Little Moscow Festival
The Little Moscow festival marks 100 years since the monumental Chopwell Lockout. With family-friendly events across village for 6 weeks, come along to learn more about this significant moment in Gateshead's history.
The Chopwell Lockout began in June 1925 after the owners of the local mine decided to reduce miners' wages. The striking miners were then locked out of the local colliery, and it was almost 18 months before they worked again. The village rallied round the miners and their families, with people from across the world sending them money and food. One major donation came from Russia, and so began Chopwell's nickname 'Little Moscow'.
All events are free but you will need a ticket to attend. Tickets are available from Chopwell Community Centre or by emailing LittleMoscow@gateshead.gov.uk.
For more details of these events check local Facebook pages.
Sunday 22 June, 12pm to 2pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Chopwell Eats Together
Sunday 22 June, 1pm to 3pm, Chopwell Park Pavillion, Dungeons and Dragons (under 18's only)
Sunday 22 June, 4pm to 8pm, Chopwell Park Pavillion, Dungeons and Dragons (18+ only)
Sunday 22 June, 10.30am to11.30am, Trinity Methodist Church, Remembrance service
Tuesday 24 June, 4pm to 5.30pm, The Bank, Protest and Pride creative workshop with artist Lindsay Duncanson
Friday 27 June, 7.30pm to 9pm, Freemasons Hall, History talk: How Little Moscow began
Saturday 28 June, 2pm to 4pm, St John's Church, Concert by Dunston Silver Band
Sunday 29 June, 1pm to 3pm, Chopwell Park Pavillion, Dungeons and Dragons (under 18's only)
Sunday 29 June, 4pm to 8pm, Chopwell Park Pavillion, Dungeons and Dragons (18+ only)
Tuesday 1 July, 4pm to 5.30pm at The Bank, Make Do and Mend workshop with Maz from Fix-it Café.
Sunday 6 July, 1pm to 3pm, Chopwell Park Pavillion, Dungeons and Dragons (under 18's only)
Sunday 6 July, 4pm to 8pm, Chopwell Park Pavillion, Dungeons and Dragons (18+ only)
Tuesday 8 July, 4pm to 5.30pm at The Bank, Banner making workshop with artist Bianco Perry
Saturday 12 July, 8.15am to 9am, East Street to Mill Road, Durham Miners' Gala march
Tuesday 15 July, 4pm to 5.30pm at The Bank, Cookery workshop with Chef Terry
Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm to 10pm, Chopwell Community Centre, Tyne Valley Big Band
Tuesday 22 July, 2pm to 4pm at The Bank, Junk craft workshop with artist Chris Folwell
Friday 25 July, 6pm to 8pm, Chopwell Community Centre, Chopwell Remembers - the Finale