by Andy Dowson | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
Historian, broadcaster and film maker David Olusoga will give a lecture in The Pitman’s Parliament at Redhills to mark Black History Month. Co-hosted by Durham University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit, Ustinov College and Durham Miners Association,...
by Andy Dowson | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
School students will perform new music and poetry inspired by the historic home of the Durham miners and the county’s coalmining heritage at a unique concert next month. Young musicians from St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland, will join the award-winning...
by Andy Dowson | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new feature film about the Durham Miners’ Gala will receive its premiere at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The film will be shown for the first time on Saturday 22 June, before it goes on general release in cinemas later this summer. The 94-minute film explores the...
by Andy Dowson | Apr 30, 2019 | Latest News
DJAZZ – The Durham City Jazz Festival is returning to Redhills this summer. After the success of last year’s Soweto Kinch Official concert, Durham Miners Hall will hosting both headliners at this year’s festival. Arun Ghosh will open the festival on Friday 7...
by Andy Dowson | Apr 20, 2019 | Uncategorised
Sunderland AFC is backing The Redhills Appeal in a new partnership with the Durham Miners’ Association. The two institutions are joining forces to celebrate their shared histories and the mining heritage of the region. The club is giving its support to The Redhills...
by Andy Dowson | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) is opening its historic home to the people with the launch of the first programme of regular guided tours. The public can book places now to explore the history and meaning of the magnificent Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The...
by Andy Dowson | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorised
School children worked with musicians, actors, and historians to bring the past to life during an arts and education project at the home of the Durham miners. The five days of activities at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall also marked the first time The Parliamentary...
by Andy Dowson | Nov 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) has marked the start of its 150th year by launching the campaign to secure the future of its historic home. The DMA has launched The Redhills Appeal – its campaign to raise £5 million to transform its historic home into a centre of...
by Andy Dowson | Aug 7, 2018 | Latest News, The Pitman's Parliament
The ‘irreplaceable’ Pitman’s Parliament has been recognised as one of the most important places in the history of England. The home of the Durham Miners Association has been selected by Historic England as one of 100 places that bring to life the country’s “rich and...
