YOUR GALA NEEDS YOU

The Durham Miners Gala takes place annually on a Saturday in July. The Gala is the world’s most inspiring display of trades union and community celebration 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. Today, it is funded by our Marras, who make contributions throughout the year. ‘Marra’ is a Durham miners’ 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 Marras, the Gala could not happen.  But at a cost of £4m to run it and depleted funds it is under threat. Please consider becoming a MARRA and allowing this greatest show of solidarity ever to continue by making an investment in this historic display of collectivism.

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. 

We welcome one-off donations of any size to help fund the Durham Miners Gala.

But if you become a Marra by signing up for £2 a month/ £24 a year or more, you will receive the official Gala brochure in the run up to each Big Meeting. You’ll also be entitled to a 20 per cent discount on official Durham Miners Gala camping.

See HERE for more details.