Lots of Support for the Marras at 133rd Big Meeting
Photo: Faduma and Shelly show their support for the Marras
Marras - Friends of the Durham Miners' Gala was well received at last Saturday's spectacular Durham Miners' Gala.
Read moreMassive donation to the Gala in memory of the ‘bairns’ of Aberfan.
The son of a Durham miner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has donated a massive £5,000 to Friends of the Durham Miners' Gala to help ensure that the Gala continues.
Read moreTony Benn Film Showing in Durham Cathedral Raises Funds for the Gala
A film showing of the critically acclaimed Tony Benn: Will and Testament hosted by Durham Cathedral last year has raised £2,000 for the Durham Miners' Gala.
Read moreWell done Darren!
Congratulations and a massive thank you to Darren Meadows from Horden in County Durham who completed the Great North Run in 2 hours 45 minutes this weekend to raise funds for the Durham Miners' Gala.
Read moreDurham Miners' Gala: A 'record' 150,000 cram into city as they celebrate area's coal-mining heritage
Reproduced from an article in the Daily Mirror by Jon Livesey, 11th July 2015 - You can view the original here
The biggest trade union event in Europe, Durham Miners' Gala saw people lining the streets, marching, waving banners, singing and dancing
A staggering - and most likely record-breaking - 150,000 people paraded through a city centre as part of the annual Durham Miners' Gala this morning.
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