William Cuthbert Blackett dominated the life of Sacriston in the early 20th century. Who was he?
A celebration of the iron willed women who maintained the 1984/85 Miners' Strike as they fought for the future of their communities. The untold story of working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners' Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. From Scotland down to Kent, women from the coalfields […]
Townsend Theatre Productions presents WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER! - the story of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike Written by Neil Gore Directed by Louise Townsend In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. They staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding […]
Join us for a transformative exploration at the intersection of science, art, and community as we reimagine the Durham coalfield for a sustainable future. The Durham coalfield once powered a nation. Today, it holds untapped potential in the form of geothermal energy from flooded mine workings and valuable minerals in mine-water. 2025 also marks four […]
This concert is dedicated to honouring those who gave their lives in service, and to remembering the generations of miners whose courage, sacrifice, and solidarity shaped our region’s identity. The mining heritage of County Durham is one of resilience and unity — forged in the depths of the earth and carried forward in the strength […]
Join Durham University's Big Band and Jazz Orchestra for an evening of jazz in the name of Christmas: bop to Bublé, sway to Sinatra, marvel at Mingus! With a programme of festive classics and highlights from their respective national tour repertoires, Jazzy Christmas is not one to be missed this Yuletide season. Each band's set […]
Presented by WishyWashy National treasure Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury nominated daughter Eliza Carthy don’t rest of their laurels. Martin is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and a multiple-award winner at […]
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell, directed by Louise Townsend. Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its […]
No Sweat presents... STAND UP FOR THE MINERS A night of comedy and politics, in support of the Durham Miners Gala. Starring... Mark Thomas And hosted by Andrew O'Neill Other acts TBC. The evening will also feature a panel discussion on the lessons of the 1984-85 Miners Strike 40 years on (details TBC). Join the Durham Miners Association at […]