Our Events

Our events are a chance to come together, have fun, celebrate and support Building Self-Belief. From community activities and special events to fundraising and opportunities to get involved, there is something for everyone!

Annual General Meeting

Join us for our Annual General Meeting 2026!

Tuesday 20th October 2026

3.30PM-5.00PM

Location: Building Self-Belief CIO, 46 Steel Street, Consett, DH8 5EF

Refreshments provided.

Over 55's Exercise Class

Come and join us at our community space, 12:00pm-1:00pm every Thursday, for our FREE Over 55 Keep Fit session with Teresa Carter.

Location: 46 Steel Street, Consett, DH8 5EF

Refreshments provided.

Toasty Tuesday- Digital Inclusion

Come and join us every Tuesday 10.00am-12.00pm for our community session where we can help you with issues you may be having with everything digital. Or just come along and have a cup of tea and a toasty!

Location: 46 Steel Street, Consett, DH8 5EF

FREE Toddlers Garden Group

RETURNS: Wednesday 9th September, every Wednesday term time, 1:30pm-3pm

(Please note, our Summer Garden Events will be this time during the holidays - ALL WELCOME)

Location: Benfieldside Community Garden, DH8 0LL

FREE Garden activities & games

Who: Children aged 1-4, children must be accompanied by parent/carer

Refreshments provided!

Book a place here

FREE Kids Gardening Club

RETURNS: Wednesday 9th September, every Wednesday term time, 3:30pm-5:00pm

(Please note, our Summer Garden Events will be this time during the holidays - ALL WELCOME)

Location: Benfieldside Community Garden, Consett

Who: Junior School age 7-11

Book a place here

Steel Street Youth Club

RETURNS: Thursday 17th September, every Thursday term time, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: 46 Steel Street, DH8 5EF

Arts and crafts - activities for ages 8-12!

Food and refreshments provided.

Book a place here!

Our Past Events

Take a look back at some of the events we have hosted over the years, bringing people and communities together to celebrate, learn, have fun, raise funds and make a difference.

Community Garden Summer Events

We hosted a series of free summer events at Benfieldside Community Garden, bringing people together to enjoy garden activities, games, food, fun and time outdoors.

Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

We hosted an afternoon tea fundraiser for Building Self-Belief, bringing people together at Snods Edge Church Hall while raising funds to support our work. The event also included a raffle and tombola.

The Official Opening of Benfieldside Community Garden

We celebrated the official opening of Benfieldside Community Garden, marking an important milestone and bringing together the people and organisations who helped make this community space possible.

Building Self Belief's Charity Golf Day

We hosted our first charity golf day at Consett Golf Club, raising funds to support our Steel Street community building and local youth and community programmes.

Adult Garden Club

Our Adult Garden Club at Benfieldside Community Garden brought people together to enjoy gardening, learn new skills, spend time outdoors and make new friends. Equipment and refreshments were provided.

Easter Garden Events

We welcomed local families to Benfieldside Community Garden for Easter fun, with games, activities and an Easter egg hunt, creating an enjoyable outdoor experience for the community.

Litter Pick

We organised community litter picks as part of Durham County Council’s Big Spring Clean, bringing young people and local residents together to improve local spaces. Equipment was provided.

Celebrating Stanley Exhibition

We hosted an exhibition celebrating Stanley’s past, present and future, bringing people together to explore the town’s heritage, share stories and look at its future.

Youth Club Christmas Party

We brought young people together for a Christmas celebration at our Steel Street Youth Club, with festive crafts, games and activities for ages 7–12.

'Let's Get Digital' North East Event

We hosted the Let’s Get Digital North East event at our Steel Street Community Building, bringing people together to explore digital inclusion and share experiences of digital exclusion.

Watch the Digital Unite event video →

Halloween Garden Event

We hosted a Halloween event at Benfieldside Community Garden, bringing people together for fun, games and Halloween-themed activities.

Watch the Halloween Garden Event video →

Garden Club

Our free Garden Club at Benfieldside Community Garden gave children aged 7–11 the opportunity to enjoy gardening, learn about nature and develop new skills in a fun outdoor environment.

Steel Street Community Space Launch and AGM

We celebrated the launch of our new Steel Street community building alongside our AGM, bringing together our team, supporters and community partners to mark an important milestone for Building Self-Belief.

Read about the opening of our community centre →

Summer Garden Events

We hosted a series of free summer events at Benfieldside Community Garden, bringing people together to enjoy activities, games, food, fun and time outdoors during the summer holidays.

Leadgate Youth Club

We previously ran a free youth club at Eden Miner’s Centre in Leadgate, providing young people with activities, food and refreshments in a safe and welcoming space.

Easter Garden Events

We welcomed local families to Benfieldside Community Garden for Easter activities, including an Easter egg hunt, games and plenty of outdoor fun.

Derwent Valley Community Growing and Food Network

We hosted the launch of the Derwent Valley Community Growing and Food Network, with a tour of the garden, refreshments, practical tips and activities celebrating community growing and local food.

Consett Heritage Film Premiere and Exhibition

We hosted the premiere of our Consett Heritage Film, exploring the history of Consett Steelworks. The special evening also featured an exhibition celebrating Consett’s industrial heritage.

Explore the history of Consett Steelworks →

Valentines Quiz Night Fundraiser

We hosted a Valentine’s Quiz Night fundraiser at The Steel Club in Consett, bringing people together for an evening of fun, with a £100 first prize and £50 second prize.

Digital Inclusion and Community Consultation Events

We hosted free digital inclusion and community consultation sessions at Consett Heart, helping local people build digital confidence while sharing their views and experiences. Refreshments were provided.

Design a Steel Statue for Consett!

We hosted an evening with renowned artist Ray Lonsdale, who shared his work and helped the community develop ideas for a new steel statue celebrating Consett’s heritage. The event also included a raffle and tombola.

December Coffee Morning

We hosted a December coffee morning at Snods Edge Church to raise funds towards a new Ray Lonsdale steel statue for Consett, bringing local people together to support the project.

Digital Inclusion Programme

We delivered digital inclusion sessions at Consett Heart, helping local people build confidence using technology and online services, including email, social media, online banking, NHS services and other apps.

Hertitage Drop-in Session

We hosted a heritage drop-in session at Consett Golf Club, inviting local people to share their memories and stories of Consett while enjoying refreshments and meeting others in the community.

Halloween Garden Activity Afternoon

We hosted a Halloween activity afternoon at Benfieldside Community Garden, bringing people of all ages together for pumpkin carving, spooky stories, games and refreshments.

Garden Volunteer Day

We held a volunteer day at Benfieldside Community Garden, bringing people together to help care for the garden and enjoy the benefits of gardening, nature and spending time outdoors.

Jobs & Budgeting Support

We provided jobs and budgeting support in Leadgate, offering one-to-one guidance to help local people with employment, finances and household budgeting. The sessions were supported by the County Durham Community Foundation.

Neighbourly Volunteer Day

We worked with Neighbourly to host a community volunteer day, bringing people together to work as a team and make a positive difference through hands-on volunteering.

Benfieldside Community Garden

We held a community meeting to share plans for Benfieldside Community Garden, giving local people the opportunity to hear about the timeline for the work and discuss the garden’s future.

Summer Activity Garden Events

We hosted a series of free summer activity sessions at Benfieldside Community Garden, bringing people together to enjoy activities, spend time outdoors and make the most of the garden during the summer holidays.

Afternoon Tea - Fundraiser for a Ray Lonsdale Statue for Consett

We hosted an afternoon tea fundraiser to support plans for a new Ray Lonsdale steel statue in Consett, bringing the community together while helping raise funds for the project.

Youth Club sessions for children age 8-12

We previously ran a free youth club in Leadgate for children aged 8–12, providing activities, food and refreshments in a safe and welcoming environment where young people could spend time together.

The Big Lunch - Community Fun Day

We joined The Big Lunch with a community fun day, bringing local people together to enjoy refreshments, entertainment and time together as neighbours and friends.

Digital Inclusion

We hosted digital inclusion sessions to help people build confidence using technology and online services, including email, social media, online banking, NHS services and other apps.

Read about our digital inclusion work →

Good To Grow Week

We took part in Good to Grow Week 2024 at Benfieldside Community Garden, welcoming volunteers and community members to help prepare the garden for the growing season and celebrate the benefits of community gardening.

Volunteer at Benfieldside Community Garden in Honour of Mental Health Awareness Week

We marked Mental Health Awareness Week at Benfieldside Community Garden with a special volunteer day, celebrating the positive impact that gardening, nature and being outdoors can have on mental wellbeing.

Moorside Youth Club

We previously ran a free youth club in Moorside for children aged 8–12, providing activities, food and refreshments in a safe and welcoming space for young people to spend time together.

Tow Law Winter Well-being & Support Programme

We delivered free wellbeing and support sessions in Tow Law, providing young people and families with a welcoming space, hot food and refreshments during the winter months, with support from Sunderland Counselling Service.

Adult Jobs, Budgeting & Well-being Support

We provided free individual support in Tow Law, helping adults with household budgeting, employability and emotional wellbeing. The sessions were supported by Sunderland Counselling Service and included free refreshments.

Read about the support →

Happy 5th Birthday Building Self-Belief CIO

We celebrated five years of Building Self-Belief with a special event at Derwent Manor, bringing together our young people, staff, trustees, funders and supporters to celebrate our achievements and look back on our journey.

Born in Bridgehill, Cast in the Steelworks

We hosted this free community event with Alan Swinburne, who shared his experiences of Consett’s industrial and social history. The event also gave local people the opportunity to share their memories of Consett’s past and hopes for its future.

Consett and Spanish Royalty?

We hosted a free Q&A evening with local historian Brian Harrison, exploring the fascinating history of Consett, from the Battle of the Blue Heaps and the origins of the town’s name to its surprising links with Spanish royalty.