Consett the World is an exciting new project to bring the town of Consett and its people into closer contact with the outside world through sport, music and the things that we are proud of, particularly football.
Contact us on 01207 58 58 28 or ctw@consett-the-world.com
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Consett the World celebrated its first birthday on Saturday and made more than £2,700 through a concert and a mixed football competition.
More than 130 people were served up a feast of music from all over the world at the concert at Consett Civic Centre on November 15, with two live bands: Geordie Latinos – the salsa band put together by former Newcastle United star, Nolberto Solano – and Afro-Scottish Zuba Bassa Beat.
Geordie Latinos leader Jose Escobar, from Ecuador, led an impromptu salsa class with around thirty members of the audience dancing in front of the stage. Jose also got through to Nobby Solano in Greece by mobile phone and broadcast his conversation through the PA system.
At the end of the evening, Zuba’s Jerry Boweh from Liberia invited the Geordie Latinos to join them on stage.
Organiser Ged Naughton said: “It was an unforgettable night and it really summed up what Consett the World is about. Both bands worked really hard and gave us an experience that I don’t think has ever taken place in Consett before. We made some great contacts on the night and sold £400 worth of hats, T-shirts, bags and pens. It was an all-round success, so thanks to everyone who helped make it so.”
Meanwhile, the Consett the World Mixed Six-A-Side Tournament took place on Saturday afternoon at Belle Vue Leisure centre, and was won by a team made up of staff and pupils from St Bede’s school in Lanchester, who beat a Consett the World select team in the final. All teams had to field at least one female player, and one of the women who played was 69 years old.
Consett the World will be concentrating now on selling more hats, T-shirts, bags and pens in the run up to Christmas. Anyone interested in buying any unique Consett Christmas presents should contact Consett the World at 01207 585828 or via ctw@consett-the-world.com.
Events
The big event is the Consett International Football Festival in September 2009. Football Festival
The Consett the World Sports Dinner takes place at the Derwent Manor on March 27, 2009, and features guest speaker, Bob Bevan, known as ‘the Cat’. Bevan was described by Bobby Robson as “the funniest after dinner speaker I have heard on football”. Although he started at speaking at sporting dinners - his nickname refers to his hopelessness as a goalkeeper at the very lowest level of the game - he is now in huge demand on the corporate circuit at home and abroad. He has made countless appearances on TV and radio. He is now a regular guest on Channel 4’s “Countdown”, and has appeared regularly on radio. Tickets cost £60 a head or £600 for a table of ten.
To buy tickets for either event contact ctw@consett-the-world.com For more details, go to the Consett the World website – www.consett-the-world.com – or sign up for the Consett the World Facebook page which currently has more than 180 members.
But see our new Events page for details of some of our other forthcoming activities - football competitions, live music and more - all to whet your appetite before September 2009!
Why not have a works' night out at the Consett the World Sports Dinner?
Consett the World celebrated its first birthday on Saturday and made more than £2,700 through a concert and a mixed football competition.
Meanwhile, the Consett the World Mixed Six-A-Side Tournament took place on Saturday afternoon at Belle Vue Leisure centre, and was won by a team made up of staff and pupils from St Bede’s school in Lanchester, who beat a Consett the World select team in the final. All teams had to field at least one female player, and one of the women who played was 69 years old.
The Consett the World Sports Dinner takes place at the Derwent Manor on March 27, 2009, and features guest speaker, Bob Bevan, known as ‘the Cat’. Bevan was described by Bobby Robson as “the funniest after dinner speaker I have heard on football”. Although he started at speaking at sporting dinners - his nickname refers to his hopelessness as a goalkeeper at the very lowest level of the game - he is now in huge demand on the corporate circuit at home and abroad. He has made countless appearances on TV and radio. He is now a regular guest on Channel 4’s “Countdown”, and has appeared regularly on radio. Tickets cost £60 a head or £600 for a table of ten.