Edwin Oxley - Consett Heritage Podcast
Edwin started as an apprentice at the Consett Steelworks in 1961, as a 15-year-old. Over time he developed a whole host of skills and describes the excellent training he received both at technical college in Consett and Gateshead, and on the jobs in the boiler shop, foundry, blast furnace, plate mills - amongst others. He worked in every department! Take a listen to his podcast which gives a fascinating insight into the opportunities made available to him and how this gave him a solid foundation for the rest of his working life. He also gives our young people some great advice!
Celebrating Stanley / 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.
Celebrating Stanley / November 10th, 2025
June's Celebration of Stanley
June shares her story of growing up and living in Stanley for more than 50 years, her fondest memories of the town and her hopes for the town's future.
Kye's Kick Off / May 29th, 2025
Raffle Prize Donations for Kye's Kick Off
Thank you to everyone who donated a prize for Kye's Kick Off! We had over 60 raffle prizes donated, thank you for everyone's incredible generosity.