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.
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
North East Now: A New Writing North, UCL and Redhills Initiative
Working in partnership with New Writing North and UCL, we are proud to share details of an exciting new project: North East Now. This initiative will commission ten original pieces by North East-based writers, each offering a unique perspective on...
Redhills Youth Brass Band play Marrapolooza Festival with Dilutey Juice
The collaboration between Redhills Youth Brass Band and Dilutey Juice at Marrapolooza 2024 is a match made in musical heaven. The partnership represents more than just a performance; it celebrates opportunities for young people and creativity. Both groups have been...
Professor John Tomaney Explores “Social Infrastructure and Left Behind Places” at Oxford University
Redhills Chair of Trustees Professor John Tomaney recently illuminated a pressing contemporary issue at Oxford University: the dynamics of social infrastructure in what are often termed "left-behind places." The occasion marked the discussion of his recent publication...
Celebrating a Football Legend: Jack Greenwell’s Induction into the National Football Hall of Fame
We are thrilled to share the news of Jack Greenwell's posthumous induction into the National Football Hall of Fame at the Football Museum. This recognition is well-deserved and long overdue for a man whose contributions to the sport continue to resonate through the...
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...
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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