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NEWS FROM NORTH SHIELDS CHAMBER OF TRADE & COMMERCE SHIP SHAPE: Miles Walton, Chair or North Shields Chamber and Marine Harbour Master Steven Clapperton.

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The North Shields Chamber of Trade and Commerce has joined forces with the Port of Tyne to make a visitor guide to North Shields aimed at ships crews visiting the Port of Tyne.

The guide provides information to the crews of the growing number of cruise and other ships visiting the Port with 52 cruise calls expected this year, each with an average of 800 crew on board.

Both the Chamber and Port hope the guide will encourage more ships’ crews to visit different parts of North Shields, giving a boost to the local economy.

Miles Walton, Chair of the Chamber, said: “This is a way of boosting not only the welfare of the crews, but also the shops, cafes, restaurants and other service providers who are spread across North Shields.

“This initiative is a perfect example of what the Chamber tries to do – to provide a benefit to its members and also to North Shields as a whole.”

Their guide features a map of North Shields, details of areas including the Fish Quay, town centre, Royal Quays

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and Tynemouth, as well as local transport links.

With each ship docked for around 10-12 hours, crew who have the opportunity to visit the local area will be able to use the guide to help them make the most of their free time.

Port of Tyne Director of Health & Safety, Environment and Marine Harbour Master Steven Clapperton, said: “This is an opportunity for us to work together with the Chamber to improve the offering we have for the crews of visiting vessels.

“It also means we can hopefully help to increase trade for local businesses as there are so many crew members coming into port who want to get out to explore the local area.

“As a former Merchant Navy officer this is something close to my heart – and a positive opportunity to help improve the welfare of seafarers.”

CAREERS TALKS TO LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Over the last few years, the North Shields Chamber of Trade has arranged careers days for local primary schools. This year, it is the turn of Percy Main Primary.

On the 14th of June, over 20 member businesses will spent the whole day at the school, telling the children, from Reception to Year 6, about the jobs they do, the other people they come across in business and the sort of qualifications needed.

Headteacher Rachel Butler commented: “We are delighted that all these local firms have taken time out of their busy days to expand the pupils’ awareness of the world of business – we are all looking forward to the day”.

TWIN TOWN UPDATE

North Shields continues to work with Merthyr Tydfil as a part of the Carnegie UK Trust Twin Town Project on a range of projects including the use of social media, retail offering, business support and health all designed to help make North Shields an attractive place for business, residents and visitors. In April the Carnegie UK Trust also hosted a Parliamentary reception at the National Assembly for Wales designed to engage Welsh Assembly Members, Welsh Government representatives, and key stakeholders on the importance of towns in public policy in Wales with North Shields invited to attend as an example of how a strong partnership between business, voluntary groups, education and the local authority works for the benefit of the whole community.

The Chamber are also delighted to announce that the final celebration event for the Twin Town Project which involves towns from across the U.K will be held in North Shields in the autumn with the event being held over two days and attended by a number of towns and policy makers from across the UK. Commentating on the event, Chamber Chair Miles Walton said ‘we are delighted that Carnegie have chosen North Shields to hold the final Twin Towns event as it will give us the opportunity to showcase to a wide and influential audience what makes North Shields so special’.

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FULL LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL Mouth of the Tyne Festival returns this summer with a packed programme of live music concerts, world-class street theatre and special one-off performances

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aking place from July 5 to July 8, the starstudded line-up at Tynemouth Priory and Castle includes Paloma Faith, James Arthur, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott. Queen of British soul, Beverley Knight is back and will be headlining the festival’s Sunday family day on July 8.

And the full-line up for the Platinum-selling singer’s Sunday show has now been confirmed – it includes MF Robots, a new group from the founder of The Brand New Heavies; Big Red and the Grinners who give a fun new take on classics like Cameo’s Word Up; Georgie, a newly signed artist to Columbia Records; and Hetton-le-Hole’s pit-pop outfit Dennis.

The Sunday show also offers a chance for one of North Tyneside’s best young bands or musicians to perform alongside established international artists. A week earlier Soundfest, a competition to win a place to perform on the festival’s main stage, takes place and a dozen acts will battle it out for the opportunity.

North Tyneside Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn, CBE, said: “Mouth of the Tyne Festival is hugely popular and I know many people are looking forward to the different events. With its mix of brilliant live music concerts, international street entertainment, jazz music and, of course, the wonderful parade featuring local schoolchildren, there is lots happening. The festival attracts thousands of people and provides a big boost to the local economy – supporting our commitment to making North Tyneside a great and prosperous place to live, work and visit.”

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Tickets for Paloma Faith and Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are now sold out, but some tickets are available for James Arthur, performing on Friday 6 July, and Beverley Knight who takes to the stage on Sunday 8 July. Elsewhere in the borough, Playhouse Whitley Bay will see concerts from Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul on Monday 2 July, This Is the Kit on Thursday 5 July, Collabro on Friday 6 July and Suzanne Vega on Friday 22 July.

Tynemouth Surf Café will host a BBC Introducing night on Sunday 8 July featuring local artists YUMA, Eve Simpson, Callum Pitt and FEVA. The popular jazz stage will once again be outside of the Gibraltar Rock and free street entertainment featuring some weird and wonderful acts will take place on Front Street.

This year’s ‘BIG’ pageant in Tynemouth will include hundreds of young people embracing a colourful and diverse parade with schools, bands, local dance and community groups all taking part in the procession.

Tynemouth Station’s packed programme will run alongside the bustling weekend markets and will feature live music, activities for under-fives and special one-off performances.

The festival is supported by Engie, Port of Tyne and Kier and has hosted a range of artists including Paul Weller, Elbow, James Bay, The Script, James Morrison and Bryan Ferry. Now in its 14th year, the event has grown into one of the region’s favourite summer festivals, attracting around 100,000 people from the local area and beyond.

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lantsplus Garden Centre has officially welcomed the opening of its new restaurant this May. The Newcastle branch of Berwick Garden Centre Ltd, near Ponteland, has created around 15 new jobs in the area.

Having undergone a huge transformation across the store for the past year, the restaurant will have its doors open to customers 7 days a week, throughout the year. Serving breakfast, lunches, light bites, coffee and cake, its commitment is to serve fresh, homemade food with locally sourced produce wherever possible. Vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options means there is something for everyone to enjoy. The outdoor seating area will also allow for dog owners to experience the restaurant looking out towards the plant department. Seating 250 people, Plantsplus is hoping to emulate the success of both Berwick and Dunbar Garden Centre restaurants, with Dunbar holding a Taste Our Best award from Visit Scotland – awardees must keep food miles to a

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minimum; show information about where your food has come from; friendly staff who know about the origins of the food on your plate; keeping the menu options fresh and seasonal. A bright and sunny area tucked around the corner of the restaurant will be kept for the use of parties, visiting groups, and private functions. If you would like to book this area, please contact the centre on the details at the bottom of the page.

The addition of the restaurant will bring Plantsplus up to speed with customer expectation of garden centres as a day-out shopping experience. The store has increased its retail offerings to include books, gifts, cards and pet supplies and is also continuing with the upgrading of its nursery facilities. Work is continuing around the store with as little disruption to customers as possible, with the carpark to be resurfaced and the front entrance to be renovated.

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The addition of the restaurant makes Plantsplus a day-out shopping experience

Customers were directed through the nursery last month whilst builders were addressing the new entrance, and with it being the height of growing season it was a fantastic time to really see into the heart of the nursery and the garden centre’s core activity.

To celebrate its opening, the centre has begun including a free pot of tea or filter coffee voucher for every Reward Card customer with their Reward Card points in the post every 2 months. Pick up an application form in store or on their website its free to join and you’ll be rewarded with every purchase!

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The Chinese have an ancient tradition of cleaning their homes ahead of the new year, which occurs just shortly after the Western new year. They sweep the floors to get rid of any bad luck or misfortune that may have accumulated during the previous year.

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‘STRIKING’ NEW EXHIBITIONS AT SEGEDUNUM ROMAN FORT SEGEDUNUM HAS LONG HAD A REPUTATION FOR PRESENTING TOP-CLASS EXHIBITIONS HERE IN WALLSEND AND THE 2018 PROGRAMME PROMISES TO UPHOLD THAT STATUS.

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he current exhibition Striking the Emperor showcases Roman coins found on the site, but also provides an experience that brings visitors face to face with a real rogues’ gallery of emperors. Roman soldiers were

well-paid and forts were a hive of commercial activity, with coins exchanged for goods and services in the surrounding settlement, and soldiers pay and savings kept locked and guarded in the underground strong room of the Headquarters Building of the fort. Of course, as today, some of those coins got dropped or discarded and lost, only to be found by archaeologists centuries later.

The exhibition uses large beautifully-lit images of the coins so that their detail can be clearly seen. Coins were a key medium for circulating the emperor’s public image and associated propaganda around the ancient world, and they present a fascinating story. Striking the Emperor runs until 13 May.

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Coins were a key medium for circulating the emperor’s public image and they present a fascinating story.

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The main summer exhibition will be Saving Face, presenting a glorious array of cheek pieces from Roman helmets. All lent by a private collector, and not seen publically together before, this is a unique and exciting opportunity. The displays will explore the evolution and range of styles, designs and symbolism, of this crucial functional element of the iconic Roman helmet. Geoff Woodward, Museum Manager said, ‘With many of the cheek pieces belonging to cavalry helmets it marks an excellent follow-up to last years’ hugely successful Hadrian’s Cavalry exhibition. Together with the wider museum offer it should attract a large audience to the World Heritage Site this year.’ Saving Face runs from 26 May to 21 September.

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Materials are provided for all classes, so all you have to take along is your enthusiasm!

DRAWING WITH PENCIL, PEN AND INK

A series of 5, 2 hour sessions looking at all aspects of drawing with pencil, pen and ink, including: - Choosing the right tools - How to compose a picture - Learning to see and understand the subject - Breaking down complex structures - Drawing faces and figures - Principles of perspective - How to create depth and texture - How to keep improving and developing your style Suitable for all levels of artist from beginners to those who may just want to improve in some areas of their work.

31 May, 7 June, 14 June, 21 June, 28 June. 6pm – 8pm, £60 (£15 per session)

CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES

Respected calligrapher Tim Sokell will introduce you to either traditional or modern lettering styles in his sessions in the Lateral Art Studio. Tim has already held a number of very successful classes which have inspired his students to develop their calligraphy skills. All classes cost £30.

Details of the next series of classes with Tim: Saturday 14 July 10am - 12.30pm Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy Tuesday 17 July 10am-1pm Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy Saturday 28 July 10am-12.30pm Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Tuesday 31 July 10.30am—1pm Introduction to Traditional Calligraphy Tuesday 14 August 10.30am-1pm Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Tuesday 28 August 10.30am - 1pm Introduction to Modern Calligraphy

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LIFE DRAWING

These classes will be tutored by experienced artist and tutor Ashley Eldridge and will be held at St George’s Church near to Lateral Art as this venue offers a space suitable for life drawing. All materials will be provided.

Classes will be held on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm and cost £20 a session.

Class dates are as follows: 7 June, 14 June, 21 June, 28 June, 5 July, 12 July.

PAINTING WITH OILS

Artist Ashley Eldridge will introduce you to painting with oils

and help you develop your techniques in this traditional and expressive medium.

Ashley is an experienced artist and tutor who will be able to support you in developing all aspects of your art, and in addition to his scheduled classes he will be working in the Studio each Monday from 10.30 am - 12.30 and will welcome visitors to come for guidance, support or instruction.

Details of Ashley’s sessions: Open sessions • Mondays 10.30-12.30 £10 Workshops: • Saturday 16 June 10.30 – 2pm Introduction to painting with oils, £35 • Wednesday 27 June 11 am - 2pm Introduction to painting with oils, £35

PAINTING WITH PASTELS

Local pastel artist Pam will introduce you to working in pastels or help you develop your pastel technique. Pam is an experienced pastel artist specialising in wildlife images and portraits, and in addition to one-off pastel classes Pam holds two weekly classes in the Lateral Art Studio where you can develop your pastel work with her guidance.

Open sessions, 10.30-1.30 £15 Wednesday 23 May Wednesday 6 June Wednesday 20 June

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Workshops Saturday 9 June 10.30 –2pm Pastel Workshop (all levels welcome) £35 Saturday 7 July 10.30am—2pm Pastel Workshop (all levels welcome) £35 Saturday 21 July 10.30—2pm Pastel Portrait workshop £35

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PRINTMAKING CLASSES WITH DIANA FITZPATRICK

Successful printmaker Diana has already run a number of very popular printmaking workshops in the Studio and we are delighted to add some further classes as follows: Thursday 5 July - Beginners and Improvers Lino print (10.30 - 1.30pm) £30 Thursday 12 July - 2 colour multi block linoprinting (10am - 3pm) £45 Saturday 14 July - Monoprinting (2-5pm) £30 Wednesday 18 July - Drypoint etching (10.30 - 1.30) £30

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Lateral Art can be found at 1 Chantry Place, Morpeth, to book a place on any of the classes you can visit the website www.lateralart.co.uk, e mail info@lateralart.co.uk message them on Facebook or call 01670 515559.

Please note class sizes are small and have been popular therefore users must pay in advance to reserve places.

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NORTH EAST’S LARGEST BUILDING SOCIETY OFFERS DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFORMATION SESSIONS

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he North East’s largest building society is offering Dementia Friends Information Sessions to the public after an internal awareness session proved very popular.

Departments across Newcastle Building Society’s head offices have taken part in the Dementia Friends Sessions, as well as every branch in the 27 strong network. Each branch now includes at least one Dementia Friend.

Sheila Hodgson, branch support lead at Newcastle Building Society has delivered around 55 sessions and trained over 750 new dementia friends.

Sheila said: “As a Dementia Friends Champion, I regularly lead these sessions for the Society’s staff, and now we’re offering them to our customers and the general public. The sessions are interactive, easy to follow and have great stories to explain dementia and help people understand it.

“Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest initiative to help change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition.”

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in their Gosforth branch. A number of businesses on the high street attended, including staff from Barclays, Santander, Nationwide Building Society and Dawson & Sanderson.

The feedback was very positive with attendees saying it was really thought provoking and the imagery used to describe the impact on dementia sufferers and their families worked really well.

Joe Kirwin, dementia friends officer at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “There are 35,000 people living with dementia in the North East, so to see Newcastle Building Society taking action through rolling out Dementia Friends sessions to their colleagues and the general public is really encouraging.

“By committing to making all their colleagues Dementia Friends they will provide reassurance to those living with dementia that they can count on a safe and comfortable experience when visiting Newcastle Building Society” The Society is hosting a number of sessions in a variety of places within the community, from Stokesley to North Shields. If you’re interested in attending any of the sessions, you can find out how to book your place at any of our sessions on Newcastle Building Society’s website www.newcastle.co.uk

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MOUTH OF THE TYNE

Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place each summer in Tynemouth, with its main outdoor stage situated in a stunning coastal location by the Tynemouth Priory and Castle. This year sees the best line up yet, with Paloma Faith, Beverly Night, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Gabrielle plus many more up and coming artists all taking to the stage.

The event will has four main locations: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Whitley Bay Playhouse Theatre, Tynemouth Front Street and Tynemouth Station.

Tynemouth Priory provides a beautiful coastal location for live bands and can accommodate up to 4,000 people each day. It is adjacent to the ruins of the Priory and Castle overlooking the picturesque King Edward's Bay. Besides the nationally-known bands performing on the main stage, there is a very popular free jazz stage at the end of Front Street, which will be a blaze of activity throughout, and includes a programme of street performers, parades and the hugely popular children's pageant. The Whitley Bay Playhouse will play host to live bands and musicians and Tynemouth Metro Station hosting a takeover for the duration, with dance troupes and a wide variety of musicians and performers. There will also be a designated 'Early Years' area for children featuring a storytelling, music and craft activities. Local food and craft stalls will line the station's platform offering an array of artisan produce and decorative work. visitnorthtyneside.com/whats-on/mouth-of-the-tyne-festival

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SUMMERTYNE AMERICANA

Sage, St. Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays Celebrating the finest American roots music, this FREE feel-good festival brings together some legendary artists, a whole bunch of rising stars and the best of the next generation for a weekend-long party and some UK only shows. Headliners taking to the stages at Sage Gateshead between 20 and 22 July include Sam Gibson, Tom Blackwell and CD Wallum Trio. Further acts include Jinski, Gem Andrews, The Rosellys with Rachel Laven, Arkensas Dave, Strange Blue Dreams, WanderingHearts and many more. www.sagegateshead.com/tour-dates/summertyne-americanafestival-2018

4th – 11th August

ALNWICK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Alnwick Town Centre, Northumberland Once again Alnwick will enjoy eight days of creative musical talent reflecting the diverse cultural riches of the UK and wider world. The festival will once again feature entertainment from across the globe, with acts representing Ukraine, Japan, Ireland, Africa, USA, Australia, Scotland, England and our very own Northumberland. The music will cater for all, with generes including Folk, Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Balkan, Americana and World Fusion and even live poetry. www.alnwickmusicfestival.co.uk

Hardwick Live Music Festival is the biggest music festival in the North East UK. The Main Stage is where you will find the festival headliners, and a host of other stunning acts, The Discovery Stage, home to the best in new music and more of the artists you already adore and The Dome where comedy and dance reign supreme. There will of course be plenty of bars, food outlets and fairground rides.

This year’s line-up includes The Happy Mondays, Shed Seven, Kaiser Chiefs, Echo and the BunnyMen, Ash, Feeder, Malanie C and many more, including world renowned DJ’s Danny Rampling, Graeme Park and Brandon Block.

Hardwick Live has a total capacity of 10,000, with the Main Stage catering for 9,000 and the Discovery Stage able to host a further 1,000. There are other small stages incorporating DJ’s, Brass Bands and pop up kitchens with celebrity chefs.

The aim is to give everyone a fantastic weekend out, appealing to the whole family. There is something for everyone, a melting pot of live music over 2 stages, a Children’s area within the woods full of great entertainment, face painting, magic shows, Ventriloquist shows, Punch & Judy, pottery making, Comedy stage, Vintage fairground attractions, also celebrity pop up kitchens, and an extensive range of refreshments from Champagne cocktails to Hot chocolate on the various bars. www.hardwicklive.co.uk

30th August – 2nd September

LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL

Beal Farm, Beal, Northumberland, TD15 2PB An independent music, creative arts and wellness festival on the stunning Northumberland coast - overlooking Holy Island! Born out of the desire to create something special for the North East, Lindisfarne Festival came to life in September 2015, when a 2000 strong crowd descended onto the glorious fields at Beal Farm to experience a weekend like no other.

With over 700 acts on 7 different stages, this is the ultimate end of summer blowout. With a not-too-big-and-not-toosmall capacity of 3500, Lindisfarne Festival is an intimate, boutique festival. But that doesn't mean we don't put on a damn good party!

The team at the festival are exceptionally proud to be able to say that some of the UK’s best musicians, DJs and bands want to come and rock their festival, and your world.

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CHALLENGE YOUNG VOLUNTEERS TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP OR ORGANISATION

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s part of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme for 15-17 year olds, North Tyneside VODA is looking for community groups and organisations that could use the help of a team of volunteers for a short-term project.

NCS is an exciting four-week volunteering programme for young people aged between 15 and 17. As well as taking part in an away-from-home residential, and developing teamwork, communication and a range of other skills, the volunteers are also tasked with carrying out a social action project for the benefit of their local community. This involves working as a team to find solutions to problems faced by community groups and voluntary organisations.

Robin Fry, VODA’s Chief Executive, explains more: “Social action basically means people doing something practical to improve a problem or challenge faced by the community. This can be anything from sprucing up a run-down room in a community centre to creating a communal garden in a neglected outdoor space. This summer, we will have 17 teams of young people ready and willing to get involved in challenges that they can carry out together in the time they have. We’d love to hear from any groups or organisations that have a problem that needs addressing, or for whom this type of short-term but 36

intensive volunteering could really help.”

VODA (Voluntary Organisations Development Agency) has been delivering the National Citizen Service programme for seven years, involving over 100 young people in social action in North Tyneside. Previous years have seen the young people design and develop a range of social action projects around issues they care about such as homelessness and internet safety. This year, the challenge is going to be a little bit different. “We want to see how the young people can use their skills to come up with solutions to existing problems, how they can work together and with the people in their local community to make a real and lasting difference. We also want to offer

the participants a chance to keep volunteering when they graduate from the programme, something we know many of them are extremely keen to do.”

Any community groups or voluntary organisations interested in getting involved are encouraged to contact VODA and let them know about the challenge they face.

Selected groups will be supported to create a short film outlining their challenge, which will be presented to one of the teams of young volunteers. A team of 15 young people – as well as two members of support staff – will then give 60 hours of their time over a two week period to carry out their social action project. Participating groups will also gain lots of positive publicity and be invited to a Celebration Event at the end of the NCS programme.

For more information or to submit your challenge contact VODA on 0191 643 2626 or complete the online form at www.voda.org.uk/ncs.

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One team from last year’s NCS programme was concerned about the stigma surrounding people talking about their own mental health. The team decided to build a tree sculpture and decorate it with leaves on to which stories of people who suffer from mental health issues were written. The tree aimed to reduce the stigma around mental health with the motto ‘Awareness of Mental Health Needs to Grow’.

Supported by mental health charity MIND, the team collected stories from different charities focusing on mental health; they also participated in a family event at Meadowell Connected where they collected more stories, then had a launch event at The Exchange in North Shields, where they exhibited the tree.

Concerned with increases in loneliness and isolation, a second team of young people created a project called 'Happy Hearts'. The team wanted to provide help and support to lonely members of the community. In order to do this, they split the project into two halves. The ‘Shopping Buddies' element of the project saw the young people develop a partnership with Tesco and offer support to older shoppers who were on their own, offering conversation and company, and help with their shopping. The second half saw the young people visit the homes of local older people and host social tea parties.

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SHOP WALLSEND! Wallsend is home to a wide variety of fantastic independent businesses.

The town prides itself on the amount of independent outlets it offers shoppers, and here are just a small selection...

AMANDA GLEN HAIR SALON & BLUEMOON BEAUTY Amanda Glen salon, based on High Street East in the heart of Wallsend, has been widely regarded as the top salon in the town for over a decade The longevity of her salon is testimony to the quality

of Amanda’s work, and the levels of service she offers.

Amanda Glen salon is one of the longest established in the town, and that speaks volumes about Amanda and all the staff at the salon. Not only is she one of the longest established salons, she is also one of the most cutting edge, as she is constantly keeping up to date with new styles and techniques.

The salon prides itself on its fully trained staff, with Amanda herself specialising in cutting (including razor cutting), colouring and perming, as well as children’s and men’s cuts.

Amanda recently welcomed Debi, who owns and runs Bluemoon Beauty, to her salon. Bluemoon Beauty offers a full range of beauty services, specialising in nails and waxing.

Debi, originally from Battle Hill has, like Amanda, a very colourful and broad working history, meaning she also brings a wealth of experience and cutting edge styles to Amanda’s salon.

She has known Amanda for over 20 years so, when she moved back to the area, and with Amanda wanting to offer beauty treatments to her clients, it was the perfect match and the two businesses complement each other perfectly.

So, if you are looking for a fresh new look, or even just a change from your normal salon, make sure you call Amanda or Debi.

Amanda Glen Unisex Hair Studio, 196A High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RP. Tel: 0191 262 4224

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MAPLE TEXTILES

Established in 1975, Maple Textiles are a familyrun business with over 40 years of experience in the soft furnishings industry.

They supply an extensive range of ready-made curtains, voiles, tiebacks, curtain poles, cushion covers, nets, accessories and more to both retail and commercial customers, and are happy to offer all of their extensive knowledge and advice to help you furnish a beautiful home.

Their name originates from the location of their first branch, on Maple Street, in Ashington, opened in 1975. Today that store has long since closed, but they now have two branches in the north-east, one in, Wallsend and Grainger Market Newcastle.

The Wallsend store is one of the longest standing independent businesses in Wallsend and looks set to be a fixture for many years to come.

Maple Textiles, 42 High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8HX. Tel: 0191 2638424 www.mapletextiles.co.uk

JEWELLERY BY DESIGN

A family run business with over 35 years’ experience, this high quality jewellers stocks a fantastic range of branded and handmade jewellery and watches.

With brands such as Police, Fiorelli, Accurist, Seiko, Seksy and many more, the choice is fantastic.

They are proud to stock branded jewellery from the likes of Chamilia, Sphere of Life, Shrieking Violet and Tribal. They also offer bespoke jewellery and are experts in engagement and wedding rings.

Jewellery By Design also offer a watch and jewellery repair service on site, you can just call in and the staff will be more than happy to help.

So, whether you are looking for something for a special occasion, a costume piece to add to your collection, or want to bring an existing piece back to life, make Jewellery By Design your first port of call.

Jewellery by Design, 146 Station Rd, Wallsend NE28 8QT. 0191 262 2687 www.jewelleryby-design.co.uk

FOTOSNAPS

Fotosnaps have been a fixture on the High Street for over 25 years, meaning they are one of the longest-standing independent retailers in Wallsend.

The shop carries an impressive range of cameras, mobile phones, batteries and chargers but, if your interests are on distant objects, check out their binoculars and telescopes. They also offer a service which will be of interest to those of us in the 'Silver Surfer' generation – they can transfer cine or video footage to DVD's so you can relive important events.

As well as the wide range of equipment, the brothers offer an extended range of services. They can produce, in seconds, prints from any form of media (iPhone, iPad, Facebook, etc.) and can make enlargements or even reproduce the photo on gift ideas such as mugs, jute bags, cushions, calendars, greeting cards, to name but a few.

Nowadays you often need picture identification or passport photographs, so why not pop in for a professional picture which you can be certain will meet the criteria demanded for official photos.

If you get carried away, credit cards are now accepted, so why not pop in and see for yourself the Aladdin's Cave which is Fotosnaps?

Fotosnaps, 24 High St E, Wallsend NE28 8PQ. Tel: 0191 234 4606 www.fotosnapswallsend.co.uk

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LOCAL NEWS

SPECIALIST BUSINESS CENTRE CONTINUES TO SPREAD ITS WINGS

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he Swans Centre for Innovation, located in North Tyneside, is to expand with over £1.9 million of investment – creating space for around 10 additional businesses.

Since it was created in 2016, the business centre has attracted a range of organisations involved in the offshore sectors.

Its enviable position within the River Tyne North Bank Low Carbon Enterprise Zone has made it an ideal base for small and medium-sized businesses specialising in the advanced engineering, sub-sea, marine, oil, gas or offshore renewable energy sectors.

And now, following £1.67million of investment from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), via the Government’s Local Growth Fund, the upper three vacant floors of the building will also be transformed as part of the second phase of the Centre for Innovation.

North Tyneside Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn, CBE, said: “With the Centre for Innovation fully occupied and the second phase set to get underway – along with our thriving office parks and brilliant local businesses – it goes to show that North Tyneside really is the place to be for business.

“The work at Swans strengthens the borough’s reputation as a first-class location for the global oil, gas, renewable and maritime industries, where businesses can grow and thrive.

“Swan Hunter shipyard had a worldwide reputation and I have been determined to get Swans back on the global map – I am therefore delighted that we are succeeding in bringing it back to life.”

North Tyneside MP Mary Glindon added: “This is great news for North Tyneside, Wallsend and the former Swan

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Hunter’s site. It clearly demonstrates North Tyneside Council’s on-going commitment to redeveloping the site as an important part of the offshore industry in the North East. I look forward to seeing the expansion completed.”

An additional 940sqm of serviced office space, meeting rooms, breakout areas and a function suite will be created, and an existing large balcony with views over the wider site and the River Tyne will be refurbished.

There will also be a serviced reception facility, providing postal collection, delivery and storage and photocopying.

Offices will be mostly let on flexible easy in, easy out tenancy at Will terms, with companies occupying an entire floor, taking on a lease of three years or more.

The refurbishment is expected to commence later this year and be complete in summer 2019.

David Land, North East LEP Board member, said: “The Swans Centre for Innovation is an important site located right on the River Tyne and has grown in to a state-ofthe-art advanced manufacturing and technology hub servicing the offshore industry. Investing further in the site through this expansion will create opportunities to continue to attract leading companies and deliver more and better jobs for our region.”

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Golf may be on hand for your restless partner should you decide to take him, you could get away for a few days with the girls, or even treat your mum to a well-earned break. Spend long lazy afternoons in the sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi or plunge pool, and forget about the outside world. Emerge from your stay feeling brand new and ready for anything!

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SLALEY HALL, HEXHAM

RAMSIDE HALL, DURHAM

A country house hotel in Durham, set in 350 acres of private grounds including 2 18-hole golf courses, Ramside Hall Hotel has 127 rooms and suites, ranging from twin rooms to a luxurious Celebration Suite. Featuring contemporary design, the hotel retains a sense of grandeur in its style, and the rooms in the newly build extended wing are modern, bright and very spacious, all looking out onto the beautiful gardens beyond.

Meanwhile, food is an important experience at the hotel, and comes in a variety of choices. The main restaurant is the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse and Grill, which more than matches any stand-alone restaurant in the area. There’s also Fusion, the hotel’s Asian restaurant set within the spa, Pemberton’s Carvery, The Clubhouse, and of course, Norman’s Cornish Lounge for coffees and afternoon tea.

Leisure at Ramside Hall Hotel is all about feeling revitalised. So, surrounded by the beauty of the grounds and golf course, the spa is extensively equipped and perfectly located for relaxation and rejuvenation. Facilities include a 25-metre pool, a gym, a thermal experience with a herbal sauna, Himalayan salt steam, aroma steam, tepidarium, sunken amphitheatre, sauna and drench showers. There is also a hydrotherapy pool, a bubble pool, a spa garden, and an outdoor vitality pool. There is even an outstanding balcony infinity pool on the first floor treatment suite with massage jets for private use, all complete with robes and slippers provided so you can really settle into your day.

Using ESPA, Salt of The Earth, Morgan Taylor, Artistic Colour Gloss, and Mii Cosmetics, the spa offers a complete collection of face and body treatments, makeup, pampering and finishing touches. Their menu is full of bespoke offerings for men and women, so it’s a good opportunity to try something a little different.

The hotel is set within 1000 acres of Northumberland moorland and forest lays, and the Edwardian mansion and new contemporary extensions complement each other perfectly. All but seven bedrooms are within the aptly named New Room, and range from Classic to Family rooms as well as suites. The estate also has a choice of luxury lodges available to guests, which are ideal for families or groups and can sleep between four and eight people.

There are three restaurants at the hotel, the main one is inspired by the surrounding area in name and culinary fare, Hadrian’s Brasserie. Duke’s Grill resides in the main building’s former drawing room while The Claret Jug serves light meals and teas during the day and in the evening it transforms into a deluxe bistro, specialising in classic dishes. The Whiskey Snug, which is true to its name in all respects, is the perfect place to finish your glass of wine or sample a fine malt.

The surrounding landscape at Slaley Hall lends itself to incorporating leisure into your stay whether it be on the golf course, going for a walk around the grounds, or using the facilities which include a gym, exercise classes, a 20-metre pool, sauna and steam room, Jacuzzi and a relaxation room.

There are four treatment rooms including one double, where therapists use the combined forces of ESPA and Jessica, the spa area also allows guests the added luxury of a collection of treatments and therapies, which extend to the venue’s own signature rituals and finishing touches as well.

Slaley Hall, Hexham Northumberland, NE47 0BX www.qhotels.co.uk/luxury-lodges/slaley-hall

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MACDONALD LINDEN HALL, MORPETH

Built in 1812, Linden Hall is an eye catching country house hotel nestled into 450 acres of Northumberland countryside and includes its own 18-hole golf course, which can be viewed from many of the 50 contemporarily furnished rooms and suites.

Boasting two AA Rosettes meanwhile, is the Dobson Restaurant and the hotels fine dining offering, with views across the lawns. For lighter options there is also the Linden Tree Pub; and teas, coffees and aperitifs are served in the Monck cocktail bar.

A contemporary addition to the 19th Century manor house hotel, the spa and leisure facilities at Macdonald Linden Hall bear the trademark features of the Macdonald brand – that is to say modern, and covering all pampering and fitness bases with facilities that include a gym, 12-metre pool, sauna and steam room.

Also available are a host of treatments, ranging from the holistic end of the spectrum with reflexology and hopi ear candling, to the more decadent options that include Elemis facials, massages, wraps and scrubs. Manicures and pedicures using Jessica products complete the repertoire alongside tanning and finishing touches.

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SEAHAM HALL, DURHAM

Half an hour from Durham city centre, Seaham Hall is an iconic building in the style of a Georgian country house, dating back to 1791. Today it is a five star hotel, with 22 suites that treasures its rich history and retains its eccentric character alongside contemporary interiors, all the while set against a backdrop of 37 acres of grounds perched on a cliff top.

There are two restaurants at the hotel that highlight the local and seasonal produce from the surrounding area. Byron’s Restaurant delivers a classical menu in a contemporary environment, while Ozone at Seaham Hall is a spherical outdoor terrace with views of the gardens offering an informal, brasserie-style space, combining Eastern ingredients with European cuisine Offset by the scenic location, the award winning Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall is true to its name, providing a relaxed environment for wellbeing and some well-earned pampering as well. Facilities include a fitness suite, 20-metre pool with massage stations, sanarium with crystal light therapy, sauna, snail showers, hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, plunge pools, hammam, steam room, outdoor hot tubs and a roof garden.

cuisine. For lighter meals and snacks, there is also the Conservatory Bistro with views of the golf course.

The spa and leisure club at Matfen Hall is an award winning, contemporary addition, that the original proprietors would no doubt approve of thanks to a gym, aerobics studio, a 16-metre UV filtered pool, a hot tub, herbal sauna, crystal steam room, ice fountain, tropical feature shower and salt grotto.

Dedicating itself to the pampering element of a country escape, the spa has five treatment suites including a dual room, where therapists use Elemis to deliver therapies including facials, wraps, massages, reflexology and thermo auricular therapy as well as head-to-toe rituals. They also use Orly nail treatments for manicures and pedicures and MAC cosmetics for make-up consultations.

Matfen Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0RH www.matfenhall.com

Seaham Hall Hotel, County Durham SR7 7AG www.seaham-hall.co.uk

MATFEN HALL

Matfen Hall is a converted stately home, surrounded by over 300 acres of land, boasting 53 rooms and suites which combine traditional design with contemporary facilities; and the odd four-poster bed!

Dining is in The Library and Print Room, which unsurprisingly denotes the artistic traditions of the aristocracy and has two AA Rosettes for its seasonal

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