My Own Private Hell

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.

Consett Heritage Project / March 13th, 2025

History of Consett Steelworks - Past and Present

Building Self-Belief presents our film about Consett Steelworks Past and Present. Go on a journey with Alan Swinburne and Peter Shaw as they talk you through how Consett used to look when the steelworks dominated the landscape, and compare it to how it looks in 2025. Thank you everyone who has supported the project, in particular the National Heritage Lottery for their generous grant.

Youth Social Action / April 16th, 2026

Community Litter Pick Reel

As part of Durham County Council's Big Spring Clean Campaign, we collaborated on some Litter Pick Days involving the community around Consett!

Youth Social Action / July 17th, 2025

Aspirations and Future Planning / July 17th, 2025

The National Astronomy Meeting with Moorside Primary Academy

As part of our Youth Employability and Aspirations Programme with Moorside Primary, the children were specially invited to the National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) at Durham University! The NAM brought together nearly 1,000 astronomers from across the UK to share the latest research about the Universe. We even made the local news!