"Mining or Fighting, What a Dilema!" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Mining or Fighting, What a Dilema!" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Jack, Isla, and Theo, Year 6 pupils from South Stanley Junior School, as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project. Their words reflect the tough choice many young men once faced between life in the mines and going to war, contrasting the harsh conditions underground with the frightening reality of the battlefield.

Consett Heritage Project / November 20th, 2024

My Own Private Hell

My Own Private Hell was created by Tyler, Phillip, Indi-Skye, Erin, Mason, and Adam from Moorside Primary School. The poem explores the awe and danger of working in the steelworks, capturing both the wonders and the harsh realities of the job.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Stanley's Superhero" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Drew, Robert, Byron, Livy and Imogen, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.

Aspirations and Future Planning / May 20th, 2024

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / May 20th, 2024

Benfieldside Community Garden / May 20th, 2024

Katie Baggott - Volunteer Podcast

Durham Community Action and Building Self Belief reflect on the impact Good to Grow Week has made in County Durham and chat about the power of volunteering to increase community gardening in the local area of Benfieldside in Consett.