TYNE IDOLS TOURS

To celebrate the enormous wealth of talent born in our region, Tyne Idols organise and host unforgettable experiences, promotions and tours throughout the North East. Their hugely popular tours take place aboard their classic double decker bus, and provide hours of local fact-finding fun. Here are a small selection of the tours available, for details of all events and excursions, visit www.tyneidols.com.

NewcastleGateshead Tour - Wednesday 12th July, 7 pm Join the team for their famous music and film heritage tour departing Bewick Street, Newcastle (opposite Central Station) at 7.00pm and returning roughly three hours later — they’re usually a bit late returning because there’s so much to see and talk about! Hosted by Mr Ray Laidlaw, the former drummer with the legendary folk-rock band Lindisfarne. includes two stop-offs at very popular watering holes, promising as always to be a fun-packed evening out! Tickets £20 per person.

North Tyneside Coastal Heroes Tour - Sunday 16th July, 4 pm.The Coastal Heroes Tours celebrates local legends of TV, film and music. Hosted by the irresistible Mr Ray Laidlaw, the three hour tour will also include some very special guests, and there will be two refreshment breaks. Leaving from the Gibraltar Rock pub. Tickets £20 per person.

South Tyneside Coastal Heroes Tour - Sunday 24th September, 3 pm.Monty Python, Thelma & Louise, Dire Straits, George Harrison, Nellie the Elephant and Little Mix… they all have links to South Tyneside. On this tour you’ll hear the stories, the connections, the coincidences and the gossip, in a three-hour trip with two refreshment stops and a running commentary from Mr Ray Laidlaw. Tickets £20 per person.

The Turn That Racket Down Tour with the 'New Wave With Newman' Team from Radio Northumberland

Sunday 13th August, 3 pm. Showcasing songs and stories that your parents wouldn't have liked — spanning Punk, New Wave, ’80s Heavy Metal and more, right up to Sam Fender. Starting at The Exchange, North Shields at 3pm, a three-hour tour of Newcastle and North Tyneside with special guests, stories and tall tales about the North East Music Scene. PLUS… to be followed by an ’80s cover set by The Nutopians. Tickets £20 per person.

For all bookings and ticket information please call Julie Clay on 07944 338026 or email julieclay23@gmail.com. For general enquiries please email info@tyneidols.com. www.tyneidols.com

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Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 3pm-6pm starting from The Exchange, North Shields TICKETS £20 each — for bookings and tickets call Julie Clay on 07944 338026 or email juliecevents@gmail.com For more info visit tyneidols.com

WHAT’S ON

Community Choir

Thursdays 7pm - 9pm

Anyone wishing to come along and join Choir Master Richard and the group should call the Centre to book a place.

Line Dancing

Monday, Friday & Saturday 7pm to 10.30pm

Come along and Line Dance to traditional music or dance to the latest pop music.

Sequence Dance

GROUP

Sunday & Tuesday 7pm - 10pm

New Members Wanted!

Come along & enjoy an evening in the company of a lovely friendly group of people. New joiners please call the centre first to book your place.

Carpet Bowls

Wednesdays 7pm to 9.30pm

Part of the centre for over 30 years. A very friendly group of people, some of whom have played Bowls at the highest level for County & league competitions. They have also raised thousands of pounds over the years to donate to various charities.

Come along and learn the skill attached to Carpet Bowling from some of the best Bowlers of their time. Contact the centre.