🎉 The July 2026 Print Edition of Consett Magazine Is Out Now
The July 2026 edition of Consett Magazine is here, bringing together another warm and varied collection of positive local stories from Consett, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Lanchester, Annfield Plain and the wider DH8 community.
This month’s front cover features Keith Harrison, a local sheep farmer whose story offers a thoughtful glimpse into lambing season, family farming and a lifetime connected to the land, photo beautifully captured by Juan Fitzgerald of Communities in Focus.
🌿 What’s Inside the July Edition
🧡 Community & Local Life
Keith Harrison: Sheep Farming, Lambing Season and Life on the Land
Juan Fitzgerald and Communities in Focus visit Keith Harrison’s family farm to capture the dedication, routine and quiet pride behind local farming life.
Inside Lanchester’s Peaceful Japanese Head Spa
Mark Wilkinson steps inside Carrie Eyes’ calming Japanese Head Spa in Lanchester, a peaceful wellbeing space offering head spa treatments, laser treatments and micro-needling.
Monday Morning Badminton at Croft View Halls
George Ledger visits Lanchester Badminton Club, a friendly local group that has been bringing people together for over 40 years.
⛵ Sport, Hobbies & Inclusion
Sailability at Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club
A new adapted sailing dinghy, named New Venture, has been launched to support more inclusive access to sailing, with backing from Consett Rotary Club.
🎓 Education & Young People
Inspiring a Positive Relationship with Number
Shotley Bridge Nursery School shares its Number Sense journey, exploring how early years learning can help children build confidence, curiosity and a deeper understanding of maths.
🏛️ Heritage, History & Culture
All Saints Church Celebrates 100 Years
Lanchester’s All Saints Catholic Church marks its centenary with a year of community celebrations, including a flower festival, concerts, heritage displays and a special Centenary Mass.
Top Town Glory: When Consett Took on Britain
Raymond Agar looks back at 1955, when Consett entered the BBC’s Top Town competition and showcased the town’s talent, pride and community spirit on a national stage.
John and Rosy Gall: A Lifetime of Heritage and Hard Work
Communities in Focus celebrates the story of John and Rosy Gall, from their work at Beamish Museum to the restoration of historic Hollinside Farm.
Dressing Little Edward?
Paul Heatherington reflects on Little Edward in Blackhill and Consett Park, asking whether a little seasonal creativity could help reconnect people with one of the area’s cherished historic figures.
🏭 Business & Industry
The People Behind the Pour: Tracey Winn
This month’s Greencroft Bottling feature introduces Tracey Winn, HR and Training Administrator, whose energy and enthusiasm help support training and development across the business.
🎭 Poetry & Creative Voices
Right on Queue
Lorraine Weightman, with illustration by Fr John Bagnall, celebrates one of Britain’s great unofficial traditions: the art of queuing.
Medal of Honour
Local poet Anthony Page shares a reflective piece on courage, memory, loss and the hope for peace.
⚠️ Important Conversations
Listening, Learning and Acting: Democracy in Action
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen discusses public engagement, victim support, the Victims’ Code and the importance of listening directly to local residents.
🧠 Why This Issue Matters
The July edition captures what Consett Magazine is all about: local people, real stories, community pride and the positive news that deserves to be seen.
From farms, churches and sports clubs to wellbeing businesses, heritage stories, poems and public service updates, this issue reflects the depth, character and generosity of the DH8 area.
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Consett Magazine is made by and for the people of DH8.
If you have a story, event, business, club, poem, photo or community update worth sharing, we’d love to hear from you.
Print deadline: 3:00 PM on 15 July 2026
Distribution: First week of every month
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The July 2026 edition of Consett Magazine is out now, available across Consett and the surrounding area in local shops, cafés, community venues and trusted distribution points that have supported the magazine since 2012.
