Tag: Derwent Valley
Local Heroes Honoured at Red Kite Awards in Consett and Winlaton
Two heartfelt ceremonies in Consett and Winlaton last weekend celebrated the extraordinary efforts of community members across the Blaydon and Consett constituency.
A Celebration of...
The Three Currocks
The Three Currocks (sometimes spelt “Curricks”) are three prominent stone cairns six miles from Consett on open heather moorland between Muggleswick and Edmundbyers.
They...
Story of Steel: How Derwentcote Helped Forge Britain’s Industrial Future
Derwentcote Steel Furnace, located in woodland near Consett, represents a pivotal era in industry and serves as an early reminder of how the local area played a significant role in Britain's industrial revolution.
The Power of Friendship: Art Project Brings Generations Together in Consett
Karbon Homes Silver Friends held Art sessions across the Derwent Valley area with residents taking part at Glenroyd House, Delight Court, Magdalene Court, Dipton...
‘Consett in Focus’ Nurturing the Land: A Dairy Farmer’s Tale
By George Ledger and Chris Bruce
In the lush landscapes of the Derwent Valley, Graham Willey embodies the spirit of traditional farming, tending to his...
The Annandale Paper Mill at Shotley
The paper making trade had a long standing tradition in County Durham, but it was the Derwent Valley that could lay claim to being...
Funding Available for Community Groups
The Derwent Valley Partnership has recently announced that a total of £40,000 has been made available for local community groups who are in need...