Tag: Durham
‘Consett in Focus’ UK Mining: Fluorite mine
By George Ledger and Chris Bruce
When we embarked on this project, we aimed to spotlight both traditional and contemporary jobs and trades in our...
Consett Magazine – Editorial April 2024
Dear Consett Readers,
Spring has sprung in Consett, and with it arrives our thrilling April 2024 edition, brimming with the latest local curiosities and happenings.
Our...
Discover a World of Learning: Join Us for Our Nursery School...
Embark on an enchanting journey into the heart of early childhood education at Shotley Bridge Nursery School's Open Day! Nestled in the heart of...
‘Consett in Focus’ Consett Fire Cadets
By Chris Bruce
We met the fire cadets at this year's Remembrance Day Parade and were invited to photograph one of their training sessions at...
‘Consett in Focus’ Consett Army Cadet Force
By George Ledger & Chris Bruce
Consett Detachment of Durham Army Cadet Force parade twice a week at their Parliament Street base in Consett, on...
‘Consett in Focus’ Beekeeper – Michael Littlemore
By George Ledger
Michael has been involved with bees for 7 years, after taking over two hives from a friend who didn't have time to...
Putting the Community in Community Theatre.
When the curtain fell on Spotlight Community Theatre’s sold out production of Shrek at the Empire, Consett in April, they wasted no time in...
Crafts, Costumes, and Celebrations: A Vibrant Georgian Weekend at Beamish Museum
Come and experience a delightful Georgian Gathering at Beamish Museum's 1820s Pockerley on the weekend of Saturday, July 15th, and Sunday, July 16th, 2023.
Don't...
Durham Miners Gala 2023: Arrangements Confirmed for the Historic Event
Get ready to mark your calendars because the arrangements for the highly anticipated 2023 Durham Miners Gala, also known as the 137th Big Meeting,...
Experience the Spectacle: Durham Brass Festival Returns to Ignite the Streets...
Get ready to immerse yourself in an exuberant atmosphere as the beloved Durham Brass Festival returns, bringing a vibrant party spirit to the streets...