Playing in the Red Dust - Moorside Primary School

Heritage / 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.

Heritage / December 12th, 2025

Digital Inclusion / December 12th, 2025

Yvonne's Celebration of Stanley

Yvonne is extremely proud of the Stanley area and has fond memories of living and working in the town. Listen to her Celebrating Stanley Podcast to hear more!

Wellbeing / May 11th, 2022

Employability / May 11th, 2022

Teenage Girls’ Emotional Wellbeing & Aspirations Programme

We successfully delivered a twelve-week programme to support vulnerable teenage girls in Stanley, in an area of high socio-economic deprivation. Our project focused on early interventions to prevent longer term mental health issues, particularly with those who are suffering due to the impact of COVID-19.

Heritage / December 16th, 2025

"Trapped" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Scarlett, Tilly, Raya, Year 6 pupils from South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.