Our summer exhibition at Willow Burn Hospice Gardens is now open, following a successful launch on Thursday, 2 July.

With glorious sunshine and an excellent turnout, the opening evening proved to be a wonderful occasion. Many of the people featured in the exhibition came along to see their portraits on display, giving us the opportunity to photograph them with their display boards and, just as importantly, catch up on their stories.

Four men standing together on the lawn at Willow Burn Hospice Gardens in front of exhibition portraits hanging from a line
The team behind Communities in Focus at the exhibition launch on Thursday 2 July. Photography by Communities in Focus

It was a pleasure to welcome so many familiar faces and celebrate the community spirit that has made this project so special.

An elderly woman wearing Royal British Legion badges holds a presentation case containing her medal, standing beneath her own portrait hung in the exhibition
Many of those featured in the exhibition came along to see their own portraits on display. Photography by Communities in Focus

The exhibition is listed as running until 30 August. As the gardens are open Monday to Saturday, the last normal visiting day is Saturday 29 August. Opening hours are 10.00am to 2.30pm.

Plan Your Visit

  • Listed run: until 30 August
  • Last normal visiting day: Saturday 29 August
  • Opening hours: 10.00am to 2.30pm
  • Days: Monday to Saturday
  • Location: Willow Burn Hospice Gardens

Opening days and times can change, and the final weekend may differ. Please confirm directly with Willow Burn Hospice before making a special journey.

A bearded man leaning against a tree in the hospice gardens, with exhibition display boards showing portraits and captions hanging above him
Portraits and stories from across the Consett area on display in the hospice gardens. Photography by Communities in Focus

We hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to visit the exhibition over the coming weeks.

Photography by Communities in Focus


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