Two of our walks leaflets are released so that you can explore the places shaped by the Dukesfield lead industry. Dukesfield Arches & Devil’s Water walk meanders through the riverside and valley… read more
Walk leaflets released into the wild!
Author: Yvonne Conchie
Sir James Knott Trust
One of our generous project funders, the Sir James Knott Trust, has featured us on their website! http://knott-trust.co.uk/grants/heritage-and-historic-buildings
Tyne Valley Express
Hitting the doormats across the Tyne Valley:
Slaley welcomes new comedy – Newcastle Journal
A Carry on play is being performed at Slaley this weekend, with ore mining the unlikely subject The cast of Carry on Mining Ore http://www.thejournal.co.uk/culture/culture-news/slaley-welcomes-new-comedy-play-8068266 You’ve probably heard of Carry… read more
‘Ore’some Comedy – last few tickets
Grab yourself one of the last tickets for the launch of Carry on Mining… ore at Slaley Commemoration Hall this Saturday 8th November. 7-10pm. Price includes a three course meal… read more
Two free talks on the local Lead industry coming up – Stanhope and Newcastle
Weardale Field Study Society presents: Ponies, Pieces and a Helpful Round of Drinks – How Weardale’s Lead was Carried to Tyneside – An illustrated talk by Ian Forbes at the Dales Centre Stanhope… read more
Newcastle Journal think we’re Oresome too
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/north-east-analysis/analysis-news/new-beer-celebrates-northumberland-lead-7876652 Alongside a gallery of cracking photos, one of their top journalists, Tony Henderson, wrote: “Volunteers behind a celebration of centuries of lead mining history were able to drink to the… read more
Cheers! Our ‘Ore’some Ale on draft from today
Our thirst quenching beer, specially brewed for the project has been Launched today by Paul Mooney from BBC Look North at the Rose and Crown Slaley. Available from hostelries… read more
