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YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE | SOUTH EDITION | JULY/AUGUST 2019

ISSUE 61

DRESS TO IMPRESS

Show your creative side and dress your street for the Tour of Britain

SUMMER EVENTS Events & activities for all the family

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SUMMER EVENTS

22 - 26 August

SPANISH CITY FUN FAIR

What’s on in North Tyneside

The Links Whit ley Bay The annual fam ily fun fair returns to Whit ley Bay links.

17 – 18 August

THE BIG WHITLEY BAY SHOW

10 August

CULLERCOATS HARBOUR DAY

Cullercoats Harbour From 11am Entertainment, live music, stalls and refreshments.

For further information call 0191 252 1820

13 August – 1 September

CIRQUE DU HILARIOUS

Beaconsfield, Tynemouth Slapstick superstars and panto legends Danny Adams and Clive Webb will bring their famous Cirque Du Hilarious back to the coast for another season of family fun. www.cirqueduhilarious.co.uk 6

The Links, Whitley Bay, 10am – 5pm A weekend of family fun at the coast, including North Tyneside’s strongest, family tug of war, live entertainment, music, dance, street food and craft stalls. Search for The Big Whitley Bay Show on Facebook.

18 August

BOOK FAIR

Tynemouth Station, 10am – 4pm Browse books from all topics and genres. www.tynemouthstationbookfair.co.uk

16 August – 1 September

WHITLEY BAY FILM FESTIVAL

Various Locations Annual celebration of great films in great locations.

Visit www.whitleybayfilmfestival.co.uk

WHAT’S ON

23 August

SCRAN?

Northumberland Square, North Shields, 4pm – 9.30pm Local craft ale, gin, and street food with live acoustic music.

For further information search scran? on Facebook.

24 August

CROSSING THE TYNE BUSKERS FESTIVAL

Various Locations Some of the region’s best musicians performing on both sides of the River Tyne.

For further information search the Facebook page.

25 August

also include some very special guests, and there will be 2 refreshment breaks throughout to whet your whistle in some carefully selected and interesting establishments.

Tickets are £15 per person. For all bookings please call Julie Clay on 0191 253 1618 or email julie@tyneidols.com www.tyneidols.com

13 – 22 September

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Various Venues Across North Tyneside Dozens of North Tyneside venues will once again open their doors to the general public.

For further information visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk

14 September

EARSDON SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Tynemouth A sponsored ride for the Chris Lucas Trust from Seahouses to Tynemouth.

For further information visit www.greatnorthbikeride.com

Eccles Hall, 1pm – 4 pm Spot the scarecrows with the Earsdon Trail and visit the church hall for cake stalls, facepainting, crafts, sand art, candy floss and ice cream. Scarecrows made by local residents will be on display around the village all weekend.

30 August

15 September

THE GREAT NORTH BIKE RIDE

ABBA SPECTACULAR

The Exchange, North Shields Spectacular vocals and are at the heart of this Abba tribute. With costume changes, dancing and audience participation this Abba tribute is set apart from the competition, delivering perfect renditions of Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Voulez Vous and all the biggest hits you know and love. Tickets £10, call Julie Clay 0191 2531618

WHITLEY BAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW

The Links, Whitley Bay, 10am until 3pm A wide range of cars will be on display, from mid-1930’s classics to more recent models, and owners will be chatting about the car’s history. There will be live music, refreshments and small fairground rides for children. To enter a vehicle visit www.eventbrite.com and search for Whitley Bay Classic Car Show 2019.

31 August

FAMILY FILMS IN THE PARK

Northumberland Park, North Shields, 10am & 1pm Enjoy a selection of family blockbusters on a giant screen in our parks. Its free!

Bring a blanket and picnic and join in the fun.

10am - Peter Rabbit (PG) 1pm - The Greatest Showman (PG)

31 August

STRIDE OUT TO THE LIGHTHOUSE Park Sports Centre, North Shields, 10.30am start A 10km walk starting at The Parks Sports Centre and ending at St Mary’s Lighthouse.

To register for the walk search for ‘Stride Out To The Lighthouse’ on Facebook.

1 September

COASTAL HEROES TOUR

Leaving the Gibraltar Rock pub, Tynemouth at 3pm Celebrate local legends of TV, film and music. Hosted by the irresistible Mr Ray Laidlaw, the 3-hour tour will

10 – 11 August 7 – 8 September

FEAST BY THE SEA

Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay A taste of the best street food traders, drinks and a vintage kids’ corner.

Search for Feast By The Sea on facebook.

LOCAL NEWS

FREE WEEK-LONG FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL IN LOCAL PARKS

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lockbuster films will be shown outdoors on a 21sqm screen in seven parks between 26 August and 1 September at 10am and 1pm.

Highlights include Mary Poppins Returns, at Rising Sun Country Park; and The Greatest Showman, at Northumberland Park. All events are free to attend and families are being encouraged to bring a picnic and blanket and join in the fun.

North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE said: “Our summer festival has a range of activities right across the borough and this will be one of the highlights. Showing these films in our parks will showcase just how beautiful our outdoor spaces are and I hope that everyone, residents and visitors alike, will come together and enjoy them.”

Films will be shown at Richardson Dees in Wallsend, Benton Quarry Park, Springfield Park in Forest Hall, Killingworth Lakeside, Rising Sun Country Park, Northumberland Park and Lockey Park in Wideopen.

Other films being shown across the week include Peter Rabbit, Moana, The Incredibles 2, Lego Movie 2, Lego Batman Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.

For full details of films, locations and times go to www.visitnorthtyneside.com 8

FILM LISTINGS Monday 26th August

Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend 10am – Peter Rabbit 1pm – Incredibles 2

Tuesday 27th August

Benton Quarry Park 10am – Paddington 2 1pm – Lego Movie 2

Wednesday 28th August

Springfield Park, Forest Hall 10am – Finding Dory 1pm – Lego Batman Movie Thursday 29th August

Killingworth Lakeside

10am – Captain Underpants 1pm – Ralph Breaks the Internet Friday 30th August

Rising Sun Countr y Park

10am – Mary Poppins Returns 1pm – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Saturday 31st August

Northumberland Park

10am – Peter Rabbit 1pm – The Greatest Showman Sunday 1st September

Lockey Park

10am – Moana 1pm – Incredibles 2

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OUT & ABOUT

PLAY TIME

SIX WEEKS IS A LONG TIME TO KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED, SO HERE ARE 4 OF THE BEST LOCAL SOFT PLAY CENTRES TO HELP OCCUPY, AND TIRE THEM OUT...

KIKI’S KABIN NORTH SHIELDS

Kiki’s Kabin, based on Albion Road on the outskirts of North Shields, is home to a three tier soft play area which holds an adventure for every fun-filled visit.

Kiki’s is an ideal way for your children to exercise as they don’t even realise they are doing it. Set over three floors, you and your young explorers will find a three lane astro slide, a tunnel slide, an assault course, a ball pool, big bash bags, a spiders web, a rope bridge, a crawl tunnel and even a spooky chill out area.

There is a new separate gated baby & toddler area with Ball shower feature, astro slide, sensory den, baby tummy time, puzzles, mirrors, shape sorter.

Kiki’s kabin also plays host to an open planned kitchen/cafe which provides a wide selection of appetising hot and cold homemade food. They also provide a wide selection of delicious snacks and hot drinks, so why not sit back and relax on one of their sofa’s with a creamy hot chocolate and slice of carrot cake! www.kikiskabin.co.uk

with high level rope bridges and a drop slide for the more adventurous child.

Their huge car track is also an extremely popular feature, as is their baby and toddler frame which offers safe, fun and stimulating play for the younger visitor.

Round The Twist welcomes children up to 12 years old and do not charge for babies under the age of 1 year old and accompanying adults are free of charge as well. www.roundthetwist.net

FUZZY ED’S

THE SPLAT CENTRE

Fuzzy Ed’s Fun House is a soft play area for ages 0-12 years, based within the popular Harvester Pub in North Shields. Children must be under 4ft 10" and supervised at all times, and they have a baby area which caters for children 0-4 years and the older section for children aged 5-12 years old. The Fun House is attached to a fantastic family dining pub and Fuzzy Ed and Co are over the moon to offer something for all the family.

Mum’s can meet friends to catch up whilst enjoying coffee and cake knowing their children are in a supervised, clean and fun environment! www.fuzzyeds.co.uk/location/harvesternorth-shields

The Splat Centre is a family run children’s soft play centre in the heart of Whitley Bay. It was established in 2012 as Whitley Bay's original and premier soft play and learn centre.

The Splat Centre plays host to a three tier soft play frame and a dedicated baby and toddler area for the under 1’s full of play mats and toys.

Inside their super play frame you will find biff bags, net bridges, crawl tunnels and slides! Can your little one find the secret slide? It travels between floors!

The centre can also provide baby changing facilities in both their downstairs wheelchair accessible bathroom and in the upstairs toilet. www.splatcentre.co.uk

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ROUND THE TWIST BENTON

Based in Benton, Round The Twist is home to the largest soft play area in the region. Round The Twist offers the ultimate in play experiences at their impressive entertainment centre based in North Tyne Industrial Estate in Benton. Their purpose built facilities include a massive multilevel play frame 10

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LOCAL EVENTS

WHAT’S ON AT STEPHENSON RAILWAY MUSEUM

18 August 12pm – 3pm

26 August 11am – 3pm

SUMMER SUNDAY CIRCUS SPECIAL

FANTASTIC 50’S

Welcome to an afternoon of Circurama - circus, drama and comedy all rolled into one. At this drop-in circus skills workshop, activities explored include throwing and catching, manipulation and balancing skills. Learn to juggle scarves and balls, spinning plates, diabolos, flowersticks, peacock feathers, Chinese and poi ribbons, hula hoops, pedal go wheels, rola bola boards and unicycles. A great fun afternoon for the whole family.

25 August 11am – 3pm

WHEELS AND STEEL

Get into the carnival spirit over August Bank Holiday weekend with the North Tyneside Steel Band who will be entertaining visitors with their sunshine filled music.

MAKE & TAKE S THURSDAY day. Bring your

Make Thursday a Stephenson ays during youngsters down to the museum on Thursd our the summer holidays where they can explore can also wonderful collection of vintage trains. They nt try their hand at our craft activities with a differe family. the all for e suitabl es Activiti week. each theme

1 August – Boats are Go

When the region’s premier Rock’n’Roll outfit played at the museum last Easter, they nearly brought the house down! So they are bringing them back for a Bank Holiday special! Do not miss out - dust off those blue suede shoes and hot foot it down to Stephenson to relive the Fifties with The Baldy Holly Band. Bill Haley - eat your heart out!

14 September 12pm and 2pm

WORKSHOP TOURS

Part of Heritage Open Days.

Get down and dirty with a behind-the-scenes tour at Stephenson Railway Museum. Everything you ever wanted to know about maintaining vintage engines and trains - just ask the dedicated volunteers.

Heritage Open Days are an annual celebration of England’s architecture and culture that allows visitors free access to historical landmarks.

15 September 11.30am - 3pm

FREE TRAIN RIDES

Part of Heritage Open Days. Take a four mile return trip following the route of the coal trains from the collieries to the River Tyne behind a vintage locomotive in our 1950s passenger carriages.

First departure at 11.30am, last departure at 3pm, with trains throughout the day. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

8 August – Spot the Birdie 15 August – Toot Toot! – Off we go!

22 August – Down at the Station – finger puppets

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Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk Tel: 0191 200 7146

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WHAT’S ON

SAMMY IS 20!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR SUNDAY FOR SAMMY 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS ON 23RD FEBRUARY 2020 AT NEWCASTLE UTILITA ARENA

SUPER SUNDAY: The shows return to the arena in 2020 with a host of stars

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ollowing the astonishing success of the 2018 sell-out, Sunday for Sammy returns to the Newcastle Utilita Arena for two spectacular 20th Anniversary shows.

The concerts, locally dubbed The Geordie Command Performance, are held every two years in memory of Geordie actor Sammy Johnson who died suddenly in 1999. The 2018 shows, the first to be held at the Arena, were hailed as the best ever by fans who travelled from all over the North East and beyond to be part of the fun.

Sunday for Sammy, which was staged at Newcastle City Hall for 16 years, has become one of the ‘must-see’ events in the regional entertainment calendar. Over 10,000 fans flocked to Newcastle Arena for the 2018 show and the organisers are expecting another speedy sell-out in 2020.

Tim Healy, Denise Welch, Mark Knopfler, Kevin Whately, Charlie Hardwick, Jimmy Nail, Jill Halfpenny, Jason Cook, Timothy Spall, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Christopher Fairbank, Mattie Healy, Stephen Tomkinson, John Miles, Angie Lonsdale,

VERA: Brenda Blethyn brought the house down in the 2018 show

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Joe McElderry, Brendan Healy, Donna Aire, Ant and Dec, Chelsea Halfpenny, Billy Mitchell, Brendan Foster, Pam Royle, Bob Moncur, Julia Tobin and many, many more have previously given up their time to take part in the show. The cast list is never revealed beforehand and every show is packed with surprises. None bigger than the reception given to actress Brenda Blethyn who brought the house down with her appearance as Vera in the 2018 show. The award-winning actress said: ‘Never in my entire career has an audience welcomed my appearance on stage as wildly and enthusiastically as the audience for Sunday For Sammy welcomed VERA. It was deafening and I’ll cherish the memory of it for ever. The warmth and enthusiasm for the entire show was overwhelming. Thank you. I’m so happy and honoured to have taken part.’

Chairman of the Sunday for Sammy Trust, Tim Healy commented: “It’s hard to believe that it will be twenty years since the first Sunday for Sammy. The show has become a part of our lives and also part of North East Culture. It makes me so proud to know that an idea that Jimmy Nail and I dreamed up to maintain the memory of our pal Sammy has so far raised over £530K to support young performers and creatives in the North East.”

Show producer Ray Laidlaw added: “The Newcastle Utilita Arena is now the natural home for Sunday for Sammy. The 2018 show was a huge hit with both the audience and the performers. The success of the 2018 concert DVD, which reached No 3 in the UK charts, has helped to spread the word even further. We’re looking forward to another spectacular event. Every year, the tickets sell faster so I’d urge fans not to leave it till the last minute to guarantee your part in the 20th anniversary shows.”

Tickets are on-sale from the Utilita Arena and the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Visit www.sundayforsammy.org for details.

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LOCAL NEWS

DRESS YOUR AREA TO IMPRESS FOR THE TOUR OF BRITAIN

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he Tour of Britain organisers are urging community groups, schools, businesses and land owners to show their support for the race by creating bigger than life works of art in open spaces across the North of Tyne area.

Following the success of the inaugural contest, the Tour of Britain National Land Art Competition will return for the 2019 race, which takes place across North of Tyne as stage three on Monday 9 September.

Anyone can also get involved by dressing their streets and shop windows with colourful bunting, flags, floral or cycling displays.

The 114-mile stage starts in Berwick, passing through Northumberland and onto the North Tyneside coast, and into Wallsend, before continuing to Newcastle city centre, with a spectacular finish on Grey Street.

In 2017 the Tour of Britain swept through Northumberland creating a wave of excitement as some of the world’s top cyclists cycled through our

communities. Residents and businesses colourfully dressed the route with bikes and bunting, and thousands of spectators lined the route to cheer on the riders and give them a fantastic welcome.

Organisers hope that scores of local communities across the North of Tyne area will be just as involved this year.

The tour passes right through Morpeth, Bedlington and Cramlington, as well as a host of local villages.

As well as the chance to be crowned winner of the national competition, those that take part could be featured on TV, with the race itself aired to 166 countries worldwide.

Peter Jackson, Leader of Northumberland County Council added: “We want everyone to have a fantastic time when the Tour of Britain arrives on our patch, and make it really memorable. Communities completely got behind the Tour in 2017 and did Northumberland proud by decking the route in the famous red and yellow colours. So let’s make it bigger and better for 2019, and show the world what makes us special.”

North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll said: “We’ve seen from other events like the Tour de France and Yorkshire what a spectacle these races can be when communities get involved, and we want to create that same kind of buzz in our region. The Tour of Britain will be broadcast nationally and internationally – this is great chance for the world to see what a beautiful area we live in.”

Here are some ideas to show your creative side:

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Hang bunting or get together with others along your street Decorate bikes in all sorts of colours and decoration Create bike related floral displays along the route Dressed businesses will become easily recognisable as cycle friendly businesses so dress your windows and frontages Or come up with an ingenious idea to make your business stand out amongst the crowds

ITV4 plan to screen live free-to-air coverage of each stage, along with a nightly highlights programme of the best of the action, which will be available to 166 countries around the world.

The eight-stage race runs from 7 to 14 September – full route details can be found at: www.northoftyne-tob.co.uk

If you have a great idea for a piece of artwork that would really showcase pride in your area and support for the Tour of Britain as it comes your area, register your interest before 21 August 2019 at: www.northoftyne-tob.co.uk/copy-of-schools-information 18

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LOCAL EVENTS

WHAT’S ON AT SEGEDUNUM ROMAN FORT Until 15 September

BORDERLINE FUNNY

Curated by the Friends of Segedunum, Borderline Funny is an exhibition exploring the depiction of ancient Rome’s great northern frontier of Hadrian’s Wall in cartoons. It is the first time an exhibition dedicated to cartoons about Hadrian’s Wall has been shown.

10 August 11am – 4pm

HADRIAN FESTIVAL

Join the Historical Combat company with a variety of reenactors. Browse the Roman Market, watch the action in the arena as the Gladiators undertake training, guidance and instruction, have a go at archery or get involved in the hands-on craft activities, all from historic tents.

25 August 11am – 3pm

ROMAN FALCONRY

Join Albion Historical Falconry and their talented birds of prey to discover more about the Roman mythology of birds.

MARVELLOUS MONDAYS

Activities and crafts every Monday during school holidays, inspired by the objects and stories within the museum’s collections, exhibitions and permanent galleries:

5 August Roman Helmets

11 August 11am – 4pm

THE GLADIATOR GAUNTLET

You will be put through your places and trained as a Gladiator for a full day under the watchful eye of Doctore….are you tough enough?

Online booking essential www.historical-combat.co.uk/courses-and-training

12 August

Celtic Cuffs and Torques, plus take a mini chariot ride

19 August

Medusa Masks and Snake Crafts

18 August 11am – 3pm

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NORTH SHIELDS CARE HOME CELEBRATES ‘OUTSTANDING’ SUCCESS IN CQC REPORT

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C-One’s Redesdale Court care home in North Shields has received it’s second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is the highest possible rating.

The residential and residential memory care home has joined the top 3% of adult social care services with the CQC’s highest rating following its latest inspection, making it one of the very best in the country.

The glowing assessment of Redesdale Court carried out by the CQC, which rated the home as ‘Outstanding’ in both Caring and Well-Led categories, mentioned that the staff at the home are ‘extremely caring’. Both Residents and Residents were able to give numerous examples of how staff went ‘above and beyond’ to meet people’s needs.

Feedback from Residents and visitors about Redesdale Court is noted in the report to be ‘consistently positive’, a number of Residents and Relatives stated how lucky they felt to have found the home.

Redesdale Court Home Manager, Daniel Ridley said: “We are delighted with the outcome of our recent CQC inspection, which is a testament to the hard work and commitment that each and every member of the team puts in, day in and day out.”

Stephen Butterworth, Managing Director at HCOne, said: “I would like to congratulate the whole team at Redesdale Court on their second well-deserved, impressive CQC outcome.

“We are dedicated to achieving our aim of being the care provider of choice for those looking for the very best care and support, and employer of choice for the best, most professional, and kindest care staff.”

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Redesdale Court’s achievements reflect HC-One’s commitment to being the care provider of choice across its family of homes for individuals looking for the kindest care and support. This is also demonstrated by HC-One achieving a 9.6/10 average rating on the sector’s leading care home comparison website, carehome.co.uk, on which Redesdale Court boasts an impressive 9.9/10 average user rating.

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he North Shields Chamber of Trade and Commerce has re-launched itself as the North Shields Business Chamber.

The Chamber, which has more than 140 member businesses across the town, is also launching a brand new logo, designed by member Your Print Department.

Chair Miles Walton said: The name “North Shields Chamber of Trade and Commerce” made us sound as if we were still in the last century and we think this new name is much more modern and appropriate.

“We have a membership that includes large and small businesses of all types from all over the five main business areas of North Shields. We are constantly looking to see how we raise the profile of the whole town and to benefit our members.

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These include the recent Bedford Street Events and the News Guardian’s #BackingBusiness campaign, which celebrates business successes in North Shields.

The re-brand was revealed as the Chamber reviewed its recent activities at community arts space The Exchange in the town centre.

The event was attended by leading business figures as well as Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn CBE and Paul Hanson, CEO of North Tyneside Council.

The Elected Mayor said: “I have worked very closely with the Chamber since 2013 and I am very grateful for all of the work they do, they have done great things in bringing businesses together.

“Quite recently, they started new events in the town centre - I went along to one and it was fabulous.

“Things are really starting to happen in North Shields and thanks to the Chamber for being such a big part of that.”

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The Bedford Street Events, stalls and music every Wednesday, were initially set for a six week period.

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Local musician and singer, Larry Page, has done a great job since the start of the events. Over the summer period, we would like to offer the music slots to acoustic buskers – if you would like to be involved, please contact Miles Walton on miles.walton@yahoo.co.uk.

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With the summer holidays fast approaching, the Beacon Shopping Centre have planned a series of fun and free activities throughout the school holidays to help keep younger visitors to the Centre entertained. Events range from an under 5s play day featuring soft play and craft activities which the Centre are hosting in partnership with Linskill Nursery, to a Toy Story event complete with a Buzz Lightyear themed mascot and interactive games. To find out about their full programme of entertainment, visit their Facebook page or call 0191 258 3909.

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Friday the 23rd of August, starting at 4.00pm in Northumberland Square, North Shields.

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Set in the heart of the historic Killingworth Village, you are sure to be met by a warm and friendly welcome at this family run local pub.

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Tucked away in the heart of Jesmond Vale, this hidden gem is brilliant for sunny days. They even have a table tennis table, making it even more fun than your average beer garden. It’s large which makes it a great place for big groups, so bring all your friends down! The soft lighting across the whole garden also creates a snug atmosphere in the evening, Jesmond Vale, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1PH Tel: 0191 232 1774 www.the-blue-bell.com

THE PAVILION – BACKWORTH Since opening in 2009, The Pavilion has gained a good reputation for its traditional grill menu and innovative range of traditional cask ales and superior quality wines.

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Situated just on the outskirts of Seaton Delaval, and on the edge of the idyllic Northumberland countryside, this multi-award winning pub serves a wide range of home cooked hearty food from their extensive menu.

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By making a Lasting Power of Attorney you can decide whom you would like to manage your affairs in the event that you are unable to do so either due to physical or mental incapacity.

There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney that can be made, one dealing with your property and financial affairs and the other dealing with your personal welfare.

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This power gives your attorney the authority to make decisions regarding your healthcare and medical treatment.

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This power enables your attorney to deal with your bank accounts and your property. This includes decisions in relation to selling or renting your property, paying your bills, applying for benefits you are entitled to and all aspects of dealing with your bank accounts, savings and investments.

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GET SET FOR SUMMER at Kirsha Knowles Hair & Beauty W

e all want to look our best during the summer months, and here at Kirsha Knowles Hair & Beauty we have a massive range of treatments to suit all of your needs.

We’ll leave you feeling top to toe gorgeous, from gel nails to spray tans, from to hot stone massage to Indian massages and from brand new hair colours to fantastic skin care, we’ve got it all.

If you’re going on holiday and need a bit of a confidence boost, our full body clay wraps will work a treat! They can help you to lose inches, so you feel great in your swimwear as well as toning, firming and exfoliating your skin.

Before the treatment, we will measure you at particular points on your body and then bandages which have been pre-soaked in a clay solution are then applied using specialist wrapping techniques.

You then relax while the treatment gets to work! Once the treatment time is over, your bandages are removed, and your therapist will re-measure and you’ll be amazed by your inch loss result! Call us for more information on this fantastic treatment which will make you look and feel fabulous after leaving the salon.

We also offer a huge new range in Milkshake hair colours, giving your hair that added luxury shine, leaving it glowing radiant and fresh and keeping up with our top trends of 2019 including metallics, pastels and creamy caramels there's a shade to suit all. So, if you fancy freshening up your look, we’ve got the hair colour for you!

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The gift set is an ideal size to take on your travels, or just to use alongside your daily skincare regime.

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BLUE PLAQUE TRAIL HONOURS THE WW1 DEAD OF NORTH SHIELDS

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poignant memorial trail has been created for a North Shields community that suffered devastating losses in the First World War.

Over 100 men from the streets between Linskill Terrace, Tynemouth Road and Park Avenue were either killed during the war of 1914-1918 or died later of their injuries.

Dozens of homes have received a blue plaque to identify a soldier who once lived there, as part of a scheme by the Northumbria WW1 Commemoration Project.

Now the group have created a memorial trail and published a guide, supported by North Tyneside Council, to ensure the men and the sacrifices of war are never forgotten.

Project coordinator Alan Fidler says the memorial is a stark reminder of the price paid by North Tyneside communities during the Great War. “In that triangle of streets 108 men were killed. They don’t all have plaques because a lot of the properties are no longer standing but there are a number who do have plaques who we selected because they had a range of different stories about them. The rate of loss in the borough of Tynemouth was quite phenomenal and the plaques show the scale of that. Almost everyone knew somebody who didn’t come home from the war and we could easily create another four or five trails like this one.

“We believe the trail will appeal to people who used to live here or amateur historians, or people who feel deeply affected by these men’s stories. We hope local people 48

and visitors will find the guide interesting as they visit all 18 featured and pause at each home to remember the man represented by the plaque, and read their story as told on our website.”

More than 300 plaques have been fitted to homes in the borough since the scheme began in 2014. The 1.5 mile trail begins at the Linskill Centre and takes around 60 minutes to complete.

The first plaque is at the home of Scottish writer, Caroline Kemp, on Linskill Terrace. She was inspired to write a poem for Hugh M. Hutchison, a 23-yearold soldier who lived in her house before being fatally wounded in France in 1917.

She said: “I looked him up on the database, which is fascinating; lots of people are looking at the blue plaque when they come by. It’s a mixture of sadness but it’s also beautiful to have the memory and remember it and I think Hugh and his family would be very pleased this trail was here.”

Other projects by the group include a unique commemorative wall listing the casualties in order of the streets where they lived, and a memorial garden for men whose homes are no longer standing, both of which can be seen at the Linskill Centre.

Copies of the guide can be picked up at the Linskill Centre; Keel Row Bookshop; North Shields Customer First Centre – Discover North Tyneside; and the Fishing and Maritime heritage centre on the Quay.

Further information about the group’s activities can be found at www.northumbriaworldwarone.co.uk

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njoy your garden all year-round with a bespoke cabin or summerhouse from Plantsplus Garden Centre. From upgrading your potting shed or creating a space to socialise, we’ve asked designer and expert, Cal Gowdy, to answer his most frequently asked questions before you jump in.

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Our bespoke cabins and summerhouses at Plantsplus Garden Centre are made from kiln-dried Scandinavian or Baltic redwood which will reduce shrinkage. Bear in mind that there will be contraction and expansion with climatic conditions, so ensure you invest in a good paint or oil to keep it protected for longer. All our cabins have double-glazed windows, with the summerhouses being single glazed as standard. We don’t recommend using felt covering for your roof and instead pair our buildings with bitumen roof shingles or eco slates – 100% recycled and with the option of a few colours.

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Your summerhouse or cabin comes with optional floor and roof insulation so you may want to think of having a power source for an electric heater in the cooler seasons.

Whilst wall insulation and log burners are feasible, just be aware that they can double your original cost and there are extra regulations to meet. Your height restrictions will also have to take into account any flue that reaches above the roof.

A guttering kit is essential for looking after your external wooden walls, so put it to good use by collecting rainwater for your garden with an added water butt. In Summer the average household’s water use in the garden can spike to almost 70% of all water supplied, up from only 3% during the rest of the year. Not only will you be taking some strain off the environment, but you’ll be insuring yourself against hosepipe and sprinkler bans.

Fancy learning more? Pop in to Plantsplus Garden Centre to view our show cabins and speak to a friendly member of our team. You’ll also find inspirational garden sheds, cabins, pods and much more on our NEW website www.plantsplus.co.uk also provides you with quality garden accessories that you won’t find in store.

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PARKS HONOURED WITH GREEN FLAG AWARDS

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t’s official - North Tyneside has some of the most stunning parks and green spaces anywhere in the UK.

Seven of the borough’s parks - more than any other area in Tyneside - have made it on to this year's list of Green Flag award winners, which is announced today by Keep Britain Tidy.

The Rising Sun Country Park, Benton Quarry Park, Marden Quarry Nature Reserve, Killingworth Lakeside Park, Wallsend Parks and Northumberland Park have again been recognised as being among the nation's finest parks and green spaces.

The Friends of Holywell Dene have also won a Green Flag Community Award for their efforts to transform, manage and maintain Holywell Dene; a small wooded park which straddles the border with Northumberland.

Councillor Carl Johnson, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Transport, said: “We are immensely proud of our award-winning green spaces in North Tyneside and I am delighted that seven of our stunning parks have been recognised once again. Our parks are treasured by residents and visitors and these awards are a testimony to the huge amount of hard work and dedication that our staff and our community volunteers put in to make sure the borough remains a great place to live, work and visit.

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The international Green Flag award is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has exceptional facilities available to visitors.

A record-breaking 1,970 UK parks and green spaces and 131 in thirteen other countries around the world are to receive the prestigious quality mark.

International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “It’s fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 131 International winners. Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on their fantastic achievement.”

North Tyneside’s parks will play host to big screen blockbusters this summer. Films will be shown on a 21sq metre screen at seven locations on August 26 and September 1.

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LOOKING AFTER LOCAL EYES FOR OVER 40 YEARS J. A. HICKS OPTOMETRIST, A TRADITIONAL YET MODERN PRACTICE AND AN ESTABLISHED PART OF NORTH SHIELDS LIFE

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.A. Hicks Optometrist began life as Richardson’s Opticians which was located by the train station in North Shields. After a brief time in a prefab near what is now the Co-op, the business became J.A.Hicks and relocated to Nile Street around 1978. They have been there ever since and they like to think of themselves as an established part of North Shields life.

Their staff have all been with them for quite a while too. Janet, one of their Optical Assistants, clocked up 40 years with the company in 2017 and they will be celebrating the same length of service for Catherine, their Dispensing Optician, later this year.

Nicola, their other Optical Assistant, joined the team a mere 30 years ago and Optometrist, Sylvia, took over from Mrs Hicks in 2009 (having qualified as an Optometrist in 1982).

They pride themselves on being a friendly and approachable team.

For kids, they offer appointments after school or on Saturday mornings and run dedicated ‘children’s’ days’ in the holidays with snacks and juice to keep everyone amused. They have a fantastic range of children’s

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frames to choose from, and because they use a local workshop, glasses can be made up within a few daysand the inevitable repairs sorted out quickly too. They can also arrange a familiarisation visit for children (or adults) with special needs or autism and can allow a longer appointment if required.

When it comes to adults, they offer full NHS or private examinations including retinal photography. They have designer brands such as timeless RayBans, less well known styles such as Ronit Furst (think Prue Leith on Bake Off) and an extensive range right through to budget styles. They have something to suit every pocket.

With Summer just around the corner, Sunglasses should be on everyone’s minds – Studies have shown that exposure to ultra- violet light may be linked to eye conditions such as cataract and macular degeneration (AMD). It is therefore vital to protect your eyes in the sun.

Being outdoors may help prevent short sightedness in children, but don’t forget that their eyes need protecting too.

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are lenses to suit more prescriptions than ever before and they are easier to wear than you might think – give it a go- J.A. Hicks offer a free trial, so you’ve nothing to lose (except your specs).

Optometrist, Sylvia, works with the Charity ‘Sightservice ‘ in Gateshead, which helps people who have a visual impairment. This means she is ideally qualified to offer advice if you have ‘low vision’- (if your vision can’t be corrected fully with glasses or contact lenses) Simple advice about lighting and contrast, or the use of magnifiers, can make life that little bit easier. Just ask and we will help if we can.

So why not pop down and see what the practice can offer you and your family? They pride themselves on being traditional – but not old fashioned- and have many years of combined experience to help and guide you.

J.A Hicks Optometrist 25 Nile Street, North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 0AZ Tel: 0191 2571093 www.jahicks.co.uk Facebook @jahicks.optometrist

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CANNY CLEVER Need help with your home PC or laptop? Fear not! North Shields based Canny Clever has brought enterprise-grade IT Services to the home user.

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omputers, Laptops and Smart Phones are a fact of life now, yet many people don’t have the expertise to use, manage and maintain them effectively. Canny Clever was born out of a frustration that ordinary people could not access reliable, professional and qualified help when they needed it most.

Business customers have always had the benefit of telephone hotlines, same day or next day repairs and fixes, managed computer networks, email and more! Why can’t ordinary people have these same services at home?

Now you can too! Canny Clever has brought enterprise-grade IT Services to the home user.

Their first IT Service Centre opened at Royal Quays Outlet Centre, North Shields in April 2019. Whether it’s a gaming PC, home office PC, Student Laptop, or the Grandmothers Netbook, they will straighten out problems quickly, efficiently, with minimum fuss. Their technical staff have a wealth of experience from both public and private sector roles, providing a range of skills for your benefit.

Their pricing is simple… Their diagnostics are free, they itemise every part or service needed to get your equipment working properly, with absolutely no obligation. Once you’re happy, they will start work, the price is fixed, it won’t increase.

All Canny Clever services are fully insured, and all products carry our RTB warranty. They are one of the few retail IT providers to carry Professional Indemnity Insurance! Total peace of mind when it comes to price and quality.

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From start to finish, the Canny Clever guy was amazing, explaining everything in terms I could understand. Then once my laptop was working properly, it was cleaned and returned to me, with a telephone number to call in case I have problems in the future, it’s good to know there is someone reliable I can call when I need them!”

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can offer initial advice by telephone, then collect/ deliver your computer equipment if needed using their own Technical Courier service.

In addition to their exceptional support and repair services, they also supply parts, complete systems, monitors, network equipment and much more… So if you are looking to upgrade or replace, get in touch with them.

Canny Clever also provide a full range of business IT Services from Internet Connectivity, Voice, Computer Support and Networks, as well as Microsoft 365 and much more…

They are investing heavily in staff and training, their first apprentice started with them at the beginning of July, with more planned for the coming months, ensuring that their service is professional, sustainable and scalable.

The Canny Clever IT Service Centre is open 7 days at Royal Quays Outlet Centre (Opposite Costa Coffee). Getting in touch is easy, 0191 814 9700, email talk@cannyclever.co.uk or find them on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter!

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DEALING WITH BUMPS IN THE ROAD

Sarah Howe, Director of three Curves fitness facility’s in the North East and a mother of two, advises how to stop beating yourself up, if you slip up on your health and fitness journey.

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ou’re at a friend’s house and, without thinking, you grab a dessert and eat it. Next you’re mindlessly eating crisps. In the minutes that follow, panic and guilt sets in – you’ve been working hard to follow a healthy eating plan, but now you’re fearful you’ll fall back into old habits. Does this situation sound familiar to you?

At some point on your journey, you may experience a bump in the road, or slip-up. No one is perfect, so these bumps are perfectly normal. Learning to deal with the bump in a positive way is essential for long term success.

Don’t beat yourself up when you slip, instead, consider it a learning experience.

Here are some tools to help you navigate bumps in the road in a more positive way. Following these steps will help you learn from the past and handle bumps more effectively in the future.

1. Recognize the Bump - The bump in the road usually starts with a thought, place, feeling or action – the scale, stress at work or home, negative thoughts, office party, social gathering, holiday or vacation. Identifying some of your weaknesses is a strength because you can develop strategies to overcome these bumps in the road.

2. Pause & Examine - Take some time to talk or journal about how you are feeling, any negative thoughts you have or what’s going on in your life right now. You may need to phone a friend or connect with other women at Curves in club or online through the message boards. The Curves Community is full of women just like you. You’re not alone!

When you share what you are experiencing, it strengthens your resolve.

3. Accept - Acceptance is more than just accepting that you had a moment of weakness. It’s about accepting that you’re not perfect. We don’t expect others to be perfect, so why do we expect something more from ourselves? It takes time to change behaviours. So, while 60

you may not get it right the first time, you’ll be stronger and more prepared to face a similar situation or experience in the future. Be patient, you are making great strides in improving your health.

4. Experience your feelings - Throughout this journey, it’s important you learn to experience your feelings in a healthy, positive way. Ignoring your feelings will only lead to internal turmoil and discontent. In fact, you may turn to food as a way of dealing with your emotions. Take some time to explore and understand your feelings. And realize that your feelings will pass – it may take a couple hours or a couple days, but your feelings will pass.

5. Forgiveness - Now it’s time to forgive yourself. It’s important that you place any feelings of shame or guilt in a journal or in the heart of a loving friend. Decide that you won’t let any bump in the road discourage your progress.

This journey is about learning more about yourself.

Consider this experience as an opportunity to shape you into a healthier, happier version of you. Once you’ve forgiven yourself, you can move on in your journey.

When it comes to dealing with bumps in the road, you’ll often be faced with two decisions: one, you can choose to let your slip affect your progress, or two, you can learn more about yourself and move on in your journey. In the words of Robert Frost, “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood….I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.” There are going to be bumps in the road throughout your journey, but tomorrow is a new day, a new opportunity – a road less travelled by. In the past, you may have felt defeated by bumps in the road and often took the well-beaten path. Why not try a road less travelled and join your local Curves Club, we can help you through your health and fitness journey. Your perseverance through change will help you become stronger both mentally and physically.

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