The Gym – Consett’s New Fitness Facility Opening In 2013
The Gym, opening in January of next year, is a new fitness complex situated in what was Testos Bingo Hall in Consett as a...
Consett Experiences Brass Fever
The summer of 2013 has been filled with stunning, family-orientated events to cater for every taste throughout County Durham. One of the biggest being...
Surviving the January Sales
After the extravagance of Christmas and New Year, it’s understandable to want to save money coming into 2013. As energy, insurance and food costs...
Circle Of Life – By Lorraine Weightman
After moving back to Consett and especially over the last lockdown year I have taken up walking - very slowly at first - partly...
Anchors Aweigh: How a Care Home Made an Elderly Sailor’s Dream Come True
Maritime aficionado, David Bickle, a resident of HC-One's Greenways Court care home in Consett, County Durham, voiced his desire to experience life at sea...
Mental Health Awareness Coffee Afternoon
Over the years, talking about mental health issues has become more open with more people in the public eye speaking up about their personal...
Old Style Afternoon Tea Begins The Beamish Museum Season
Afternoon tea has become an absolutely essential gift for mums and grans and is perfect for friends who like to meet up for a...
Christmas Toy Box Appeal 2021
Last year Kathryn Rooney ran a Christmas toy appeal for the corona vulnerable people and volunteers group in Consett.
She arranged with local shops and...
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...
‘Consett in Focus’ Dahlia Grower – Alan Swinburn
Some people have greener fingers than most. Alan certainly has and has been growing show Dahlias for 40 years but has taken it more...