Anne-Louise Grant - Consett Heritage Podcast
Anne-Louise was born in Consett in 1966, and grew up in a village nearby. Her Grandad on one side was a postman and on the other side a miner. Her Dad was a metallurgist at the Steelworks and she had many family members who lived and worked in the area (and still do). She returned to Consett in 2004 to raise her family, having left to seek employment in London in 1989.
Heritage / August 29th, 2024
Consett's Broken Heart
'Consett's Broken Heart' is a poem created by Olivia, Alfie A, Alfie R, Daisie, Jaxon and Damien, of Moorside Primary School. This is a fabulous poem inspired by the impact the closing of the steelworks had on the town of Consett.
Employability / September 14th, 2026
Volunteering / September 14th, 2026
Our Awards / September 14th, 2026
Sophie's Reflections on her Placement Year with Building Self-Belief
Sophie has been a fabulous placement psychology student from the University of Newcastle. She has spent the 2025- 2026 academic year working with us here at Building Self-Belief, and here are her reflections, some of her numerous achievements. What is evident is how much she has grown both personally and professionally over her time with Building Self-Belief.
Heritage / December 16th, 2025
"Watching not Living" Poem - South Stanley Junior School
This poem was created by Mary and Amelia, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.