Brad's Celebration of Stanley

Youth Social Action / Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025

Brad's Celebration of Stanley

I learned that the mines used to play a big role for Stanley, and Stanley was well known because it was the centre for coal mining. In the middle of the Industrial Revolution it was really significant because it was the most reliable place to get coal and fuel for all the machinery. Mining as a job was harmful to all the people, but it was good because it gave people jobs and it gave lots of people a chance to make money.

The history of the town isn't celebrated as much. It's like it's been forgotten which is sad. There'd be more pride in the town if people had a more developed understanding of it's history.

We should take the spirit of the past to the present. I was watching the videos of Front Street and everyone was coming together for parades and there were thousands of people all together running up and down the street playing music and having fun. It would be better for the town if people actually cared more and had more stuff to do. Young people need more opportunities to get involved in because it doesn't really stand in Stanley currently. 

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“Young people need more opportunities to get involved in.”

- Brad Richardson

Wellbeing and the Arts / November 20th, 2025

Durham Lumiere 2025

We had a fabulous evening at Durham Lumiere, thank you for the generous donation of the tickets. It was great to see Durham city looking so fabulous. Thank you to Point North.

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / January 11th, 2022

Relationships and Sex Education / January 11th, 2022

Dealing With Anxiety

At aged 11, my son suffered a breakdown of mental health, and was off school for pretty much 4 years. He has never spoken about what he has been through these last few years openly, but yesterday wrote a blog and presented me with his account, and wanted it shared. This is his story.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Celebrating Stanley" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Livy, Layla, Liam and Harry, Year 6 pupils from South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.