The Durham Miners’ Association has released details of the online premiere next week of its official film of the 2024 Durham Big Meeting. The DMA has also released details of its Christmas concert which will take place on Sunday 22 December.
Please see full details below:
• The official film of the 2024 Durham Miners Gala will premiere online on Thursday 12 December at 7pm. The 18-minute official film will stream online live on the Gala’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
The film features the bands, the banners, the people, the speeches, and the Cathedral service and reminds us why Gala day is the greatest day of the year.
40 years on from the strike there were a remarkable 64 Durham miners banners in attendance. The banner groups are the heart and the backbone of the Gala and we thank you. We hope you’ll enjoy the film.
You can watch live on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/XTBG2uxf8rc
And on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/events/1273161540549321
Following the livestream, the film will remain on our channels for you to watch at anytime.
• The DMA Brass Band Christmas Concert will take place on Sunday 22 December. Presented by Redhills, this year's event takes place at Coxhoe Village Hall while work continues on the restoration and renewal of the Miners Hall in Durham. Doors open at 2.30 pm for a 3pm start. Tickets are £10, which includes tea, coffee or squash. The bar will be open for people to purchase alcoholic or soft drinks before the concert and during the interval, during which a raffle will be called. Free car parking is available in the car park at the hall, or at nearby street parking. Book tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/redhillsdurham/1467781
• We are holding a Christmas sale of this year’s popular products, including the 'Solidarity Forever' t-shirts and the DMA 40th anniversary strike badge. All would make for great Christmas presents and all proceeds will go to the Gala. Order by December 18 to receive in time for Christmas. Buy online here: www.tc-durhamminers.co.uk
• If you’re still looking for a Christmas present, you can also buy a friend or loved one a Christmas gift
Marras membership. They’ll receive their personalised Marras card and welcome
letter in time for Christmas. They'll also receive a Gala programme ahead of
the 2025 Big Meeting. Order online by noon on December 18 to receive in time
for Christmas. Order your gift here: https://www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/gift
Our thanks for your support in 2024 and for making this year’s Gala such a tremendous success, despite the rain. We wish you and yours the very best for Christmas and the New Year. We look forward to working with you to make the 139 Gala on Saturday 12 July 2025, the biggest and best to date.
