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Heritage Trail - Pemberton Road - Update - Visit Consett

Update re the flooding problem at the Pemberton Road Crossing on the Heritage trail Durham County Council have agreed to do works that should resolve the flooding problem at the […]

History of Consett Steelworks Group - Visit Consett

Alan Swinburne Building Self Belief Podcast hcswrichard Jun 21   Alan Swinburne – Consett Heritage Podcast Alan worked at the Steelworks for 17 years in the Technical Research Department. Over […]

History of Consett Steelworks Group - Visit Consett

Map Donation Alison and Mike Redshaw have kindly donated a map to the History of Consett Steelworks Group which will be scanned and shared for all to enjoy together with […]

The Longest Try - Visit Consett

The Longest Try is coming to Consett on the 27th July 2023! Will Carling leads the way in Charity relay run around Great Britain.

Spartan Weightlifting Competition - Visit Consett

Sunday 30th April Spartan Performance hosted the British Weightlifting (BWL) Northern Schools Weightlifting Championship.   It was fantastic to see so many children from around the North of England...

Congratulations to Soami's Trio - Visit Consett

Project Genesis Supporting Our Community - Visit Consett

Hazel Graham (L) and Gail Philipson (R) photographed in front of the Miners Banner with Project Genesis Trust cheque for £500.   Their application said   “We are the custodian […]

Project Genesis Supporting Our Community - Visit Consett

The Red Dust Company Choir is the recipient of the 100th small grant that Project Genesis Trust has delivered.    £50,000 has been paid direct to community groups across Derwentside […]

Project Genesis Supporting Our Community - Visit Consett

The Eden Miners centre application said:   “We are opening a Warm Hub and would like to purchase some new tables that can be easily stored and collapsed.  Most of […]

Project Genesis Supporting Our Community - Visit Consett

Attached photo with Police for Moorside and the Grove Community Engagement led by PCSO Debra Waller.  Her application said:   “The Grove and Moorside community is an economically deprived ward […]

Good News!! Heritage Trail - Pemberton Road - Now Open! - Visit Consett

Project Genesis has confirmed that The Heritage Trail footpath off Pemberton Road has now been re-opened…just in time for the Christmas holidays!    

Project Genesis Supporting Our Community - Visit Consett

The Project Genesis Trust works hard to support the local community. Here are a few photos of cheques being presented to some amazing local groups. Photo of latest donation of […]

Heritage Trail - Pemberton Road Update - Visit Consett

Project Genesis has taken the step to do temporary works to get the trail reopened at Pemberton Road for Christmas. They are still waiting for Durham County Council / Northumbrian […]

Christmas Parties for the school holidays organised by Durham County Council Fun & Food - Visit...

Have you seen what fun Christmas parties are planned in your area over the Christmas school holidays? There will be discos, inflatables, crafts and other fun activities and Santa will […]

Project Genesis Supporting Our Community - Visit Consett

The Project Genesis Trust works hard to support the local community. Here are a few photos of cheques being presented to some amazing local groups. The latest photo is of […]

Spotlight on Conkers Life - Visit Consett