🎉 January 2026 Edition OUT NOW!
The New Year has arrived, and with it, the January 2026 issue of Consett Magazine is here, filled with inspiring stories of resilience, creativity, and community strength to kick off the year with hope and purpose.
From local schools making a difference to independent businesses bringing energy to the town, this edition highlights the people and places that continue to shape Consett into something truly special.
If you would like to be featured in the February 2026 issue, please call 01207 438 292 or submit your story online.
This month’s front cover, captured by George Ledger, features a young footballer from Leadgate Primary School, representing the school’s commitment to active learning, teamwork, and community spirit.
What’s Inside the January 2026 Edition:
A School That Grows With Its Community: Leadgate Primary
With strong roots and a family feel, Leadgate Primary continues to thrive thanks to long-standing staff, outdoor learning, and deep community connections.
Consett Academy: Students Shine in The Little Mermaid
A packed-house musical performance brought Disney’s classic to life with talent, creativity, and teamwork across three sold-out nights.
Good News at The Grove: Affordable Food Hub Launch
The Bread and Butter Thing brings low-cost groceries to The Grove Primary School, with help from dedicated parent volunteers and community support.
Shotley Bridge Nursery School: Healthy Habits for Life
Promoting mindfulness, hygiene, and outdoor play to support children’s physical and emotional wellbeing this winter.
Be Winter Ready: Safety Tips for Changing Conditions
Durham PCC Joy Allen shares vital winter driving advice as part of the Safe T.R.I.P. campaign, reminding us that winter weather can change in minutes.
The People Behind the Pour: Nick Crowther, Lanchester Group
Meet the forklift instructor helping train and certify staff across one of the area’s largest employers. Over 250 certificates issued in two years!.
Laura’s Deli: A Local Business with Heart
Laura’s Deli in Leadgate is thriving, thanks to a passion for food, family support, and a strong sense of community spirit.
Indulgence in Leadgate: A Beauty Haven with Staying Power
Nicola Myers celebrates nearly a decade of running a successful all-in-one beauty shop, even through challenging times.
Celebrating Heritage: Shotley Bridge’s Lost Headstone
Paul Heatherington explores the spiritual and cultural legacy of the German swordmakers who left their mark in the form of a 17th-century inscription.
Celebrating Seventy: A Playful Poem by Lorraine Weightman
What if Pope Leo had been from Consett? A warm and witty poem imagines faith, friendship, and local pride with a smile.
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