Issue 168 - May 2019
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WHAT’S INSIDE Featured Articles A visit to
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Film review: 34 Pet Sematary
What’s on in
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We quiz The Hand Dyed Shoe Company’s Simon Bourne
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Can you believe we’re in May? The chances are that you’re reflecting right now on such things as your holiday plans and the progress (or lack thereof) of your New Year resolutions. But don’t worry if doing so leaves you feeling slightly disheartened, as there’s also our lovely free community magazine to leaf through!
Our free magazine is delivered to over 20,000 homes and businesses across Chester-leStreet, Derwentside and Durham every month – and our readership continues to grow. With solutions to suit all budgets and requirements, from quarter pages to front page ads, we can help you make an impact. What’s more, with every order, we offer a complimentary design service to ensure that your messages are delivered in the most attractive and eyecatching manner possible.
Indeed, we’ve got plenty of ideas for things to see and do as the weather gradually improves. Why not, for instance, catch a flick like Pet Sematary – as reviewed by our writer Simon Trelfa on page 34 – or go to see a theatre production or comedy show? For some suggestions of the latter, head to our What’s On section on page 42.
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Alternatively, flick to pages 22-23 for the latest instalment of our regular Business Spotlight feature. This issue, we’re in conversation with Simon Bourne, founder of The Hand Dyed Shoe Company.
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Oh, and last but not least – a very happy birthday from everyone here at IN&AROUND to our media sales manager Val Atkinson, in recognition of her many years of service for the magazine.
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Show Your Mussel 2019 firmly supports two leading North East autism charities Show Your Mussel, the popular networking event organised by The Mussel Club and Jak HQ, is running for its seventh year in a row this June. The exhibition provides an opportunity for businesses and charities from across the region to share industry knowledge and expertise. Attendees can expect huge networking opportunities when they travel to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on the 13th of June, with more than 100 businesses set to exhibit, and 500+ like-minded, professional visitors. Joining the North East Autism Society, Grace House is the second charity dedicated to autism and complex disabilities who will benefit from free support at the annual networking occasion. Both charities, having worked with the creative team at Jak HQ for some time, have been provided with free exhibition stands at the event in order to aid their incredible, life-changing causes. They will stand alongside over a hundred other businesses who have secured their place to display at the Show Your Mussel event. It will be the ultimate opportunity to promote their services, make worthwhile connections for life, and increase their brand awareness.
Grace House; all funds raised at this event will go towards supporting children with complex disabilities and their families.” Jak HQ is also heavily associated with the North East Autism Society, and recently featured the wonderful charity’s ‘Going for Gold campaign’ on the front cover of their monthly publication, In & Around Magazine. The incredible team, based in Chester-le-Street, strive to develop a service that is specifically tailored to enable their learners to enjoy success, grow with confidence, and live their life to the fullest. The North East Autism Society has over 35 years’ experience when it comes to working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and their families. Having also recently launched the country’s first Autism and Neurodiversity Academy, which educates businesses in how to make their services autism and neurodiversity friendly, the charity is delighted to be showcasing at this year’s Show Your Mussel event.
Supporting children and young people aged 5 – 17 from across the region, Sunderland’s Grace House offer short breaks and a range of support services to all visitors and their families.
North East Autism Society’s CEO, John Phillipson, said: “Show Your Mussel excitingly gives us a platform in which we can partner with the North East’s dynamic business community, campaigning together in ‘Going for Gold’ leading the way as an exemplar to the rest of the UK in celebrating and accepting neurodiversity in all its forms.”
Delighted with the work of Jak HQ for organising the event and supporting the charity, Laura Forbes (Corporate Fundraiser for Grace House North East), said: “Thank you to the team at the Mussel Club for their continued support of
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n my most recent visit to the National Exhibition Centre I stayed deliberately at a previously dreadful hotel which is definitely on its way up. The Rowton Hotel in the Digbeth area of Birmingham is described as “a charming Victorianstyle building”. It is rated on TripAdvisor as the 107th of 117 hotels in Birmingham. Austere, Gothic or Institutional might be better than Charming. Opened in 1903 it is definitely Edwardian. With 250 rooms at around £30, frankly I like it, and there was nothing to complain about with my redecorated room. In the past, I rebelled against the black and fluorescent green colour scheme. Bus 50 runs frequently into the city centre, or it is a 15 minute walk. I took the 50 the other way to ethnic Moseley Road to dine at Gymmy’s Healthy Grill (631 of 1866 restaurants) where (despite a restricted menu) I had a good meal, even though a white americano coffee seemed beyond their capabilities. The Rowton was formerly known as the Paragon, but I do remember once having a phone which was out of charge when needing to make a call. The helpful receptionist produced a cardboard box of chargers left behind by former occupants and lending me the right charger overnight. Many 5* hotels would not do that for you. Breakfast was always good, and it has a fascinating history of being a hostel for 800 men, mostly Irish labourers. If bland chain hotels are not for you, try the Rowton, but maybe not for a romantic break away! Cross Country Trains run from the north east to Birmingham New Street twice an hour. Many also serve Birmingham International, for the NEC and Birmingham Airport (by monorail link 21 hours a day). The NEC has both trade and public shows and entertainment of all kinds at the Arena on site. Originally opened in 1976, there are now 20 Halls. It’s the largest exhibition space in the UK and the 7th in Europe. Moving walkways and escalators help you move about efficiently, and it’s always interesting to visit co-located shows 20 | IN&AROUND
that take place at the same time. When I went to the British Tourism and Travel Show, the only other exhibition was the “UK Concrete Show” – not many people had interests spanning both of those! Meanwhile the Classic Car show was in build for the opening over the weekend. The NEC is truly an impressive space, so it’s sad to report that “Resorts World” failed me totally when I wanted to use the spa pool and facilities between the show closing at 1600 and my train home about 1830. They do a two hour spa special. I had with me my normal Gate8 luggage cabin bag, the sort you can put in an aircraft overhead locker without checking it in. So, not very big! However, the spa people did not have a locker big enough, nor could they look after it in reception. I asked at the adjacent Genting hotel but I could only leave luggage if I was resident. Clearly wedded to the 29,000 spaces for car parking customers, and giving no thought to people arriving by train! “Resorts World” gets a big fat zero, even though I was willing to pay £40 for use of the spa - less than the saving from not getting an earlier train. I had to wander around the airport for two hours instead before my first class split advance ticket for £53 took me home to the north east.
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Founder of The Hand Dyed Shoe Company What inspired you to create the Hand Dyed Shoe Company? I was always looking for an excuse to create something I perceived as extraordinary, but the inspiration was scrap leather on the workshop floor of the furniture makers where I worked. So much waste, all going into landfill…. beautiful leather that was too small for furniture – but could be used to make smaller products such as key-rings, wallets, bags and… SHOES! For how long have you been passionate about shoes? Where does this interest come from? It’s not just shoes, but fashion in general. I love being creative and expressing myself, and shoes are a big part of it. The idea of bespoke shoes, though, where I get to choose how I express myself – well that’s something altogether more exciting! Why should someone have a unique pair of shoes crafted for them? I think it’s super important for people to express themselves. Now, in the world of social media, Instagram in particular, magazines, television… we’re subconsciously encouraged to follow trends. To ‘be like’ the celebrities you see on TV. Get surgery. Wear make-up. Grow beards. But I think there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing one of my customers walk in to my studio, and walk out with a pair of handmade, unique shoes that represents them and their personality… there’s no room for pretentiousness in freedom of choice. Why should someone choose the Hand Dyed Shoe Company over other producers of bespoke shoes? That’s not for me to say. I buy other brands’ shoes. I love shoes! I think there are some incredible shoe brands out there, brands I’m inspired by. But for me, my company is about the individual. I care more about the person wearing the shoes than I do about volume or mass production, or numbers. I believe you can make a wonderful business out of love and happiness… because with those ingredients your customers will stay very loyal. How would you describe the typical Hand Dyed Shoe Company customer? I have two. Wedding customers, and professionals. A groom is a fantastic customer because the decision they make is so much more sentimental. They are very important shoes to that individual. They’re not going to be worn for a jolly up with the boys… they’re going to be protected, put away and worn again for an anniversary or at a big event in the future. I also create many shoes for working professionals; those who wear shoes a lot and enjoy expressing themselves in the work place. I think, if you take marketing and sales as an example, shoes are so important. If you’re in sales, you need confidence. You need to feel at your best. When I worked in furniture, I always found the best sales guys were the ones who were comfortable in their own skin…. because they’re real, authentic and that’s what people buy before anything else – honesty.
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What does the process of dyeing shoes involve? It’s traditionally a French skill, called ‘patina’. Ideally, you need raw leather, so it absorbs the dye, but any full grain calf skin can work. Usually, the best patinas involved more than one colour… so a base layer of say, tan - or ginger as we call it - then built up with a darker tobacco colour around the toe, heel, eyelets and seams. It takes time, patience and attention to detail but I think that the art of ‘hand dyed’, or patina, produces the most impeccable shoes – and indeed furniture too – in the world. Do you have any plans to create similarly original items of other clothes? Clothes aren’t something that I’ve considered but we have recently launched accessories, such as belts and wallets… and I plan to introduce luggage at some point in 2019 too. Are there any myths or misconceptions about your line of work that you’d like to correct? Ahh gosh, there’s so many. The biggest one is that you can only get well made shoes in Northampton! Some of the best shoe makers in the world are in Japan, Austria and Indonesia of all places! My workshop is in Portugal, where they teach shoemaking in schools because the industry is so strong there. I think that is a wonderful thing, to know that it starts at such a young age and it keeps centuries of heritage alive.
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What is the most unusual pair of shoes you’ve been asked to create? Great question! At the time, it was probably when I was asked to make a pair of boots that matched, but were odd. It was one of those moments where I did scrunch my face and squint my eyes… who would wear odd shoes? But you know what, this is just it. It’s what my business is all about. Freedom! Expressiveness! Uniqueness! This pair of boots has gone on to be recreated many times and it is now the best selling shoe of 2019 so far! Do you have any particular favourite styles of those you have created? It changes all the time. I have a pair on display right now which I really love. Hand dyed crimson, a rich, fire engine red, with a blackened toe and heel. They have a mirror glacé finish on the toe, leather sole and real blue laces. I really do love them and it’s only a matter of time before I pinch them for an event!
Are there any designers, artists or elements of nature that inspire your work? Hundreds. This is where social media is great. I love brands such as Liberty of London, Alexander McQueen, Jeffery West – to name a shoe brand. I think they make incredible pieces of work. Strangely, considering it’s not really related, but William Morris is someone I am particularly fascinated with. He was a very dedicated textile designer in the 19th Century and his works are truly stunning. I have my entire right arm tattooed with one of his designs. He is a real inspiration to me because of the detail he would commit to his designs. What are the main things that you hope people associate the Hand Dyed Shoe Company with? This is not a brand about making millions of pounds. If that happens, great, but if I can make a million customers fall in love with themselves and enjoy wearing my shoes, that would make me a very rich man.
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PET SEMATARY Pet Sematary is a frightening experience to watch.
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Visit our Chester-le-Street branch and speak to our friendly, award winning advisors: 72 Front Street, Chester-le-Street Tel: 0191 375 8777 They could not have done a better job. The service was excellent, I never thought I would be able to get a mortgage but they really knew their stuff. We paid no fees and were kept up to date with everything 5 star review from a recent happy client from Chester-le-Street
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Call us: We have branches throughout the North East Gateshead: 0191 460 5926 Newcastle: 0191 2 6 1 7 1 1 4 Sunderland: 0191 567 6000
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