Benfieldside Community Garden Official Launch

Environmental / June 29th, 2026

Benfieldside Community Garden Official Launch

This video captures some 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. From the opening celebrations to people coming together in the garden, these moments reflect the hard work, care and collaboration that have gone into brining this space to life. We’re proud to celebrate the launch of a garden that will continue to support and inspire our community for years to come.Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this incredible project.

Heritage / April 15th, 2024

Volunteering / April 15th, 2024

Environmental / April 15th, 2024

The Restoration of the Giant’s Foot

Easter was the perfect opportunity to encourage volunteers to come and help us at Benfieldside Community Garden. We were absolutely delighted to have over 45 volunteers of all ages, over the two days. Such events are a true testament to what can be achieved when we all work together. We had an egg hunt, used the Storytelling Corner, and most significantly, renovated the Giant’s Foot!

Heritage / October 11th, 2023

Peter Shaw 'Shawty' - Consett Heritage Podcast

Peter is 4th generation Consett Native (Delves to be Specific), his childhood was spent wandering the now desolate and empty railway lines before they were finally pulled up, playing in and around the remains of the then quiet monsters of industry before they were pulled down. It was his time spent in what was left of the steelworks that has led to a lifelong interest into the heritage of 'the works'.

Employability / October 17th, 2024

Volunteering / October 17th, 2024

'Inclusion - How to Include without Excluding' A talk for the Digital Leaders online Conference

A talk by Christine Thomas with thoughts about how to empower individuals, particularly those with SEND, and within the context of her experiences as a teacher and manager of English in secondary schools.