Tag: Consett Memories
Characters, Comedians and Community Spirit
Humour, friendship and community spirit were just as important as music in the story of the Consett Citizens Choir. From memorable rehearsals to the comic performances of Arthur Agar and The Three Crows, the Choir became a reflection of Consett itself, hardworking, talented and full of character.
Behind the Baton: William E. Westgarth MBE
Every successful choir needs more than voices — it needs leadership, patience, and belief. For the Consett Citizens Choir, that guiding force was William...
America’s Gift to Consett: The Citizens Club Story
When the Consett Citizens Club opened its doors in December 1948, it brought with it something rare for the time — a sense of...
A Life of Grace: Remembering Edith Coates (1921–2025)
A Life of Grace: Remembering Edith Coates (1921–2025)On 20th March, Redwell Hills Care Home in Leadgate, Consett was filled with warmth, laughter, and celebration...
Consett – Memories Gone By
Consett has come in leaps and bounds in the last 80 years, some may say different, but the memories of those who grew up...