Consett Magazine

15/06/2026

A brilliant look inside KoGs Youth Club, Lanchester’s only youth club.

Meeting every Monday from 5pm to 7.30pm at the Methodist Church, KoGs gives young people aged 8 to 18 a safe, welcoming place to make friends, build confidence, enjoy games, share food, get creative and be themselves.

Photos by George Ledger Communities in Focus

09/06/2026

Kudos to the dedicated students in the King's Trust employability programme who have transformed a space at Glenroyd House into a vibrant community garden. A testament to the power of community and youth initiative! 🌷👏

09/06/2026

Experience the power of nature's therapy at Randoms Retreat CIC in Medomsley, where horses and outdoor learning unite to foster wellbeing.

Horses Helping to Support Wellbeing in MedomsleyA community organisation in Medomsley is helping people improve their wellbeing through a unique approach that combines nature, outdoor learning and the calming presence of horses.Based near Fines Road, Randoms Retreat CIC provides support for children...

09/06/2026

Celebrating life's milestones with joy and gratitude! Noreen, originally from Ireland, rings in her 106th birthday surrounded by loved ones at Abigail Lodge Care Home. Here's to many more cherished moments! 🎉

A resident at Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett celebrated a remarkable milestone on 2 June 2026 as she turned 106 years old.Noreen, who was born in Ireland in 1920, marked the occasion surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents during a special birthday celebration at the care home.The cel...

09/06/2026

Celebrating 100 years of unity and resilience! Burnhope community came together in a heartwarming gala, honoring the historic Durham Miners' Gala from 1926.

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09/06/2026

Celebrating half a century of nurturing young minds at Beechdale Nursery School. Here's to the generations of families it has supported and the many more to come. 🎉🎈📚

Beechdale Nursery School in Consett is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of supporting children and families across the local community.Since opening its doors in 1975, the nursery has welcomed generations of children, with many former pupils now returning as parents and grandpa...

09/06/2026

🤝 Community organisations, charities and local partners are coming together in Consett through the Better Together initiative.

The partnership aims to tackle issues including poverty, social isolation, mental health and unemployment while helping residents access the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

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08/06/2026

The latest edition of Consett Magazine is now available to read online.

Inside this month's issue:

🧡 Meet Sam Jafari of Mr Massage & Aesthetics Haus
🚜 A family tractor push raising funds for Willow Burn Hospice
⛪ All Saints Church celebrates 100 years
🎤 Consett Citizens Choir's journey onto the BBC airwaves
🎓 Shotley Bridge Nursery School retains Millie's Mark
🏭 The People Behind the Pour at Lanchester Wines

Plus local history, community stories, business features, poetry and voices from across Consett and the surrounding villages.

Real stories. Real people. Real community.
Read the June 2026 print edition online now.

08/06/2026

Have you picked up your FREE June edition of Consett Magazine yet? 📖

This month we're proud to feature Sam Jafari of Mr Massage & Aesthetics Haus on the front cover, alongside inspiring stories from across Consett, Lanchester, Shotley Bridge, Leadgate and the surrounding villages.

Inside you'll discover local heroes, community groups making a difference, local history, fundraising efforts for Willow Burn Hospice, youth projects, business stories and much more.

You can pick up a copy from Tesco, Morrisons and many local shops, cafés, restaurants, waiting rooms and businesses across the area.

If you've already got yours, tell us where you found it!

01/06/2026

📚🌿 At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, learning begins with curiosity.

From butterflies and ducklings to flowers and changing seasons, children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover the world around them through wonder and nature-led learning.

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