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''In an age of increasing social isolation, the Durham Miners' Gala is a reminder to every generation that solidarity, togetherness and unity is a better way.
The Gala not only reflects the past, when those values meant something, but also successfully provides inspiration for people to take those values into the future.''
- Paul Heaton is a musician and founder member of The Beautiful South & The Housemartins.