The first Easington Miners’ Picnic saw families gather for a free event featuring live music from traditional colliery bands and singers with children’s crafts, activities and food and drink stalls. Our photographer headed along to the event to capture the highlights of the day.
13. The event has been supported by the National Trust
The event is supported by the National Trust as part of the national People's Landscapes programme, which explores the hidden histories of beautiful landscapes. Photo: Kevin Brady
14. 'It's a celebration of community'
Festival organiser Michelle Harland said: “The Easington Miners’ Picnic is a celebration of the community and an opportunity to bring together people across the generations to explore what Easington means to them." Photo: Kevin Brady
15. It featured live music from traditional colliery bands and local singers
The festival began at 11am on Saturday, August 24, and ran through to 4pm. Photo: Kevin Brady
16. 'Celebrate the wonderful and unique natural landscape'
Michelle Harland added: "The festival is an opportunity to look forward and celebrate the wonderful and unique natural landscape that has emerged from Country Durham’s industrial past.” Photo: Kevin Brady