This year, Flint the Rock Showman and The Geordie Juggler Nat Lunatricks are special guests on the Gala field at Durham Miners Gala, ready to entertain young people with a theatrical journey that explores 4.5 billion years of our planet’s geological past to find out what it can tell us about our future.
The Rock Showman, a geologist, part-time miner & full-time rock licker, can be found in his booth on Gala day, where he will host fossil hunting activities, a crystal dig and an inaugural International Stone Throwing competition! Check out his latest video for a preview of what you can look forward to at The Big Meeting.
Gala Young Photographer of the Year
Redhills is proud to announce that they are launching the Gala Young Photographer of the Year Competition this year. The competition is open to those aged 14-25 who attend this year’s Gala and take images which celebrate the spirit of the day. The prize is an Instax Mini Camera and film.
The competition details are:
Each entrant can submit up to three images which celebrate the spirit of the Durham Miners Gala.
Entries will be accepted via email to admin@redhillsdurham.org or via the hashtag #redhillsgalacomp on Twitter or Instagram.
All entries to Gala Young Photographer of the Year competition must be received by noon on 9th August.
A judging panel will decide the winner, and the winner will be notified by 1st September.
Redhills will have their own stall in the Union Village alongside the other charities in attendance, where we will be able to discuss the competition, the Redhills project and direct you to enjoy the delights of The Rock Showman.