The Monster of Consett

Wellbeing and the Arts / Consett Heritage Project / September 10th, 2024

The Monster of Consett

Lucas, Jacob, Jayden, Alan, and Roan collaborated in groups to explore the deep impact of Consett Steelworks on their local community, uncovering both its positive and negative influences. They then transformed their insights into a powerful poem, capturing what it was like to live in Consett at that time.

Consett Heritage Project / August 25th, 2023

Voices of Consett - Sharon

Sharon currently teaches at Consett Academy. She has been living in Consett for 25 years when she moved from the valleys of south Wales. These are her thoughts about Consett.

Consett Heritage Project / August 30th, 2023

Voices of Consett - Mick

Mick is 86, with a long family history in Consett. All of his family bar one lives in Consett, Blackhill and Leadgate and he has lots of grandchildren living in Consett too. His family background in Consett goes back years and years!

Youth Social Action / May 22nd, 2024

It's Official - Building Self-Belief are Investors in the Environment!

Building Self-Belief is absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Investors in the Environment Bronze Award!!