ABC South - March - April 2019

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YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE

SOUTH EDITION

MARCH/APRIL 2019 - ISSUE 59

TASTY DATES Fill up your diary with these local food and drink events

GROW YOUR OWN Start growing your own fruit and veg at home with tips from PlantsPlus Garden Centre

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TASTY DATES The North East has a fast developing reputation as one of the most up and coming regions in the country for the quality and diverse range of its food and drink. The 2019 calendar is already filling up with culinary festivals and markets.

Here are just some of the regions events already confirmed for this year.

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PROPER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

These festivals have already proved themselves a popular addition to the region’s gourmet calendar with outings in North Shields, Whitley Bay and Cramlington in recent years. This year’s confirmed events are: North Shields 4-6 May; South Shields 25-27 May; Whitley Bay 15-16 June; Gosforth 13-14 July Finally, the Great North Feast, South Shields August 24-26 a massive celebration of food and drink, bringing together the community for a social eating experience which has never been seen before in the North East. www.properfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk

TYNEMOUTH FOOD FESTIVAL

Tynemouth Priory and Castle hosts the annual festival on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May. Stalls include Papa Ganoush, Fat Hippo, Scream for Pizza, The Little Fishy and more. There will also be stalls selling local artisan products, a festival bar and live music. www.tynemouthfoodfestival.co.uk

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GATESHEAD BEER FESTIVAL

The tenth annual event is scheduled for 3 - 5 May at the ground of Gateshead Rugby Club at Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell. As well as ales and ciders produced locally and from around the country, hot and cold food will be available along with Cava, gin and whisky. There will also be a full programme of live music, with a mix of genres including soul, rock, indie, folk, irish, tibutes and even male voice choirs. www.gatesheadbeerfestival.co.uk

SEAHAM FOOD FESTIVAL

This year sees the first ever Seaham Food Festival taking place on 8 and 9 June. Set in the lively harbour town, the festival will bring a host of culinary delights to Durham’s heritage coast, with top chefs, fabulous traders and producers, and tasty demonstrations to get the taste buds tingling. www.seahamfoodfestival.co.uk

NORTH EAST CHILLI FESTIVAL

Since its inception in 2010, the Chilli Festival has grown from a one day event into a 3 day music and food celebration. This year the festival will take place at Meggies Burn Fields on Blyth seafront from 5-7 July, and, as the name suggests, will feature an array of spicy treats to tempt, and definitely tingle the taste buds! The main stage will play host to a variety of local and national bands, as well as the infamous chilli eating competition! www.chillifest-ne.co.uk

BERWICK FOOD & BEER FESTIVAL Now in its 12th Year, the Berwick Food and Beer Festival is taking place from 6 - 8 September, and is a must for anyone interested in great tasting food and beer. Organised by Berwick Slow Food, and held in the magnificent surroundings of the towns 18th Century Barracks, the entrance fee to the festival also grants you access to the museums many informative exhibits.

In addition to over 80 stalls of the finest local and regional produce and beers there is also a selection of wine, gin champagne and cocktails too. There are cookery demonstrations, information stands, an animal farm, foodie films and live music. www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.co.uk

MORPETH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Scheduled for 5 and 6 October, it’s still early days but more than 50,000 people attended last year’s event so planning is already under way for the sixth annual event which is sure to be a big attraction in the town. www.moreinmorpeth.co.uk/events/morpeth-food-drinkfestival-2018

CRAFT BEER CALLING

This is to take place from 24, 25, 26 October at Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle.

Craft brewers will run their own bars and visitors will be able to chat to staff about their products. Also promised are a gin palace, a wine cellar, cider, street food and music. www.craftbeercalling.com

NEWCASTLE GIN & RUM FEST

The UK’s largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is coming to Newcastle for the first time. The festival, held at the Civic Centre in Newcastle on 24 and 25 May will showcase over 60 different Gins and 60 different Rums in an amazing venue. A guide will be on hand to showcase you all the products on offer, and their own award-winning resident DJ will keep you entertained, playing music from all genres.

Search ‘The Gin and Rum Festival Newcastle’ at www.eventbrite.co.uk

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NORTH SHIELDS ARTIST TO HEADLINE MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL

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he 15th annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place this summer, with shows from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th July in the surroundings of Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and this year features a local North Shields artist as one of the headline acts!

North Shields born artist Sam Fender is headlining the main stage on Thursday night. The Brits Award Critics Choice 2019 winner will bring his alternative rock style to Tynemouth to kick off what is likely to be a big summer for the up and coming performer.

Friday sees solo acoustic star Jack Savoretti headlining the main stage. The London based artist has 6 studio albums behind him and brings a set list packed with hits.

The headline act on Saturday is an 80's legend - Rick Astley! The 'Never Gonna Give You Up' hitmaker has sold over 40 million records worldwide and will be playing a mix of old classics as well as songs from his recently released album 'Beautiful Life'.

The Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place in Tynemouth and is a four day cultural celebration of live music, dance and arts by the sea, attracting around 100,000 people.

Live music concerts take place in the grounds of English Heritage property Tynemouth Priory and Castle.

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international street theatre provides the entertainment.

Hundreds of local children learn new music skills in the weeks leading up to the event and participate in a colourful parade to kick things off. Surf lessons take place a stone’s throw away and cruise ships enter the River Tyne just beyond the headland.

There’s an innovative programme of dance and one-off attractions on the platforms of Grade II listed Tynemouth Station, as well as evening concerts at the Playhouse Whitley Bay and Tynemouth’s Surf Café.

The festival will also feature a free programme of events including international street entertainment, live jazz music and a children’s pageant. This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

For full details, ticket information and more news on performers visit www.mouthofthetynefestival.com Mouth of the Tyne Festival Line up The main shows are at Tynemouth Priory and Castle, are as follows: Thursday 11th July Sam Fender, with Little Comets, and more to be announced (£25) Friday 12th July Jack Savoretti (£29.50) Saturday 13th July Rick Astley, plus 'special guests' (£37.50) Sunday 14th July to be announced

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LOCAL FITNESS STUDIO CLOSES IN ON YET ANOTHER AWARD!

Aaron Phillips, owner of the award winning Ocean Fit fitness business in Whitley Bay

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cean Fit, based on Whitley Road in the heart of Whitley Bay, have had a very successful start to 2019, and are on the verge of receiving national recognition.

Ocean Fit is a private and small team training facility owned and ran by Aaron Phillips. Set up with the intention of giving locals a space to increase their health, fitness and confidence, with a professional yet fun atmosphere, they offer a range of different programmes that cater to all abilities and goals.

From their Beach Camp, which has been running consistently for 3 years at 6.30am, to 121 Personal Training, each session is designed to challenge you, leaving you with a sense of achievement after each and every session. They offer a flexible and unique fresh-air based private personal training and fitness experience, as well as sessions in their well-equipped studio.

Earlier this year they were nominated for the Best Fitness Business in Tyne and Wear Award, from which we were then short listed. Unfortunately they did not win on this occasion, but a top 5 finish in an extremely competitive category was quite an achievement.

There was more success later in the same week however, as they scooped the North Tyneside Best Business Award, mainly as a result of a huge number of nominations. They were eventually chosen are the winner for their hard work, commitment and passion for fitness and wellbeing.

The awards didn’t stop there – Ocean Fit also won Best Whitley Bay Business in the England’s Business Awards.

They now go on to represent Whitley Bay in the nationals, the first business to do so, and what a great coup for the town if they could go one step further and claim the national award!

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NORTH SHIELDS FISHERMEN’S HERITAGE COMMISSION BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

By Charlie Steel

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t is a fact that commercial fishing is the UK’s toughest and most dangerous peacetime occupation.

With approximately 12,000 fishermen in the UK, there is evidence that fatal injuries to crews of commercial fishing vessels still remains high.

Over the years, many fishermen have sailed beyond the piers of the River Tyne, never to return. They have ventured far into the North Sea fishing grounds and beyond, to provide a living for their families and the community, but many have sadly paid with their lives for what really is ‘The true price of fish’. Until recently, North Shields was one of the few major fishing ports in the UK that did not have a dedicated Fishermen’s Memorial, and as a result, the North Shields

MEMORIAL: ‘Fiddlers Green’ sculpture on North Shields Fish Quay

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Fishermen’s Heritage Project was created early in 2015.

Their main objective was to raise funds to erect a permanent memorial sculpture to those fishermen who lost their lives at sea whilst promoting the long tradition and history of the Fishing industry on which the town of North Shields was founded.

Massive public support was shown and following an appeal, donations and contributions soon flooded in from the local community and local businesses.

With the help and support of North Tyneside Council, a suitable site on the foreshore near the Fish Quay was identified for the placement of the memorial which was unveiled in a public ceremony on 24th September 2017.

The memorial represents a lone fisherman sitting on a mooring bollard reflecting in thought. The site on which it stands has since become known as ‘Fiddlers Green’, which in 19th-century maritime folklore was a mythical place where mariners and fishermen who served their time at sea enjoyed an afterlife of dancing and merriment.

The North Shields Fishermen’s Heritage Project are continuing their work, and in order to build on their success, and complement the memorial sculpture, they have recently commissioned a Book of Remembrance, which is dedicated to those fishermen who have worked out of North Shields and lost their lives at sea.

The book also makes ample provision for those Fishermen who have retired from the industry and passed away whilst ashore. The book will take a similar format to the Remembrance Books displayed in local Cemeteries, with each entry being individually inscribed by local calligraphers.

All entries in the book will eventually form a historical record for future generations which will be on permanent display later this year in the ‘Discover North Tyneside’ section (Local Studies Library) at North Shields Customer First Centre.

Applications for entries in the book are now being invited from all members of the public who may have had a relative or loved one that has worked as a fisherman and sailed beyond the piers of the River Tyne.

If you would like to be part of this initiative, we would love to hear from you.

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CLEARING THE CLUTTER Clutter can have a major impact on health and wellbeing. Cath Hindle helps people regain space and organise their belongings as a professional declutterer and organiser.

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his time last year, Cath Hindle was living a very different life.

The 44 year from Cullercoats explains “I had a busy job, two small children and not much time for anything else.” A period of stress and anxiety forced her to revaluate and use the considerable skills she’d acquired over the past 20 years in organisational and corporate services to her new business Clear the Clutter.

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Cath Hindle Clutter creates anxiety when people feel that they are unable to get on top of it or get to the bottom of the pile

people downsize and move. Her clients range from busy families, people who struggle to let things go, small businesses who want clearer workspaces, house movers and anyone looking for support in sorting spaces that have got on top of them.

Clutter isn’t often recognised as a source of stress but it can have a major impact on health and wellbeing. As well as overtaking physical space, clutter can overtake

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It causes frustration when items can’t be located quickly or easily and can make people feel guilty or embarrassed that they are not able to “get organised” or invite friends round because of the mess. Clutter creates anxiety when people feel that they are unable to get on top of it or get to the bottom of the pile.

Cath says: “Decluttering and organising is immensely satisfying. Think about how you feel when you’ve had a wardrobe clearout – the sense of satisfaction and pleasure at an organised space and the virtue of being able to hand stuff to a charity shop. I get this everyday working with clients and the feeling grows with each new space we tackle.”

One highlight from the past year has been a partnership with St Oswald’s hospice. “Unless the client supports another charity, the stuff I declutter goes to St Oswald’s.

Each full charity bag raises, on average, £20 for the hospice, so I’m proud to be working with such a worthy cause. It also means that I operate my business very ethically as I always try to find a good home for things rather than sending it to landfill.

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he partners at R A Jackson & Son LLP, Richard Fenwick and James Barlow, are delighted to welcome Barry Knox MRICS to the team of chartered surveyors at their Northumberland Square, North Shields office.

Barry is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered valuer with over 35 years experience in the property industry. Barry acts for a wide range of clients including; private home owners, landlords, banks, housing associations and leading property companies. Barry specialises in HomeBuyer Reports, Building Surveys and Valuations.

Barry joined the team at R A Jackson & Son LLP in September 2018, having previously managed the Survey and Valuation department at Pattinsons for 26 years.

Bringing a wealth of experience and specialist property knowledge Barry joins our team of surveyors operating across the North East region from Alnwick, to Hexham and Durham.

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James added “Barry has been a fantastic addition to our team, he brings with him a wealth of experience and vast working knowledge of the area and since joining us his professionalism and quality of service have been outstanding”.

Barry undertakes the majority of our HomeBuyer reports which are designed to help and advise individuals buying a residential property.

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Both the Property and Money Trusts protect your children’s inheritance in the event of: Surviving spouse remarrying, Going bankrupt, Changing their will, Children divorcing, IHT mitigation etc. Ask our adviser to explain.

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ll recent expert reports on town centres and high streets have recommended that local authorities and other stakeholders such as the Chamber need to think more creatively about the purpose of these areas.

The move towards internet shopping, out-of-town centres, business rates and the uncertain economic environment have made life more difficult for the traditional offering; rather, the reports advise, these areas need to reinvent themselves as community centres, places to meet, with a mixed family-friendly offering, including general retail, niche retail, food and drink, and different leisure offerings.

Residents and visitors need to have a variety of reasons for spending time in town centres. Shopping is, of course, one good reason, as is meeting up in cafes, bars and restaurants. Organised events can be another reason and we have spent some time recently thinking about what sort of additional events might be planned, using the wonderful Georgian Square in the middle of our town centre, Northumberland Square. The Square is owned and maintained by the Council but they allow it to be used for properly organised events.

There are two well-established and very popular events which take place in the Square each year: the Proper Food and Drink Festival in May (this year, the

4th, 5th and 6th) and the Victorian Christmas Market in December; in each case, residents and visitors are attracted to what’s on offer in the Square and they also use the opportunity to spend time in the shops and other outlets in the town centre.

We are keen to see other events take place in the Square, as each event tends both to offer something different to those living in, working in or visiting North Shields and to bring more people into the town centre.

Suggestions made by Chamber members and others recently include an open air film show, a wellness weekend, a teddy bears picnic, a yarn bomb, a Friday evening post-work food and drink event and a music event. In each case, apart from ensuring that the Council are happy with the arrangements, there are two main challenges: someone (or perhaps a small team) needs to take on the responsibility of planning, coordinating and running the event; and some funds are usually needed to meet expenses - meeting these challenges is not always possible.

So if you have an idea for an event, or think that you could take on the organisation of an event, or think that you might be able to provide some funding, for example, in return for business marketing or profileraising, do get in touch with us (just email the Chair at Miles.walton@yahoo.co.uk).

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ENHANCING FOOTFALL FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER TERMINAL In North Shields, we are very fortunate that the passenger side of the Port of Tyne’s operations is based in our town. Passengers from various parts of the north and from Scotland, with or without cars, take the daily DFDS ferry to Amsterdam; and we welcome to our area passengers from the Netherlands and other mainland European countries. And from spring to autumn every year, cruise ships either start and end their cruises here or visit the terminal as part of their cruise schedule. This year, almost 60 cruises will either start at or visit North Shields, bringing tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world.

This means, of course, that large numbers of visitors pass through the terminal and North Shields. Last year, supported by the Port of Tyne, the Chamber produced a short guide and map aimed at the crew of the ferries and cruise ships; this gave brief details of local shopping, bars and restaurants and the transport connections.

The guide was also picked up by some of the cruise passengers who had decided not to take the organised tours to attractions such as Alnwick Castle and Hadrian’s Wall, choosing instead to explore the local area.

The Chamber is in the process of revising the guide for the main 2019 season. Visitor feedback obtained

by Chamber member JCB Tourism Solutions has indicated that it would be useful for the guide to give more prominence to, for example, the Royal Quays area, Tynemouth Village and our local heritage sites, such as Tynemouth Castle and Priory, Fiddler’s Green, the Spanish City and Segedunum. We hope that this will bring further footfall to many parts of North Shields and other parts of North Tyneside.

Chamber members YourPrint Department and Rusby Media are involved in the redraft and redesign; it will be available to ships from the beginning of April and can also then be seen on our website northshieldschamber.co.uk

To mark the arrival of spring, the Beacon Centre are offering its customers the chance to find their creative flair in floristry by hosting an interactive taster session delivered by the talented florist team from Tyne Met College. The free taster session is to take place on Thursday 28th March between 1pm-3pm, so whether it’s a hobby or perhaps the start of new career, why not join them and let your creative side shine. For further information contact the Centre on (0191) 2583909.

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Centre will be helping you spoil your mum, by offering the chance to win a host of pampering goodies. For your chance to win, simply visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/beaconcentrenorthshields .

In the meantime, if you are looking for looking for inspiration on what to buy your mum for Mother’s Day, why not pop into the Centre and check out their fantastic range of Mother’s Day gifts and cards.

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Leading up to Easter, the Centre will be hosting a series of Free Easter activities, the first of which is to take place on Tuesday 9th April, where younger visitors can enjoy meeting some adorable Easter chicks, as well as get creative with Easter crafts. The activities are free and will take place between 11am-2pm. For further information visit the centre’s facebook page www.facebook.com/ beaconcentrenorthshields If you have a business and are interested in joining the Chamber please email info@northshieldschamber.co.uk.

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e’ve said it before and we’re going to say it again - growing fruit and veg is IN!

No longer associated with those in the countryside or who are naturally green fingered, GLEE 2018 (Garden, Leisure & Equipment Exhibition) referenced a study that revealed 43% of gardeners under 40 grow their own vegetables compared to 32% of over 60s. The benefits far surpass just having food on the table: You can keep it organic; it’s not space dependant; it’s healthy, both the physical nature of the task and the freshest nutrients you could put in your body; it’s educational and fun for all ages.

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Swap the flowers in your patio planters or window boxes for vegetables. Grow all of your salad greens in one container such as lettuce, spring onions rocket and spinach. Planted away from the ground you’ll have less problems waith pests such as slugs and snails, and if they’re on a balcony you’ll definitely not catch any rabbits or deer having a nibble of them!

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AUTHENTIC INDONESIAN CUISINE AT SIMPSONS CAFÉ We visit Simpsons Café in Whitley Lodge to sample some home cooked authentic Indonesian dishes..

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impsons Café and Bistro brings a mix of British Classic dishes and Authentic Indonesian Street Food to the area, with a mouth-watering menu and a completely new look.

The premises, based on Claremont Crescent, has played host to several cafes in recent years, but Simpsons Bistro brings something completely unique to the area. The café has undergone a complete makeover, resulting in a clean, modern look to compliment to contemporary menu.

The menu itself is a fusion of traditional British dishes and authentic Indonesian offerings, ranging from light bites and snacks to hearty main courses.

The bistro offers a wide selection of breakfast options, ranging from the traditional full English, to omelettes, eggs on toast and the popular bacon and sausage butties.

Lunchtime options include the special homemade deluxe burger, fajitas, sandwiches, paninis, jacket

potatoes, salads and a range of sweet treats. Then there is the Indonesian twist.

The authentic Indonesian selections, all freshly made with their unique blend of ingredients, include nasi goreng, mie goreng, Indonesian chicken curry, beef rendag, and a number of authentic soups and stir fry dishes.

On our visit we opted for the Full House from the Indonesian Specials menu. With both of us being new to Indonesian food, we thought this option would allow us the chance to sample a selection of dishes and get a real flavour for Indonesian food. The Full House opens with some vegetable fritters served with sweet chilli dipping sauce, quickly followed by a very generous serving of Wonton soup which was light but comforting and packed with flavour.

The main serving was a selection of Beef Rendang, Chicken Curry, Gulai Kambling (Lamb Curry) and Japanese Stir Fry (Prime Rib Eye), along with Indonesian rice and noodles. Each authentic dish had its own distinctive favour, something to please everyone.

My favourite was the Japanese Stir Fry which was melt in the mouth tender and packed real flavour.

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GIVE SOMEONE POWER OF ATTORNEY… BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE Lasting Powers of Attorney are invaluable documents as part of the overall planning of your estate as managing your financial affairs can become more difficult as you get older. If a person is unable to manage their affairs due to mental incapacity and they have not made a valid Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney, their assets will be frozen as no one (including their spouse and children) has the authority to deal with them.

At this point someone will need to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as the person’s Deputy. The Court will then authorize the Deputy to deal with the person’s affairs in a certain manner. This is a very time consuming (around 6 months) and expensive (in the region of £1,750) process. This situation can be simply avoided through the making of a Lasting Power of Attorney.

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North Tyneside Council is poised to agree a deal to hand the Buddle building over to Adavo Property – the property developer and listed building specialist behind the regeneration of the Town Hall in Wallsend.

The much-loved Grade II listed former Buddle Arts Centre is where Sting used to practice his music in his early years.

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Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE said: “I am delighted at the prospect of a new lease of life for this fantastic building, which is very close to the hearts of everyone in Wallsend and the surrounding area. Some may have started their school life there and then it was an arts centre where many had fantastic experiences.

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The three-storey building, built between 1810 and 1816, has been unoccupied for more than 10 years and the interior is largely derelict. The Grade II listed façade, portico entrance, and a handful of original features are still intact and will be preserved including ornate plaster mouldings and, in one room, a cornice design featuring a pack of hounds chasing a fox which Heritage England has called ‘one of a kind’.

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There aren’t many squares like this in the country. It’s very special and I am sure that when it’s all done the people of North Shields will feel very proud.”

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Local historian, Mike Scott, from the Old Low Light Heritage Centre, gave the redevelopment his approval.

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It’s a particularly interesting project because the building has been recycled once before and what you see standing today, all the sandstone, is from Wakefield House, which was built around 1796.”

Stephen O’Neill, of Compass Developments, said: “It’s a large project, very prestigious, in a beautiful area of North Shields and one of the original Georgian squares.

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