Rachel's Celebration of Stanley

Celebrating Stanley / 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.

Consett Heritage Project / September 21st, 2023

Voices of Consett- David

David is 71 years old and was born in the Richard Murray Hospital at Blackhill, which was where everybody was born, and lived on Benfieldside Road in Blackhill. His father was a ‘Bevin Boy’, during the war you were either sent as a soldier or down the mines, if you were unlucky the mines were worse.

Aspirations and Future Planning / May 20th, 2024

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / May 20th, 2024

Benfieldside Community Garden / May 20th, 2024

Katie Baggott - Volunteer Podcast

Durham Community Action and Building Self Belief reflect on the impact Good to Grow Week has made in County Durham and chat about the power of volunteering to increase community gardening in the local area of Benfieldside in Consett.

Aspirations and Future Planning / October 3rd, 2023

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / October 3rd, 2023

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in life. It takes a very special person to give up their own time to help others in need. As part of our Know Your Neighbourhood programme, you have the opportunity to join our team and make a difference in our community.