Benfieldside Community Garden - January 2025 Update

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / Benfieldside Community Garden / February 3rd, 2025

Benfieldside Community Garden - January 2025 Update

Here's a short update of where we are up to with out plans for Benfieldside Community Garden. We are working through the winter, to get as much as we can in place so the community can enjoy the space over the summer months. A massive thank you to our volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!

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.

Exercise, Health and Nutrition / June 15th, 2026

Wellbeing and the Arts / June 15th, 2026

Stargate Pit Disaster, Crookhill Primary School / June 15th, 2026

'The Black Time Bomb'

This project was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster near Ryton, Gateshead. This poem presents the mine as a terrifying monster, symbolising the fear, danger and destruction caused by the 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster, where 38 people lost their lives.

Youth Social Action / May 21st, 2024

Consett Area Youth Consultation

Tell us how you would like the Consett Area to look by 2036. What can we all do to improve on what we already have? What ideas do you have to ensure the continued and positive growth of the Consett Area?