Summer in North Tyneside 2019

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SUMMER in North Tyneside

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Tue 4 Jun 6.30pm from Gibraltar Rock, 7pm from Customs House SOUTH TYNESIDE COASTAL HEROES TOUR Mr Ray Laidlaw hosts this fascinating tour of South Tyneside. £15pp

Sun 21 Jul 4pm NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD HERITAGE TOUR Hosted by Ray Laidlaw, this 3-hour tour celebrates Tyneside’s greatest. Leaving Bewick Street, opp Central Station. £15pp

Wed 5 June 7pm NORTH TYNESIDE COASTAL HEROES TOUR Hosted by Mr Ray Laidlaw, from Gibraltar Rock. £15pp

Sun 18 Aug 3pm KEITH NEWMAN’S ‘PUNK AFTERNOON’ Join “New Wave” Newman on a 3-hour tour of the city’s once-vibrant punk scene.

Leaving Bewick Street at 3pm. £15pp

Wed 12 Jun 7pm ‘FORGET CARTER’ with Chris Phipps Newcastle’s film and TV locations. Leaving Bewick Street at 7pm. £15pp Sat 29 Jun ‘KYNREN – AN EPIC TALE OF ENGLAND’ With ‘Superior Seating’!

Captivating journey through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend. We leave the Gibraltar Rock at 5.30pm and Bewick Street at 6pm. £50pp Sun 30 June 4pm NORTH TYNESIDE COASTAL HEROES TOUR Hosted by Mr Ray Laidlaw, from Gibraltar Rock. £15pp

Sun 1 Sep 3pm NORTH TYNESIDE COASTAL HEROES TOUR Hosted by Mr Ray Laidlaw, from Gibraltar Rock. £15pp Sat 7 Sep ‘KYNREN – AN EPIC TALE OF ENGLAND’ With ‘Superior Seating’!

We leave the Gibraltar Rock at 3.30pm and Bewick Street at 4pm. £45pp Sun 20 Oct 3pm NORTH TYNESIDE COASTAL HEROES TOUR Hosted by Mr Ray Laidlaw, from Gibraltar Rock. £15pp

Sun 27 Oct 2pm ‘CHRIS CROSS’ HALLOWEEN TOUR ’ Expect the unexpected with Newcastle’s favourite magician. Leaving Bewick Street at 2pm, followed by a meal at Lock at 5pm followed by a 6.30pm Magic Show at the Exchange. £30p Sun 30 Oct 7pm NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD HERITAGE TOUR Hosted by the irresistible Ray Laidlaw, this 3-hour tour celebrates Tyneside’s greatest. Leaving Bewick Street, opp Central Station. £15pp Sat 14 Dec 8.30pm TYNE IDOLS XMAS PARTY 2019 Our annual Xmas Party with Marty Craggs Little Band Jam & Friends at the Exchange. Tickets £10pp Ticket & Meal £28pp VIP tables available — ask Julie for details!

We will be adding more Tour-tastic special events so please keep up-to-date at tyneidols.com

For all Tyne Idols bookings and ticketty stuff please call Julie Clay on 0191 253 1618 or e-mail julie@tyneidols.com For further info e-mail info@tyneidols.com or visit us online at tyneidols.com

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TO SUMMER IN NORTH TYNESIDE, A SPECIAL SUMMER PUBLICATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY ABC MAGAZINES.

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LOCAL SUMMER EVENTS WHAT’S ON IN NORTH TYNESIDE

11 – 14 July

6 July

MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL

SHIREMOOR TREAT

Various Venues in Tynemouth Four days of fantastic family fun with live music from renowned artists including Sam Fender, Rick Astley, Jack Savoretti and The Proclaimers. www.mouthofthetynefestival.com

Shiremoor Local schools and community groups are led by marching bands along traditional routes to the treat field where a programme of sports, competitions, entertainment and displays take place throughout the day. www.shiremoortreat.org

13 – 14 July

TYNEMOUTH BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

7 July

WHITLEY BAY VINTAGE BUS RALLY

Tynemouth Longsands All welcome! The 2-a-side will take place on the Saturday, with the 4-a-side on Sunday. www.tynemouthbeachvolleyball.co.uk

The Links, Whitley Bay See a fleet of vintage vehicles in a colourful display. www.nebpt.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON

13 August – 1 September 20 July

LINSKILL SUMMER FETE

Linskill Centre, North Shields, 11am – 3pm A free fun family day packed with entertainment. www.linskill.org

20 – 21 July

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.

21 July

RNLI DAY

North Shields Fish Quay, From 11am Entertainment, live music, stalls and refreshments.

For further information call 0191 2570913

Beaconsfield, Tynemouth

27 – 28 July

Book tickets at www.cirqueduhilarious.co.uk

MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION

John Spence Community High School, North Shields Presented by Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society.

For further information call 0191 257 0913

3 August

NEWCASTLE FALCONS TOUCH RUGBY TOURNAMENT

Tynemouth Longsands The touch rugby event is made up from mixed teams and is a quick, small sided, non-contact version of Rugby.

For further information call Gavin Beasley on 0191 2142803

10 August

CULLERCOATS HARBOUR DAY

4 August

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

For further information call 0191 252 1820

SANDCASTLE COMPETITION

13 August – 1 September

CIRQUE DU HILARIOUS

Whitley Bay Beach (outside Rendezvous café) 10am Hundreds of people gather to test their sandcastle building abilities. www.visitnorthtyneside.com

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.

To book tickets visit www.cirqueduhilarious.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON 17 – 18 August

THE BIG WHITLEY BAY SHOW

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

20 – 21 July 10 – 11 August 7 – 8 September

Various Locations Annual celebration of great films in great locations.

Visit www.whitleybayfilmfestival.co.uk

22 - 26 August

FEAST BY THE SEA

SPANISH CITY SUMMER FUN FAIR

The Links Whitley Bay The annual family fun fair returns to Whitley Bay links.

23 August

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.

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

31 August

STRIDE OUT TO THE LIGHTHOUSE

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

For further information search the facebook page.

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.

25 August

THE GREAT NORTH BIKE RIDE

13 – 22 September

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

For further information visit www.greatnorthbikeride.com

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

30 August

ABBA SPECTACULAR

14 September

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

EARSDON SCARECROW FESTIVAL

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.

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Hotpotz is a Ceramic Painting Studio in Whitley Bay. We offer an innovative opportunity for people of all ages to come and try something different and create their very own work of art.

OPENING TIMES Sunday & Monday: closed Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm 1st Tuesday of month: 6pm - 9pm (adults only)

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WHAT’S ON

STEPHENSON RAILWAY MUSEUM 28 July 11am – 3pm

MAKE AND TAKE THURSDAY

VINYL RECORD FAYRE

Make Thursday a Stephenson day. Bring your youngsters down to the museum on Thursdays during the summer holidays where they can explore our wonderful collection of vintage trains. They can also try their hand at our craft activities with a different theme each week. Activities suitable for all the family.

Following their fantastic first Vinyl Record Fayre in 2018, the event returns for a second outing this July.

Hosted within the museum, there’ll be a range of traders selling all genres of vinyl, CDs and other memorabilia. It’s the perfect place to pick up records that can’t be found anywhere else and the chance to see before you buy.

Whilst you’re visiting the Museum, complete your day trip down nostalgia lane by taking a ride on a heritage train hauled by a steam locomotive.

25 July – Teddy Bears’ Picnic 1 August – Boats are Go 8 August – Spot the Birdie 15 August – Toot Toot! – Off we go!

22 August – Down at the Station – finger puppets

18 August 12pm – 3pm

SUMMER SUNDAY CIRCUS SPECIAL

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.

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

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

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.

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

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.

26 August 11am – 3pm

FANTASTIC 50’S

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

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Our family run restaurant is child friendly and offers modern English and European food all freshly prepared by our chefs using locally sourced ingredients and locally sources ales and spirits.

201 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SY 0191 252 6532 Open: Tuesday to Thursday 12pm-3pm & 5:30pm -10:30pm Friday & Saturday 12pm - 10.30pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm Monday - closed

Check out our full menu at www.evansrestaurants.com

WHAT’S ON

THE OLD LOW LIGHT

30 July – 30 September

120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FISHERMAN’S MISSION

Clifford’s Fort North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JA www.oldlowlight.co.uk Tel: 0191 257 4506

Retired local fishermen present the history of North Shields’ very own Fishermen’s mission, an institute which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Also featuring an exhibition of work from Michael Smith, a local artist and fisherman.

3 August 10.30am

HERITAGE WALK

Join volunteer Martin Kenny for a tour of shipwrecks and survivors. £3 per person.

10 August 11am

A FISHERMEN’S MISSION

Old low light volunteer, and retired fisherman Michael Smith talks about his life at sea and the importance of the Fishermen’s mission. £3 per person, Free for members.

27 July 11am

WILDLIFE TALK: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THE SUMMER

14 September 11am

CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD

The life and times of Cuthbert Collingwood, with Old low light volunteer Syd Collins. £3 per person, Free for members.

A panel of local experts outline what wildlife can be seen in the local area this Summer. £3 per person, Free for members.

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1. Indy & Cold Blouse, Escape Boutique, 185-187 Park View, Whitley Bay 2. Gloria Zebra Dress, Ruby & Frank, 4 Percy Park Road, Tynemouth 3. Stripe Dress, Tribe, 23 Percy Park Road,Tynemouth 4. ‘Shy Bairn’ Pin Badge For the Love of the North, 266 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay 5. Longsands Tee, Longsands Clothing Co, The Land of Green Ginger, Front St, Tynemouth, NE30 4BP 6. King Eddies T-Shirt, Ruby & Frank (see item 2) 7. Retro Spanish City Tote Bag From £12 by Northern Days http://goo.gl/NsQfrF 8. Jerry J Baseball Cap, Hamiedog Menswear 77 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3RL 9. Haviana Flip Flops Mitchell’s Menswear, 177 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3RE 10. Birkenstock Sandals, Escape Boutique (see item 1) 14

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HARDWICK LIVE: The Manic Street Preachers will be appearing in County Durham

NORTH EAST MUSIC FESTIVALS

11th – 14th July

MOUTH OF THE TYNE

Make it a summer to remember by letting your hair down at one of these great North East festivals

Tynemouth Priory

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

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

Friday sees solo acoustic star Jack Savoretti headlining the main stage, with the headline act on Saturday being 80’s legend - Rick Astley!.

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

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

Local street food pop-ups trade under festoon lighting.

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WHAT’S ON welcoming pub overlooking the sea. A free programme of international street theatre provides the entertainment, and an innovative programme of dance and one-off attractions on the platforms of Grade II listed Tynemouth Station, as well as evening concerts at the Playhouse Whitley Bay and Tynemouth’s Surf Café.

The festival will also feature a free programme of events including international street entertainment, live jazz music and a children’s pageant. www.mouthofthetynefestival.com

12 – 14 JULY

SCOOP MUSIC FESTIVAL Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield

Scoop Music Festival is situated in the amazing Northumberland Countryside, at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield.

There are 65 bands over 3 stages, a retro dance tent with world class DJ’s including Mike Pearce, Brandon Bloc and Jon DaSilva with his Hacienda classics, a reggae tent and a host of live comedians.

The festival is very much a family event, and further entertainment includes a fun fair, nature trails, a human football table, kick golf, bouncy castles, art and craft workshops as well as street food and a fully licensed bar.

Add some extra festival style and comfort to your weekend by staying right at the festival site in a private Glamping area, in a beautifully furnished bell tent sleeping 2-6 guests from just £60pp.

Glamping is available on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, with a 2 night minimum stay. Showers and toilets are available for all glampers!

Tickets range from £3 per child up to £45 for an adult full weekend ticket www.scoopfest.co.uk

LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL: Ocean Colour Scene will headline on Saturday night

17-18 AUGUST

HARDWICK LIVE County Durham

What’s billed as the biggest music festival in the North East, will see Manic Street Preachers and James topping the bill.

They’re set to star on the main stage of the County Durham site while a Discovery Stage will showcase the best in new music and The Dome will host comedy and dance.

There also will be plenty bars, a food village and fairground rides, plus camping facilities. www.hardwicklive.co.uk

29 AUGUST – 1 SEPTEMBER

LINDISFARNE FESTIVAL Beal Farm, Northumberland

Lindisfarne Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary this summer and the popular music festival based on the stunning Northumberland coast will be an extravaganza with new stages and a stellar line-up.

The 3-day camping festival will be headlined by Ocean Colour Scene on the Saturday evening and Pete Doherty on the Friday night. Expect a host of over 200 acts across 10 unique festival stages with a bands, musicians and acts providing the soundtrack to your end of summer blow-out.

Lindisfarne Festival is neither too big, nor too small to make it a perfectly formed, intimate, boutique festival.

Amongst the new venue additions for 2019 is Billy Bootleggers’ Toe Tapping Americana Tent. Organisers are thrilled to have partnered up with Newcastle’s favourite dive bar to create an exciting new festival venue and curate a brilliant line up of blues, rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly & Americana music.

That’s not all - experience audio/visual installations ain the brand-new, fully immersive festival venues “DeltaCity” and “The Bridge Block Party” as well as the return of The Bridge Hip Hop takeover. Tickets from £85. www.lindisfarnefestival.com

GALLAGHER PARK LIVE The South will be playing in Bedlington

27 JULY

GALLAGHER PARK LIVE Bedlington

Formerly known as Northumberland Live, the Bedlingtonbased side of festival has been renamed after its location and will make its debut with former members of Beautiful South as the headline act. Fans can relive the glory days of Old Red Eyes Is Back; Good as Gold and Don’t Marry Her plus a pick of The South’s own originals when they take to the stage during the day-long event. www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandliveBedlington 17

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fine italian food• authentic italian coffee •ciabattas salads • focaccias • italian breakfast specials • fresh fruit smoothies • cold coffee • frappuccino • milkshakes Sicilian owner Lori Montalbano uses all Italian suppliers to bring a little bit of Sicily to Whitley Bay. Enjoy our all-day breakfasts, a light lunch or maybe one of our Sicilian Cannoliʼs filled with sweet ricotta!

For our full menu please visit our brand new website www.linksgallery.org

WIDE RANGE OF GIFTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING JEWELLERY, MUGS & CUSHIONS Links Cafe & Art Gallery, Dukes Walk, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TP

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THE BEEHIVE – EARSDON

7 top pubs with great outdoor space, so you can enjoy a cold refreshing drink alfresco

THE KILLINGWORTH ARMS

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

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 2681423 killingworth-arms.co.uk 20

OUT & ABOUT

FREE TRADE INN - NEWCASTLE

Grab a seat at a table in either of their two tiered beer gardens and look up along the river’s sweep toward Newcastle’s quayside and bridges, or loll about on the grassy, sun-baked bank just below.

St Lawrence Road, Newcastle NE6 1AP Tel: 0191 265 5764 www.twitter.com/TheFreeTradeInn

THE BLUE BELL - JESMOND

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

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

THE PAVILION – BACKWORTH

THE KEEL ROW SEATON DELAVAL

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

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 21

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TOUR OF BRITAIN COMES TO NORTH TYNESIDE!

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Tweed, crossing the Grade I listed Berwick Bridge as the race heads away along the Tweed Valley and onto Ford and Wooler. The route will race along the Northumberland Coast, including past Bamburgh and Warkworth castles, showcasing the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the worldwide television coverage.

Following the success of previous Northumberland stages that witnessed large crowds for the race across the county, Alnwick, Morpeth, Bedlington and Cramlington will feature before the route heads into North Tyneside through Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, North Shields and Wallsend.

The final kilometres will see the race heading alongside the banks of the River Tyne on the Quayside, before the final turn on to Dean Street and Grey Street for a spectacular city centre finish.

Stage Three will feature three SKODA King of the Mountains climbs, backed by the race’s official car partner SKODA, at Ford Common, Belford Moor and outside Longhoughton. Three intermediate Eisberg Sprints, supported by the UK’s number one alcohol-free wine brand, will also feature on the route at Seahouses, Warkworth and Seaton Delaval.

Sports fans in the North East will have an additional bonus as Stage Four of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins the following day from Gateshead’s South Shore Road on Tuesday 10 September.

The 2019 OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins in Glasgow on Saturday 7 September, finishing eight days later in Manchester city centre on Saturday 14 September. ITV4 will once again screen live free-to-air coverage of each stage, along with a nightly highlights programme of the best of the action.

The OVO Energy Tour of Britain is British Cycling’s premier road cycling event, giving cycling fans the opportunity to see the world’s best teams and riders competing on their doorstep and helping to build a great cycling nation.

Visit www.northoftyne-tob.co.uk for further information.

he OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the UK’s biggest professional cycle race, will head through North Tyneside as the North of Tyne hosts the third stage of the race on Monday 9 September.

Stage Three will see the world’s top riders and teams contesting a 182-kilometre (114-mile) route from Berwickupon-Tweed, heading along the North Tyneside coast through Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and North Shields and into Wallsend, before continuing to Newcastle Upon Tyne city centre, with a spectacular finish on Grey Street.

It will be the first ever OVO Energy Tour of Britain stage to link all of the areas of the North of Tyne Combined Authority, with the route taking in Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Norma Redfearn CBE, said: “I am delighted that this prestigious race will be coming through our area – this is a wonderful way to support our own efforts to get more families involved in cycling, and I look forward to welcoming all the riders and spectators to our fantastic borough when the race passes through.”

North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll said: “This is great news – I’m really looking forward to the Tour of Britain coming to the North of Tyne. The Northumberland coastline is the perfect setting for a long distance cycle race, and as the riders make their way into Wallsend, the tension will build and we’ll be able to support the riders. And the finish in Grey Street will be really exciting!

“We’ll be working with schools, sports clubs, and local businesses to make sure everyone benefits from hosting this here, in the North of Tyne. There’s the boost to our tourist businesses, of course, and it’s a great opportunity to enthuse people about cycling and the health and environmental benefits it brings.”

Northumberland has twice before hosted stages of the race, in 2015 and 2017, while it will be the first visit for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain to Newcastle in a decade, with the race having last visited the city in 2009.

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SEGEDUNUM ROMAN FORT Until 15 September

25 August 11am – 3pm

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.

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

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ROMAN FALCONRY

10 August 11am – 4pm

MARVELLOUS MONDAYS

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.

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

HADRIAN FESTIVAL

Festival of Archaeology Clay creations with Potted History

11 August 11am – 4pm

THE GLADIATOR GAUNTLET

29 July

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

Puppets for Storytelling

5 August

Roman Helmets

12 August

Celtic Cuffs and Torques, plus take a mini chariot ride

18 August 11am – 3pm

LET BATTLE COMMENCE

19 August

A day of history is brought to life through demos, displays and hands-on activities.

Medusa Masks and Snake Crafts plus Serpent workshops

26 August

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ooking for something fun to do with the family? The region has several crazy golf adventure parks where you’re guaranteed to have a good time – and see who in the family can get a hold in one! Rain, hail or shine, mini golf is a fun game families of any size can enjoy. and the surrounding areas provide plenty of opportunity to play several different indoor and outdoor courses, including a dinosaur-themed venue, an indoor outer space adventure and even a forgotten world adventure! Here are 5 of the best courses in the local area.

Pulling in visitors from across the Morpeth area to the Heighley Gate Wyevale Garden Centre, Dinosaur Encounter offers golfers of all ages and abilities hours of Jurassic themed fun and entertainment.

Providing 12 golf holes, designed to test the novice as well as the seasoned golfer, this amazing golf course is a sight to behold. As golfers make their way around the course, they will see a selection of beautiful waterfalls and water features crashing down over Jurassic boulders and rocks.

Shaded by looming palm trees, golfers will find that the abundant foliage hides more than a few secrets, as this is where the dinosaurs are biding their time. Featuring a host of life-sized, dinosaurs throughout the course, golfers will be delighted at the shock that our magnificent moving Spinosaurus and Brachiosaurus provide.

Dinosaur Encounter Morpeth is largely wheelchair accessible but is restricted in areas. Do call for advice before making your trip.

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OUT & ABOUT

ALNWICK THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN Once Upon a time in The Alnwick Garden there was a huge shudder and the ground began to move and shake. They called upon ‘the fairest of them all’ to find a solution to the moving ground, but alas even the bravest couldn’t stop the ground from moving.

A strange fog set in from the west and a hole emerged in the ground. All manner of creatures, plants and beasts wriggled their way from the shattered earth, rubble and ruins began to appear. A Forgotten Garden had been found! But beware…. it is full of holes.

Can you be the one to challenge this garden and complete the tasks set? You will need to overcome the giant creatures within this mystical world. With your club in hand and your ball of gall, you will be ready to compete and challenge The Forgotten Garden dwellers.

Does your golf adventure have a happily ever after?

The Alnwick Garden, The Gardeners Cottage, Greenwell Road, Alnwick, NE66 1YU www.alnwickgardenadventuregolf.co.uk/the-course

OUT OF THIS WORLD: The ultimate destination for all ages, Mr

Mulligan’s requires very little skill, a lot of luck and a lot of happy smiles

GOSFORTH PARKLANDS MINI GOLF Parklands Golf Club is set on the grounds of the beautiful High Gosforth Park, and offers a range of golfing facilities which caters for golfers of any age and ability.

The 18 hole mini golf is suitable for anyone aged from 3 to 103 and offers you the opportunity to try a challenging course within a fun environment. The course features astroturf so it's open all year round, and floodlit too so you can play late into the evening.

Clubs and balls are provided as are scorecards to give your game a competitive edge.

Mini golf is also a feature in the Junior and School Holiday Golf Camps. After your game of Mini Golf why not visit the Clubhouse which is open to members and non-members all year around where you can enjoy a wide selection of bar snacks and meals at affordable prices.

High Gosforth Park, Gosforth, Newcastle NE3 5HQ www.parklandsgolf.co.uk/play/mini-golf

NEWCASTLE MR MULLIGAN’S SPACE GOLF Love crazy golf? Play not one, not two, but THREE space-themed adventure golf courses at Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf, set in the heart of Newcastle. Age and skill levels won’t stand in the way of having fun! Bring the whole family along, even the tiny first-time golfers are welcome.

From Mr Mulligan’s secret airship hangar to a crash landing on the moon - the surroundings will take you on an adventure into outer space. Each course has 9 holes, designed to suit players of all abilities. Your pro golfing skills may not be put to the test, but you’re guaranteed loads of fun and giggles – and the rocky terrain means novice golfers have the same chance as experienced ones!

The Gate, 117 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ www.mrmulligan.com/newcastle

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Dinosaur Encounter - Morpet

In a land that time forgot, amongst giant spitting dinosaurs come and test your skills on our award winning tropically landscaped adventure golf course.

For those skilful enough, there is even a chance to win a prize on the final hole. Get the ball in the hole, spin the prize wheel and who knows – today could be your lucky day!

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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 dont 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

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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/ harvester-north-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

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RAINY DAY ACTIVITIEDS TO KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINE

Check out our suggestions for a summer break filled with entertainment that even the big kids will want to get involved in.

Don your aprons

Baking is a great way to keep the troops occupied, with the added bonus of a sweet treat to look forward to at the end! Look online for some fun recipes, from rocky road and kid-friendly Rice Krispie treats to tasty fudge.

Host a Paddington party

Everyone loves Paddington bear.

So why not host a Paddington party!

knead until smooth. Just remember to keep the melted gummy bear mixture out of reach of any little ones until it’s ready to play with - it will be seriously hot.

Hire the DVD and have an indoor picnic of marmalade sandwiches.

You can even dim the lights like you're at the cinema! Little navy coat and red hat optional...

Edible slime workshop

This is play dough with a difference — it’s delicious! Simply melt some gummy bears in the microwave and stir in icing sugar and corn flour.

Once it’s cool enough to touch,

Make your own Bird feeders

It might be raining outside, but these homemade bird feeders are a great way to keep in touch with nature from the comfort of the warm. They only require three ingredients and can be made into any shape you like with a biscuit cutter. Thread with a loop of string or ribbon and you’re good to go.

Get creative with Frozen paint

4. Put some biscuit cutters on top of a tray covered in foil and fill the biscuit cutters with the mixture. Use the back of a spoon to make sure the mixture is packed into the biscuit cutter tightly.

5. Push a cut up straw through the 1. Pour boiling water into a bowl. mixture to make a hole. (roughly the same amount of water as 6. Put the bird feeders in the fridge for bird seed) a few hours and then leave them to 2. Pour 2 sachets of gelatine into dry overnight. REALLY carefully and the boiling water and stir until all the slowly push the bird feeders out of gelatine had dissolved. the cutters.

3. Slowly tip bird seed into the liquid 7. Thread string or ribbon through the (a little bit at a time) and stir. Make hole and they’re ready to hang out sure all the seeds are fully coated. for the birds!

You will need: Bird seed mix, Gelatine , Boiling water, Mixing bowl and spoon, Biscuits cutters, Tray covered in foil, Ribbon or string for hanging

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This fun twist on painting is bound to capture your little ones' imagination. Simply grab an ice cube tray, fill with a mix of paint and water, add lollipop sticks and pop it in the freezer for the next rainy day. When you pull the 'paint brushes' out, the blocks will melt as you paint, leaving pretty trails of watercolour perfect for underwater scenes or ‘abstract’ masterpieces!

Top tip: Cover the tray in kitchen foil and poke the sticks through to help them stand up.

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HEALTH

STAY COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT Being British, we all have something to say about the weather and it isn’t always positive. It’s either too hot or too cold and we’re known for moaning about it. With summer here and the UK hotting up, we’ve compiled our top tips and tricks to help keep you cool, day or night…

Light Snacks

Digesting food uses a lot of energy and generates body heat, so eating a big meal will only make you feel hotter. Try eating small amounts of cold food throughout the day.

Salads, sandwiches and cold pasta are a great option because they are light and filling.

Hydrate

As we sweat from the heat we lose a lot of water, and as dehydration can be dangerous, it’s important to keep hydrated. Drinking water is the obvious choice, but why not get creative by making frozen lollies?

Not only will they be cooling, they have a high water content too.

Choose Cotton

Cotton is a naturally breathable fabric and will keep you cool in the summer heat. We’re not just talking about bedding here either – opt for lighter clothing fabrics too. If you are going outside, don’t forget how important it is to use SPF protection.

Pull It Together

Blackout blinds and curtains are a great way to keep the heat out, as their special thick lining blocks out the sun’s warming rays to help keep your room cool. Closing your blinds and pulling your curtains together in the daytime will keep the heat out, especially if your room faces the sun all day! Try it and you’ll be surprised by how well it works.

If you suffer from hayfever why not try using a Pollergen fabric on your curtains, it will decrease the amount of active pollen that can enter your room, resulting in a restful nights’ sleep. Just ask one of our colleagues in store for more information.

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