Summer in North Tyneside 2017

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SUMMER in North Tyneside

LOCAL SUMMER EVENTS

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Sunday 4th June from 1pm @whitleylodgecs

Whitley Lodge Shopping Centre & Green with Coastal Crafters in the Community Centre

Fun for all the family!

Live Music & Entertainment

FREE Children’s Activities With special thanks to:

Whitley Lodge shops & all the event traders, Whitley Lodge First School, St Mary’s Parish Church, Whitley Lodge Baptist Church, and all the many volunteers!

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LOCAL SUMMER EVENTS WHAT’S ON IN NORTH TYNESIDE

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 June

ON THE HOME FRONT

The Old Low Light, Clifford’s Fort, Fish Quay North Shields, NE30 1JA Join the Blyth Battery Battalion living history group as they set up camp at Clifford’s Fort this weekend to take you back to the 1940’s. Come along and visit the army kitchen and discover how the North East coastline was defended during WWII. Lots for all the family. oldlowlight.co.uk

Saturday 3 June

ANNUAL SUMMER DOG OSCARS

Churchill Playing Fields, Monkseaton, NE26 3NS Come along to the hugely popular fun dog show, this year hosted by Steve Furnell from the Metro Radio breakfast show. It’s free to watch, but book in advance to enter your dog. Awards include for dogs that look most like their owners and ones who just can’t stop wagging their tails. Check the park notice board and Facebook for details of how to register your dog. £1.50 per dog.

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

Stephenson Railway Museum, North Shields Join the Stephenson Railway museum as they welcome Thomas for a day of family fun. A ticket for Day Out With Thomas includes the ride on a steam train, as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends™ themed entertainment. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Fat Controller from the Island of Sodor.

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Saturday 17 & Sunday 18

HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN

Whitley Bay Playhouse, We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for this special one hour production of Horrible Histories live on stage! Could you beat battling Boudicca? Will you lose your heart or your head to Henry VIII? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Playhouse Whitley Bay 0844 248 1588

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18

PROPER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay 10am – 5pmSome of the most exciting, delicious food vendors in the North East and from across the UK.

Saturday 24 June

SOUNDS OF SUMMER

Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend, NE28 8RH Sit back relax and enjoy an afternoon of live music amongst the flowers. Refreshments will be available from the Verandah Café. Performer listings will be confirmed at a later date.1pm - 3pm

Saturday 24 June

THE EVENT AT SEGEDUNUM

Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, NE28 6HR The Young Mayors Music Event returns again to showcase all the best in young music in North Tyneside.

What’s On Solo acts and bands will perform with the winning act getting the chance to appear at the Mouth of the Tyne Festival. 0191 278 4217

Saturday 24 June

NORTHUMBERLAND LIVE FESTIVAL

Blyth Beach, Blyth A family friendly music festival with music and street theatre from 11am, children’s fun fair, a great variety of food with headline band The Undertones. www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandLiveFestival

2 refreshment breaks throughout to whet your whistle in some carefully selected and interesting establishments.

Tickets £10. For bookings call Julie on 0191 253 1618 or email julie@tyneidols.com

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Saturday 1 July

Tynemouth Priory & Castle, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ Live music at Tynemouth Priory and castle, activities for young children and great food and drink from some of the region’s best street food traders. www.visitnorthtyneside.com/whats-on/mouth-of-the-tynefestival

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Saturday 1 July

The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1QQ This event will take place on The Links opposite Bournemouth Gardens car park. It will feature a selection of classic buses on display, trade stands and a free bus service around the local area and to the Stephenson Railway Museum. You'll also be able to get up close to Siemens Bo-Bo E4 Electric engine built in 1901, which will be out of the shed and in the yard.

Cullercoats Bay, NE30 4PN

Monday 24 July – Friday 18 August

SHIREMOOR TREAT The Shiremoor & District Children’s Treat is an annual event which has been a local tradition for over 100 years. On the first Saturday of July each year local schools and community groups are led by marching bands along traditional routes to the ‘Treat Field’ where throughout the day a programme of sports, competitions, entertainment and displays are carried out. Not forgetting the traditional tea tent! www.shiremoortreat.org

CULLERCOATS HARBOUR DAY Harbour Day is a great day out for the whole family. Have fun at the beach while helping to raise money for Cullercoats Lifeboat Station. Live music, great food and loads of things to do including: bouncy castle, pitch & put, traditional fairground games, kayak taster sessions, paddle boarding, to name but a few. The lifeboat crew will be carrying out demonstrations and working alongside the search & rescue helicopter. Come along and meet the crew and Stormy Sam.

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Monday 17 July

BIG FAMILY SUMMER SING

Wednesday 5 July 7pm

COASTAL HEROES TOUR

Pick up rom Gibraltar Rock, Tynemouth at 7pm Celebrates local legends of TV, film and music. Hosted by the irresistible Mr Ray Laidlaw, the 3-hour tour will also include some very special guests, and there will be

Linskill Centre, North Shields Linskill Community Choir and Can’t Sing Choir presents. Come and join with us to sing songs from Disney, and other family favourites. £5 adults £1 children. Call Irene on 01912571357 for tickets.

Saturday 1 July

WALLSEND FESTIVAL

10am – 4pm a range of fairground rides, live music and stalls to buy local products. There are also circus entertainers and stunt teams that perform over the weekend.

Wallsend Town Centre, NE28 8QS 0191 643 7409

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What’s On...continued Sunday 23 July

SANDCASTLE COMPETITION

Hundreds of people grab their bucket and spade for the annual sandcastle challenge in Whitley Bay

MARIE CURIE IS COUNTING ON YOUR CUPPA!

HOST A BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY Whitley Bay’s Marie Curie Fundraising Group are calling on people across the City to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of the charity this June.

From 23rd - 25th June, Marie Curie is encouraging people to get together with friends, family or colleagues to host a tea party, bake sale or special tea break to raise funds. The money raised will help Marie Curie provide vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their families.

Debra Mitchell, Chair of the Whitley Bay Marie Curie Fundraising Group said: “Holding a Blooming Great Tea Party really is a piece of cake. Just pick a date, send out some invites and simply raise a cuppa between 23rd- 25th June. We’re delighted to have support from Whitley Bay businesses. Rock ‘n’ Roll in Monkseaton and Coffee Central have already signed up to host tea parties but we need more businesses, schools, community groups and residents to get behind the tea parties and raise funds to help Marie Curie support people when they need it most.”

To find out more and receive your free fundraising pack, call 0800 716 146 or visit www.mariecurie.org. uk/teaparty.

Starting Thursday 27 July

SUMMER SOCIAL SINGING

NORTHERN DAYS

Linskill Community Centre, North Shields FREE SESSIONS Irene Anderson and Paul McDermott will lead these free sessions open to all who love to sing. Make new friends, learn up beat popular songs, lift your spirits.

4 weekly sessions.

For more information phone Irene on 01912571357

GIFTS AND CLOTHING Retro Whitley Bay Vest

Friday 28 July

THE HAPPINESS COMPANY PRESENT : SALSA EXTRAVAGANZA

Linskill Community Centre, North Shields Come and learn the basic Salsa steps then put them together in some fab dance routines. Special guest Anthony Rutherford pro ballroom and Latin Dancer will guide us through in this celebration of Salsa dance.

All welcome, no experience needed. £10 per person. Bar open.

Phone Catherine on 07890 913970 for tickets .

24 August

SPANISH CITY SUMMER FAIR

The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PS Come along for all the thrills of the fair in the summer at The Links in Whitley Bay with different rides on offer.

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CHEERS!

WE LOOK AT A SELECTION OF LOCAL PUBS WITH GREAT OUTDOOR SPACE, SO YOU CAN ENJOY A COLD REFRESHING DRINK IN THE SUN…

THE BEEHIVE – EARSDON

Combining traditional ale brands, muliti-award winning chefs and modern thinking, the Beehive Inn, recently under new management, has everything covered for a perfect summer visit. They serve good, traditional, home-cooked food, and have a huge selection of drinks, including traditional lagers and ciders, draught beers, wines and soft drinks.

The pub offers a feast of live entertainment throughout the year, including regular comedy nights and live music featuring some of the local areas hottest talent.

Set on a quiet country lane, there are 360 degree views from the extensive beer garden. With tables and chairs aplenty, and the stunning scenery, this friendly local pub is and extremely popular destination when the sun comes out! They also have a ‘secret garden’ which the kids will love! The garden is beautifully manicured, contains further seating areas and, for the children, there is a fortress complete with slide and climbing frames.

The Beehive, Hartley Lane, Earsdon, Whitley Bay. Tel: 01670 2529352 www.beehiveearsdon.co.uk

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.

The grill menu is regularly changing, with guest steaks and new burgers being added to the regular classic servings. Their Sunday lunches are very popular, with generous portions and locally grown vegetables!

The venue itself is modern and contemporary, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and floor to ceiling windows giving a bright and airy feel. The outdoor space curves around the building, and there are half a dozen tables and chairs on a patio on the edge of the well-kept lawn.

Hotspur North, Backworth Business Park, Backworth Tel: 0191 2680711 www.sjf.co.uk/our-pubs/the-pavilion 12

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Days Out

THE THREE HORSE SHOES – HORTON

This historic coaching house is renowned for its selection of real ales and good quality home cooked food. Set just off the spine road on the outskirts of Cramlington, the pub is a popular destination for foodies and lovers of real and cask ales, and the Sunday lunches are not to be missed!

The outdoor space is a real attraction in the summer months, especially to families, as the Three Horse Shoes boasts an impressive beer garden and large children’s park.

Set on a well-manicured lawn, the large outdoor area has a large number of tables and chairs, whilst the children’s park features swings, slide, climbing frames and the famous tree house – plenty to keep the kids entertained!

Hatherley Lane, High Horton, Blyth Tel: 01670 822410 www.threehorseshoes-horton.co.uk

KILLINGWORTH ARMS

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

As some may already know, their Sunday lunches are legendary, and have been awarded the Eddy Eats Sunday Sun winner. With careful attention to detail, and a choice of meats from their carvery that have scored them a superb reputation throughout the whole of the North East.

The ethos of the Inn is to cater for the whole family, and they passionately claim to work hard every single day to keep all of their customers happy.

Kids can play in the secure beer garden, complete with slide, while parents can sit back and relax on one of the outdoor tables.

West Lane, Killingworth Tel: 0191 2681423www. killingworth-arms.co.uk

THE KEEL ROW – SEATON DELAVAL

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.

You can dine in either their newly refurbished 72 seat conservatory restaurant, or the more casual option of their bar area. The food is all home cooked and, as well as their regular menu, they have a variety of specials, afternoon tea and the unique steak on the stone experience, where you can cook your own steak to your liking!

The outdoor space is extensive, with a huge beer garden, multiple outdoor tables, and a dedicated children’s area to the rear.

Foremans Road, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay Tel: 0191 2370060 www.thekeelrow.com

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THINGS TO MAKE & DO LOW COST ACTIVITIES TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY!

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A simple idea but a fab one for a sunny day. Cut an old sponge into strips and use a string to tie it into a ball. Fab for playing catch in the garden or as water bombs in the paddling pool on a sunny day.

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GARAGE Simply clean then cut a hole in the top of an empty juice carton. Paint and decorate your boat then make a sail using a drinking straw and some pretty paper or fabric.

Send it on its voyage in the paddling pool!

Paint a shoe box and cut out pieces to make a ramp. Use tape or chalk to mark the parking spaces. You can be inventive as you like – why not make a multi storey car park?

This is an activity that everyone loves! You’ll need some tubular pasta and let the kids paint it with some watercolour paints. Spread it out and leave it to dry over night. Once the pasta is dry it is time to thread with it and they’re ready to go!

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HANDS ON FUN AT ROCKPOOL SCHOOL FOR AN EXCITING WAY TO LEARN ABOUT SEA LIFE, LET YOUR CHILDREN PAY A VISIT TO ROCKPOOL SCHOOL.

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est described as an attractive sea aquarium, a rockpool is an oasis at low tide for small sea-life creatures. Crabs, starfish, sea snails and many more marine species call rockpools home, and they are a fascinating environment to watch and study.

Rockpools are an exciting way for children to learn about some of our sea life, but they can be quite hard to find. So, with this in mind, we are pleased to introduce you to a brand new Rockpool School, right here in the heart of North Tyneside, allowing children to experience first-hand the wonderful creatures and sea life that call rockpools home.

Rockpool School was establish in March 2017

by Nicola Everitt who, after seeing the pure joy and excitement on children's faces who live so close to the coast but never manage to experience rockpool animals first-hand, saw an ideal opportunity to give them that chance.

She established the school (which is ran by locally qualified Marine Biologists) to give local children a hands on rockpool animal fun and learning experience, offering workshops, birthday parties and school visits.

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research and possible impacts on surrounding marine life. She has also been able to work with, and train, both seals and sea lions. She is therefore very passionate to be able to share what she has learnt in a fun and educational manner.

Sessions provided by Rebecca are tailored to individual needs and workshop type, and include a variety of rockpool animals, including crabs, starfish, brittle stars, urchins, sea snails, hermit crabs and anemones.

The individuals not only gain a hands on learning experience, they also learn amazing facts about these animals. She can tailor each workshop to every occasion, this may also include crafts, making of marine slime, crab lining, decorating treasure chests with sea glass and shells and many more.

The school has already inspired many children to further their learning on this topic, with some even going on to attend Marine Biology Summer schools.

The school has quickly earned a fantastic reputation, receiving 5 star rating from both schools and satisfied parents. Comments have included ‘very likely to recommend these session’, ‘very satisfied and would use the service again’, ‘children 100% benefit from the workshops’, ‘very pleasant staff and appropriate speak for the children's age’, ‘brilliantly interactive and hands on’.

For more details about the school and upcoming events, visit www.rockpoolschool.co.uk or facebook. com/rockpoolschool or call Nicola on 07704 336457.

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VEGAN PEA & LEMON CAKE WITH LEMON & LIME FROSTING My son created this cake for a competition. I took it to The Health & Wellness Fair and it went down a storm so, here is the recipe.

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For the sponge:125g plain flour 125g raw crystallised coconut blossom nectar ✻ ¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt ✻125ml dairy free milk (I used Koko milk) 130g frozen peas ✻ 30g organic virgin coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract ✻ 1 tbsp white wine vinegar zest and juice of 1 large lemon For the frosting: 50g dairy free spread ✻ 100g icing sugar juice of ½ lemon and ½ lime ✻ zest of 1 lime to decorate

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To make the sponge:

1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4, 180°C. Line the base of a 20cm round tin with non-stick baking paper and grease the entire tin with dairy free spread.

2. Boil the peas for 2 minutes, drain and run under cold water.

Puree the peas with a hand blender until completely smooth.

3. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl and mix together.

4. Combine all the wet ingredients in a jug and pour onto the dry ingredients and mix together. Add the pea puree and mix thoroughly.

5. Pour the cake batter into the tin and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.

6. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then turn onto a wire cooling tray to cool thoroughly.

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To make the frosting:

1. Use an electric whisk to soften the dairy-free spread.

2. Sift in the icing sugar and whisk it together with the dairyfree spread.

3. Whisk in the lemon and lime juice.

Once the sponge is completely cool spread over the frosting and then sprinkle over the lime zest.

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FESTIVALS FURTHER AFIELD MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER BY LETTING YOUR HAIR DOWN AT ONE OF THESE NORTH EAST FESTIVALS 2nd - 4th June

NEWCASTLE FOODIES FESTIVAL

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Join in the fun at Foodies Festival with Top Chefs coming to Newcastle for the first time in June.

Watch Michelin star chefs and MasterChef winners cooking their favourite recipes and giving you top tips.

Taste new flavours at the artisan food market. Enjoy baking with Great British Bake Off winners and top chocolatiers, and feast on Street Food from around the world. Join champagne, wine, beer and cocktail masterclasses. Try signature dishes from a selection of top restaurants and enjoy live music and a fun day out with family and friends. Adult Day Ticket £14, Children Under 12 Free. www.foodiesfestival.com

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6th-9th July

MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL

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 years acts include Elbow, Tom Odell and Billy Ocean, plus many more up and coming artists.

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. www. visitnorthtyneside.com/whats-on/mouth-of-the-tyne-festival

What’s On

14th July – 6th August

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21st - 23rd July

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Celebrating the finest American roots music, this feelgood festival brings together some legendary artists, a whole bunch of rising stars and the best of the next generation for a weekend-long party.

Headliners taking to the stages at Sage Gateshead between 21 and 23 July include The Shires, William Bell, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Merle Haggard ‘s Strangers featuring Ben & Noel Haggard, Chuck Prophet, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Outlaw, Marlon Williams, Angaleena Presley, Jesca Hoop, Callaghan, Ashley Campbell, Worry Dolls, Jo Harman, Lisa Mills, Cath & Phil Tyler, Tim Eriksen, Earl Thomas, Amythyst Kiah, Savoy Cajun Band and many more. Tickets are now on sale with Early Bird/Multi Buy Ticket Offers available, allowing audiences to see more and save.

Call 0191 443 4661 for more details.

Quench your thirst for Summer with fun Summer days and long, hot Summer nights. A beautiful 1920s feel Spielgeltent on Baltic Square will play host to a vibrant and eclectic cultural programme of day time activities and evening events for adults, children, businesses and families. They will also have an indoor and outdoor bar, a lush beer garden for those long Summer days and nights, foodie pop-ups serving yummy street food and entertainment in the square.

Q festival is an exciting new collaboration between Gateshead Council and Jesterval Comedy Festival.

Jesterval was established in 2011 and over the past six years the festival has attracted performances from some of the UK’s most high-profile comics including Jason Manford, Patrick Monahan, Jason Cook, Chris Ramsey, Tom Stade, Luisa Omielan, Ed Byrne and Marcus Brigstocke. 2017 will be Jesterval’s fifth year on Baltic Square, continuing to be a huge success with audiences and becoming a highlight of the North East’s event calendar.

In addition to Jesterval’s 45 comedy events, Q Festival will present a cracking cultural programme over 24 days. The festival will include daytime activities such as summer holiday children’s workshops from the likes of Artventurers; a baby rave from Chalk and performance from The StoryTeller. Summer evening events will be fuelled by a bar for adults; immersive cinema with Screenage Kicks; a Jumpin’ Hot Club gig; a Gin Festival weekender with Steampunk gin; adult crafting evenings and The Culture Vulture will be running an 80s disco so you can get your funk on! www.QFestival.co.uk.

29th July – 5th August

ALNWICK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

ALNWICK TOWN CENTRE, ALNWICK 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.

An array of workshops plus a tea dance and a family ceilidh will also add to the enjoyment. www.alnwickmusicfestival.com SUMMER IN NORTH TYNESIDE

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Discover the Independent retailers of Packhorse Yard, Newgate Street, Morpeth, NE61 1AW

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The Lateral Art Studio provides a venue for art and craft classes in the heart of Morpeth.

Lateral Art runs a number of drawing and watercolour classes, and offers the studio space for hire by other artists wishing to offer classes or for groups to use as a shared studio.

We plan to expand the range of classes as soon as we can.

During the week for a small hourly charge the Studio can be used on a drop in basis by anyone wanting somewhere peaceful to draw or paint.

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TAKE A PEEK AT PACKHORSE YARD SET JUST OFF NEWGATE STREET IN THE HEART OF MORPETH, PACKHORSE YARD IS HOME TO A FINE SELECTION OF LOCAL INDEPENDENT RETAILERS.

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avid Chambers and Les Sage are two of the five trinkets. There is a huge selection available, with new strong Packhorse Yard development team, they stock arriving every day. Find them on Facebook to told us "We couldn't be happier with the public keep up to date with the latest arrivals. response to this development since opening in June Finally, Lateral Art, owned by Stephen and Fiona last year. When we purchased the old warehouse and Greenway, sells artists materials from great brands offices based on Newgate Street in the heart of Morpeth, that are often hard to find on the high street, as well we had exciting plans to offer unique and affordable as a wide range of artist’s papers and decorative and opportunities to local independent retailers. We are wrapping papers. extremely proud of what each business has achieved The art range is accompanied by notebooks and so far and love watching them grow from strength to journals from Leuchtturm 1917, Moleskine and Fabriano strength as we approach our first anniversary. We hope as well as Frenchic Furniture Paints and Decopatch that the award-winning Packhorse Yard continues to papers, models and glues. become a popular shopping destination for all visitors to The store wants to support local artists and run a Morpeth in the future." monthly art competition. Visit www.lateralart.co.uk for The yard is home to half a dozen units, all bringing further details. something unique to the town.

In an extension to the shop, The Lateral Art Studio The first shop along the alleyway is an independent allows the pair to offer classes in drawing and watercolour model shop owned by Jim and Joanne Ord, in the heart of Morpeth. The Studio is compact and allows appropriately named J and J models, and in June small groups to get maximum benefit from sessions.

2017 the shop will be celebrating its first birthday in They hope to grow their range of courses and welcome Packhorse Yard. other artists, who may want to deliver courses, to use the Prior to opening their unit in the yard, they sold studio. During the week, for a small hourly charge, the online and at specialist fairs, something they still space is made available to local artists who just need a continue to do. They sell a wide range of Model Railway space to work or even just browse through their selection Accessories, (Hornby, Bachmann etc) Kits, (Airfix, of art and craft books for inspiration.

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FUN FOR ALL AT WHITLEY LODGE FAIR

The popular Whitley Lodge Community Spirit (WLCS) Summer Fair is back on Sunday June 4th!

Pop down from 1 till 4pm to enjoy a range of children's activities, music and food across the Whitley Lodge Shopping Centre parade and the main grass area.

There is also a wide selection of over 20 local craft businesses in the adjacent Community Centre at Whitley Lodge First School too.

The summer fair is to be a wonderful family fun filled afternoon, with face painting, games, bouncy castle and superhero characters for the children and dance group the Maddi Dolls. Try the infamous WLCS tombola too, which always has a huge array of wonderful prizes.

There will also be plenty of culinary delights to tantalise all taste buds, including tea and scones in Willow Tree CafĂŠ, fish and chips at Pantrini's or food on the go from Papa Ganoush and Scream for Pizza.

Liquid refreshments come in the form of Tynemouth Coffee Co., perfect with cakes and crepes, and not forgetting The Pimms van will be back!

Whitley Lodge Community Spirit is a non-profit organisation committed to working and raising funds for the local Whitley Lodge community, including

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planning and running the Summer and Christmas Fairs by offering free or low cost activities for all the family to enjoy.

John Evans, WLCS Event Manager and owner of The Treehouse says, "We hope the local community will support us and come along to enjoy the day! It is incredible to think here we still are 6 years later building a bigger fair offering for 2017 and welcoming back extra attractions such as the Territorial Army.

Canon, Sue Hart, Reader at St Mary's Parish Church and Chair of Whitley Lodge Community Spirit says, "Organising the WLCS fair is a fabulous example of community effort with continuous support and commitment from the local Lodge businesses, volunteers and residents. We are looking forward to welcoming all to this years fair."

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ALFRESCO SUMMER LUNCH Easy to prepare ahead - leaving you time to enjoy the party and (hopefully!) the weather

SERVES 10 - 12

SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER

The result of long, slow cooking is ultra tender, smoky-flavoured meat. ✻ 2tbsp fennell seeds ✻ 1 tbsp salt

✻ 1tbsp smoked paprika ✻ 1 tbsp olive oil

✻ 3-4kg pork shoulder, on the

bone, skin scored

✻ buns, to serve

1 Bash the fennel and salt in a pestle and mortar to grind., then mix with the paprika and oil. Heat the oven to Mark 7/240 C. Put pork on a board and rub all over with the fennel mix. Transfer to a rack set in a roasting tin and cook for 20 mins.

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2 Turn the oven down to Mark 1/140 C and pour 400ml water around the pork. Cook for 5-6 hours (or longer) until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.

3 Heat through the buns, shred the meat with 2 forks and let everyone dive in.

NEW POTATOES & CRISPY BACON

So moreish- and you can never have too many ways to serve potatoes ✻ 1kg new potatoes ✻ 150g cubed pancetta ✻ 150ml buttermilk ✻ 1 1/2 tbsp soured cream ✻ 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise ✻ 1 tbsp each chopped parsley and snipped chives, plus extra chives, to serve ✻ 1 tbsp lemon juice ✻ 1 garlic clove, crushed

1 Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 mins, until cooked, then drain. Fry the pancetta until crisp and set aside.

2 To make the ranch dressing, mix the buttermilk, soured cream, mayo, herbs, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl. Add the potatoes and mix well until coated.

3 Pile the potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with pancetta and chives.

WATERCRESS, FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD

A cheffy-style salad that beats lettuce and tomatoes!

✻ 3 oranges ✻ 2 fennel bulbs finely slices ✻ 3 tbsp olive oil ✻ 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ✻ 2 x 30g bags of watercress ✻ small handful green olives

RAINBOW SALAD COCONUT, MANGO & LIME This dressing works just as well with any raw shredded CUSTARDS veg you fancy.

✻ 2 raw beetroot, grated ✻ 3 carrots, grated ✻ 2 apples, grated ✻ 1 tbsp olive oil ✻ 4 tbsp mayonnaise ✻ 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ✻ 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce ✻ 2 tbsp Tabasco

✻ 1/2 white cabbage, finely shredded

1 To make the dressing, put the olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco in a jar with a lid, and give it a good shake until well combined.

2 Just before serving, mix all the vegetables together with the dressing to coat well

1 Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch the juice, squeeze out as much juice as possible. Toss the fennel in the juice, mix in the oil and Dijon mustard and season to taste.

2 Scatter the watercress, fennel and orange over a serving plate and drizzle over the extra dressing. Scatter with the sliced olives and serve.

You could make these in shot glasses and serve them as canapes.

✻ 3 gelatine leaves ✻ 4 tsp golden caster sugar ✻ flesh of 1 large ripe mango, chopped ✻ 100ml tin coconut cream ✻ zest of 2 limes, plus juice of 1

1 Soak the gelatine in a bowl of cold water for 10 mins. Put the sugar in a small pan with 2 tbspwater and warm through over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. Squeeze the excess water out of the gelatin, add to the syrup and stir until it dissolves.

2 Put the mango in a food processor and blitz. Add the coconut cream, zest and juice of 1 lime and the gelatine mixture.

Blitz again until smooth. Pour into small glasses or cups and chill until set. Decorate the puds with zest of te second lime.

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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...

BOUNCE - BLYTH

Covering 11,000 square feet and containing 3 levels of play structure, including ball pools, wavy slides, soft play with frames, slides and a ball pool to catch you at the bottom.

There is a toddlers area with blocks and smaller play items and a cafe serving a good selection of snacks and drinks.

Unit F, Progressive Court, Spencer Road, Blyth Ind Est, Blyth. Tel: 01670 355585 www.bounceblyth.co.uk

TREASURE ISLAND - MORPETH

A pirate themed soft play, covering over 6,000 square feet catering for kids from 0-12 years old. Inside you will find a giant climbing frame, a large pirate ship, a party room, and indoor climbing frame and a 5m high waveslide. There is also an under 4’s area which can accommodate 20 children and features it’s own wave slide. A range of hot food available, from snacks to substantial meals, and they also have a range of homebaked items and healthy options.

Coopies Way, Coopies Industrial Estate, Morpeth Tel: 01670 513413 www.treasureislandmorpeth.com

TJ’s JUNGLE – CRAMLINGTON

With two play areas designed to suit all ages. The toddlers area is designed for under 4's and has a slide shooting into a ball pool, soft toys and a climbing area The newly extended large play designed for all ages has five levels which holds 5 different slides, a large ball pool, 4 ariel runways, log climbs, rope bridge and a tree house on the fifth level all with jungle sound effects. Built for maximum fun and excitement. Cafe open until 7pm every day with a wide range of fresh foods.

Basssington Ind Est, Unit 1A, Bassington Ln, Cramlington Tel: 01670 738002 www.tjsjungle.net

SPACE TO PLAY – BEDLINGTON

An innovative indoor children's play and party area. There is a fantastic woodland themed play frame with loads to slide down, tunnel through, climb on and crawl under, plus a great soft play area for kids under 6 months old, and one for toddlers. The play frame has plenty of features to keep the kids amused, such as ball pits, trampolines, slides, a ball cannon and soft rockers.

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THE EXCHANGE:

ART WITH A HEART BRINGING TOGETHER LIKE MINDED PEOPLE, THE EXCHANGE IN NORTH SHIELDS IS DELIVERS A DIVERSE MIX OF MUSIC AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES AND ART.

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he Exchange on Howard Street, North Shields, is a fast-growing performance venue offering a wide range of events, plus affordable space and networking opportunities for the arts and cultural sector in North Tyneside. A registered charity, bringing together like minded people delivering a diverse mix of music and theatre performances, art, literature and more, The Exchange is an all-inclusive, unique destination which aims to offer world-class service to the local community.

Although it has established itself as an important music venue in North Tyneside since opening its doors in early 2016, The Exchange is increasingly being used by local artists, writers and theatre companies as an exhibition and event space.

Thursday evenings in The Exchange café bar feature an eclectic mix of art and literature, with something to suit all tastes and ages. The first Thursday of every month hosts an art launch featuring the work of talented local artists, with free live music, while the third Thursday in the month is the Stanza poetry event, where you can spend the evening immersing yourself in the spoken word, or take part yourself during the open mic session.

Every fourth Thursday is theatre scratch night, where The Exchange showcases work in development from some of the most exciting writers and theatre makers in the North East. Come along and be a part

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of the artistic process by offering your feedback on what you have seen. It is always an interesting evening and a rare chance to see contemporary plays in their infancy.

During the summer months you will not be disappointed with the array of events on offer. The 1st June is an art launch by North Shields artist Janet Bowyer, with a mix of still life and portraiture. On 7th June Blowin’ A Hooley theatre company brings you the Tom Hadaway play The Filleting Machine, which also has a North Shields flavour, being set around the town’s fish quay. This production is supported

by Sunday for Sammy. From 11th to 16th June The Exchange plays host to Mamu’s House of Fashioning, an extravaganza of sculptures and mixed media from another home-grown talent, Rea Browne.

Throughout the whole month of July the venue is home to the Art With a Big Open Heart exhibition, featuring artworks donated by generous local professional and amateur artists, with all proceeds going to Save The Children. There will be weekly ‘My Story Adventures’ sessions for children, run by the event organiser Emma Nelson. Last year’s exhibition raised almost £3,000.

Get in touch with The Exchange on 0191 258 4111 or follow us on Facebook @attheexchange. Tickets for The Filleting Machine are available from www. ticketsource.co.uk/theexchange or from the venue.

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imbledon, Harry Potter, fish and chips and rainy bank holidays - there are few things more quintessentially British. But one time-honoured tradition - that has soared in popularity over the last few years- is the grand old institution of afternoon tea.

The story goes that afternoon tea as we know it was introduced in Britain by Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the early 1840s. As an evening meal was served fashionably late at around 8pm, the duchess developed the habit of having tea in the afternoon and inviting her friends to join her.

What started as a mini meal to stem the hunger before dinner - at the time it was usual for people to have only two meals a day - quickly escalated to become a glamorous social event for ladies who climbed the echelons of society.

The pause for tea rose in prominence and popularity when Queen Victoria indulged in the ritual, elevating it to the status of a large, formal occasion, known as tea receptions.

At the time, these receptions could welcome as many as 200 guests with an open invitation to visit between 4pm and 7pm, during which time guests could come and go as they pleased.

Royal approval meant that Victorian socialites quickly followed suit and the practice became highly respectable.

Upper class women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for afternoon tea, which was usually served in the drawing room. Before long all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon. Despite being much more accessible and affordable nowadays afternoon tea still retains a feeling of formality and style and offers a throwback to a gentler, more gracious way of living. It is usually enjoyed as an occasional indulgence or to celebrate a special event such as a birthday, Mother's Day or baby shower with friends.

Once confined to the top class of society, afternoon tea can now be enjoyed by the masses in venues ranging from posh hotels to independent tearooms and even garden centres.

Although there are no set rules about the content of

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a traditional afternoon tea, the menu usually comprises a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, delicately cut into fingers, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, a variety of homemade cakes and pastries and a choice of teas.

Teas on offer usually include Assam, a strong, full-bodied tea from India, with a distinctive 'malty' flavour; the aromatic Darjeeling, with a hint of almonds and wild flowers; the favoured Earl Grey with its blend of black teas scented with oil of bergamot, named after Charles, second Earl Grey, who was prime minister from 1830 to 1834: and the striking lapsang Souchong, a Chinese tea fired over smoking pine needles.

Occasionally you will see hotels advertising high tea.

Traditionally, the upper classes would serve low or afternoon tea around 4pm, allowing them enough time for a stroll before their evening meat whereas the middle and lower classes would have a more substantial’ high’ tea later in the day, in place of dinner.

‘THE PAUSE FOR TEA ROSE IN POPULARITY WHEN QUEEN VICTORIA INDULGED IN THE RITUAL’ The names derive from the height of the tables on which the meals are served - high tea being served at the dinner table - but today they simply reflect the time of day. Many hotels also offer a champagne afternoon tea for an additional charge which is a popular choice for special occasions.

We may be a far cry from the old-fashioned stereotype of a nation of well-spoken toffs donning top hats and sipping Earl Grey, but afternoon tea is still a very much loved pastime in this country. Whether it be an occasional luxury in a posh hotel, a birthday treat at a country house, or a welcome sit-down at a cafe during a hectic day at shopping, it is now easier than ever to enjoy a little slice of British tradition.

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