DMA 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.
Read moreDavid Murdoch 1939 – 2019
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) has paid tribute to trade union stalwart David Murdoch.
Read moreDMA 150th anniversary to be celebrated in light at Durham Cathedral
The 150th anniversary of the Durham Miners' Association (DMA) will be celebrated at a special Evensong service at Durham Cathedral.
The service will be the culmination of the Lights of the North appeal, which sees the DMA and the Cathedral joining together to celebrate the people and communities of the Durham Coalfield, past and present.
The appeal will enable people to remember and celebrate in light a loved one, a colliery or a community.
Read moreJeremy Corbyn to speak at 135th Durham Miners Gala
Jeremy Corbyn will speak at the 135th Durham Miners' Gala, on Saturday 13 July 2019.
Read moreWorking class students society to march at the Durham Miners’ Gala
Durham University’s new Working Class Students Association (WCSA) will march for the first time at this year’s Big Meeting.
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