Alecia's Celebration of Stanley
I’ve discovered that there used to be a lot more things to do in Stanley in the past—like cinemas and other activities where people could actually spend time together and communicate face to face. I think in some ways, that was better than how things are now with social media and phones. These days, we hardly go out because everyone’s always on their phones. Social media is how most people stay in touch, but I think it also stops us from really connecting in person.
Sometimes people forget that life doesn’t revolve around social media—you can go outside, meet people, and experience things in real life.
Personally, I’d rather go out and do something than sit on my phone. I think there should be more spaces where people, especially young people, can go to socialise and enjoy themselves.
“It would be great to have more things to do—like fun places or even something big like a theme park. It would give us more reasons to get outside, meet new people, and enjoy life beyond screens.”
- Alecia Readman
Youth Social Action / December 9th, 2024
Tow Law Eco-Ambassadors Film
We have had a wonderful year with the Tow Law Eco-Ambassadors during our Environmental Project with The Energy Saving Trust and Airbnb who are kindly supporting us with the programme. Here is our Christmas Tow Law Eco Ambassadors film, which showcases all the amazing work they have completed so far.
Youth Social Action / June 14th, 2022
Aspirations and Future Planning / June 14th, 2022
Exercise, Health and Nutrition / June 14th, 2022
Together For Our Planet Garden Transformation
In collaboration with local businesses and individuals we were able to transform Consett Academy's community garden. Our transformation project at Consett Academy helped our young people develop better connections with their peers, their communities and gave them a way of improving their own and other people’s lives for the better.
Consett Heritage Project / March 23rd, 2023
The Consett Iron Company 160th Anniversary - Community Heritage Project Launch
What a delight it was to see so many people from the Consett community at our recent get together on March 16th 2023 for the launch of our Consett Heritage project. This is just the start of our much anticipated Heritage project to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the opening of the Consett Ironworks.