I,Love North Shields.
September 2024 COMMUNITY: An update on Project Nile Street
ISSUE 5
MUSIC: We speak to local band HMRC ART: Meet collage artist Jock Mooney BUSINESS: The low-down on The Lock
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Hello North Shields
Contributors Founder/Editor-in-Chief Simone Harper ilovenorthshields @outlook.com
Hold onto your black-and-white scarves, because exciting things are happening at ‘I, Love North Shields’! We’re thrilled to announce that Bazoox has joined our team as the new writer for ‘The Mag’. Known for their sharp takes and passion for the Toon, Bazoox will be launching ‘If the Kids Are United’, a monthly column blending Newcastle United’s Premier League drama with the charm and cheek of North Shields. Whether it’s match-day excitement or seaside strolls, this column promises to be as lively as a last-minute goal at St. James’ Park. We’re also excited to introduce ‘HAT NEWS’ by Barry Hutchings! Dive into the world of headgear with Barry, from classic caps to trendy toppers. Expect the latest tips and tricks to keep your look stylish, served with Barry's signature flair. As our publication grows, more and more locals are getting involved in creating it—and this is exactly what we hoped for. Who better to highlight what’s happening in North Shields than the people who live here? Your involvement makes ‘I, Love North Shields’ truly community-driven.
Front Cover Collage by Jock Mooney
The 200 printed copies of our fourth, fifth, and sixth issues are sponsored by resources available to businesses in the North Shields Cultural Quarter. However, we’re actively seeking sponsorships to help us with our print runs for future issues. Our goal is to get this publication into as many hands as possible because staying connected and informed matters!
Art Director Kimberley Rumble kimberleycreative.co.uk @kimberley_creative
To continue providing this content to you, we’re using a Pay As You Feel model for the digital issue. This allows you to contribute in a way that reflects the value you place on our work. Whether it’s a small token of appreciation or a more donation to increase our print run, your support helps us sustain and grow the publication. Thank you!
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Authors Adrian Lee Barry Hutchings Bazoox (Author for The Mag) Caroline Oswald Carol Davison Diane Wailes Mark Tavender Mim Robson Rachel Chapman Simon Hetherington Proofreaders Sarah Graham Mim Robson Katie Stewart
Graphic Designers Holly Hammell-Purvis @h.llyhp TikTok Jodhi Mae Rutherford Photographers Lisa Young Photography Wayne Bordoli Photography Megan Ramsey Photography Coastal Captures Gaby Zak
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Could it be a Banksy in North Shields?
An update on Project Nile Street
We chat to the local corner shop owner
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Hat news!
Swapping the Fish Quay for the deep blue sea
Mim Robson loves little things
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In response to ‘I Love Typewriters’
Local artist Jock Mooney
Earl Charlton’s Voice Night
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Local band HMRC
A music Galapagos
Get ready for a night of poetry
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James Knott - one of the great folk of North Shields
Missing Low Light artwork discovered
Poet Dean Jolly
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Remembering Gaul trawler tragedy
Take a peek inside The Lock
An interview with Victoria Smith
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