We are a not for profit volunteer ran Heritage and Arts Centre based in The Old Ambulance Hall on John Street in Consett. We are focused on being ran by and for the community.https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3muz7cxqjcs22CONSETT HEART HERITAGE WEEK 2026 Fri 11th-Sat 19th Sep With CDHI & History of Consett Steelworks Fri 11th-Consett Memories Cafe & Exhibition 12-3pm Local History Exhibition Sat 12th-12-3pm Mon 14th-1-5pm Tue 15th-11-3pm & 6.30pm-8.30pm Thu 17th-12-3pm Fri 18th-1-5pm Sat 19th-1-3pm #FREE entry08 Sep 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz7cxqjcs22https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3muz2sbdbek22NOW Arts & Crafts 1-3pm & 6.30-8.30pm #payasyoufeel Fri 11th Sep 12pm-3pm Memory Cafe & Exhibition #FREE Fri 11th Sep 7.30pm Anne Boleyn's Mother from £10 www.ticketsource.com/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre HEART HORROR-A Gruesome Gallery open call deadline 10th Oct info@consettheart.co.uk08 Sep 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz2sbdbek22https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3muhlct4qk22xComing up Sat 5th Open Mic, Cabaret & Karaoke - Doors open at 7pm. #payasyoufeel and #BYOB. Specific tech queries info@consettheart.co.uk Fri 11th Sep we have one woman play Anne Boleyn's mother. Doors open at 7pm. www.ticketsource.com/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre or on the door. #live01 Sep 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhlct4qk22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3mt2omnykfs2bCome along and see this brilliant piece of family theatre on Saturday 31st August at 2pm. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Aug 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2omnykfs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3mrg6fs3uvc27Excited for the 3rd Annual Sheila Mackie Memorial Exhibition sponsored by Magpie training opening Mon 27th. Our favourite exhibition of the year! Over 100 pieces from 36 different and brilliant local artists. Please do come along and visit, and share far and wide. #supportinglocalartists24 Jul 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg6fs3uvc27https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3mr7w4hpwjc2sHelp needed! After five years of tenancy we now need to buy the historic Old Ambulance Hall to secure it for our community. Grant apps are in but we need to raise a mortgage deposit - just in case. Full deets on the link! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-buy-and-renovate-our-wonderful-heart-centre/cl/d22 Jul 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7w4hpwjc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3ml5yfp3ras2kThis Friday! It’s our Songwriters Evening. Come along and enjoy live music from AJ Potter, Mills & Farrell and Phil Jenkins. Tix are £5 https://www.ticketsource.com/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre Tix available on the door on Friday. #byob06 May 2026 05:39 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5yfp3ras2khttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3mkpmtccogc2pOn Sat it’s our monthly Cabaret, Open Mic and Karaoke nite Be a performer or join the audience at our show It’s #payasyoufeel and #BYOB, welcoming and inclusive. Doors open a7 and the entertainment kicks off 7.30 Any specific tech needs get in touch #livemusic #comedy #spokenword #karaoke30 Apr 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpmtccogc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3mkifqkctdk2pWe can't wait to host this later in the summer! [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Apr 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkifqkctdk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3mazmtlnyms2oTonight join our Sunday Service fundraiser! [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Dec 2025 05:50 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mazmtlnyms2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lxwc2zqyfc2pOnly three days left to view our Summer Exhibition. Open today, Friday & Saturday from 11am-4pm. #art #creative #community03 Sep 2025 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwc2zqyfc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lxmt6ejqyc2qCalling all artists: deadline 30.9.25 Shades of Shadow Exhibition Mon 27th Oct until Sat 8th Nov. We are looking to transform our gallery space into a haunting macabre vision of twisted tales with themes of darkness & creepy undertones that may shock and scare. info@consettheart.co.uk for info30 Aug 2025 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxmt6ejqyc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lwo3ijk4dc2fBring your kids & their teddies to our Poetry Bears Picnic 1pm-3pm today. Only £2 per child. Poems, stories, creating masks, badges & other arty activities. Fun for the family - accompanying grown ups free. To book www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre or just pay at the door18 Aug 2025 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwo3ijk4dc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lwgjxwxsb22tBring the kids to see this fantastic show in our theatre space tomorrow. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Aug 2025 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgjxwxsb22thttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lw4ptg4gx22qBring your kids & their teddy bears along to our Poetry Bears Picnic on Mon 18th Aug from 1pm-3pm. Only £2 per child & we promise an afternoon of poetry, stories & arty fun & mask making. Spaces are limited so book here or send us a dm www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre11 Aug 2025 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw4ptg4gx22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lvxj34r6wc25🕶SAT 23RD AUG🕶 Nowt says summer like a bit of community recycling. We are holding a Secondhand Tabletop sale from 10am-3pm on Saturday 23rd August. #FreeEntry for public & only £10 for a table for sellers. DM or email info@consettheart.co.uk to book (licensed products will not be allowed)09 Aug 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvxj34r6wc25https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lvnznenzhs2aOpen call for artists for our Summer Exhibition which will be open to the public from Mon 25th Aug to Sat 6th Sep. Submission deadline is Tue 19th Aug - email info@consettheart.co.uk for more information.05 Aug 2025 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvnznenzhs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lvklqssuzc2hWe love hosting @atomseducationcic.bsky.social at the centre - it’s going to be a fun couple of weeks. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Aug 2025 06:43 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvklqssuzc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3luxd5lna6k2yTonight is the night we take a glimpse back into the past through the eyes of King Harold's Mother. Written by and starring Heather Leech it promises to be an excellent show. Tickets are available from £10 on the door or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre #lovetheatre27 Jul 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3luxd5lna6k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3luu62wsn7k24We are open today from 9am-4pm with a fantastic art exhibition & sale & our box office is open for King Harold's Mother tomorrow. We have Two Phil's and a John & works from Phil Bartle and Brian Harrison. Online box office - www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre26 Jul 2025 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3luu62wsn7k24https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3luhxyuurws27Don't forget to get your tickets for King Harold's Mother coming up on Sunday: www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jul 2025 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3luhxyuurws27https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lu6mfbipqc2pStill tix left for this amazing 1 woman show coming up on Jul 27th @ 7pm. "King Harold's Mother" retells the story of the aftermath of 1066 from a woman's perspective. Tickets start at £10 - get yours here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre #supportindependenttheatre17 Jul 2025 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6mfbipqc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lshmgc6tkk25Our Cabaret, Open Mic & Karaoke night now has a regular spot on the first Saturday of every month. It’s #payasyoufeel and #BYOB and is an inclusive and friendly space for all. #localcreative #music #comedy #cabaret #openmic #poetry #spokenword #drama #karaoke25 Jun 2025 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lshmgc6tkk25https://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lqifxaouyk2rAct number 1 “The Three Of Us” on stage right now.31 May 2025 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqifxaouyk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lqidyqbibs2vSound check in progress with Lee. See you all soon31 May 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqidyqbibs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lqfiqvwavc2gImportant announcement: Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to postpone tomorrow’s tabletop sale. New date will be announced soon. Panic not though, the exhibition will be on as advertised as will the Cabaret and Open Mic night. Cant wait to see you all!30 May 2025 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqfiqvwavc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lqccehwe4c2gWe’re open today from 12pm-5pm spreading Joyful Colour - pop in if you’re in the area. You could even make some art of your own whilst you visit.29 May 2025 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqccehwe4c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lq3nesn7cs2tBusy week at the centre this week with our new Joyful Colour art exhibition which opened today & is open till June 7th. Full details on the image. On Saturday we have a tabletop sale from 11am till 3pm and Open Mic & Cabaret from 7.30pm-11pm. Deets are on the pics.26 May 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq3nesn7cs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/heartconsett.bsky.social/post/3lpwy2f5hy22tThere’s some amazing and uplifting works been submitted for our exhibition which opens to the public at 2pm on Monday. Free entry so please pop in and take a look and enjoy the joyful colour on show.24 May 2025 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:c7o7tv7nmr3nazqwy5tylndd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpwy2f5hy22t