Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Aspirations and Future Planning / Know Your Neighbourhood Project / February 15th, 2024

Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Lynne has a wealth of experience in the educational and charity sector and is committed to local volunteering. In this podcast she shares with us how important it is to engage and encourage young people in local volunteering and to ensure that charities and companies provide those opportunities.

Youth Social Action / September 1st, 2025

Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025

Alecia's Celebration of Stanley

Alecia tells us about discovering Stanley's past and suggestions for Stanley's future.

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / October 16th, 2025

Youth Social Action / October 16th, 2025

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / October 16th, 2025

Celebrating Stanley / October 16th, 2025

Consett celebrates opening of new community centre

A local Consett charity has opened the doors to its new premises on Steel Street in the town centre.Building Self Belief, which provides support to vulnerable young people, hopes the centre will be a vibrant home for its range of support services, from group wellbeing workshops to team-building activities.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Dreaming of Stanley" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Lucas, Jamie, Svyat and Deanna, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.