DAMHA News
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Something in the water
There must be something in the water in Hetton-le-Hole as you will see from centenarian Elsie Colwill’s youthful appearance. Elsie celebrated her 100th birthday in January and as well as getting a card from The Queen, she also received flowers hand delivered by our Chief Executive Paul Mullis. On the day of her birthday, Elsie […]
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Latest album
A DAMHA resident and songwriter has taken inspiration from the most important event in Christianity for his latest album – unveiled just in time for Easter. As a follow up to his debut album ‘Northumbrian and Proud’, which paid tribute to his local roots, Jackie Davidson has now used the crucifixion of Jesus has the […]
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Generous residents
Generous residents at DAMHA properties in Ferryhill have donated over £1,000 to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Like millions across the world, Patricia Howard and Shirley Read were shocked by the images of Russian invasion of Ukraine. They delivered envelopes to fellow residents at Joseph Patterson Crescent and William Keers Crescent, Ferryhill, offering them chance to […]
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Pauline York
When Pauline York had her job interview with DAMHA, having heard she came from a mining family, the Chief Executive at the time, Gordon Gray, said: “Well Pauline, if you don’t get the job, at least you will be eligible for one of our bungalows.” Needless to say, Pauline did get the job and like […]
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Love of his life
Morpeth coalminer Leslie Foster had a sideline working on the waltzer – but it was his head that was spinning when he first set eyes on the love of his life, Christina. Within days of plucking up the courage to ask her out, Leslie told friends she was the girl he was going to marry […]
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Best known couples
One of Horden’s best known couples have just celebrated 65 years of marriage – but things could have worked out very differently when they lost each other after their first meeting. Peter Noble and Joan Wilding were teenagers when they met at a local dance. When it finished they arranged to meet each other outside […]
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Living next door
Two women who began a friendship later in life whilst living in Cambridgeshire have now found themselves living next door to each other at DAMHA’s new £3.36 million affordable housing development in County Durham. Kathie Brewer and Cathie Parke are among the new residents at our development in the centre of Wheatley. This is providing […]
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Media Contact
Journalists wanting more information on Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association can contact Neil Shaefer on 07732 210262 or email neil@shaeferpr.com
