DAMHA News
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Last Men Standing
Former DAMHA board member Steve Fergus found himself part of a photography exhibition, and subsequent book, Last Men Standing, which has recorded some of the last surviving former miners at three coalfields. Former miner Steve was among 15 men from the former pit communities of Easington, Horden and Blackhall who were profiled for the exhibition, […]
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Forget Luke Littler
Forget Luke Littler, he has nothing on the darts players at our Bulmer House sheltered housing scheme in South Shields. As part of the ever-increasing social scene at Bulmer House, every Wednesday our ladies and gentlemen come together in the communal lounges ready to step up to the oche. It’s not uncommon to see over […]
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A key partner
DAMHA is proud to have been a key partner in a successful research project which has resulted in the setting up of a free resource for people living in our homes and other almshouse residents across the country. The Knowledge Hub on Resilience in Almshouse Communities is available to anyone interested in further strengthening the […]
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A collective voice
It may have escaped your notice, but all of us in the North East recently were invited to elect a new regional Mayor of the North East Combined Authority. I don’t know who your preferred candidate may have been, but for me, more important than the colour of the rosette of the elected individual was […]
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Bowled over
DAMHA resident George Alderson is bowled over with success after being part of a cup winning team. George and three fellow members of Durham Indoor Bowls Club, emerged triumphant from the prestigious competition held recently at Potters Resort, Norfolk. Following three days of league and then knockout rounds, the fantastic four fought off competition from […]
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Latest film
A chance encounter in a miners’ welfare club resulted in DAMHA resident Steve Fergus being given a role in the latest film from Director Ken Loach. Steve is one of the Trustees of the Easington Social Welfare Centre and in 2022 he received a call asking if the centre could be used for auditions of […]
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A very caring man
“He is a very caring man who helps everyone in our community.” That’s what John Wilson’s neighbours think about him and why he has won a housing association’s annual good neighbour of the year award. Mr Wilson was the overwhelming choice of the judges who voted in the Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association (DAMHA) 2023 […]
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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
