Durham Miners' Association

Durham Miners' Association Welcome to the official page of the Durham Miners' Association (DMA). For enquires email: [email protected]

02/10/2026

Fran Heathcote , General Secretary of PCS , will be our keynote speaker at the Annual Thomas Hepburn Memorial Service on Saturday 10th October. Everyone is welcome to join key trade unionists and Labour politicians at St Mary's Church, Heworth.
Mary Kelly Foy MP and Simon Kennedy , Regional Secretary & key Durham Miners' Gala leader, will form an integral part of the service.
Our General Secretary, Alan Mardghum and Chair Stephen Guy will lead the service with Rev Lucy . Bill Elliott and the pupils of XP School will participate and entertain those present . The Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band will play hymns.
We are again in for a real treat as we remember amd celebrate the great Thomas Hepburn.

01/10/2026

Just over week away from the annual Thomas Hepburn Memorial Service at St Mary's Church, Heworth. Please join the Durham Miners' Association, other trade unionists and community groups . The service commences at 11am. The Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band will form an integral part of the service in the Church and at the graveside.

Simon Kennedy, Friends of the Durham Miners' Gala , introduced Mark Thomas at the Durham Miners' Association and Gala fu...
17/09/2026

Simon Kennedy, Friends of the Durham Miners' Gala , introduced Mark Thomas at the Durham Miners' Association and Gala fundraiser. Mark is a solid supporter of the Durham Miners Gala, hosted in Redhills Durham .
The Big Meeting is bigger than anyone or any one organisation. All trade unionists should back the call to raise funds and keep this unique event very much alive.
Best wishes Simon Kennedy on your Birthday. Well done, young man.

17/09/2026

Let us all join together on Cable Street. Miner, Nurse, carer, retail worker, teacher, local government staff and oppose hate and division. Let's repeat our proud history and defeat the far right.

Today the polls open in Sweden. Our marras, Kristin Linderoth and Filip Roslund , sporting our popular " We are are stil...
13/09/2026

Today the polls open in Sweden. Our marras, Kristin Linderoth and Filip Roslund , sporting our popular " We are are still here" T shirt have voted against neoliberal and racist politics. Our connection and shared desire to improve the lives of working people across the world is further evidence of how international politics are an integral part of the Durham Miners' Gala . Both Kristin and Filip are regular participants of the Big Meeting. Solidarity to you both and our comrades in Sweden.

Today marks 12 months since the passing of our great comrade ,Dave Temple, who died on 13 September aged 81. Dave was a ...
13/09/2026

Today marks 12 months since the passing of our great comrade ,Dave Temple, who died on 13 September aged 81. Dave was a lifelong militant in the labour movement. He worked as an electrician at Murton colliery, County Durham, and played a leading part in the NUM for several decades.
Dave was known for his organising work in the mining communities, before and during the 1984-85 strike, defending the union and its members in the aftermath, and working to renew labour movement traditions through the Durham Miners' Gala , the Redhills Durham project and other miltiple international initiatives relating to workers' rights and social justice.
His passion, dedication and determination will never be forgotten by those who had the pleasure to work with him.
He was a true Marra to us all. " Keep ya timber in, marra."

12/09/2026

A night of laughter and straight talking.

Saturday 19th September at Bowburn Community Centre , Durham looks to be a great day. Free entry to explore local histor...
09/09/2026

Saturday 19th September at Bowburn Community Centre , Durham looks to be a great day. Free entry to explore local history and heritage.
Then add to your experience by visiting Redhills Durham the following day for a Redhills Sunday https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/redhills-sundays-7/

03/09/2026

Join the Durham Miners' Association on Saturday 10th October 2026 11am at St Mary's Church, Heworth to remember Thomas Hepburn. A service organised and delivered by miners in memory of one of our own.
Special thanks to Nasuwt North East for their support and contributions to enable this event to continue.

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Redhills: Durham Miners Hall
Durham
DH14BE

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Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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01913843515

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