now

As spring gives way to early summer across Consett and the surrounding villages, the May 2026 edition captures the energy, pride and community spirit that define life across DH8.

This month’s front cover features the Lanchester Partnership litter pickers, where more than 60 volunteers, including young helpers, came together to collect over 50 bags of rubbish — a simple but powerful reminder of what community looks like in action.


🌿 What’s Inside the May Edition

This issue brings together a wide range of local stories, voices and perspectives:

🧡 Community & Local Life

  • 60 Volunteers Collect 50 Bags in Lanchester Clean-Up
    A brilliant example of local action and pride
  • Willow Burn Hospice Gala Raises £22,000
    Supporting over 1,100 hours of care across County Durham

🎓 Education & Young People

  • Shotley Bridge Nursery School – Where Wonder Leads
    A thoughtful look at curiosity-led learning and early years education

🏭 Business & Industry

  • Inside Durham Genome Centre
    From former police station to cutting-edge DNA hub
  • The People Behind the Pour: David Barnett
    Engineering, apprenticeships and life at Greencroft Bottling
  • The Old Ice Cream Shop Revival
    A family business with roots going back to 1937

🎭 Culture, History & Community Identity

  • Consett Citizens Choir Stories
    Music, humour and belonging at the heart of the town
  • The Derwent Iron Company Story
    How industry shaped the landscape and identity of Consett
  • May Daze
    A nostalgic personal reflection on growing up in Consett

⚠️ Important Voices

  • Joy Allen on Stalking Awareness
    A powerful message on recognising early warning signs and protecting victims

🧠 Why This Issue Matters

From community action and local enterprise to history, education and important social issues, this edition reflects what Consett Magazine has always stood for:

Real stories, real people, real community.


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If you have a story, event, business or idea worth sharing, we’d love to hear from you.

Print deadline: 15th of each month
Distribution: First week of every month

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We’ve just released the May 2026 edition of Consett Magazine.
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We’ve just released the May 2026 edition of Consett Magazine.
We’ve just released the May 2026 edition of Consett Magazine.
Available now in Morrisons Consett and in local shops, cafés and restaurants across the area, all proudly supporting the magazine each month since 2012.

Available in Consett Library, Tesco and Morrisons Consett, alongside a network of local shops, cafés and restaurants that have supported the magazine since 2012.

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Consett Magazine proudly provides a platform for community voices across Consett and the surrounding areas. We publish articles, opinions, and stories submitted by local individuals, groups, and organisations. All views, statements, and claims expressed in published content are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Consett Magazine or its editorial team. Consett Magazine does not verify or endorse the accuracy of user-submitted content and accepts no liability for any errors, omissions, or opinions expressed. Submit your story or call 01207 438292 for advertising and marketing opportunities in Consett, County Durham.

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