Digital Voice

22/05/2026

We’re so grateful to hear such positive feedback from this participant in our beginners digital skills course at St Martin's Centre in Byker. A huge thank you to the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority for recognising the work Digital Voice has been carrying out to help tackle digital exclusion. This course was delivered thanks to support from The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund.

20/05/2026

Gateshead Council’s Active Travel team work with people in recovery to improve their wellbeing and help them take the first steps towards a more active lifestyle. We were fortunate to be able to work with a group of their participants to tell their stories of how Active Travel has changed their day-to-day lives.

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18/05/2026

This week for , we’re taking a look back at the DV archives. Working alongside The Weardale Museum, we produced a series of films highlighting significant historical artefacts and the stories behind Weardale’s rich heritage.

Do you know what a Stereoscope was used for? Watch this short film to find out.

14/05/2026

Thank you to North East Combined Authority for highlighting the work Digital Voice has been doing at St Martin's Centre in Byker to tackle digital exclusion. This course was made possible by The Mayor's Opportunity Fund.

11/05/2026

For this week, we’re looking back at a piece from the DV archives. In collaboration with The Weardale Museum, we created a series of films showcasing important historical artefacts from Weardale’s history.

These Stone Axe Heads were used 7,000 years ago to clear the land of trees.

Have you visited the museum or seen this fascinating Neolithic artefact in person?

29/04/2026

“The quality, the scene setting, the filming and sound levels of all three films are absolutely brilliant and certainly meet the objectives of what we wanted to achieve…” Allan Percival, Trustee, Weardale Museum

We’ve had some excellent feedback from organisations that have commissioned us to make films for them. Read all about their stories and how you can work with us to tell yours.

Did you know that as well as delivering our key programmes we are also commissioned to make professional films for the public sector and VCSE organisations? Some are looking to raise awareness of a service, or to explain how new legislation might affect clients and users, others want to celebrate s

27/04/2026

For this week, we’re revisiting a piece from the DV archives. We collaborated with The Weardale Museum on a series of films highlighting these significant historical artefacts from Weardale’s past.

This specialised laundry tool, known as a Tally Iron, or Goffering Iron, would’ve been used by residents of Weardale from the 16th to 19th century to create cylindrical pleats in starched lace and linen ruffs, collars, and cuffs.

Have you come across one of these before, or do you have memories of traditional laundry tools? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag someone who might find this fascinating.

24/04/2026

inTouch improves people’s digital skills and helps them use online services while staying safe.inTouch course at St Martin's Centre in Byker.

inTouch improves people’s digital skills and help them use online services while staying safe.

23/04/2026

We take great pride in our DigitalMe programme and the brilliant people who use it as a platform to share their stories. Each project is tailored to the needs of the communities that use it; there are no two DigitalMe's the same. We’ve put together a collection of them here.

DigitalMe is our multi-award-winning platform for marginalised people to share their stories and effect change. That's why we're proud to have collaborated with a range of amazing organisations recently to bring the experiences of those often overlooked to the forefront. The cost-of-living crisis h

20/04/2026

For this week, we’re sharing one from the DV archives. We worked on this series of films showcasing these important historical artefacts from Weardale’s past, in partnership with The Weardale Museum.