County 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.
Read moreDMA welcomes Labour plans for health support for former miners
The DMA has welcomed the announcement that a Labour government will guarantee vital health support for former miners on the Durham coalfield.
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth announced the plans during a visit to The Spennymoor Settlement – home of the Pitman Academy where artists including Norman Cornish and Tom McGuinness developed their talents.
Read moreNorman Henderson 1942 – 2019
The Durham Miners' Association (DMA) has paid tribute to long-standing member Norman Henderson, who has passed away aged 77.
Read moreDMA WELCOMES RECOGNITION OF ‘MINER’S CLAW’ AS INDUSTIRAL DISEASE – AFTER FIVE-YEAR CAMPAIGN.
A crippling condition known as ‘miner’s claw’ will finally be recognised as an industrial disease after a five-year campaign led by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA).
Dupuytren’s Contracture (DC) causes the fingers to curl over into a claw-like state, and can lead to amputation. The incurable condition is common among former pitmen, and other industrial workers.
Read moreDurham Miners Association Christmas Concert
A traditional festive brass band concert returns the historic home of the Durham Miners Association (DMA) this Christmas.
For many years, the Christmas concert at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall was a highlight of the festive season for DMA members and their families.
Read more150th anniversary of DMA celebrated at Durham Cathedral
The 150th anniversary of the Durham Miners Association has been celebrated at a special service at Durham Cathedral.
Marking 150 years to the day since the founding of the DMA, the Evensong service was a moving and powerful celebration of the people and communities of the Durham Coalfield, past and present.
Read moreKen Loach Q&A at home of Durham miners
Director Ken Loach is coming to the home of the Durham miners for a screening of his acclaimed new film.
Sorry We Missed You is a powerful exploration of the contemporary world of work, the gig economy and the challenges faced by one family trying to hold it all together.
Read morePelton Fell disaster memorial service
The Pelton Fell Colliery Disaster claimed the lives of 24 Durham miners on 31 October 1866. The three youngest victims were 11 years old.
Read morePhil Irwin 1953 - 2019
Everyone at the Durham Miners’ Association is saddened by the passing of Phil Irwin at the age of 66.
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