Let's Get Digital North East
We had an inspiring day at the Let’s Get Digital North East event at St James' Park, delivered in partnership with Digital Unite and Capgemini. It was fantastic to see so many people from across the public, private and VCSE sectors come together to share ideas, challenge thinking, build connections and make action pledges around digital inclusion.
Throughout the day, we heard powerful stories from organisations supporting communities across the North East, including young people and those living in rural areas. The conversations highlighted just how important collaboration is when tackling digital exclusion, and how much can be achieved when organisations work together and share knowledge, experience and resources.
We were also proud to present about the important role young people can play in digital inclusion. During our session, we shared how young people are helping support older people to build confidence with technology through our Toasty Tuesday club. From helping with phones and tablets to supporting people to access online services and stay connected, it showed how intergenerational learning can make a real difference within communities.
Consett Heritage Project / December 4th, 2023
Sarah Envy - Consett Heritage Podcast
Sarah is Engagement Manager for The National Lottery Heritage Fund North. Until her involvement in our Consett Heritage Project, she was unaware that this area had such a significant industrial past, and that Consett steel was used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower! From photographs she has seen of the old Consett Ironworks, she now realises that you would have been able to see rows of machinery just over the horizon from the Reservoir, peeking over the ridge of the dam. She believes that we need to continue to provide opportunities to access such a significant part of Consett's heritage. She is particularly excited about the latest Heritage initiative that will truly put Co Durham on the cultural and heritage map!
Youth Social Action / December 17th, 2025
Celebrating Stanley / December 17th, 2025
'Celebrating Stanley 2025' - Heritage Project Film
A celebration of Stanley’s heritage, voices, and community. Over nine months, this project brought generations together to preserve local history and honour the town’s past, present, and future.
Consett Heritage Project / October 14th, 2024
Duncan Barnett - Consett Heritage Podcast
Duncan Barnett's ancestors came to Consett in the 1700s to work at the very earliest incarnation of the iron works, and his family worked in 'the Works' for generations. His job was in the plate mill. After the closure, he went on to get his degree, masters and PGCE and worked in the community with young people to support crime prevention in the young, and as a district councillor for Benfieldside. As well as this, he played in bands and worked in security for bands in the area. Listen to what he has to say about his eventful life in Consett and beyond.