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Become a Marra \u2013 Join Friends of Durham Miners’ Gala<\/h2>\n\n\n
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YOUR GALA NEEDS YOU<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The 140th Durham Miners Gala takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026. The Gala<\/strong> is the world’s most inspiring display of trades union and community celebration. Please see here<\/a> for Gala day information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please help us to make the Gala the greatest show of solidarity ever by making an investment in this historic display of collectivism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than a century, the Gala was paid for by the working miners of the Durham Coalfield. It is their gift to us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, it is funded by our Marras, who make contributions throughout the year. Without the Marras, the Gala could not happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Marra\u2019 is a Durham miners\u2019 term for a trusted friend or workmate who can be relied on in times of need. In the collieries, we depended on our Marras for our lives. Without the support of our Marras today, the Gala simply could not happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please invest in the Gala by becoming a Marra. You will help ensure the Gala survives, and thrives, and is here to inspire generations to come. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We welcome one-off donations of any size to help fund the Durham Miners Gala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you become a Marra by signing up for \u00a32 a month\/ \u00a324 a year or more, you will receive the official Gala brochure<\/strong> in the run up to each Big Meeting. You’ll also be entitled to a 20 per cent discount<\/strong> on official Durham Miners Gala camping<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate monthly<\/a> <\/strong>Donate yearly<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chip in by making a one-off donation to the Gala fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong><\/strong>One off donation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also get a year’s gift subscription<\/strong> to Friends of Durham Miners’ Gala and make your friend or loved one a Marra for just \u00a324<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Gift subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ways to join:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can download a Direct Debit mandate<\/a> <\/strong>and return it to us via freepost, or send a cheque <\/strong>made payable to “Friends of Durham Miners’ Gala”, to the following address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freepost, RTKC-EALS-HJKK, Friends of the Durham Miners\u2019 Gala, Miners\u2019 Hall, Flass Street, Durham DH1 4BE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERNATIONAL MARRAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live outside the UK, you can still contribute in support of the Gala. To arrange, please email marras@durhamminersgala.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you all for supporting the Durham Miners’ Gala. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025 limited edition art print for the 139th Durham Miners Gala.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WE ARE STILL HERE!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For this year\u2019s Gala, he has created a bold, text-based work titled We Are Still Here! <\/strong>The artwork celebrates the resilience and solidarity of our Durham Coalfield communities keeping our traditions alive more than a generation on from the Miners Strike and colliery closures. The print features the names of the 77 communities of the Durham Coalfield that in 2025 have active banner groups keeping the flame alive. Each year, more than 60 of these communities parade their banners in Durham on Gala day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more and order your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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