"Watching not Living" Poem - South Stanley Junior School
They were inspired by a historic photograph of people queuing to see 'The Cave In', a film about a mining disaster that audiences from Stanley felt they could relate to. Their words capture the tension and excitement in the packed line and the emotion of seeing familiar experiences reflected on screen.
Consett Heritage Project / June 15th, 2023
Alan Swinburne- Consett Heritage Podcast
Alan worked at the Steelworks for 17 years in the Technical Research Department. Over the last 20 years he has researched the History of the Steelworks given several talks about his memories of his life at the Works. He also has an extensive collection of photographs and memorabilia from the steelworks.
Youth Social Action / September 1st, 2025
Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025
Kyle's Celebration of Stanley
Kyle shares his leanings about Stanley's mine and how to improve the town.
Youth Social Action / October 4th, 2023
Exercise, Health and Nutrition / October 4th, 2023
Know Your Neighbourhood Project / October 4th, 2023
Investors in the Environment, Building Self-Belief, working towards our Bronze Award.
Building Self-Belief are delighted to be part of the Investors in the Environment, working towards our Bronze Award. We are in the process of completing a series of tasks that will ensure we are doing everything possible to create the greenest of environments for our staff and stakeholders. We have our 'Green Champion', Shauna Nixon in place and we look forward to achieving our first award.