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 / 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!

Celebrating Stanley / November 25th, 2025

Digital Inclusion / November 25th, 2025

Rachel's Celebration of Stanley

Rachel grew up in Stanley and has fond memories of her childhood in and around the town. She still has family connections and she feels that the importance of community connections need to be celebrated in the town. Listen to her podcast to hear more.

Youth Social Action / July 17th, 2025

Aspirations and Future Planning / July 17th, 2025

The Moorside 'Bridging the Gap' Youth Employability & Aspirations Programme

The ‘Moorside Bridging the Gap Youth Employability & Aspirations Programme’ was designed to raise the career-based aspirations of young people from Moorside in Consett. This programme was kindly supported by Point North and completed with Year 5 and 6 from Moorside Primary Academy.