Anne Suddick 1948 – 2021
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) has paid tribute to Anne Suddick.
Anne, who has died aged 72, was central to the efforts to support miners and their families during the 1984-85 strike.
Read moreNew chairman for Durham miners
Stephen Guy has been appointed the Chairman of the Durham Miners’ Association.
The former miner takes up the position as the DMA continues its work to ensure a vibrant legacy for the region’s proud mining heritage.
Read moreDMA statement on suspension of Jeremy Corbyn
The Durham Miners’ Association is greatly saddened by the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour Party.
As the leader and as an MP he has always fought for the interests of working people and has been a staunch supporter of the Durham Miners’ Gala.
Read moreHarry Dinning 1936 – 2020
The Durham Miners' Association (DMA) has paid tribute to union stalwart Harry Dinning.
Harry, who has died aged 84, dedicated his life to his family, his community and his union.
Read moreDurham Miners back pardons for striking miners.
The Durham Miners Association has called for a UK-wide review of policing during the 1984/5 miners’ strike after Scotland’s government indicated it would pardon hundreds of wrongly arrested miners.
Read more"Don't flock to Durham on what would have been Gala day" - Durham Miners
The Durham Miners Association (DMA) is asking people not to flock to the city on what would have been Gala day.
The 136th Durham Miners Gala was due to take place this Saturday, 11 July. The event was cancelled in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreOnline celebration of the Durham Miners' Gala
The Durham Miners’ Gala will be celebrated online next month.
The 136th Gala was due to take place in Durham on Saturday 11 July but was cancelled in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The day will now be marked online with a series of new content celebrating the spirit and values of the event.
Read moreDURHAM MINERS GALA 2020 CANCELLED
The 2020 Durham Miners’ Gala has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis. The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) took the decision today despite the Gala not being until July.
Read moreCounty Durham responds to coronavirus crisis
County Durham is mobilising a huge community response to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus crisis.
Supported by the Durham Miners' Association (DMA), a local charity is stepping up effort to mobilise a huge community response to support vulnerable people through the Covid-19 crisis.
Read moreA Duty to All – Durham Miners' Association statement
Durham Miners Association (DMA) today (21/01/2020) clarified its position on invitations to the annual Gala.
DMA secretary Alan Mardghum said all people were welcome to attend the Durham Miners’ Gala regardless of their voting choices in the general election.
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