"A Dark, Dark Day for Stanley" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"A Dark, Dark Day for Stanley" - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Kalven, Svyat, Jamie, Jake and Jack, Year 6 pupils from South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project. This poem gives voice to a miner trapped in the aftermath of the West Stanley Pit Disaster, capturing the fear and isolation of waiting in darkness while unsure whether rescue will come. It ultimately serves as a tribute to the 168 men who died that day and a vow to live on in their memory.

Youth Social Action / November 25th, 2024

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / November 25th, 2024

Benfieldside Community Garden / November 25th, 2024

Benfieldside Community Garden's First Birthday

What a year we have had! We have transformed a derelict space into a fabulous community asset. Plus there's even more to come. Take a look at our fabulous booklet to get a full appreciation of all of the work we have done!

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / March 16th, 2022

Wellbeing and the Arts / March 16th, 2022

Teenage Boys Mental Wellbeing and Prevention of Poverty Programme

Within the context of Covid and the devastating impact Lockdown has had on all young people, we believed that it was even more important to find a way to ensure our work was delivered to the young people most in need.

Consett Heritage Project / April 15th, 2024

Brian Stobbs - Consett Heritage Podcast

Brian Stobbs has a wealth of personal knowledge about living in Consett during the era of the steelworks. Having grown up in the heart of Templetown, then primarily an industrial area, his perspective offers a captivating glimpse into Consett's past. Discover what motivated him to stay in Consett and why he chose not to work in the steelworks.