Tag: community
Consett – Once a Place to Go, Now a Last Resort?
Why is it that Consett was once the location chosen for a shopping trip, whether getting your fruit and veg, meat from the butchers,...
Lanchester Local Eric Hepplewhite Celebrated for Lifelong Community Impact
Born in 1947, Eric Hepplewhite is a true Lanchester local, with a lifelong connection to the village he calls home. He married his wife...
Nice Bites Café: Local Value and Community Spirit Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday during term time, the cosy and welcoming Nice Bites Café at Leadgate Salvation Army opens its doors to the community, serving up...
Unwrapping Togetherness: A Mindful Christmas at Shotley Bridge Nursery School
In today’s world, Christmas can often become commercialised; a flurry of shopping lists, decorations, and the pressure of finding the “perfect” gift. Yet, at...
The Story of Nico, Dica & Little Italy
Little Italy has quickly become a favourite spot in Leadgate.
Run by Nico and Dica, with the friendly support of Tendai, the restaurant has...
The Story of Watts Stelling
Watts Stelling has lived his entire life in Leadgate’s Bradley Cottages. From childhood, football was his passion, excelling as a striker at school and...
November 2025 – Consett Magazine Print Edition
As the nights draw in and remembrance season begins, the Consett Magazine November 2025 print edition brings together local voices and uplifting stories from...
Building Community, One Idea at a Time: The BIG Consett Directory
Consett has always had heart, and now it’s got a whole lot more spark too. The BIG Consett Directory, founded by local business owner...
Growing Minds at Brooms Primary
Gardening offers children fun, fresh air, and hands-on learning—and at Our Lady and St. Joseph Primary School (Brooms Primary), it’s thriving.
For the past...
Editorial June 2025: Grounded in Community, Guided by Conversation
It’s been a month of important conversations. After last issue’s piece on the proposed new Consett Hospital, we were reminded just how much people...