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 / September 1st, 2025

Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025

James's Celebration of Stanley

James shares his views on how people from Stanley can achieve great things and reflects on future opportunities.

Youth Social Action / July 8th, 2018

Aspirations and Future Planning / July 8th, 2018

Raising Career Aspirations in Teenage Girls

Our ‘Raising Aspirations’ business event with the group of girls from our most recent Building Self-Belief programme gave everyone involved an invaluable insight into working life.

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.