Benfieldside Community Garden Sensory Area Launch

Benfieldside Community Garden / December 17th, 2025

Benfieldside Community Garden Sensory Area Launch

A lovely day at Benfieldside Community Garden celebrating the launch of our new sensory area!A big thank you to Durham County Council Counillor's Terry and Kathryn Rooney for funding this area, your support is truly appreciated.We would also like to send our thanks to Benfieldside Primary School for joining us to celebrate.

Celebrating Stanley / November 12th, 2025

Olywn's Celebration of Stanley

Olywn has always lived in Stanley and was born in South Moor. Read as she shares her insights on Stanley's past and her hopes for the future of the town.

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / August 3rd, 2026

Youth Social Action / August 3rd, 2026

Aspirations and Future Planning / August 3rd, 2026

The Importance of Work Based Learning - Serena

Serena is our latest intern from the University of Sunderland. As part of their final year in their Psychology degree, students get a work placement option. I asked Serena if I could share her thank you message, as I feel it gives a brilliant insight into how important work placements are, alongside academic work.

Wellbeing and the Arts / April 24th, 2026

Collaboration in Action: Bridging Cultures and Building Self-Belief

Read DBN's latest blog on our ongoing collaboration with Noriko Matsubara (Noriko Art), discussing a Fusion of Art, Culture, and Wellbeing!