Consett Corona Photo Project – December 2021
The photo project was started in March 2020 at the start of the first national lockdown. George Ledger, a retired police officer and photographer,...
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...
Places to Go: Gainsborough & Retford
I was looking forward to my visit to Gainsborough on 30th September, staying overnight. I was arriving from London on an LNER Azuma into...
Introducing Consett Canicross
Canicross is a hugely popular sport in Europe and is growing fast in the UK with regular events and races popping up nationally. Now...
Medomsley Pre-School – Education, Naturally.
We are a small Pre-School based in Bishop Ian Ramsey School in Medomsley.
For over 25 years, we've been providing a ‘high quality learning environment...
Blackfyne Walking Football – Fun, Friendship & Fitness
We have been running our Walking Football sessions in Consett for the last two years and are looking for new players to get involved...
Places to Go: Seaton Carew
Convalescing after an operation, I wanted a night away at the seaside, but not too far away. I returned for the first time in...
Places to Go: Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
Annan is the first authentic Scottish town beyond the border. You can get a real sense of being “abroad” in an authentic Scottish town,...
Do you need to brush up on your ICT skills?
Then a Digital Skills for All course could be for you.
The Durham County Council Adult Learning and Skills Service offer short, fun, and interactive...
GreenKeepers – By Lorraine Weightman
GreenKeepers opened it’s doors on 26th September 2020 making Vicky Parker’s dream a very welcome reality. Vicky along with her husband Neil and childhood...