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Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / Youth Social Action / Know Your Neighbourhood Project / Celebrating Stanley / October 16th, 2025
Consett celebrates opening of new community centre
A local Consett charity has opened the doors to its new premises on Steel Street in the town centre.Building Self Belief, which provides support to vulnerable young people, hopes the centre will be a vibrant home for its range of support services, from group wellbeing workshops to team-building activities.
Celebrating Stanley / September 30th, 2025
Thomas's Celebration of Stanley
Thomas was born in Shotley Bridge Hospital, but grew up in Shield Row, one of the villages surrounding Stanley. He is 28 years old and was once a Stanley Town Councillor. Read his thoughts on Stanley's present and future here...
Youth Social Action / Wellbeing and the Arts / Celebrating Stanley / September 27th, 2025
Oxhill Nursery School Green Leaders Project
The ‘Oxhill Green Leaders’ project involved twenty five children from Oxhill Nursery School, in Stanley on a across the spring and summer of 2025.The sessions enabled the young people to become ‘Green Leaders’ and actively engage in ecology and sustainability based activities. We were also delighted that the success of the programme was recognised by the award of a Silver Medal from 'Northumbria in Bloom'.
Youth Social Action / 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 / 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 / Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025
James's Celebration of Stanley
James shares his views on how people from Stanley can achieve great things and reflects on future opportunities.
Youth Social Action / Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025
Alecia's Celebration of Stanley
Alecia tells us about discovering Stanley's past and suggestions for Stanley's future.
Youth Social Action / Celebrating Stanley / August 29th, 2025
Ellie's Celebration of Stanley
Ellie tells us about her views on the history of Stanley and living in what used to be a mining village.
Youth Social Action / Celebrating Stanley / August 29th, 2025
Libby's Celebration of Stanley
Libby tells us all about how she feels about the town of Stanley, and how it could be improved for young people.