"Queen for a Day" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

Heritage / December 16th, 2025

"Queen for a Day" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Savannah, William, Kyden and Kiera. They were inspired by a photograph from the Stanley Festival of Queens in 1960. It reflects the joy, confidence, and celebration of being crowned Queen for a day, while recognising that the moment was temporary.

Heritage / November 19th, 2025

Digital Inclusion / November 19th, 2025

Kelly's Celebration of Stanley Podcast

Kelly has always lived and worked in the Stanley area, and is very proud to be from the town. She feels that there is lots of potential in the town, and to get the town back to where it once would not take a great deal of investment. Listen to her Celebration of Stanley Podcast to hear more..

Wellbeing / December 18th, 2024

Employability / December 18th, 2024

The Meadow Well Teenage Wellbeing Programme With Norham High School

The Meadow Well Teenage Wellbeing Programme, in partnership with Norham High School, aimed to enhance the mental health, self-esteem, and aspirations of teenagers living on the Meadow Well Estate in North Shields. The programme focused on improving community engagement and exploring long-term potential, with an emphasis on employability skills and higher education, particularly in arts and creative industries.

Environmental / June 29th, 2026

Benfieldside Community Garden Official Launch

Special moments from the official launch of Building Self Belief’s very own community garden, a project we’ve been developing and working towards over the past few years.