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WHAT’S ON

What’s on at Gosforth Civic Theatre Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT) are offering another full programme of events this summer for you to enjoy with your family and friends.

The theatre, arts venue, café and community hub, based right here in the heart of Gosforth, is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust.

Liberdade, a disability arts organisation, began in 2003 as an apprenticeship scheme, with the aim of enabling 8 young people with learning disabilities to set up and run their own physical theatre company. Those 8 original company members and now many more show how running an organisation can offer people with learning disabilities choice, and the opportunity to shape the world in which they live.

In the words of Ozzy, one of the founding members “We opened the theatre because, historically, society has created places for people with learning disabilities to go, whereas at GCT, people with learning disabilities are creating a place where everyone can come together.”

Like all arts organisations that aim to change the world, they want to bring people together to create understanding. One of their mantras is to decide what is the new normal by being extraordinary, and they want to shape the local community by telling their stories and providing a home for everyone to enjoy.

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Here’s just a small selection of upcoming events at the theatre this summer: Mary Lattimore Wednesday 1st June. 19:30 - 22:50 Mary Lattimore is a Los Angeles-based harpist. She experiments with effects through her Lyon and Healy Concert Grand pedal harp, concocting half-structured improvisations which can include both ambient glitter and unsettling noise.

The Life Of Reilly Thursday 9th June . 19:30 - 21:30 An honest account of family life with an autistic child that takes the audience on a journey through humour and heartbreak. Follow their trials and triumphs. Their fight for the right help, education, diagnosis, support and ultimately acceptance and love.

Laura Veirs Tuesday 14th June. 22:00 - 22:40 Portland based folk/indie recording artist - Laura Veirs has released 11 albums and has toured extensively in her 25-year career. She has also collaborated with Neko Case, KD Lang, Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists and more.

The Lost Voice Guy Comedy Showcase Saturday 25th June 19:30 - 23:00 Join Britain’s Got Talent winner, Lost Voice Guy, as

he brings some of his favourite comedy acts to the North East for the first ever Lost Voice Guy Comedy Showcase. Headlining the show will be a television comedian who is so good that they’re not even allowed to mention their name yet.

The Great Northern Piano Sessions Vii Friday 1st July 19:30 - 22:30 The series features the finest in contemporary classical composers performing their own music, in an informal setting inside the wonderfully intimate Gosforth Civic Theatre. This concert is a must for lovers of accessible, thoughtful and captivating solo piano music. It promises to be unmissable!

The Delines + Jerry Joseph Thursday 14th July 20:00 - 22:45 The Delines serve up retro country soul music from Portland Oregon. They feature novelist/ songwriter/ guitarist Richmond Fontaine main man Willy Vlautin, the Richmond Fontaine rhythm section of Freddie & Sean & the sultry vocals of Amy Boone (Damnations TX). Presented by Jumpin Hot Club.

Chris Difford Saturday 16th July 19:00 - 23:00 Chris Difford is a Grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has brought us

characters and sketches from everyday life, and has successfully turned the mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite, for over 40 years.

Gosforth Beer Festival 2022 Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August 16:00 - 20:00 Gosforth Beer Festival; the family friendly free weekend of craft beer, live music and street food; returns after three years and the centre can't wait to welcome everyone back.

To book visit www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk GCT, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth NE3 3HD

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ooking for something to keep the kids occupied during the summer holidays? Would they enjoy playing a variety of sports, being taught in a fun environment by fully qualified sports coaches, whilst making new friends? If so, Next Generation NE Sports Coaching are running a fun-packed week at Westfield School this July.

Next Generation NE Sport Coaching camps are full of fun. They offer a variety of sports and activities, providing excellent value for money - perfect for children aged between 4 (Reception) - 11 (Year 6).

The summer course will run from 25th-29th July, from 8.45-3.30 each day, visit the website at the foot of this page for prices and further details, and it is worth referring back to the site for details on future camps as the year goes on. The week will involve various traditional sports such as football, tag rugby, cricket, basketball, hockey and gymnastics as well as introducing some unusual sports including archery, volleyball, benchball, corner ball and handball.

There will be a variety of fun activities and competitions throughout the week so that everyone has an enjoyable, fun week and lots of laughs - topped off with a Water Fight to end the fantastic week.

Children will be grouped loosely according to age and ability. The sports camp will be taken by qualified coaches. All of the coaching staff have been through a recent police clearance, first aid training and safeguarding training. The staff/pupil ratios will not exceed 1:20.

The organisers of the course, a sports coaching company established in May 2016, are comprised of many experienced sports coaching practitioners.

They offer a high-quality service of sports coaching and PE provision in primary schools across the North East of England; working within the National curriculum.

All the coaches are qualified and trained to the National governing body standard of their chosen sports and hold DBS, first aid training and safeguarding children certificates.

If you think that sounds like the kind of week your kids would enjoy, or if you are looking for something to keep them entertained during future holidays, visit the website for full details and to book your place.

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WHAT’S ON

Classic Ibiza returns to Gosforth this summer Summertime Live is returning to Newcastle Racecourse this August, and hopefully bringing Ibiza like weather with it!

The festival, which will take place on Saturday 27th August, features world renowned DJ’s, chart topping performers, independent bars, street food, live entertainment and much more.

This year’s festival sees Classic Ibiza return with a huge headline performance and a brand new set of your favourite dance anthems, performed live by a 32 piece orchestra Other live performers include the world renowned DJ Majestic, a house producer, garage MC and resident Kiss FM DJ. Majestic has even worked on exercise mixes for Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tyson Fury and his wife Paris, as well as producing the music for his record breaking fight at Wembley last month. Showhawk Duo bring their spectacular approach to playing the guitar to the racecourse, 14 | SELECT MAGAZINE

as well as sets from the mashup DJ duo Switch Disco and one of the most driven multi-genre DJ’s around, and Ibiza Rocks resident, DJ Patrick Nazemi.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy a full festival style site, with a variety of independent bars serving an assortment of liquid refreshments, along with a selection of street food outlets. As you meander your way through the site you will also find glitter make-up stalls, festival fashion outlets, live roaming entertainers and even a fun fair!

As well as the regular tickets, for those of you looking to upgrade, a small number of garden tickets are also available. You can level up your Summertime Live experience by purchasing a VIP wristband for ‘The Garden’, a secluded escape from the crowds with posh loo’s, premium bars and relaxed seating.

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LOCAL NEWS

Celebrate the Queens Jubilee at Great Park Community Centre Great Park Community Centre is located in the heart of the developing Great Park and, since it's opening in 2014, has become a vital hub for the local community.

The centre has continually grown over the last 8 years, and is now home to over various different groups and activities including Plantpots playgroup, exercise classes, baby and children’s groups, and Great Park FC. The centre also plays host to the Great Park Shake Shack, an on site refreshment facility providing a range of milkshakes, beverages and snacks. The rooms and facilities at the centre are open for all to hire at competitive prices seven days a week.

The centre ran its Easter Fun Day in April, and they would like to thank all those who attended what turned out to be a fantastically successful event. This was the first-time post Covid event, with the next one scheduled for Thursday 2nd June to celebrate the Queens Jubilee.

This will be a slightly smaller event, with competitions, games, and prizes. As the year progresses, and hopefully with Covid restrictions a thing of the past, the centre look forward to hosting more family based events.

The centre also welcomes everyone to visit and take advantage of the ‘free play’ sessions that are on daily 3:30 – 5:30pm. The sessions are for anyone under the

age of 17 to come and play on the outside courts and 3G pitch. Please note children must be supervised by an adult and can be subject to change.

For more information on the centres events and activities visit www.greatparkcommunitycentre.com or give one of the friendly team a call on 0191 236 8196.

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Local Students Step into the Spotlight!

Rehearsals are well underway at Razzamataz Theatre Schools Newcastle, where 170 local children and young people are gearing up for their first fullscale performance since before the pandemic.

Pre-covid, the students produced an annual showcase, but restrictions and lockdowns put all of that on hold. Featuring excerpts from family favourites like Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, and Peter Pan, as well as more recent hits such as Beetlejuice and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the 2022 show promises to have audiences beaming with joy and dancing in the aisles as they join the students in celebrating returning to the theatre.

Into the Spotlight! is all about celebration”, says James Pennell, the Principal and Artistic Director of the school. “While we worked hard to give our students great online performance opportunities and virtual classes throughout the lockdowns, being onstage in front of a live audience gives a feeling like no other, and we are so happy to be able to give that back to the students. The show is already looking amazing, and I know that all of the energy the students are putting into it is going to make it the best we’ve ever done!”.

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year, and have the chance to perform at Disneyland Paris, the O2, and Her Majesty’s Theatre on the West End. Laura, who has two sons at the school, says “The knowledge and talents of the staff, the inclusivity of the Razzamataz family, the friendships, the talent of the students, the respect, the integrity, the transparency, the excitement, the passion, the safespace to be yourself and all the support from everyone goes above and beyond”.

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Segedunum Improvements Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, based in Wallsend, have successfully secured £499,000 of Government funding for a host of improvements and upgrades.

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The grant will pay for repairs to the roof, the installation of a new lift, and other improvements. New equipment to control the conditions in the galleries will help to protect the museum’s internationally important collection of Roman artefacts and ensure that major exhibitions from other museums can be brought to the North East.

Segedunum is managed for the council by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and has welcomed almost one million visitors from the local community and tourists from all over the world since it opened in June 2000.

In AD 122, the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain, designed to consolidate, and define the Roman Empire and help protect against raiding parties from the north.

The result was Hadrian's Wall, a 73-mile barrier stretching from the River Tyne in the east to the Solway Firth in the west. Segedunum, which means ‘Strong Fort’, was built to guard the eastern end of the Wall and housed 600 Roman soldiers.

It stood for almost 300 years as a symbol of Roman rule and a bastion against barbarian attack.

Today, Segedunum is once again a major site on Hadrian's Wall. It is the most excavated fort along the Wall with surviving foundations of many buildings and

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part of the Wall itself. There is a large interactive museum plus full-scale reconstructions of a bath house (currently viewed externally only) and a section of Wall within the grounds.

The 35-metre-high viewing tower provides outstanding views across the World Heritage Site.

North Tyneside Council has identified Segedunum as a priority for investment as part of its Ambition for North Tyneside regeneration strategy and is working with Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums to transform the offer and visitor experience.

North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn CBE, said: “This funding for essential repairs at Segedunum will hopefully set us on the road for the wider development of the World Heritage Site, which we are proud to have in Wallsend.

“MEND funding will ensure that Segedunum becomes even more welcoming for visitors and, as we develop our work through the Hadrian’s Wall Partnership, we hope to see more investment coming into the site to make this a truly exciting offer for visitors from across the region and beyond.”

Keith Merrin, Director of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, said: “It is fantastic to have this funding to make much needed repairs and improvements to Segedunum, having seen more than a million visitors pass through it's doors in the last 20 years .This is just the start of an ambitious development programme at the museum to update displays and facilities so this important World

Heritage Site can be enjoyed for years to come by local communities and visitors from far and wide.”

The Cultural Investment Fund is allocating £48m to galleries, museums, libraries and cultural venues across the country, to help improve public access to the arts, safeguard cultural assets for future generations, and power economic growth through culture.

The Segedunum funding has been awarded from the Museums Estate and Development Fund (MEND) strand of the funding, which helps to pay for museum and local authority infrastructure projects and urgent maintenance works beyond their day-to-day budgets.

It was awarded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports, delivered by Arts Council England. The announcement follows a concerted effort by the Government to support the country’s vital cultural organisations.

Segedunum Roman Fort is currently taking part in the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 festival – a year-long series of events and exhibitions along the Wall celebrating 1900 years since it was built. Segedunum will be hosting an exhibition ‘Building the Wall’ from 9 April – 1 October 2022, exploring who built Hadrian’s Wall and how, and considering the substantial practical and logistical challenges involved. It will also focus on the revealing evidence from the impressive 80 metre stretch of Wall remains at Segedunum. Visit www. segedunumromanfort.org.uk/whatson/building-the-wall

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That’s why I feel as if I am Inspector Clouseau a lot of the time. In one case last year, I could see that our client had been a church goer. I contacted the local vicar and he was able to give me a bit of background, who some relatives were, who may have died years ago etc. This was important because of the way the will was drafted.

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We also have to consider items found in the house.

One client had a contract for various electrical items including televisions. Imagine if you had given away the tv or taken it to the skip. It is only by checking all documentation and bank statements that we spotimportant information which leads us to investigate further. A common issue is stair lifts, does the company still own it, is there a balancing payment due?

Then there are secret relatives. We have come across documents that show that the next of kin is actually the child of the deceased. The child that no one knew about and who has not been adopted. In one instance, the family assumed that they were next of kin until we told them otherwise. Cash and goods had already been removed from the property and had to be returned. But it was far better that the family found out sooner rather than later. What if the child had sought their rightful inheritance at a later date?

On more than one occasion we have uncovered a secret family. Our clients sometimes live double lives.

This means that the house, pension and all other assets have to be sorted out. As you can imagine one side of the family may be very angry, not only is there another “wife” or “husband” but sometimes there are also children involved.

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Houseplants for Every Home Whether you’re a minimalist, maximalist, or anything in between, houseplants make a wonderful addition to your home, and Dobbies has announced a range with something to suit all interiors. Dobbies’ Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire Bishop talks through the new season varieties.

Let’s Celebrate A bold collection that celebrates the joy of being together, the new houseplants from Dobbies’ Let’s Celebrate range are in-keeping with this fun theme. Claire said: “For Let’s Celebrate, we wanted to emphasise the vibrancy that houseplants bring to a home, with larger plant varieties that feature plenty of lush greenery and interesting foliage.

Plants like the Monstera deliciosa and the Livistona chinensis offer wonderful texture and interest and work well in bright plant pots that bring out their colour. For a dramatic effect, style these plants in groups against a bright wall for a high summer look that will instantly elevate your interiors.”

Global Fusion For sun seekers looking to inject some summer warmth into their homes, the new plants from Dobbies’ Global Fusion collection are the perfect choice. Claire said: “Succulents are wonderful in the home year-round, but in summer work well to give your space a worldly look and feel, reminiscent of a sun-soaked sanctuary. A popular low maintenance plant, Succulents are ideal for all plant parents as they can survive in most climates and require very little maintenance and watering. Pair your Succulents with textured clay pots in earthy shades of terracotta and rust to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your home décor.”

Contemporary Country Dobbies’ Contemporary Country collection is country chic with a modern twist, and the new season plants work well to tie the theme together and bring the outside in. Claire said: “Contemporary Country spotlights the ever-changing greenery we see in nature, so for this collection we have focused on layering different textures and tones with plants that work well together to create a relaxed and rural feel, however you style them. The Calathea fusion limited edition is a stand-out from this range and boasts striking green leaves with contrasting white markings. Beautiful when styled on its own or with

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smaller plants, the Calathea fusion is well suited to bright spots out of direct sunlight and regular watering, so make sure the soil is kept moist to keep this gorgeous plant hydrated.”

Natural Zen An organic, sophisticated blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design, Dobbies’ Natural Zen collection is wellsuited to pared-back interiors, and the theme’s plants perfectly complement minimalistic décor. Claire said: “Natural Zen encompasses Dobbies’ take on the much-loved Japandi trend, and the new plants really help bring the elegant vision of this collection to life. The collection includes Bonsai trees, which have been popular for years thanks to the unique way they bring nature indoors and add dimension to a space.

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Three stars of 1993’s Jurassic Park, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum, return to the series, marking the first time all three actors have been on screen together ever since then.

Genres: Action, Drama Age Rating: PG-13 Release date: 27th May

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

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Genres: Animation, Action, Age Rating: To Be Confirmed Release date: 17th June

‘Lightyear’ is a spin-off of Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ series, serving as an origin story for the fictional human character Buzz Lightyear, who inspired the action figure of the same name.

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Buzz Lightyear was an immediate sensation when Pixar debuted on the big screen in 1995 with the original ‘Toy Story’. The tale of a space toy who thought he was a spaceman, only to have an existential crisis and discover new meaning in a child’s life, was gripping and highly amusing.

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Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use.

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The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.

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From the bustling streets of Rome to the mountains of the Middle East, this high-octane adventure is laced with ancient history and intrigue.

The clock is ticking for ex-MI5 agent, Joe Mason.

An elderly professor under his protection has been ruthlessly murdered in the Vatican archives. If he doesn’t act fast to track down the people responsible, and the book of secrets in their possession, the threat to the Church and the world could be devastating. David Leadbeater brings his codebreaking quest to life by balancing explosive action sequences with key historical details perfectly. Car chases, boat crashes, hand-tohand combat and a healthy dose of brutal murder all help keep the blood pumping and the pages turning. But there’s plenty to discover too about the ancient cities, churches and artefacts that lie at the heart of Christianity.

The relationships between Mason and Roxy - his feisty fellow agent - and other comrades they encounter on their chase are also central to the unfolding drama.

Each carries their own physical or psychological scars that are explored sensitively as the action builds. The success of this mission could help them all atone for past mistakes and misjudgments - so failure is not an option.

The Vatican Secret is a thrilling novel that whisks you through crypts and catacombs, across stormy waters and treacherous caves. But it’s also a timely story about corruption, fake news and the danger posed by power hungry leaders.

Remember Me

by Charity Norman They never found Leah Parata.

Not a boot, not a backpack, not a turquoise beanie. After she left me that day, she vanished off the face of the earth.

A close-knit community is ripped apart by disturbing revelations that cast new light on a young woman’s disappearance twenty-five years ago.

After years of living overseas, Emily returns to New Zealand to care for her father who has dementia. As his memory fades and his guard slips, she begins to understand him for the first time - and to glimpse shattering truths about his past.

Are some secrets best left buried?

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Another page-turning, emotive suspense novel from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of After the Fall and Radio 2 Book Club pick, 2020’s The Secrets of Strangers.

Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang

by Paul O’Grady

The hilarious and actionpacked middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Eddie Albert can speak to animals - including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two pet goldfish (who claim they were once pirates).

What Eddie can’t do is fit in . . . until he is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam. But then Eddie spots a captive orangutan being taken along the river. So begins a hilarious adventure as Eddie, his new friend Flo Aunt Burge and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race to save one of their own . . .

Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of friendship, animals, action... and always, of course, a wicked sense of humour.

Sunrise by the Sea

by Jenny Colgan

When she is given the opportunity to move to a remote tidal island off the Cornish Coast, Marisa Rossi decides some peace and quiet might be just what she needs.

Since the death of her grandfather back in Italy, she’s been struggling to find a way out of her grief. Perhaps this will be the perfect place for her to recuperate.

But Mount Polbearne is a far cry from the sleepy little place she was imagining. Between her noisy pianoteaching Russian neighbour and the hustle and bustle of a busy community, Marisa finds solitude is not so easy to come by. Especially when she finds herself involved with a tiny local bakery desperately in need of some new zest to save it .

Curl up and escape with this heart-warming Jenny Colgan book.

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