Redhills Durham
the future
we build
We will harness our living heritage to revitalise our Durham Coalfield communities.
what is redhills durham?
The past we inherit, the future we build: Redhills Durham has been constituted as a charity to serve as stewards of Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall on behalf of Durham Coalfield communities. We have a clear mission to harness our living heritage to revitalise our coalfield communities, we will do this by:
Re-establishing Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall as a focal point for the living heritage and culture of County Durham’s coalfield communities.
Revitalising and reactivating County Durham’s Coalfield communities.
Reach beyond County Durham to extend and deepen conntections, impact and learning.
Our offer at durham miners’ hall
A Centre of Education, heritage and culture for Durham Coalfield communities
Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall will become a hub of cultural activity, where community groups can meet, brass bands and choirs of the county can perform, and artistic talent can showcase their work.
The 60 banner groups that proudly maintain their Durham Coalfield communities’ colours and parade them every year at the Miners’ Gala will have a shared home. We’re incredibly lucky to have the support of many trades unions, trusts and foundations and our funders, including our primary funders: National Heritage Lottery Fund, Durham Miners’ Association and Durham County Council.
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Our Latest news
Read the latest news from The Redhills Charity to keep up-to-date with our community programmes and our revitalisation of Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall
Focused discussion within local networks – groups launched.
At last year's Little Big Meeting, we were asked to help provide more opportunities for focused discussion within local networks. We are pleased to report that we are establishing three new groups to support community leaders in the former coalfield in three areas of...
Building a resilient community network in the former Durham coalfield
Sharing the findings from the Insights North East report in a visually impactful, easy-to-read and usable format. A report has been developed to present the findings of joint work between Insights North East, University College London (UCL) and Redhills Durham...
BBC Visits Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall
The BBC's recent exploration of Durham Miners Hall for its Look North features, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners' strikes, has revealed a captivating narrative that encapsulates the spirit of resilience, solidarity, and community that...
Redhills supports innovative new theatre company which will safeguard Horden Methodist Church for Community Use
Castle Eden Methodist Circuit has announced an innovative partnership to safeguard Horden Methodist Church for community use. The Circuit invites its congregation to attend weekly services at another church within the Circuit, enabling Ensemble ‘84 to use Horden...
North East Area Miners’ Social Welfare Trust Fund Donates Almost £600,000 To Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall
The historic Redhills Durham Miners' Hall, an iconic symbol of the mining heritage in the North East, is set to receive a significant boost in its restoration efforts, thanks to a generous donation of nearly £600,000 from the North East Area Miners' Social Welfare...
Reflecting on Resilience: 40 Years Since the Miners’ Strike
As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike in County Durham, it is essential to reflect on the profound impact this historic event had on the lives of the miners and their families; which, in the case of the team at Redhills, are our families; and...
Inspiring creative action that shares and celebrates our culture and builds pride, confidence and hope for the future
Our community programmes are kindly supported by:
YOUTH BRASS PROJECT
Redhills, through partnership working, is committed to providing brass opportunities for young people, which celebrate the coalfield culture we have enjoyed for so many years.
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