Tag: george ledger
A Decade of Festive Cheer as Santa Ste
From Local Lad to “Santa Ste” – Celebrating 10 Years of Christmas Magic!
Leadgate’s very own Stephen Stonehouse has spent the last decade spreading festive...
December 2025 – Consett Magazine Print Edition
🎄 Christmas 2025 Issue OUT NOW!
As festive lights appear across the town and another year draws to a close, the December 2025 edition of...
Phil Poxon: Finding His Canvas in the Community
Meet Phil, originally from Leicester, but we’ve claimed him as a proper local now! After moving up here as a teen, he settled in...
Walking, History, and Heart: Meet Richard Judd
From the South Coast to the North East
Meet Richard Judd — a walker, history buff, and passionate community member who’s made Leadgate his home....
May 2024 Editorial, Consett, County Durham
Dear Consett Community, welcome to the May 2024 edition of Consett Magazine, where we celebrate the blossoms of community spirit and the deep roots...
‘Consett in Focus’ Dress making / Seamstress -Fantasia Fancy Dress
By George Ledger
A Seamstress or Tailor is a gratifying choice of Trade for anyone with a creative flair who enjoys hands-on work.
These skilled individuals...
‘Consett in Focus’ Hedge Laying – Burt Hunter
By George Ledger
Hedgerows form an important part of the landscape of County Durham but there are not many people left who know how to...
‘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 in Focus’ – Documentary Photography Group – January 2023
Consett Lights Switch on
It was a great night in Middle Street on Thursday when the Derwent Valley Partnership - AAP put on an evening...
‘Consett in Focus’ Documentary Photography Group – Teachers & Art Part...
Denise Angel – Teacher & Artist
Denise was born and bred in County Durham, where her love of painting began as a teenager, she now...