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.

Youth Social Action / August 14th, 2023

A Greener Future for Stanley

Gardening is one of the best activities to support health and wellbeing, and the love and dedication our Year 9 Eco Ambassadors have shown for their North Durham Academy Community Wellbeing Garden is a classic example of this.

Consett Heritage Project / August 10th, 2023

Rob Moran - Consett Heritage Podcast

Rob is Consett born and bred and has been active in the community in many fields over the years, including volunteering with the Consett Green Spaces Campaign and with the local Labour Party. He is involved with the group History of Consett Steelworks where his particular interest is researching its history. He also helps out at our local schools by taking the children on history tours of the ex-steelworks site. He also shares his love of the wider history of the North East, on his own fabulous Facebook group called Alfred's Guide.

Youth Social Action / August 29th, 2025

Celebrating Stanley / August 29th, 2025

Ellie's Celebration of Stanley

Ellie tells us about her views on the history of Stanley and living in what used to be a mining village.