Playing in the Red Dust - Moorside Primary School

Consett Heritage Project / February 7th, 2025

Playing in the Red Dust - Moorside Primary School

This poem was created by Corben, Roxi, Lacey, Oscar, Leandra, and Millie from Moorside Primary School. It reflects their take on the red dust that once covered Consett — the cloud of iron oxide emitted during the Steelworks’ production because of this red clouds of dust would hang over the town, settling on cars and clothes hung out to dry, a sight captured in many photos of Consett from that time.

Youth Social Action / October 30th, 2025

Exercise, Health and Nutrition / October 30th, 2025

Benfieldside Community Garden / October 30th, 2025

Gardening Club Success

Our community garden has come such a long way, and we are absolutely delighted that we are now in a position to hold bigger and better events for our community. Our first Gardening Club has been a great success,

Kye's Kick Off / May 29th, 2025

Shaun Martin- Arbeia Energy

A huge thank you to Shaun Martin from Arbeia Energy for sponsoring the kit, medals and cup for Kye's Kick Off!

Aspirations and Future Planning / December 1st, 2020

Future Planning

Future planning is essential. We always encourage young people to have a goal. Passing an exam is not enough. Why do they need the qualification? What are they going to do with it? If they do not do as well as expected, what is their plan?