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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Sep 3

Only three days left to view our Summer Exhibition. Open today, Friday & Saturday from 11am-4pm.

#art #creative #community

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 30

Calling 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.

[email protected] for info

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 18

Bring 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 door

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 15

Bring the kids to see this fantastic show in our theatre space tomorrow.

ATOMS Education CIC @atomseducationcic.bsky.social · Aug 15

Come to our family theatre show tomorrow at 2pm @heartconsett.bsky.social

Tickets are £8 per adult & £4 per child with concessions and family deals available.

Book here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre or on the door.

#happykidslovelearning #steameducationforkids

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 11

Bring 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-centre

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ATOMS Education CIC @atomseducationcic.bsky.social · Aug 11

This Wed we are at @heartconsett.bsky.social for a marvellous comic creation workshop for your kids. Leave them with us from 3pm-5pm & we guarantee they will have fun creating comics and using Lego to tell fantastic stories. Only £5 per child - book here: forms.gle/63ecsniXG8wi...

#summerfun #joy

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 9

🕶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 [email protected] to book (licensed products will not be allowed)

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 5

Open 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 [email protected] for more information.

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Aug 4

We love hosting @atomseducationcic.bsky.social at the centre - it’s going to be a fun couple of weeks.

ATOMS Education CIC @atomseducationcic.bsky.social · Aug 4

Delighted to be working with @heartconsett.bsky.social again with workshops & shows this summer

First up on Wed 13th from 3pm-5pm we have a kids Comic Creation workshop full of storytelling & Lego.

Sign up forms.gle/WZ4bFnoNXjve...

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Jul 27

Tonight 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

#lovetheatre

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Jul 26

We 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-centre

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Jul 21

Don't forget to get your tickets for King Harold's Mother coming up on Sunday: www.ticketsource.co.uk/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Jul 17

Still 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

#supportindependenttheatre

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our 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 #karaoke

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 31

Act number 1 “The Three Of Us” on stage right now.

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 31

Sound check in progress with Lee. See you all soon

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 30

Important 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!

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 29

We’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.

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 26

Busy 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.

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 24

There’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.

Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 15

Calling all artists who are looking for an opportunity to show some of their existing work in a friendly vibrant space.
The theme is "Joyful Colour" & our exhibition opens on 26th May.

For more details - [email protected]
Deadline for submissions is 23.5.25

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · May 15

It's going to be a busy day on Saturday 31st May

Tabletop sale 11am-3pm #FreeEntry for the public & £15 a table 4 sellers. DM or email [email protected] - think car boot sale but on tables in our lovely hall.

Cabaret & Open Mic 7.30pm-11pm #payasyoufeel for entry and #byob.

#local #fun

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Mar 22

Setting up for tonight. Doors open at half 7 - no need to book. #payasyoufeel #BYOB

#openmicnight #cabaret #music #spokenword #fun #inclusive #welcoming

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Mar 10

Join us on Mon 24th Mar in the centre for a #FREE #gelliprinting workshop with the ace #SarahCalavera

No experience needed & spaces are limited to 10 for this fantastic opportunity. Reserve now by emailing [email protected] asap! Thanks to @nomorenowt.bsky.social
#communityarts #artsy #creative

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Consett Heart @heartconsett.bsky.social · Mar 7

Inviting creative performers from all genres to perform on our stage. Comedians, musicians, spoken word performers, drag artistes, magicians etc. & looking for a safe space to try out some new material get in touch.

If you would like to book a slot please email us at [email protected]

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