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Consett Magazine Editorial – February 2025
Welcome to the February issue of Consett Magazine, dear readers! As we trudge through the shortest month of the year, we've got a cracking...
Minor Injury?
By Richard GoodfellowMinor Injuries?“OK,“ she said. “I’d like you to have an x-ray. ““Right, when and where?”“Now, across the road.”“Pardon?”“In the hospital.”“But I haven’t...
Is it Snow? – By Joyce Shaw
Consett has a unique reputation for being the first to get the worst of weathers.. but I also argue that we get fresh weather...
What’s in a name? Here’s 100 Place Names!!
By Joyce ShawThere’s Peterlee and Pity Me, Maiden Law and Walker ShoreThere’s Framwelgate and Old Wingate, Butterknowle and Bogle HoleBeggar’s Wood and Evenwood, Byker...
Blackhill Bridge Club Welcomes New Members and Announces 2025 Beginner’s Course
The thriving Blackhill Bridge Club is excited to welcome seven new members who have successfully completed this year’s beginner’s class, led by the wonderful...
It’s just Pease Pudding!!!…our Northern Speciality!
By Joyce ShawI have taken countless journeys by train to Cardiff as my family live there. It can take seven hours or more and...
Empowering Consett Youth: Celebrating Their Social Impact
Building Self-Belief, a Consett-based charity, recently achieved a remarkable feat by receiving high commendation at the prestigious North East Charity Awards on July 19th,...
Executive Compass Shines Light on Triumph of Dog Day Care Facilities
Neil Capstick, the ingenious founder of Newcastle's renowned Executive Compass, has momentarily shifted his focus from high-stakes bidding to contribute to a local dog...







