Kyle's Celebration of Stanley
I’ve learned about the West Stanley Pit disaster, including how many people were killed and what the witnesses said about it. I can’t imagine working in the mines—it was dark, cramped, and claustrophobic. I also found out that the person who made the first film for Universal Studios was actually from Stanley, which is something I’d never heard before.
I don’t think we celebrate Stanley’s history enough—nobody really talks about it, and that’s a shame.
It also feels like not many people in Stanley get along. I think we could improve that by having more community events that bring people together. Right now, there’s no football stadium, no cinema, and no local teams. We could really improve the town by using spaces like the site where the old school is being knocked down. Instead of just leaving it empty, we should rebuild and make the area somewhere people actually want to be. It would make a big difference to the way people feel about Stanley.
“We could really improve the town by using spaces like the site where the old school is being knocked down.”
- Kyle Shields
Celebrating Stanley / November 25th, 2025
Digital Inclusion / November 25th, 2025
Rachel's Celebration of Stanley
Rachel grew up in Stanley and has fond memories of her childhood in and around the town. She still has family connections and she feels that the importance of community connections need to be celebrated in the town. Listen to her podcast to hear more.
Kye's Kick Off / May 9th, 2025
Year 11 Captain Alex - Kye’s Kick-Off
Year 11 captain Alex gives a quick shoutout ahead of Kye’s Kick-Off charity match! Alex shares his support and excitement for the upcoming game, raising funds for a great cause. Let’s get behind the teams and make it a day to remember!
Wellbeing and the Arts / April 15th, 2024
Consett Heritage Project / April 15th, 2024
Know Your Neighbourhood Project / April 15th, 2024
Benfieldside Community Garden / 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!