Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Aspirations and Future Planning / Know Your Neighbourhood Project / February 15th, 2024

Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Lynne has a wealth of experience in the educational and charity sector and is committed to local volunteering. In this podcast she shares with us how important it is to engage and encourage young people in local volunteering and to ensure that charities and companies provide those opportunities.

Youth Social Action / July 2nd, 2024

The Importance of Youth Social Action

On Thursday 4th July 2024, a General Election will be held to determine the new or continuing prime minister, and potentially a new government. As young voters, it is important that you vote and take this opportunity to be part of the democratic process.

Consett Heritage Project / August 29th, 2024

Consett's Broken Heart

'Consett's Broken Heart' is a poem created by Olivia, Alfie A, Alfie R, Daisie, Jaxon and Damien, of Moorside Primary School. This is a fabulous poem inspired by the impact the closing of the steelworks had on the town of Consett.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Mining or Fighting, What a Dilema!" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Jack, Isla, and Theo, Year 6 pupils from South Stanley Junior School, as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.