Redhills: Durham Miners Hall

The brilliant County Durham band Martha pledge their support for The Redhills Appeal.
Join them and help us build an inspiring future for the historic Durham Miners’ Hall.
• Add your name to the campaign. Take The Pledge here: redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/
... • Donate here: redhillsdurham.org/getinvolved/donate/
• Learn more here: https://redhillsdurham.org/REDHILLS-broch ure.pdf
The past we inherit, the future we build.
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Clement Attlee was born on this day in 1883*.
His portrait features on several Durham Miners' Association banners, including this one for Brusselton Lodge.
In 1946, he became the first Labour leader to address the Durham Miners' Gala as Prime Minister.
... In total, Clem spoke at The Big Meeting eight times between 1934 and 1955.
*(not yesterday, as we mistakenly posted 😬)
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Highlights from 2018 at Redhills.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Miners Hall and for your support throughout the year.
There's lots more to come in 2019.
... Happy New Year to you all.
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All tickets to see Ricky Tomlinson at Redhills have now been sold.
Many thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, and to those who also made a donation alongside their purchase.
All proceeds from this event go to The Redhills Appeal, to renew the historic Miners’ Hall as a centre for education, heritage and culture.
... We’ll notify you in our Facebook event if any returned tickets become available. ⬇️
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Merry Christmas from everyone at Redhills. Our thanks for your support throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you at the Miners Hall in 2019.

Easington Colliery Women's Support Group, Christmas 1984.
"This was in the colliery club, where we made and served a hot meal five days a week for the year of the strike," recalls Heather Wood, pictured back row, centre.
"My mam paid for and made all manner of food for our buffet. The photo was like a Christmas card to Thatcher."
... Photo by Keith Pattison.
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Striking miners collecting donated presents for their children, Easington Colliery Club, Christmas 1984.
Photograph by Keith Pattison.

Many thanks for the great response to our event with Ricky Tomlinson and Kevin Maguire. More than 70 percent of tickets have now been sold, raising valuable funds for The Redhills Appeal. If you intend to buy a ticket, we’d advise you do so soon.
Get your tickets for Ricky Tomlinson at Redhills here: buytickets.at/redhillsdurham/221557
Our thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket so far.

A message from Ricky Tomlinson.
Ricky will be in conversation with Kevin Maguire at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall to raise funds for The Redhills Appeal.
• Get your tickets for Ricky Tomlinson at Redhills here: buytickets.at/redhillsdurham/221557
.. . • Join Ricky and add your name to the campaign here: redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/
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Join Ricky Tomlinson at Redhills.
Ricky will be in conversation with Kevin Maguire in this fundraiser for The Redhills Appeal.
Tickets on sale now: buytickets.at/redhillsdurham/221557

Join Ricky Tomlinson for a fundraising event in The Pitman's Parliament.
Ricky will be in conversation with Kevin Maguire, associate editor of The Daily Mirror at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall on Saturday, March 2.
Ricky will discuss his life, activism and career, and take questions from the audience.
... Proceeds from the event will go to The Redhills Appeal, the Durham Miners' Association campaign to renew its historic home as a centre for education, heritage and culture.
Ricky said: “I’m looking forward to coming to the Miners Hall in the spring to help raise funds for the Redhills Appeal. I’m honoured to be taking part in this appeal and we’re going to make it a very successful appeal.”
The thanks of the Durham Miners' Association go to Ricky and to Kevin for giving their time to the cause.
Tickets are now sold out.
To find out more about The Redhills Appeal, and to register your support, go to: redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/
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The Durham Miners' Association won its first great victory within two years of its 1869 founding.
It forced the abolition of the detested yearly bond.
The bond was a system of near slavery that had operated in the county for generations.
... The local pit provided the people of our communities with their only means to live.
But to work there, a miner had to sign the bond.
The bond meant that a miner had to work at that pit for the next year, no matter how brutal the conditions.
If a miner worked elsewhere, he was imprisoned, and his family were evicted from their home.
Pictured is an example of the bond, which is on display in the Muniment Room at Redhills.
Help ensure the story of the Durham miners continues to be written. Support The Redhills Appeal here: redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/
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A message from John McDonnell.
Our thanks to John for his support for The Redhills Appeal.
Join John and add your name to the campaign here: https://redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/
... The Redhills Appeal is the Durham Miners' Association campaign to renew its historic home as a centre of education, heritage, and culture.
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The last shift on the Durham Coalfield was worked at Wearmouth Colliery 25 years ago today.
Number 69 is the seat for Wearmouth in The Pitman’s Parliament.
Wearmouth was the last remaining colliery on the Durham Coalfield. It is now the site of Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light.
... Alan Cummings, Secretary of the Durham Miners' Association said:
“Today marks a quarter of a century since the end of coal mining in Durham’s collieries – but we don’t mourn, we organise.
“The success of The Redhills Appeal will ensure that the story of the Durham miners continues to be written.”
The Redhills Appeal is the DMA campaign to raise £5 million to transform its historic home into a centre of culture, heritage, and education.
To support The Redhills Appeal:
• Add your name to the campaign at: redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/ • Make a donation at: redhillsdurham.org/getinvolved/donate/ • Follow: Redhills: Durham Miners Hall
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One of the most emotional moments from last night’s Christmas Concert: Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band plays Gresford, The Miners’ Hymn, in The Pitman’s Parliament.
Our thanks to the band, to conductor Steve Robson and to everyone who joined us at Redhills. Merry Christmas to you all.

The brilliant Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band performing in The Pitman’s Parliament at this evening’s Christmas concert.

Join us this evening for the return of the traditional Durham Miners' Association Christmas concert.
Hot drinks, mince pies and music from the brilliant Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band.
Doors open at 5.15pm. Tickets £5 on the door, or online at: buytickets.at/redhillsdurham/210738
.. . All proceeds to The Redhills Appeal.
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The brilliant Houghton Area Youth Band pledge their support for The Redhills Appeal.
The Durham Miners' Association wants Redhills to be a place where children can connect with their heritage, and explore and express their talents.
Give your support to The Redhills Appeal. Add your name here: redhillsdurham.org/thepledge/

The Durham Miners' Association is now in its 150th year, and The Redhills Appeal is underway.
The success of the appeal will ensure that the history of the Durham miners continues to be written for generations to come.
To find out more, and to give your support, go to: redhillsdurham.org

Proud To Come From A Mining Background, both sides worked down Easington Pit

Its a living history of the hopes, dreams, and determination of ordinary people who had the vision to see a better world was possible.

Awesome.

I feel so proud of my mining heritage every time I step foot in this building. Exciting times ahead for what may become of it.

Proud To Come From A Mining Background, both sides worked down Easington Pit

Its a living history of the hopes, dreams, and determination of ordinary people who had the vision to see a better world was possible.

Awesome.

I feel so proud of my mining heritage every time I step foot in this building. Exciting times ahead for what may become of it.

Proud To Come From A Mining Background, both sides worked down Easington Pit

Its a living history of the hopes, dreams, and determination of ordinary people who had the vision to see a better world was possible.

Awesome.

I feel so proud of my mining heritage every time I step foot in this building. Exciting times ahead for what may become of it.