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 / September 1st, 2025

Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025

Brad's Celebration of Stanley

Brad tells us about his knowledge of Stanley's mining past and the spirit of the past to the present.

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,

Aspirations and Future Planning / February 15th, 2024

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / February 15th, 2024

Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Lynne has a wealth of experience in the educational and charity sector and is committed to local volunteering. In this podcast she shares with us how important it is to engage and encourage young people in local volunteering and to ensure that charities and companies provide those opportunities.