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With the Great Pages 19-26 Exhibition of the North about to begin on 22 June, this bumper edition includes an eight- page pull out highlighting the key Leader of the Council, events taking place Councillor Martin Gannon across our region. Most of them are free, offering residents and visitors alike an insight into what Gateshead weddings makes the North such a creative and innovative place. Running until 9 Page 14 September, this will be the cultural highlight of the year, with hundreds of events for you and your family to enjoy. See pages 19-26 for details. This issue also features your guide to who represents you on the council following the local elections last month. We’ve news of which local organisations and individuals scooped a Gateshead Award - voted for by you - as well as details on our annual Foster Carer Awards night. If you are thinking about getting married - our ceremony rooms within Registrars Summer fun are definitely worth checking out. Page 31 Recently refurbished, they offer a modern and beautiful backdrop to your wedding ceremony. See page 14 for full details. There’s an update on the ongoing roadworks at Heworth roundabout which are being completed ahead of time. And we continue to crack down on fly tippers who blight the environment. A joint bid to attract to our Angel 20 area is underway led by Gateshead and Newcastle councils - we’ll keep you up Page 35 to date with this in future issues with a decision expected later this year. All this plus health news, updates on Gateshead Council News is designed and published by Gateshead Council’s Communications our celebrations to mark the 20th Service. Every effort is made to ensure that all information is correct at time of publication. anniversary of The An online version can be viewed at www.gateshead.gov.uk/now and how you can keep your children It is distributed by The National Leaflet Company to homes and businesses across Gateshead. entertained over the Summer holidays. For delivery queries please contact: 0191 415 5527. Printed by Acorn Web Offset Ltd. Front cover: Great Exhibition of the North (NGI) Different formats: If you would like to receive Council News in large print, Braille, CD or mp3, please contact Diane Brennan on 0191 433 3444 or [email protected] Martin Gannon © Gateshead Council, Regent Street, Gateshead NE8 1HH. 0191 433 3000

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 3 NEWS News in brief Gateshead angels honoured Success for Newcastle Airport Newcastle International Airport was the only UK airport to win an award at the 2017 Airports Council International Airport Service Quality Awards. It was named best airport in its category for customer service in Europe.

Armed Forces Day To mark Armed Forces Day, the annual flag raising will take place on Monday 25 June at 1.30pm outside the front of Gateshead Civic Centre. A thanksgiving service will take place at Our new Gateshead Award winners celebrate their success St Mark’s Church, Durham Road, , on Sunday 1 July, 10am. Everyone As the Angel of the North celebrates its to give to her three grandsons. Two is welcome. 20th birthday this year, we honoured organisations - Friends of Felling Park some real-life angels at our annual and Town Centre and Felling Magpies Great North 10k Gateshead Awards event. Football Club - both won awards which recognised the significant impact The awards are for local people - from North East athlete Alyson Dixon joined they continue to have on their local carers to volunteers, sports achievers a group of runners from across the community. The Magpies had more to community organisations, who go region to launch the Simplyhealth than one success on the night with Karl that extra mile to help people in their Great North 10k Gateshead, which is Boyd winning Sports Coach of the Year communities. celebrating its 10th anniversary this for his work with young footballers up year. 2018 will see the 10th staging of Care to the age of 18. the North East’s biggest 10k running Eleven-year-old Thea Jeffares, Young Athlete event when it returns on Sunday 8 Carer of the Year, is an inspiration to Our Sport Achiever of the Year, July. Entries for the Simplyhealth many. While still at primary school Thea Jonathan Brown, is an athlete with Great North 10k and Family Run are helps to care for her brother. She is Special Olympics who has won gold open at www.Greatrun.org/North10k captain of her football team at Leam and silver medals at the Special Rangers and volunteers with her mam Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside ACE Award for BALTIC shop for SWAN UK, a charity that supports Athletics Championships as well as a children with undiagnosed genetic BALTIC shop has been awarded ‘Best gold medal at the Special Olympics conditions. Shop’ Award by The Association for Great Britain National Games. Cultural Enterprises (ACE) at the Other young people honoured at the Two lifetime achievement awards association’s annual awards event that awards were Ellie Wilson, a boxer with were presented to Kay Parker, an active celebrates innovation and quality in Leam Lane Amateur Boxing Club, who volunteer and board member with cultural retail. You can call into the shop won the Maureen Chaplin Young Sports Healthwatch Gateshead since it began inside BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Achiever. Laura Hillary was awarded in 2008; and to Bob Pinkerton who has Art on South Shore Road, or view Young Achiever of the Year for her raised £85,000 for local charities and online the great gifts it has to offer at: involvement with groups at Gateshead children’s hospitals over 25 years. www.balticmill.com/shop Central Library. A special award was also presented to Michael Wade was voted Volunteer of Stan Fannan, Tommy Nicholson and Gateshead College the Year for his role with Guidepost and Bob Allen, members of the Gateshead Carer of the Year, Linda Bennett, was Gateshead College is the best-performing Armed Forces Veterans’ Association. college in the North East for the fourth recognised for the care she continues year running, as well as the second top For more information visit in the country. New figures from the www.gateshead.gov.uk/ Education and Skills Funding Agency gatesheadawards show that the college achieved an overall student achievement rate of Check your bin 93.9% in the academic year of 2016-17 – almost 10% higher than the national collection date average and only 0.1% below the top- www.gateshead.gov.uk/ performing college in . binchecker or call 0191 433 7000 Thea Jeffares, Young Carer of the Year

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Election results Trinity Square Last month, local council elections took East and Labour gained place. A summary of the results is given one seat from Liberal Democrats below. gaining Ryton Crookhill and Stella • Gateshead remains in Labour control • Seven new councillors have been elected with 54 seats • 63.81 per cent of voters used a postal • Liberal Democrats gained one seat vote from Labour taking Dunston Hill and • Turnout was 33.6 per cent

The new councillors in the following wards are: It was five years ago in May 2013, • and Greenside: • and Heworth: Rosy Oxberry that Trinity Square Gateshead Hugh Kelly (Labour) who replaces (Labour) who replaces Councillor opened – the most significant Councillor Jack Graham Anne Wheeler milestone in the regeneration of • Dunston and Teams: Dot Burnett • Ryton, Crookhill and Stella: Freda Gateshead for many years and (Labour) who replaces Councillor Geddes (Labour) who replaces one of the most ground breaking Pauline Dillon Councillor Christine McHatton projects ever seen in the borough. • Dunston Hill and Whickham East: • Ryton, Crookhill and Stella: Now it’s the vibrant heart of Kevin McClurey (Liberal Democrat) Christopher Buckley (Labour) who Gateshead town centre, a place who replaces Councillor Allison replaces Councillor Liz Twist where everyone is welcome with Thompson visitor numbers increasing year on • Wardley and Leam Lane: Anne year. • High Fell: Judith Gibson (Labour) Wheeler (Labour) who replaces who replaces Councillor Doreen Councillor Peter Mole With its mix of shopping, health Davidson and leisure facilities and the Metro and Gateshead bus interchange on its doorstep, For full details of who represents you on Gateshead Council visit: Trinity Square has transformed www.gateshead.gov.uk/councillors the town centre and continues A Know Your Councillor poster with contact information and surgeries to attract new business – such as will be available shortly to download/print from our website. healthy café NU To GO – which we feature on page 15. If you prefer a hard copy sent to you or would like more information on local councillors, contact Emma Reynard on 0191 433 2280 or email Trinity Square is also home to [email protected] the 27ft ‘Halo’ sculpture by artist Stephen Newby and to one of the largest Tesco extra stores in the country. Vue boasts a nine screen Dunston Staiths success fully digital cinema which is one of Dunston Staiths, believed to be the England’s campaign Irreplaceable: the Square’s main attractions and largest timber building in Europe, A History of England in 100 Places. sitting above the shopping centre, now has another accolade to be Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A the student accommodation proud of. judged the category and chose the blocks are home to some 1,000 ten sites following hundreds of public Northumbria University students. It’s been named as one of the top nominations for what should be in ten most important industrial One of the biggest draws for the final ten. heritage sites in England, following local people to Trinity Square is its inclusion in the Industry, Trade Owned by Tyne & Wear Building the programme of free events and Commerce category in Historic Preservation Trust, the staiths is throughout the year. Ranging currently being repaired so it can from family fun days and charity continue to be enjoyed and used by events to the very popular the public thanks to funding from Christmas Lights switch on, the Heritage Lottery Fund, English marking the official countdown to Heritage and Historic England. the start of the festive season.

For more information visit: To find out more about www.historicengland.org.uk Trinity Square visit: www. trinitysquaregateshead.co.uk

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Boxing clever Gold for ‘Teesside Boxing brothers who train at Birtley quarter finals of his category. Well done Tornado’ Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) did our to all three. region proud at the recent Gold Coast Another North East athlete also Birtley Amateur Boxing Club is based Commonwealth Games. stepped onto the winning podium at Birtley Young People’s Club, 12 at the Commonwealth Games. Pat McCormack took the gold medal in Beaconsfield Terrace. Let’s hear it for Richard Kilty, a the men’s 69kg category, while his twin For more information on the former Gateshead Harrier, who brother Luke won the bronze medal in activities at the Young People’s Club now trains in Middlesbrough, who the men’s 64kg category. or to find out more about Birtley won a gold medal in the men’s Fellow Birtley boxer Calum French just ABC call 07857 546 141 or visit their 4 x 100m relay final. missed out on a medal, reaching the facebook page.

Gateshead Thrive Fund Going West A council fund has changed the way it income under £50,000 you can apply If you’re aged 50+ and live in the funds local community organisations for a grant of between £500 and £1,500. west of the borough, Gateshead and social enterprises in the future. Priority will be given to projects that Older People’s Assembly is coming Formerly known as the Gateshead demonstrate greatest need as well to a place near you. The charity Fund, the Thrive Fund has refocussed as supporting the delivery of one or is embarking on a three-year its funding criteria in the light of more of the council’s five pledges expansion project, designed to the council’s new approach and its (www.gateshead.gov.uk/ipledge), with offer more opportunities for older diminishing resources. funding going towards areas such as people in West Gateshead to start-up costs, events, project costs and socialise, exercise, and learn in their One of the key changes is a Community purchase of ICT equipment. local communities. Grants Programme that is open for applications now until the end of July. To apply complete an online form by The assembly supports social If you are a community and social the end of July via the Community groups, offers short courses, and enterprise sector organisation based or Foundation’s website www. facilitates the delivery of a range working in Gateshead with an annual communityfoundation.org.uk/apply of exercise classes. Assembly manager Craig Bankhead said: “We’re incredibly excited about this project. Every day we hear from older people in the west who Gateshead Freeman of the Borough dies want to volunteer or take part in our classes but find the distance a Professor Paul He became an Honorary Freeman barrier. We’re going to work with Younger, a of the Borough of Gateshead in them to establish and support a Freeman of 2011, before leaving the North East programme of activities right on the Borough for a prestigious post at Glasgow their doorstep with the aim of has died. University in 2012 as the Rankine helping older people healthy, chair of energy engineering. maintain their independence, and One of the live their lives to the fullest.” North East’s Council Leader Martin Gannon said: leading “Professor Paul Younger has had a If you or your group would like scientists and academics for many significant influence on both the to get involved or learn more, years, he studied at Newcastle regional and global stage, helping please visit www.gatesheadopa. University in the early 1980s and then to tackle what he saw as one of the org.uk or ring 0191 438 1721. worked at the University from 1992 greatest challenges of our age - to 2012 in various roles, including sustainability. He was regarded as director of the Sir Joseph Swan one of the world’s foremost experts Institute for Energy Research. in treating pollution caused by Voluntary and mining. A distinguished hydrogeologist and community groups! environmental engineer, he was “He made an important contribution leader of the team that won the to the life of Gateshead as an Check out help and resources Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher advocate and an ambassador for the available to you. Education for borough.” www.gateshead.gov.uk/volunteering in 2005.

6 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 NEWS New local heroes plaques in place

Newcastle Quays Miriam Stoppard: Newcastle-born doctor, author and TV presenter Connie Lewcock: Suffragette teacher and socialist Gateshead Quays Brian Burnie: Founder of Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care Hari Shukla CBE: Former Director of the Tyne and Wear Racial Equality Council, Community Leader and Equality Our four new local heroes: Hari Shukla, Miriam Stoppard, Cynthia Baxter daughter of Champion Connie Lewcock and Leslie Caislie representing Brian Burnie

NewcastleGateshead’s Walk of Fame Burnie and Hari Shukla to be honoured region - from entertainers to scientists, now has four more local heroes plaques with a bronze plaque placed along politicians to business entrepreneurs. in place. NewcastleGateshead’s iconic quaysides. For more information This brings the number of plaques to Local people nominated Miriam www.newcastlegateshead.com/ 37 – all of which celebrate people who Stoppard, Connie Lewcock, Brian localheroes have contributed in some way to our Heworth nears completion Hedley Hall Repair works at the former Heworth A final date for re-opening will be Wood survey roundabout entered their final phase announced nearer the time. The Woodland Trust is running a in April – ahead of schedule. Repairs to the roundabout involved survey about Hedley Hall Wood Wet weather meant that some the complete removal of the road and would like your views. time was lost, but the essential surface to expose Hedley Hall Wood is close to waterproofing works was completed underneath. Last year, engineers Sunniside with areas of ancient before the end of the month which discovered water leaking through woodland and free public access. meant that the final phase of the the concrete structure of the bridges It has over 5km of woodland paths works could get underway. indicating that the waterproof and a range of areas to explore on membrane had failed. Repair work started in January and foot. Spring and early summer are was originally scheduled to last six- If left unchecked, these leaks would a great time to visit with plenty of seven months. However, the council’s cause major structural damage as birds and wildflowers to spot. street scene teams have been the steel reinforcing rods within the The trust has big plans to improve working extended hours, weekends concrete would become wet and the woodland for visitors – starting and bank holidays to get the work start to rust, making them expand, with improvements to the car park finished as quickly as possible. cracking the concrete within. later this year. But it wants to know With the basic road surface now A new waterproof membrane has now what you think. replaced, this final phase will see been applied. The works have also If you’ve visited the wood new traffic islands constructed, new allowed the roundabout structure to before or are planning to street lighting columns installed, be removed to improve traffic flows. visit soon – let them know drainage works and work to the This crossing has been entirely light- your views by completing its kerbs. Once these are finished, the controlled for some years making the survey. www.woodlandtrust. final resurfacing will be completed central roundabout unnecessary. org.uk/visiting-woods/wood- and lane markings applied, allowing information/hedley-hall/ the crossing to fully re-open to traffic. www.gateshead.gov.uk/heworth

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 7 NEWS Award for Sage Gateshead Sage Gateshead has won gold in the Business Tourism category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2018 held at the Bath Assembly Rooms in April. Celebrating excellence across the industry, Sage Gateshead received its award from VisitEngland Advisory Board Member and property TV show presenter Kirstie Allsop. The judge’s comments included: “The famous Geordie welcome is apparent from all staff and the Sage really is a place that they and the country should be proud of. It is a cultural destination that puts Gateshead, the North East and England firmly on the business tourism map.”

Last year, conferences and events at Kirstie Allsop, Jessica McCabe (Acting Head of Conference & Events at Sage Gateshead), Sage Gateshead generated £6.7 million Emily Taylor (PR & Communications Manager at Sage Gateshead), Allan Lambert of economic impact to the region by (VisitEngland Advisory Board Member) attending delegates.

New organisation wanted for Farm The council is looking for a existing access for the local new organisation to run Bill community.” Quay Community Farm. Jenny Wood, chair of Bill Quay The farm is currently run by Community Farm Association Bill Quay Community Farm added: “We’re very proud of Association, a registered the work we’ve done over charity, who have operated the last five years to keep a the farm on a not-for-profit community farm in the heart basis since 2013. The of Bill Quay. We’ve worked association is no longer able hard with staff, students, to continue running the farm volunteers, therapeutic so the council is looking for clients and the public all a new organisation to take it getting involved and feeling over on a leasehold basis. the benefits of being close to nature. The time has now The working farm covers come for us to step aside and about 25 acres of grazing, paddocks that is so accessible. We’re keen for pass the baton to someone else.” and enclosures housing pigs, sheep, this to continue. goats, chickens, ducks and geese. The council is currently considering “Our future vision is of a sustainable all expressions of interest received for Anthony Alder, Gateshead Council’s farm based venture that will offer the site. service director for commissioning activities for the education, health and neighbourhoods said: “We know and/or well-being of residents, while www.gateshead.gov.uk/ how beneficial it can be for those continuing to offer opportunities billquayfarm living in urban areas to have a farm for volunteering and safeguarding

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Exciting development for Help us stamp out Hillgate Quay fraud Fraud within the public sector costs the taxpayer billions every year. Fraud is not a victimless crime and often the people who end up paying for it are you the taxpayer. There are many types of fraud that are committed every day. This can include people claiming for things they’re not entitled to such as council tax reductions, free school meals, grants, social care, blue badges or compensation for accidents that did not happen or fraud committed by council tenants. Businesses can also commit fraud by claiming the incorrect level of business rates or declare that properties are empty when they’re not. These all take valuable money away from the council, money that Photo: Eyelevel Creative Ltd we should be spending on vital services. Plans to develop a key piece of land in A Micro Brewery, Tap Room, Restaurant, Our corporate fraud team investigate Gateshead are underway. Hawkers Market and Custom Build allegations and where necessary we Bike & Coffee Shop are just some of the will look to prosecute offenders. Hillgate Quay, which sits under the Tyne attractions that will feature. Bridge and forms part of Gateshead If you suspect someone is Quays, is currently being transformed Innovative committing fraud against the into a vibrant container community council report it online www. Developers Rob Cameron and Dave housing a number of independent gateshead.gov.uk/corporatefraud, Stone said: “We are thrilled to have the operators. by email fraudreporting@ opportunity to bring life to Hillgate gateshead.gov.uk, call 0191 433 The temporary scheme will create Quays with this exciting and innovative 2805 or write to us at Corporate employment for over 100 people and development, ahead of the planned Fraud Team, Internal Audit and is aiming to open in time for the Great arena, conference and exhibition centre Risk, Gateshead Council, Civic Exhibition of the North. for Gateshead Quays.” Centre, NE8 1HH.

NewcastleGateshead has ‘Grand Designs’ on Channel 4 Channel 4 is set to move 300 staff to Newcastle City Council leader Nick three hubs outside London, one being Forbes said the North East areas were its new national headquarters. “an ideal fit for Channel 4” adding: A joint bid to bring the media giant “Over the last two decades we have to the North East is being led by built ourselves up as the UK’s unofficial Newcastle and Gateshead councils. capital of culture, showing first how the arts and creative sector should guide Council Leader Martin Gannon said he major physical regeneration schemes, rated the area’s chances “very strongly” and more recently how the growth in and added: “This is a great opportunity the digital economy can unleash a new for Gateshead and Newcastle with all era in our cultural story.” of the regeneration on either side of Could this be the new home of Channel 4? the Tyne, but also for Channel 4. A decision on the location of the hubs is expected later this year and it is “There are a number of cityscapes Harbour, New York - and Newcastle intended they will open in 2019. around the world that are instantly Gateshead is right up there.” recognisable - Shanghai, Sydney

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 9 LEARNING AND LIFESTYLE June is Volunteers’ Month Volunteering opportunities

The British Red Cross needs volunteers for its new ‘Home from Hospital’ service. Your role will be to support people returning home from a stay at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You’ll keep them company and help with practical things such as shopping and collecting prescriptions. Further details: www.redcross. org.uk/get-involved/volunteer Local volunteers take centre stage again as well as celebrating those people who email gatesheadhfh@redcross. this June as we celebrate their work and are involved already. This funding has org.uk phone 0191 273 7961. commitment during Volunteers’ Month come from the Community Foundation 2018. who manage the Gateshead Thrive Fund on the council’s behalf. Village Now in its sixth year, Volunteers’ Month Millennium Centre need help gives potential volunteers the chance To get the full picture of what’s to run their weekly Monday to take part in events and activities with happening this June, and other coffee mornings. There is a rota the aim of getting more of us to join in information about how you can in place so you’d probably be and volunteer. volunteer in your community, visit needed every third Monday. The www.gateshead.gov.uk/volunteering Many local groups and organisations centre’s Kibby Clobber project also have received grants for up to £500 to For further information call needs volunteers. This provides help promote their activities during 0191 433 3255 or email second hand clothes and you’d June in order to recruit more volunteers [email protected] be expected to serve customers, wash clothes and tidy up. Further details: Emma Hodgson 0191 411 1193 email Helping volunteers to volunteer [email protected] There are many ways that people Citizens Advice Gateshead is help their local communities without looking for volunteer advisers who being paid. can offer eight hours each week for at least the next 12 months. You might help out in a charity shop, You’ll help members of the public run a youth group, help to keep your with a range of issues such as local park tidy, volunteer at a food problems with their landlord, bank, or in a museum - the list is paying their bills and accessing endless. rights at work. The key thing is that you are making Further details: a difference. But are you getting the 0191 440 8128 volunteering@ most out of it, do you feel supported citizensadvicegateshead.org.uk in what you do? Are there things about volunteering that you want to share because they are really good, or other things that you would like to see improve? Run by Newcastle University, the University of Northumbria Well don’t keep them to yourself. The and Gateshead Council, you can Helping out Project wants to hear Like and follow find out more about the project from you, so support good practice and how to take part at: www. @gatesheadcouncil and more can be shared and taken ourgateshead.org/helping-out/ forward to benefit future volunteers. on Facebook

10 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 LEARNING AND LIFESTYLE Our Foster Carers are Very Important People When it comes to VIPs, foster carers are • 24 sets of foster carers who achieved very much at the top of our list. And their five, 10 and 15 year anniversaries our annual Foster Carer Award Event Foster carers were also nominated celebrated these Very Important People by colleagues, other professionals and the fantastic job they do looking and children in their care to receive after the children in their care. awards for going the ‘Extra mile’, being Without them, the council would not an ‘Unsung Hero’, an ‘Outstanding be able to offer vulnerable children Newcomer’ or a ‘Most Amazing Carer’. child allowance, high quality training safe and nurturing family homes for The event was inspiring for all who and support and career progression. as long as they need them. This event attended and it showcased the real If you live within a 20 mile radius of highlighted the vital work they do every difference that foster carers make to the Gateshead, and have the time, energy day as well as acknowledging their children in their care. and space in your home to look after training and long service achievements. We are recruiting foster carers now to foster children, we want to hear from This year we celebrated among other look after children of all ages. In return you. things: we offer a generous fostering fee and

• Recruiting 17 sets of new foster carers You can come to our information evening on Wednesday 18 July, 5.30pm • 11 foster carers achieved a diploma at Gateshead Civic Centre or contact us directly on 0191 433 8333, email for the Children and Young People’s [email protected] or visit workforce www.gateshead.gov.uk/fostering

Be unstoppable! National Citizen Service Are you 15 to 17 years-old and want to break out of your old routine this summer? Then the National Citizens Scheme (NCS) could be your ticket to a four-week adventure that could change your life. Thousands of teenagers from across the North East have already signed up but there’s still time for you to get on board. For only £50 (or £10 depending on if you get free school meals - or have other benefits coming into the household), this government funded programme worth £1,500 helps young people boost their CVs, gain more recognition with universities or simply develop new life and work skills. Kai McGill, from Gateshead said: “If I could say one thing to anyone thinking about doing NCS, I would say ‘Go for it!’ It changed my life.”

A limited number of places are left. To find out more, call 0191 247 4020 or visit ncsnortheast.co.uk NCS also run a condensed version of the programme during the autumn half-term.

• Adventure - take part in fun activities away from home, such as canoeing and rock climbing • Discovery - develop life skills like confidence, leadership and communication • Action - deliver a community project that matters to you • Celebration – enjoy a graduation event and get a certificate signed by the Prime Minister

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 11 AT YOUR SERVICE Thinking of fly tipping? Think again

Do you know your rights when it Why would you risk a fine by fly tipping, Anneliese Hutchinson, service director comes to flight delays? when the council has two waste and for Development, Transport and recycling sites where you can take your Public Protection, said: “It is hugely For example, if your flight has been unwanted rubbish? And why would disappointing that someone could delayed by at least three hours you you then dump it outside someone actually treat their own community in may have a right to compensation. else’s home near where you live? this way. This is covered by EU Regulations and only applies if you fly from an That’s what Laura Richardson of “As this case demonstrates, we will EU county or you fly from a non- did and she’s now £500 always seek to identify fly tippers European county to somewhere poorer after an investigation by whenever possible and make sure within the EU with a European Airline Gateshead Council. they are punished for the effect their activities have on the community. company. A local resident contacted us to If you are delayed, you are entitled complain that waste - including black “It also shows that the courts consider to care during your extended wait bags and a plastic storage unit - had actions such as ignoring legal orders at an airport. This should include the been dumped by his gate in the back and a refusal to assist officers with their provision of food and drink for a delay lane between Hyde Park Street and investigations as a very serious matter.” exceeding two hours but may also Whitehall Road. This was captured on extend to being put up in a hotel. CCTV and we were able to trace the car View the CCTV video at: owner, Miss Richardson. youtu.be/Y0hs_HlBSss If you arrive at your final destination over three hours late, you may be To make matters worse Miss Richardson If you suspect fly tipping in your entitled to compensation. How refused to identify the person with her area, report it online at much depends on the flight distance. who dumped the waste and failed to www.gateshead.gov.uk/flytipping (Amounts were correct at time of attend interviews or court. This led to or call 0191 433 7000. going to press). her arrest and fine of £500. Flight destinations within the EU £219 for a flight up to 1500 km; £350 for a flight of more than 1500 km New Mayor for Gateshead Flight destinations outside the EU Councillor Jill Green is Gateshead’s £219 for a flight up to 1500 km; £350 new Mayor. for a flight between 1500 km and 3500 km; £525 for a flight of more For the past year she has been than 3500 km Deputy Mayor but now takes up the chains of office from Councillor Some claims are rejected because of Pauline Dillon. She will be supported so called ‘extraordinary circumstances’, by Councillor Rachel Mullen as her where the reason for a delay is entirely Deputy Mayor. outside of the control of the airline, such as extreme weather conditions, Councillor Green was elected as a acts of terrorism and medical councillor for Pelaw & Heworth in emergency landings. 2011. She has worked for Gateshead Council and Newcastle University but Technical faults and strikes of airlines took a career break in 2017 to focus The Mayor carries out many personnel should not be accepted on her council duties, including her important duties including presiding as valid grounds for refusal of role as Deputy Mayor, and her family. compensation. Sometimes there over full meetings of the Council are major disputes over what can Councillor Green said: “I’ve been and representing the borough at validly be claimed as ‘extraordinary very fortunate to have met lots of civic functions. Councillor Green circumstances’ and there is no different people through my work, has nominated Sight Service and uniformity amongst the airlines as to my role as councillor and over the Gateshead Sea Cadets as her chosen such classification. last 12 months as Deputy Mayor. This charities. is a unique opportunity and having For more information phone the If you are subject to any flight delay lived in Gateshead all my life it’s a Mayor’s Secretary, 0191 433 2011 register a claim and if you feel it huge honour to be the Mayor of or go to www.gateshead.gov.uk/ is unjustly refused, call our fair Gateshead.” trading team on 0191 433 3987. mayor

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Police Cadets ready for action Learn something new Look out for the new adult learning directory coming through your letter box this August. Packed with hundreds of learning courses starting in September, you can learn new skills to help your career or job search, or take up a new hobby from watercolours Cadets Lilly Chamberlain, Grace Liddle, Sarah Phillips and Logan O’hara try out their new to learning a new language, equipment computers to keep fit.

The latest intake of Gateshead Police • undertaking test purchasing You can enrol in person (details Cadets are all kitted out for action, (attempting to buy age-restricted are in the directory) and online thanks to grant funding by The items) from Monday 2 July at Gateshead Housing Company and www.gateshead.gov.uk/ • working with community groups to Gateshead Council. adultlearning or call 0191 433 encourage engagement 8646/6540 also from Monday They now have litter-picking equipment, They also help the housing company 2 July, 10am-4pm. walkie-talkies and a gazebo and with litter-picking to improve the flag to use at community events. appearance of estates, small gardening Gateshead Police Cadets support local tasks in communal areas, and letter- Neighbourhood Policing teams in a drops to identify neighbourhood issues. number of ways including: • attending community events offering If you are interested in joining crime prevention advice Gateshead Police Cadets, visit the • patrolling neighbourhoods that are website for more details experiencing crime and anti-social www.careers.northumbria.police.uk behaviour

New opening hours for waste and recycling centres

If you want to get rid of unwanted But, please be aware the opening times 1 April to 30 September, household waste, old furniture, of our two centres at Cowen Road and Monday to Sunday 9am-6pm electrical equipment, white goods and Campground have changed. They are more, take it to one of our waste and both still open seven days a week, all 1 October to 31 March, recycling centres. year round, except for Christmas Day, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm; but at the following times: Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm Remember • Plan your visit and avoid peak times (weekends and bank holidays are especially busy) • Consider which materials can be recycled and re-used • Separate your recyclables before your visit • Wear appropriate clothing, footwear (no flip flops/sandals) and gloves • Children and animals must stay in the vehicle at all times for their own safety

For more information contact 0191 433 7000 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/recycling

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 13 AT YOUR SERVICE A wedding made in Gateshead just got better! drop in (and weddings permitting) we’ll give you a guided tour of what’s on offer. One couple who came to enquire about getting married told us: “We had no idea it would be as good as this. We love the flower wall and never thought we’d be able to hold our wedding in such a lovely space. “It’s been a real eye-opener not at all what we expected. We can’t wait for the big day!”

Value for money A quality wedding service and surroundings doesn’t have to cost the earth – check out our costs below and get in touch with us for The Tyne Suite entrance any other information about what If you are thinking of getting married, a fun space for children with quirky else we can offer to make your but don’t want a church ceremony or chairs, books and toys to enjoy. Nothing wedding day extra special. a large venue catering for hundreds has been overlooked from glamourous Tyne Suite of people - we can help. Following lighting to floral arrangements, Suitable for up to 30 guests. an amazing transformation of our beautiful mirrors to a large mural of Cost: £100 (Monday to Thursday); marriage suites at Gateshead Civic the quayside - it’s all been designed to £115 (Friday and Saturday). Centre, the first for 32 years, we think deliver a great wedding experience. you’ll be blown away by what we can Ravensworth Suite The two ceremony rooms - The Tyne offer - not only in terms of the quality Suitable for up to 70 guests. Suite and Ravensworth Suite - are the of the makeover, but at the cost which Cost: £165 (Monday to Thursday); perfect mix of modern and traditional starts at just £100. £185 (Friday and Saturday). complete with subtle sparkling walls, Quality great lighting for photographers, and Note: other rooms (not located “Just because you want to hold a small seating for guests complete with covers within Registrars) are also available wedding and don’t have a large budget and bows. at Gateshead Civic Centre. The Room (for up to 40 guests), doesn’t mean you should compromise But don’t take our word for it. Call in the Room (for up to 50 on quality,” said Council Leader Martin and have a look around yourself. Just Gannon. We’re delighted with the guests) and Bewicks (for 60-300 changes that have been made and guests) the feedback from people has been fantastic. Your wedding day is one to remember and now we have the backdrop and surroundings that will make any couple and their families feel special. “People think they know what to expect if they get married in a registry office, but it’s time to think again, and I’d urge anyone who is looking to get married, For more information on getting to call in and see the changes we’ve married at Gateshead Civic Centre or made.” for details about civic partnerships, So what has changed? Lots! From the wedding reaffirmation and baby moment you walk into Registrars, the naming ceremonies, please call environment is modern, welcoming 0191 433 3000 email registeroffice@ and bright. From a fantastic flower wall The beautiful flower wall in the gateshead.gov.uk or visit: reception area to a relaxing waiting area - there’s even www.gateshead.gov.uk/registrars

14 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 JOBS AND ECONOMY Healthy food to go A new concept in fast-food is gymnasiums and entertainment as tempting the taste buds of busy well as a host of thriving businesses Gateshead shoppers and workers nearby.” who want value for money, healthy Food is served in disposable and nutritious food. recyclable containers. In warmer NU To GO is a contemporary café in weather there is also an extensive Trinity Square, set up by Chloe Wilson outside area for more seating. and partner, Darren Appleton. Chloe (a graduate of Northumbria Based on personal experience and University) and Darren have been extensive research, they identified supported in their efforts by the a gap in the market that was not university’s Student and Graduate currently being met. prefer that meal to be healthy – but Enterprise Service. This provides free enterprise skills training and start-up Chloe explained: “Unsurprisingly, many there was nowhere to get this - so we support for the university’s students people do not have the time to prepare decided to meet this need and set and graduates. meals, preferring the convenience of up NU To GO and change people’s grabbing a takeaway or ready meal. But stereotypical views of health food.” NU To GO is located at 208 High this doesn’t mean they would always Perfect Street NE8 1BW and is open opt for the traditional fast food of chips, The café opened in April and is proving Monday-Friday, 8am-5.30pm; pizzas and burgers. In fact our research a hit so far. Chloe said: “The location in Saturday 10am-3pm. Closed Sunday. showed that many people, including Trinity Square is perfect for us. There is Visit www.nutogo.com for more families with young children, would an excellent range of shops, restaurants, details. Gateshead’s new generation Everyone benefits from a helping “The council offered us access to hand and if you have a business idea studio space and we have an office or need help to get started – it’s even at Gateshead International Business more vital. Centre, which has recently been refurbished and looks fantastic. One man who knows all about this is Alexander Henderson, managing The support I received from the director at Gateshead-based NewGen council and at the centre was, and Creative. He told us about how his continues to be, exceptional. They creative media business is thriving care about the businesses in the and how Gateshead Council and region and would do anything to help Gateshead College helped him along NewGen Creative reach its next step. the way. “Your work is going to fill a huge Amazing part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you “It’s been three years since I took the believe is great work. The only way to life-changing decision to establish my do great work is to do what you love own business and what an amazing and the good news is that there is few years they’ve been; I’ve had the support out there to help you.“ opportunity to work on well-known TV shows including Downton Abbey, Alexander Henderson NewGen Creative Dickinson’s Real Deal and Beowulf. If you’re a student and want to explore your entrepreneurial side, “I wouldn’t be in the position I am in experience in further editing and pre- talk to your college. now if it wasn’t for Gateshead College production logistics. If you have a business idea but and Gateshead Council. “More importantly, they completely don’t know how to get started, “I established the business while encouraged my entrepreneurial spirit, talk to Gateshead Council. studying TV and film production. taking me to business events and Contact 0191 433 2803 or email Although I already had a background talks and even linking me up with [email protected] in video production, the college Gateshead Council so we could get off provided me with invaluable the ground.

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 15 JOBS AND ECONOMY £120 million for North Business Gateshead When it comes to helping new businesses get started, supporting East businesses existing ones to grow, or attracting new businesses to the borough, the Small and medium sized businesses council’s business team are on the case. (SMEs) are being urged to check out the They offer support and advice North East Fund to help them achieve ranging from locations to their goals and help them grow. recruitment, funding advice to This £120 million investment training, providing local knowledge, programme is available to SMEs across research and statistics to help the North East Local Enterprise Area any business invest and grow in which includes Gateshead. Companies Gateshead. relocating to the area may also be eligible. In 2017/18, this resulted in: There are five funds, each with a • The creation of 637 new jobs different investment focus to suit the • The safeguarding of 538 jobs needs of the business: • £28 million of private sector • Innovation Fund investment • Venture Fund • 23 people setting up their own • Capital Development Fund business through the New • Growth Capital Fund If you are interested in finding out Enterprise Allowance Scheme. • Small Loan Fund more visit www.northeastfund.org For more information and how the team can help your business visit www.gatesheadbusiness. Charity supports women’s enterprise co.uk Encouraging women in business Sarah Miller, CEO of The Millin Charity got a boost recently with the added: “Our aim is to get women’s appointment of The Millin Charity to enterprise firmly on the agenda in Approval for £12.5 support female entrepreneurship in Gateshead. million office scheme the borough. “We have a dedicated female Gateshead Council has approved Cabinet Member for Economy team who have over 30 years’ joint plans for a £12.5m office Councillor John Adams explained: experience of supporting women development that could bring “The proportion of self-employed to gain financial independence, around 600 jobs to the borough. females in Gateshead is lower than increase their confidence, skills and the national average. The council knowledge; and start their own The development, to be located is committed to giving women the business. near the iconic Gateshead Quays, support they need to thrive and help is the borough’s first new Grade A “Please get in touch with us if you’d to remove the barriers many women office development for ten years. like to tell us about existing business are known to experience when support that could help women in Council Leader Martin Gannon setting up business. Gateshead or if you would like more said: “This will make a significant “The Millin Charity has had proven information about the project.” contribution to the need for high success with the ‘Local Women, quality office space in the borough, Local Enterprise’ programme and I’m For further information visit and is another step forward to excited to see how this is rolled out in www.themillincharity.co.uk us achieving our vision for the the community.” broader Gateshead Quays.” The building will be offered for lease by BNP Paribas Real Queen’s Award for Gateshead firm Estate who are looking to attract businesses that employ between Team Valley based firm, Gate 7, has been awarded a Queen’s Award for 50 to 500 employees. Enterprise International Trade - one of six business in our region to be The space will be available from honoured. late 2019. Now in their 52nd year, the Queen’s Awards are the most prestigious business For further information contact awards in the country and this is the second time Gate 7 has received this Aidan Baker at BNP Paribas on award, winning its first in 2009. 0191 227 5737.

16 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 HEALTH MATTERS

Healthy Eating on the go Take the test A key campaign by Public Health England aims to get us to thinking This June (11-17) marks Cervical about and choosing healthier options – Screening Awareness week and particularly when eating on the go. women up and down the UK are being urged to ‘take the test’. We all know we should be eating healthier, but food offers and That’s the message from Jo’s Cervical convenient snacks on supermarket Cancer Trust – the only UK charity shelves make it harder for lots of us to dedicated to women affected by eat a healthier diet. But if we continue cervical cancer who are leading this to go down this route, we put ourselves That’s: 400 calories for breakfast national campaign. at greater risk of cancer, stroke, heart 600 calories for lunch Cervical screening prevents 75 stroke, heart, respiratory and liver 600 calories for dinner per cent of cervical cancers from disease. For most people, grabbing lunch is developing, yet one in four women When we are out and about it’s easy to the norm - but consuming too many don’t attend – don’t be one of them! eat more than we should - on average calories is unfortunately easier than If you have received an invitation to in the UK, we’re eating up to 300 extra people may think. Something as have a smear test from your GP – it’s calories per day. In Gateshead our common as a meal deal of a sandwich, a really important to attend. So if you’ve current data shows that nearly 70 per sugary soft drink and a packet of crisps had that letter don’t ignore it, take cent of adults are overweight or obese. can contain around 800 calories. action and take the test. Getting Started To help you, major retailers are involved With all this in mind how do you start in the campaign and are providing a • Every year in the UK, reducing your calorie intake, your range of options to help shoppers find around 3,000 women will waistline and your health risks? Visit 400 and 600 calorie meals. be diagnosed with cervical cancer www.nhs.uk/oneyou/be-healthier/eat- For more information better, there’s lots of useful guidance on the campaign and • Cervical cancer is the most including the campaign’s key message. tips to get started common cancer in women Aim for 400-600-600 to help you stay on visit www.nhs.uk/ aged 35 and under track at mealtimes – leaving room for a oneyou/be-healthier/eat-better couple of healthy snacks and drinks. • Screening prevents 75 per cent of cervical cancers from developing It’s not thought to be Growing Healthy in Gateshead hereditary, 99.7 per cent of From 1 July this year, Public Health cases are caused by the HPV Nursing Services in Gateshead virus – around 80 per cent of (Health Visiting, School Nursing and sexually active adults will be the Family Nurse Partnership) will be infected with some type of provided by Harrogate and District The service will also help to protect HPV in their lives. However, NHS Foundation Trust. children from serious illness and for the majority this does not disease by checking children have lead to cervical cancer. Staff in the service will continue to had their immunisations. be based in Gateshead and offer the same level of support that Suzanne Lamb, Head of Children’s For more information about the children, young people and families Public Health Nursing at Harrogate campaign and to view the are currently receiving. The Service and District NHS Foundation charity’s campaign video visit will be delivered under the brand of Trust, said: “This is an exciting www.jostrust.org.uk Growing Healthy Gateshead from opportunity for us to deliver a high 1 July 2018. quality Growing Healthy service in Gateshead to children, young people Growing Healthy Gateshead will and their families. have a clear focus on prevention and “We have a shared responsibility with early intervention and offer support our partners, particularly Gateshead around areas such as breastfeeding, Council, to work with children, young healthy weight, emotional health people and their families to keep and wellbeing, children ready to start them safe, promote resilience and school, minor illnesses and accidents, emotional wellbeing, reduce risk and keeping safe and healthy lifestyles. prevent problems from escalating.”

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 17 HEALTH MATTERS

Major obesity conference Stay safe The Association for the Study of Newcastle University’s Armstrong in the sun Obesity (ASO) has confirmed that Building on 6-7 September, to hear the NewcastleGateshead will be the host latest research on the prevention and If we get a hot summer this year, destination for its 5th UK Congress on treatment of obesity. it’s vital that you protect your skin Obesity (UKCO), confirming our area’s and eyes against the heat. Each Paul Szomoru, head of business events reputation for hosting high-profile year, around 2,200 people die from at NewcastleGateshead Convention medical conferences. skin cancer. Protecting skin from Bureau, said: “We’re delighted to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can help Over 200 of the UK’s leading obesity welcome the exciting line up of prevent these cancers. You can do researchers, clinicians, health care speakers and delegates who are this by: professionals and academics from coming here to discuss this important around the country will travel to subject, which presents such a big • Spending time in the shade the event, which will take place at challenge for us in the western world. between 11am and 3pm “What’s more, the conference couldn’t • Making sure you never burn. be happening at a more exciting time as it will take place during the Great • Wearing a hat and sunglasses Exhibition of the North, England’s that offer 100% UV protection biggest event for 2018, so delegates are sure to enjoy a fantastic experience.” • Remembering to take extra care with children The public will also get a change to listen to experts, ask questions and discuss obesity issues at an event on 4 September. For details about this and more go • Using factor 15+ sunscreen to www.newcastlegateshead.com

Coping with Dementia Dementia Café A dementia advice service is proving “We’ve seen a high demand for to be a positive and productive the service since it began in 2015, support for people in Gateshead with and with the number of people in dementia. Gateshead with the illness predicted to increase by 36 per cent over the Run by Citizens’ Advice Gateshead, next 10 years, services such as ours the service provides tailored advice are vital.” and support, helping people with dementia, their carers and families. Margaret’s story Dementia advice specialist Lisa Margaret, who is in her late 60s, Helping to reduce social isolation, Douglas from the service explained: would agree. A Gateshead resident, a Dementia Café - which runs on “We know it can be very difficult Margaret was referred to the service the last Monday of the month at for people and the families of those by the Alzheimer’s Society. With the HUB Family Church on Swan diagnosed with dementia to cope no family in the area, and living Street - is another lifeline for those with both the diagnosis as well as the alone, she couldn’t cope and was affected with dementia. It offers a emotional distress. in debt, had experienced a number safe and relaxing space with music of falls, and needed help following “Our service provides support, and activities on offer including an unsuccessful claim for financial information, advice and guidance to hand massages courtesy of LUSH assistance as part of her Personal help people understand their rights Gateshead. Independence Plan (PIP). and responsibilities and has received The café welcomes all and if you outstanding reviews, with one client The service helped her with the PIP can help in anyway or provide an proclaiming, ‘You’ve been such a big appeal with the result that she was activity please get in touch with Lisa help. I couldn’t have navigated the awarded £172 extra a week in benefits at the Dementia Advice Service. system without you’. as well as Council Tax exemption and more. The café is run with support from the Big Lottery Awards for All fund To find out more about the Dementia Advice Service which is based in and is managed by Citizens Advice The Davidson Building, Swan Street, please contact Lisa at Citizens Advice Gateshead’s Community Interest Gateshead. Phone 0191 478 5100 or email lisad@citisensadvicegateshead. Company, Gateshead Enterprises. org.uk www.citizensadvicegateshead.org.uk

18 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 COMPETITION Five pairs of tickets are up for grabs for the evening launch event on Friday 22 June on the quayside.

Just email your details to: [email protected] by Friday 15 June to be entered into the prize draw. PLUS win tickets for Sage Gateshead events. See page 25 for details. 19 Opening weekend

The biggest event in England begins on June 22 and you are all invited!

The Great Exhibition of the North OK, let’s get this party started. The magic begins on Friday 22 June at 1pm with offers locals and visitors 80 days of the trails and full programme bursting into life. amazing exhibits, live performances, new artworks and magical And the quayside is the place to be after dark for a memorable opening event experiences. from 7pm onwards that will include: • The UK’s largest water sculpture, • Renowned poet, Lemn Sissay Telling the inspiring story of our measuring 80m in length. After dark, introduces his newly created anthem innovators, businesses, artists the water sculpture will turn on in for the North. and designers, this three-month sync with a stunning light display • A spectacular firework display celebration has been created to suit and specially commissioned musical all tastes and ages. Most events are collaborations by Maximo Park and free, though some require ‘pre- Kate Rusby with the Royal Northern NOTE: To go to this free evening booking tickets’ because of limited Sinfonia and Darkstar. event you need a ticket. It’s worth places. • A performance by Mercury prize checking www.GetNorth2018.com nominated northern rock band to see if tickets are still available or This special 8-page pull-out Maximo Park. enter our competition - see page 19 for details. spotlights some of the exhibition’s • A brand-new film screened on a highlights, including a two-page grand scale that tells the story of the focus on what you and your family North. and friends can do in Gateshead.

We’ve also included a map showing the three walking trails across Take three NewcastleGateshead that feature 30 venues along the way, bringing to Other opening weekend highlights include: life this family-friendly, fun, mind- exploring experience that is the Trailblazing: Saturday 23 June. Three choirs from Manchester, Stockton and Great Exhibition of the North. Yorkshire will fill the streets with song before gathering together in unified chorus. Starts at 2pm at Northern Stage and closes at 5pm at Performance Square, Sage We don’t want you to miss a thing, Gateshead. but we simply don’t have the room to include all the events and 105+db: Friday 22- Sunday 24 June. A playful piece capturing the North’s passion for football at Performance Square, Sage Gateshead. Two performances an hour – activities on offer. However, if you details on website. visit www.GetNorth2018.com, you’ll find all the information you Great North Contemporary Craft Fair: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June. need to make this summer one to More than 50 of the best artists and designers under one roof at the Biscuit Factory, remember. .

20 Check the website for all the latest details – www.GetNorth2018.com Down by the riverside Newcastle and Gateshead Quays are worth a visit any time, but throughout the exhibition they will be a hub of activity and the backdrop for some spectacular sights and experiences. Make sure you pay a visit to Hillgate Quay, under the where you’ll find a vibrant container Family fun community including a Micro Brewery, There’s lots of free stuff for families with a range of events and activities that Tap Room, restaurant, hawkers market should appeal to and inspire children. Check out some highlights below and fill and more. your summer with days out at the Great Exhibition of the North! Watery wonder Family Expo The Extraordinary Garden We’ve already mentioned the stunning Hot on the list of things to do and see Check out Performance Square, Sage water feature and you can see it in is the Family Expo event at St James’ Gateshead on Saturday 1 and Sunday action hourly from 10am-11pm. Park between 2-9 August, aimed at 2 September and discover a fantastic kids aged seven to 14. Eight days inflatable garden, complete with giant Aeons: A Sound Journey for dedicated to inventing, playing and vibrant plants, ladybirds and more. Newcastle tinkering with ideas. Think robots, And giggle at some garden themed Head over to Gateshead Millennium coding, 3D printing, interactive street theatre as you walk through the Bridge, grab some headphones, models, and you’re on the right lines. garden. download the tracks then set off on a There’s family workshops on Thursday riverside ramble listening to songs and 2 and Friday 3 August, and Monday stories of the river. Created by Opera 6 to Friday 9 August 10am-4pm; and a North. Free ticketed event, visit website Make, Do and Explore weekend on for details. 4 & 5 August, 10am-4pm packed with interactive activities. Little Inventors North Take a peek at the ingenious inventions suggested by children across the North – as the Discovery Bridges Family Zone Museum in Newcastle showcases their Sage Gateshead plays host to a brand best designs turned into reality. new animated adventure that sees the bridges of the River Tyne come to life. This free event is brought to you To Give Light by Northern artists and animators An enormous charm bracelet, outsized with a soundtrack by Royal Northern as if belonging to the child of a giant, Sinfonia. Drop in from 9am-5pm daily, is waiting to be discovered at Baltic from Saturday 4 August to Sunday Square. Artist Ryan Gander celebrates 2 September. Northern innovation with a series of large concrete sculptures that highlight Which Way North world-changing inventions such as Be amazed by Joseph Swan’s incandescent lightbulb art, artefacts and George Stephenson’s Geordie LEGO®: Timeline of Northern and objects safety lamp – all of which are linked Innovation that shed light together by a maritime mooring chain. on the frontiers Local LEGO® artist Steve Mayes tells From 22 June to 28 August. explored by the story of Northern innovation in the North’s With/Against over 40 intricate models, using 50,000 pioneering bricks, from Stephenson’s Rocket to Tim Etchells’ innovative work on spirits. Exhibits the . Plus make your include the Gateshead Quays looks out across the own models while you are there! River Tyne, catching the attention of iconic spacesuit At The Mining Institute in Newcastle of Britain’s first astronaut Helen all those who come into its view. This upon Tyne. high-tech neon and LED installation Sharman. At the Great North Museum playfully expands on our understanding throughout the exhibition. of local dialect and phrases. Check the website for all the latest details – www.GetNorth2018.com 21 • dafaw Get on the trail for art, design and innovation

Start your Great Exhibition of the North experience at one Get North Art Trail of three iconic venues: Great Begin your journey at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and take the Get North Art North Museum, BALTIC Centre trail to explore the rich arts landscape of NewcastleGateshead. Some highlights include: for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead. Life in a Northern Town intu’s Little Black Graphene Dress (Carliol House, Newcastle upon Tyne and (intu Eldon Square, Newcastle upon The map illustrates the route of Gateshead High Street) Tyne) the trails that take in 30 venues Experience life in the North from the Witness a fashion and science and public spaces celebrating perspective of some of the North’s breakthrough - the world’s smartest and the North’s achievements in art, hottest new artists from across , toughest little black dress. Made from a design and innovation. Each Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool and ‘miracle material’ discovered by scientists venue has its own programme Newcastle. in Manchester, this unique dress of activities and once you have changes colour and design in response Future Everything with the Urban to the wearer’s breathing, using tiny LED explored them, step out, follow Observatory lights. At just one atom thick, graphene a trail and begin your journey of (Outside Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon is a million times thinner than human discovery! Tyne). hair, is stronger than steel and conducts Cutting-edge technology will meet electricity better than anything else Note: unless otherwise stated, creative writing, in the form of a poem known to humankind. events run throughout the 80 days on display that refreshes every minute, of the Great Exhibition of the North. telling the story of the city.

Get North Design Trail This trail starts at the Great North Museum and takes you to the Northumbria University design campus, Seven Stories - The National Centre for Children’s Books, The Biscuit Factory and the Northern Design Centre. Some highlights include:

The Northern Design Quest (Great North Museum through to Northern Design Centre) Products, brands and beautiful objects feature heavily in our everyday lives but have you ever stopped to think about how they were designed? Join us on a journey through the design process that allows you to be the creative and your product to be the end result. En route you’ll learn about identifying user needs, exploring ideas, testing product concepts and creating a brand identity. Finally showcase your creation in the Northern Design Centre alongside iconic Northern products including design|innovate|craft Meccano, the electric light bulb and the 3 June - 31 August (The Biscuit Factory, Barbour wax jacket. Newcastle upon Tyne) Winged Tales of the North Get involved in creative workshops, ( Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne) talks and seminars that celebrate A playful and imaginative street art trail contemporary craft and design-makers inspired by one of the North’s best-loved from across . children’s writers, David Almond.

22 Check the website for all the latest details – www.GetNorth2018.com Get on the trail for art, design and innovation

Get North Innovation Trail This trail epitomises the inventive spirit of the North, celebrating the Northern innovation stories of today and tomorrow and how it continues to shape the world we live in. Key highlights include: Future Homes (Newcastle Helix, of new graphene lighting. Find out the revolutionary travel system that Newcastle upon Tyne) how entrepreneurs in Manchester are could propel you between Newcastle Step into the ‘home of the future’ to harnessing the Nobel Prize-winning and Manchester in just 20 minutes. properties of this ‘miracle material’ to experience new technologies that will Become a create a bulb that stays brighter for help provide supportive homes for city architect longer. anyone at any life-stage. for the day, A Light Bulb Moment Horse to Hyperloop try out the (The Lit & Phil, Newcastle upon Tyne) (Cooper’s Studios - Ryder Architecture, interactive wall 14-18 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon and 3D model Follow in the footsteps of ’s Tyne) your own structure Sir Joseph Swan into the historic to take home. building where he first demonstrated The story of transport from the birth of his incandescent light bulb in 1880. railways to the future of travel. Then see what the North has planned Have a go at designing an imaginary next for the bulb with a demonstration bridge over the Tyne for Hyperloop –

Check the website for all the latest details – www.GetNorth2018.com 23 Gateshead and more

We’ve already told you about so many events, but there’s more. Below we’ve set out some of the key events happening at venues and public spaces in Gateshead. These take place throughout the period of the exhibition and are free unless otherwise stated. For up to date details visit the website www.GetNorth2018.com

Fifty Northern Icons The Needle Points North The North has produced so many - Into the Future wonderful things - from buildings This exhibition of 14 imposing to products to cultural icons, and embroidered panels created by Sunderland based street artist Frank branches of the Embroiderer’s Guild, Styles has created a stunning montage demonstrate the diversity, liveliness and of Northern icons across a 150m stretch creativity of the Northern region. The Curious about Life Drawing? of wall opposite the Northern Design panels will be on display at Centre. Arranged in five zones, the St Mary’s Visitor Centre 10am-4pm Performance Square is the place to be mural showcases the North’s impact Tuesday to Friday & 10am-1pm on Saturday 7 July from 1pm on culture, architecture, transport and Saturday. Guild members will be if you want to have a go at life drawing brands. on hand on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Curious Arts. Clothed models representing the diversity of LGBTQ Gateshead Quays from 1pm to demonstrate their skills and give you the chance to have a go. bodies and fashion will pose for Between Baltic Square, Performance Commissioned by Gateshead Council. 90 minutes so you can draw them; Square and Hillgate Quay, keep your For more information: 0191 433 4699 or equipment and utensils are provided eyes peeled for an exciting programme visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson or you can bring your own. For more of free outdoor performance, street information visit: www.curiousarts.org.uk theatre, pop up markets, bridge tours and live music across the weekends First Person of the Great Exhibition of the North. At Baltic Square Commissioned by Gateshead Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 August, Council. For more information email: 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm. [email protected] Two players enter the labyrinth of a virtual world and compete for the ultimate prize: happiness. The First Person to complete the game and find happiness is the winner. First Person by Zest Theatre is a quirky fusion of fast paced narrative, video game influencers, physical theatre and silent disco technology. Grab your headphones, predict your winner and cheer them on to the finish line. Those Northern Lights, The Inflatable Church of Love So Pretty A funky, colourful, inflatable ‘Church Suitable for all ages. Commissioned by of Love’ lands in Baltic Square on Gateshead Council. 0191 433 8420 or Dingy Butterflies presents ‘Those Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July, 11am- email: [email protected] Northern Lights, So Pretty’ at venues 5pm. Brought to you by Curious Arts across Bensham and Saltwell. Northern everyone is invited to come along artists Dominic Smith, Julia Heslop, with someone you love – be that your Hannah Marsden and Toby Lloyd partner, best friend, dog or anyone that explore the themes of heritage, you want to commit to a lifetime of environment and community. Check love with (or just an afternoon). Join a out @GatesheadALive social media for host of themed performers including further information. Commissioned street theatre with The Tea Ladies, dress by Gateshead Council. For more up not down, it’s everyone’s big day. information email: gatesheadlive@ Commissioned by Gateshead Council. gateshead.gov.uk

24 Check the website for all the latest details – www.GetNorth2018.com 1 July, 7.30pm from our Folkworks Summer Schools Sage Gateshead Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening + musicians. Free workshops and Rachel Unthank & Paul Smith + Jim performances across the day will Lauren Laverne’s Great Northern Ghedi provide plenty of further opportunities Soundtrack to celebrate the wealth of Northern folk RNS Sampler music. Friday 22 June-Sunday 1 July Saturday 7 July Sunderland-born If you’re new to classical music or you’re Lauren Laverne interested in learning more, this free COMPETITION curates a week of day with Royal Northern Sinfonia will A pair of tickets is on offer for each of the gigs, showcasing take you on a fun, accessible guided events below. Just email your details and the best music the tour of musical history. Taster concerts the event you’d like to attend by 15 June to: North has to offer. lasting just 45 minutes give you the [email protected] There’ll be concerts, opportunity to dip in and out or come • Sat 23 June, 8.30pm The Great Northern presentations, talks and art exhibitions for the full day’s experience. celebrating music. Kicking off the All Star Band present The Great Northern Songbook first week of the exhibition, the Great Folk on the Tyne Northern Soundtrack includes: Saturday 28 July • Sun 24 June, 7.30pm Nadine Shah + Rafiki Jazz 22 June, 7.30pm Nightmares on Wax The Unthanks, The Wilsons and The Young’uns headline at this full day • Sun 1 July, 7.30pm Kathryn Tickell & 23 June, 8pm Vessels festival of folk. Jam-packed with gigs, The Darkening 24 June, 8pm Nadine Shah ceilidhs and workshops, Folk on the • Sat 28 July, 6pm Folk on the Tyne: 25 June, 8pm PINS Tyne is dedicated to showcasing Backbone of our Land the best folk music the North has to 29 June, 7.30pm Roisin Murphy • Sat 28 July, 8pm The Unthanks + offer. Highlights include a free, late 30 June, 9pm LEVELZ The Young’uns + The Wilsons night ceilidh and a giant performance

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Get the App To get the best out of the exhibition art with Turner Prize-winning artist Idea of North why not download the wayfinding Lubaina Himid. The Preston-based artist Until Sunday 30 September app. The app is a perfect way to transports the bright, graphic patterns Explore Northern imagination and plan what you want to do and plot of East African fabrics into BALTIC to identity with this celebration of your route around the area and transform its spaces. architecture, photography, music, venues. Go to the website for details design and culture. Delve into Himid’s vibrant art spills from the of this and accessibility information. indoor gallery space on to the public architectural feats from the past, Share your exhibition experience present and future. Experience concourse and comes to life in a Hadrian’s Wall like never before using programme of free Sunday events.. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at #GetNorth2018 computer gaming visuals and film. Michael Dean Consider the representation of More information 22 June-30 September women in the North East with a major Go to facebook www.facebook. Turner Prize-nominated Michael Dean exhibition curated by celebrated com/getnorth2018, or follow returns to his native North East to photographer Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen. the Twitter feed, www.twitter. produce a major new commission for Get a glimpse of Gateshead’s com/getnorth2018 or visit www. BALTIC. Newcastle-born Dean starts underground music scene and the cave GetNorth2018.com for full details his work with his writing. He creates rave scene of the 1990s. of this amazing event. You can casts and moulds of words, distorting also get the latest news sent to you them into an alphabet of human-scale by signing up receive the online shapes. newsletter. Phil Collins, Ceremony Volunteers 22 June-30 September Thank you to all the people who Turner Prize-nominated artist Phil have already volunteered to help Collins set out on a mission to bring with the Great Exhibition of the Engels home to the city where he North. Over 600 people are giving made his name. It was in Manchester up their time to help at venues and that Engels wrote the key socialist events to ensure locals and visitors Lubaina Himid texts that led to him co-authoring The alike get a warm welcome and Exhibition: Until 30 September Communist Manifesto with friend Karl enjoy their time discovering what Marx. Collins’ film follows the statue’s Offsite commission: 22 June-30 NewcastleGateshead has to offer. remarkable journey and Manchester’s September, Baltic Square To find out more visit response to its homecoming. Explore the contribution of black visual www.GetNorth2018/volunteers

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Idea of North celebrates the enduring resilience and transforming spirit of a northern identity through architecture, photography, music and design. Part of the Great Exhibition of the North.

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BIRTLEY

Paul Foy Catherine Davison Neil Weatherley (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 6 The Avenue, Birtley 13 Constables Garth 5 Poplar Crescent Co Durham DH3 1AA Birtley, Chester-Le-Street DH3 1LH Birtley, Chester-le-Street DH3 1EH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 433 2074 Tel: 0191 410 6067 Tel: 0191 410 9585

Surgery Times First and third Saturday of the month at Birtley Library, 11am-12noon (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

BLAYDON

Malcolm Brain Kathryn Ferdinand Steve Ronchetti (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 6 Deer Park Way 10 Edith Avenue 53 Theresa Street Blaydon NE21 5PD Blaydon NE21 4BZ Blaydon NE21 4QE [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 414 1365 Tel: 0191 659 8833 Tel: 07966 496 971

Surgery Times Last Saturday of the month at Blaydon Library, 10-10.30am and first Monday of the month at West Acres Community Room (off Shibdon Road), 1-2pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

BRIDGES

Angela Douglas Bob Goldsworthy John Eagle (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) Civic Centre, Regent Street Civic Centre, Regent Street 35 Ellison Villas Gateshead NE8 1HH Gateshead NE8 1HH Mount Pleasant [email protected] [email protected] Gateshead NE8 3RX Tel: 0191 460 3477 Tel: 0191 469 5082 [email protected] Tel: 0191 422 4874

Surgery Times First Wednesday of the month at Gateshead Civic Centre, 6-7pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

CHOPWELL &

Lynne Caffrey Dave Bradford Michael McNestry (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 60 Hugar Road Annfield House 34 Mill Road High Spen, Rowlands Gill NE39 2AN Hall Road, NE17 7AD Chopwell NE17 7HA [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01207 545 511 Tel: 01207 561 983 Tel: 01207 561 166

Surgery Times Second Thursday of the month at Rowlands Gill Community Centre, 6-7pm and third Thursday of the month at Chopwell Community Centre, 6-7pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

CHOWDENE

Maureen Goldsworthy John McElroy Keith Wood (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) Civic Centre, Regent Street 40 Cromer Avenue 24 Long Bank Gateshead NE8 1HH Low Fell NE9 6UJ Gateshead NE9 7HH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 469 5082 Tel: 0191 487 2844 Tel: 0191 487 5867

Surgery Times Third Wednesday of the month at Chowdene Children’s Centre, 7-8pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

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Hugh Kelly Helen Haran Kathleen McCartney (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 60 Hugar Road, High Spen 13 North View 55 Garden House Estate Rowlands Gill NE39 2AN Clara Vale NE40 35X Crawcrook NE40 4PR [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01207 545 511 Tel: 0191 413 1973 Tel: 0191 413 7601

Surgery Times First Friday of the month at Greenside Community Centre, 6.30-7.30pm; first Saturday of the month at Crawcrook Library, 10-11am and first Monday of the month at Clara Vale Community Centre, 6.30-7.30pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

DECKHAM

Leigh Kirton Martin Gannon Bernadette Oliphant (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) Civic Centre, Regent Street 6 Lyndhurst Grove Civic Centre, Regent Street Gateshead NE8 1HH Low Fell NE9 6AU Gateshead NE8 1HH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 07703 379 839 Tel: 0191 482 6314 Tel: 0191 433 2074

Surgery Times Second Wednesday of the month at Elgin Centre, 6-7pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

DUNSTON & TEAMS

Brenda Clelland Dot Burnett Gary Haley (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) Civic Centre, Regent Street 15 Beverley Drive, Swalwell NE6 3EH 31 Foxhills Covert Gateshead NE8 1HH [email protected] Whickham NE16 5TN [email protected] Tel: 0191 433 2074 [email protected] Tel: 0191 413 8227 Tel: 07525 802 673

Surgery Times First Wednesday of the month at Dunston Activity Centre at 6.30pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

DUNSTON HILL & WHICKHAM EAST

Chris McHugh Kevin McClurey Peter Maughan (LABOUR) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) 27 Poplar Crescent 76 Saltwell Place 24 Whaggs Lane Dunston NE11 9US Gateshead NE8 4QY Whickham NE16 4PF [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 07817 753 705 Tel: 07468 565 574 Tel: 07786 647 333

Surgery Times Cllr McHugh holds his ward surgeries on first Tuesday of the month, 6-7pm in Holmeside Club and Whickham Library, 5-6pm. (No surgeries in January or August) Cllr Maughan and Cllr McClury hold their ward surgeries on the second Saturday of the month at St Nicholas Church Hall, Dunston, 10-11am and fourth Saturday of the month at Whickham Library, 10-11am (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

FELLING

Bill Dick Paul McNally Sonya Dickie (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 5 Fairhaven 16 Clyde Street 18 Havelock Close NE9 7QZ Gateshead NE8 3SX Gateshead NE8 1QX [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel:07711 495 550 Tel: 0191 478 1636 Tel: 0191 478 6482

Surgery Times First Wednesday of the month - Falla Park School, 7-8pm; second Saturday of the month at Brandling Community Centre 11am-12noon (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

HIGH FELL

Judith Gibson Malcolm Graham Jean Lee (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 128 Church Road 45 Coleridge Avenue 53 Rugby Gardens, Low Fell NE9 5XD Low Fell NE9 6EN Gateshead NE9 7JX [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 421 6890 Tel: 0191 487 6890 Tel: 0191 482 2066

Surgery Times First Thursday of the month at Wrekenton Hub, 7-8pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

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LAMESLEY

Christine Bradley, Mary Foy, Michael Hood (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 2 Jones Street 146 Mount Road 17 Robinswood, Engine Lane Birtley DH3 1DZ Birtley DH3 1BL Low Fell NE9 5JJ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 492 0309 Tel: 0191 410 9057 Tel: 0191 487 5459

Surgery Times First Monday of the month at Millennium Centre, 10-11am; fourth Saturday of the month at Communal Lounge, 3 Lansbury Close, Birtley, 9.30-10.30am and Village Hall, Black Lane, 10.45-11.45am (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

LOBLEY HILL & BENSHAM

Kevin Dodds Catherine Donovan Eileen McMaster (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 240 Windsor Avenue 31 Liddell Terrace 2 Sidney Grove Gateshead NE8 4PA Bensham, Gateshead NE8 1YN Gateshead NE8 2XD [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 433 2074 Tel: 0191 420 5091 Tel: 0191 478 2215

Surgery Times Second Saturday of the month at Bensham Grove Community Centre, 10am-11am and fourth Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm – 6.30pm at Lobley Hill Community Centre

LOW FELL

Ron Beadle Susan Craig Daniel Duggan (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) 21 Beaconsfield Avenue 73 Whaggs Lane 37 Larne Crescent Low Fell NE9 5XT Whickham NE16 4PQ Low Fell NE9 5RP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 421 1269 Tel: 0191 488 0787 Tel: 0191 487 4613

Surgery Times Third Tuesday of the month at Kells Lane Primary School, 6-7pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

PELAW & HEWORTH

Jill Green Rosy Oxberry Ian Patterson (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) 159 Sherburn Way 3 Woodbine Terrace 6 Loveless Gardens, Wardley, NE10 8ER Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8TZ Gateshead NE10 0QJ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 469 4531 Tel: 0191 440 5300 Tel: 0191 469 5309

Surgery Times Cllrs Green and Wheeler hold ward surgeries on first Saturday of the month at Pelaw Library, 11am-12noon and third Saturday of the month at Gateshead@Leam Lane, 11am-12noon. Cllr Patterson will hold ward surgeries on second Saturday of the month at Gateshead@Leam Lane, 11am-12noon and third Saturday at Pelaw Library 11am-12noon (excluding August, Christmas and Bank Holiday weekends.)

RYTON, CROOKHILL & STELLA

Alex Geddes Chris Buckley Freda Geddes (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) Moorside, Barmoor Lane, Civic Centre, Regent Street Moorside, Barmoor Lane Ryton NE40 3AN Gateshead NE8 1HH Ryton NE40 3AN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 413 1574 Tel: 07799 621 166 Tel: 0191 413 1574

Surgery Times Third Friday of the month at Stargate Hall, 6-7pm and first Saturday of the month at Church Hall, Main Road Ryton, 10-11am (except August, Christmas and Bank Holiday weekends)

SALTWELL

Mick Henry John Adams Jeannie Kielty (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 7 Woodbine Terrace 351 Rectory Road 67 Raby Street Bensham NE8 1RU Gateshead NE8 4SR Gateshead NE8 4AG [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 477 5804 Tel: 07747 617 665 Tel: 0191 443 9823

Surgery Times Third Tuesday of the month at Kelvin Grove Primary School, 6-7pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

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WARDLEY & LEAM LANE

Linda Green Stuart Green Anne Wheeler (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 161 Sherburn Way 161 Sherburn Way 52/52a High Street Wardley NE10 8TZ Wardley NE10 8TZ Felling [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 438 0625 Tel: 0191 438 0625 Tel: 0191 469 3723

Surgery Times First Wednesday of the month at Leam Lane Working Men’s Club, 6-7pm (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

WHICKHAM NORTH

Peter Craig Christopher Ord Sonya Hawkins (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) 73 Whaggs Lane 35 Fellside Road 50 Kingsley Place Whickham NE16 4PQ Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne Whickham NE16 4BQ [email protected] NE16 4JR [email protected] Tel: 0191 488 0787 [email protected] Tel: 0191 422 2206 0191 488 2545

Surgery Times Fourth Saturday of the month at Whickham Library, 10-11am (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

WHICKHAM SOUTH & SUNNISIDE

John McClurey Marilynn Ord Jonathan Wallace (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) 5 Park 29 Carrsyde Close 7 Laburnum Grove Sunniside NE16 5HA Whickham NE16 5UD Sunniside NE16 5LY [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 496 0816 Tel: 0191 488 2873 Tel: 0191 488 3190

Surgery Times Fourth Saturday of the month at Whickham Library, 10-11am (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

WINDY NOOK & WHITEHILLS

Tom Graham Jim Turnbull Rachel Mullen (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) 34 Westfield 17 Rectory Road Civic Centre, Regent Street Felling NE10 8NW Felling NE10 9DH Gateshead NE8 1HH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 0191 469 8730 Tel: 0191 469 7036 Tel: 07802 873 630

Surgery Times First Saturday of the month at Leam Lane Community Centre, from 11.30am; third Saturday of the month at Methodist Church from 11.30am (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

WINLATON & HIGH SPEN

Marilyn Charlton Julie Simpson Maria Hall (LABOUR) (LABOUR) (LABOUR) ‘Fourstones’, Thornley Lane Carmyllie, Thornley Lane, Lockhaugh, 17 Valley Crescent Rowlands Gill NE39 1AX Rowlands Gill NE39 1AX Mount View, Blaydon NE21 4HJ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01207 542 043 Tel: 01207 545 427 Tel: 07714 563 886

Surgery Times First Thursday of the month at High Spen Primary School, 5-6pm, and Winlaton Centre, 6.15-7.15pm. First Saturday of the month at Winlaton Village Hall, 10.30-11.30am. (except August, Christmas and Bank Holidays)

Further information about Councillors and Gateshead Council can be found at www.gateshead.gov.uk or contact Councillors Support on 0191 433 2074

30 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 OUT AND ABOUT Summer fun for kids Summer is on the way, and while we may not be able to count on perfect barbecue weather, one thing is guaranteed; the challenge of finding enough to do to keep the kids busy during the school holidays. Look no further than GO Gateshead: Clip ‘n Climb FlowRider Gymnastics An action packed climbing experience Simulating an authentic wave, Gymnastics is flippin’ fun for all. Help at Gateshead Leisure Centre, featuring FlowRider is the ultimate surfing and improve your child’s balance, strength, 25 unique climbing challenges. body-board experience. Get radical flexibility and coordination, in a fun and www.gogateshead.com/clipnclimb right here in Gateshead! pulse raising fashion. www.gogateshead.com/flowrider www.gogateshead.com/gymnastics Swimming Take your pick from our five large pools …and just for the holidays or seven small pools, and for those who From Thursday 19 July just want to play, we’ve got a shallow we’re offering a fun and exciting fun pool and a thrilling water slide. range of activities to keep the www.gogateshead.com/swimming boredom at bay. These include: Learn to swim • sports camps With swimming lessons available • snorkelling for children of all ages, sign yours up • water-walkers and help them learn a vital life skill • pool rafts and rings and develop a lifelong friendship • and more. with water. www.gogateshead.com/ www.gogateshead.com/ swimminglessons holidayactivities

GO Bears Den soft-play Specifically for your younger cubs, the 4 tiered GO Bears Den is a soft play arena huge four storey soft- play featuring a range of fun challenges. www.gogateshead. com/gobears

Great North CityGames Top quality athletics returns to NewcastleGateshead quaysides on Saturday 8 September. The Great North CityGames will see some top class athletes competing in a range of events including 100m sprints, the one-mile distance, pole-vault and long jump. All the action takes place in a specially constructed multi sports arena and is free to watch as well as being broadcast live on BBC One. The Great North CityGames kicks off a weekend of first-class sporting action which encompasses the Simplyhealth Junior and Mini Great North Run, the Simplyhealth Great North 5k and finishes with the world-famous Simplyhealth Great North Run on the Sunday 9 September. Over the years, some of the world’s best athletes have battled it out in the street-level athletics meeting, including Greg Rutherford, , Jess Ennis-Hill, Sally Pearson, Jonnie Peacock and David Rudisha.

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 31 OUT AND ABOUT GO Gateshead versus ‘The World’ We’re celebrating after the exceptional each other. It involved over 180,000 performance of GO Gateshead participants contributing their ‘MOVEs’ members in the latest Technogym ‘Let’s - Technogym’s unit of movement Move for a Better World’ challenge. measurement, tracked through its My Wellness application. All GO Gateshead Each year Technogym, who’s innovative, members can access this as part of their market leading gym equipment you’ll membership. find in all our GO Gateshead leisure facilities, run a global competition that All GO Gateshead centres signed up, aims to fight sedentary lifestyles by and in a true team effort we found encouraging people to exercise more some inventive ways of contributing frequently. MOVEs which led to an award of €500 (around £436) for our outstanding Performance turns to pounds, with the performance. This will be used to company making donations to support purchase new fitness equipment for local sporting initiatives for the highest the St Thomas More Catholic School contributors. in Ryton and Kingsmeadow School in This year’s challenge pitted 1,033 fitness Dunston. facilities from 29 countries against • A total of 628 million MOVEs were generated across the world • Over four million were generated by Gateshead’s residents • Blaydon Leisure Centre contributed 1.5 million and finished 17th overall • Dunston Leisure Centre finished in 29th place with just over 1million • Heworth Leisure Centre was in 34th place; and • Gateshead Leisure Centre was in 47th place. For more information visit www.gogateshead.com/article/7436/ Technogym-Mywellness, or if you want to try out our gyms, pools or fitness classes, get your free day pass at www.gogateshead.com/freedaypass

A love of swimming lasts a lifetime Time flies when it comes to a growing family and making the most of precious moments together is priceless. One activity that all the family can enjoy is swimming, and your local swimming pool is the perfect place to have fun, exercise and make memories that will last a lifetime. So what could it mean for the different generations of your family? Babies - Introducing babies to Parents - Swimming is obviously swimming early is great for their great exercise for parents and children learning and development, including alike. Take the time to teach your improving their coordination and children about being safe in the water, muscle strength. It’s also great for teach them a new stroke, or if you’re parent-child bonding. not a confident swimmer at this age, consider taking some lessons. Children - Learning to swim confidently is not only a vital life skill; Grandparents - As we get older, it could also spark a lifetime interest swimming is an ideal low impact in staying in shape. Be it parents or exercise. Easy on the joints and great grandparents, kids have a great time at maintaining muscle strength, it’ll in pools no matter who takes them. keep you active while enjoying time with the family. For more information on GO Gateshead’s swimming offer, visit www.gogateshead.com/swimming

32 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 OUT AND ABOUT Heritage Centre opening soon Active Kidz Booking for our popular Active Kidz Summer play scheme opens on Monday 11 June (for children with additional needs and disabilities) and Monday 2 July (for all other children). Activities run Monday-Friday, 9am-3.30pm. Aimed at children aged 5-7 and 8-14, it costs £15 per day/£75 per child per five day week. Work in progress at the new Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre 23-27 July and 30 July-3 August at Cardinal Hume School The £1.5 million Land of Oak & Iron So whether you are walking or cycling 6 -10 August Heritage Centre at Winlaton Mill is on along the Derwent Walk, taking in at Kingsmeadow School course to open its doors by the end of July. the Red Kite Trail or doing the C2C cycle route which links Whitehaven to 13-17 August at Lord Lawson of The centre will tell the story of the - drop into the centre - it Beamish Academy ironworks and workshops that existed will be well worth a visit. Dogs will also on the site in the 17th century, and how 20-24 August and 28-31 August be welcome. for 150 years, this part of Gateshead at Heworth Grange School was the greatest producer of ironware Groundwork NE & Cumbria, which Please book early to avoid in the world. will run the centre has led on its disappointment. Payment must be construction with support from ‘Old’ Winlaton Mill was at the hub of this made at time of booking. the council. Funding has also been early industry with nine waterwheels provided by the Heritage Lottery • Phone 0191 433 7117 used to harness the power of the river Fund, the Rural Growth Network and (Mon-Thurs 8am-5.30pm & Derwent to drive forging machines six Northumbrian Water. Fri 8am-5pm). days a week, 15 hours a day. • Book in person at the Civic As well as feeding your knowledge, For further details including office Centre (Mon-Thurs 8.45am- tempt your taste buds at the centre’s hire and employment opportunities 5.30pm & Fri 8.45am-5pm Fri). café which will offer local and regional please contact Hilary Woolard Note - we can’t take credit/debit produce (also available at the centre’s on 01207 524 800, email Hilary. card payments after 4.30pm gift shop). Offices for small businesses [email protected] Mon-Thurs and 4pm on Fri. are also available for hire. • Book by post by completing a booking form available from Monday 2 July from the Civic Centre or visit www.gateshead. Masala Festival returns gov.uk/activekidz The 2018 award-winning GemArts For more details go online Masala Festival takes place between or call 0191 433 7117. www. 14 and 22 July. gateshead.gov.uk/activekidz This packed week showcasing the sights, sounds, tastes and excitement of South Asian arts, launches on Saturday 14 July, 11am-3pm at Performance Square, next to Sage Gateshead. Drop in and help create a giant Rangoli, (a traditional floor decoration made with coloured rice) watch jaw dropping performances with music by some of the UK’s finest Odissi dancers and take in the Full programme details at: beautifully designed performance www.gemarts.org space.

www.gateshead.gov.uk @GMBCouncil gatesheadcouncil 33 OUT AND ABOUT Chopwell WoodFest returns Tapestry treat There’s still time to see 2013 Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry’s two tapestries which are on display at the Shipley Art Gallery until 28 July. ‘Julie Cope’s Grand Tour: the story of a life’ is a Crafts Council touring exhibition that tells the story of Julie Cope - a fictitious Essex ‘everywoman’, who was inspired by the people Perry grew up among. These artworks represent, in the artist’s words: “The trials, tribulations, celebrations and mistakes of an average life.”

Learn new skills at Chopwell WoodFest

Chopwell WoodFest returns on Sunday food outlets, relax and soak up the 8 July to Chopwell Wood offering a atmosphere, before browsing gifts from fantastic day out for people of all ages. local craft businesses. WoodFest aims to bring the heritage The event is organised in partnership of the Land of Oak & Iron area to life with Friends of Chopwell Wood and Open Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm and offering visitors the chance to try out the Forestry Commission. Land of Oak Sat 10am-5pm. 0191 477 1495 new ‘old’ skills such as spinning wool, & Iron is hosted by Groundwork NE & www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk weaving willow, turning a clay pot and Cumbria and supported by National traditional wood working. Lottery players through the Heritage Lottery Fund. You can also learn about wildlife through natural activities, make nettle Little Mix Find out more: tea in the bushcraft dell and much, www.landofoakandiron.org.uk/ The world’s biggest girl band Little much more. So come along, bring a whats-on Mix are performing at Gateshead picnic or buy from one of the many International Stadium on Thursday 26 July as part of the group’s ‘The Summer Hits Tour 2018’. The shows will see Little Mix Proggy mats and more perform their greatest hits, A group of Gateshead artists are Workshops including ‘Touch’, ‘Shout Out to My holding a multi-media exhibition in Ex’, ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Wings’. As well as the exhibition, you can the function room of the River Beat take part in workshops and try your Supporting acts are 2017 X-Factor restaurant located at the Gateshead hand at: winners RAK-SU and Australian end of the Swing Bridge. sister trio Germain. • Weaving Julie Brown-King, Gavin Hammond, Sat 23 June There are still tickets available at Amanda Martin and Trish Turnbull To book email ajweaving@gmail. time of going to press, but are will be showcasing their new work com selling out fast. Get your tickets during the following times: 23 June at: www.gigsandtours.com 12noon-8pm, 26 to 28 June 4-8pm, • Hooky/proggy www.ticketmaster.co.uk 29 June 12noon-5pm, 30 June Sat 30 June, 12.30-2.30pm 12noon-8pm and 3 and 4 July 4-8pm. To book email trussell@ alexandtrish.plus.com If you’re following the ‘Innovation’ trail of the Great Exhibition of the • Enamel jewellery making North you’ll pass this venue, so come Sat 30 June 3-5pm. in and take a look. Free entry. To book email trussell@ alexandtrish.plus.com

34 Gateshead Council News Summer 2018 OUT AND ABOUT Angel 20 celebrations 64Million Artists As part of our #Angel20 celebrations the council joined forces with 64 Million Artists for a monthly Angel themed creative challenge. This national campaign aims to unlock the untapped creativity of people across the country. Sign up to their mailing list to hear about the next #Angel20 challenge and tweet us at@GatesheadALive with the hashtag #Angel20 as we’d love to see your creations. For more information visit: www.dothinkshare.com

On your marks, get set, GO! And there’s more Angel Sculpture - Saturday Join Low Fell Running Club, for its 29 August, 10am-12noon: The annual Angel run on Thursday 29 June Gallery, Gateshead Central from 5.30pm at the Angel of the North Library site. All ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and using the A bus will also be on materials provided, create your site with crafty activity for families, very own Angel of the North including face painting, a pop up café sculpture which you can then take run by The Nest with lush treats and a home. Suitable for ages 3yrs+ raffle. (£12 entry, affiliated £10). For the 0191 433 8420 or email: The club is also holding its very first competitive races a prize fund of £700 [email protected] 1.5mile fun run starting at 6pm. This is is up for grabs but all runners receive a followed by the Junior race at 6.30pm finisher medal. Angel Felting - Saturday (£3 entry) and the Senior race at 7.15pm 8 September, 10am-4pm: The Angel View Inn For details and to enter visit: Join textile artist Donna Cheshire www.lowfellrunningclub.co.uk or email: [email protected] and make a 3D soft sculpture of the Angel of the North. £35 To book: 0191 433 8420 or visit: BioBlitz www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson Calling all wanna-be David Attenboroughs! Come along to the Angel site on Angel Modern Nail Art - Tuesday 24 July to find out about the creatures, plants and birds that live alongside Saturday 15 September, the Angel of the North. 10am-12.30pm: The Gallery, Pre-bookable MORNING sessions: Gateshead Central Library • Meet the Angel mammals, 8.30am Members of the Crafthood will • Become a bird detective, 9.30am help you discover the extremely • The big Angel bug hunt, 10.30am satisfying craft of Modern Nail Art. • The wonderful world of wildflowers, 11.30am Varying sizes of wooden pieces Pre-bookable EVENING sessions: and different colour nails and • Meet the Angel moths, 8.30pm threads will be provided. • Bat Walk, 9.15pm Adults only. £15 To book: 0191 433 8420 or £2 per session (suitable for families/children 5+). visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/ To book call 0191 433 8420 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson whatson

Create a Zoetrope On Saturday 28 July, 10am-12noon, join artist Chris Folwell in the Gallery, Gateshead Central Library to make your own Angel of the North Zoetrope; a pre-film animation device that produces the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings. Part of a wider arts project by artist Anton Hecht. Free – but book in advance.

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News in brief Residents play their part Gateshead Council wants to thank local Free Tai Chi residents from Beacon Lough who Pelaw Bowling Club is offering free Tai played their part in helping the council Chi classes every Friday from 15 June and police to seize a vehicle used by a at 11.30am. If you are interested in suspected fly tipper. taking part please ring Geoff Dunkley Local people in the area spotted the at the club on 0191 430 1047 or vehicle which they believed was 07960 513 108 for more details. being used to fly tip, and alerted The Gateshead Housing Company. Going wild Our Enforcement Team, together A group of ‘lads and dads’ from Birtley with the police investigated and it Protection said: “We’d like to thank East Primary School recently spent became clear that this could be the local people for helping us to identify a day at Birkheads Wild learning case. The vehicle was then seized and another suspected fly tipper. new skills in Bushcraft and survival investigations are ongoing. from lighting fires using a fire steel “This really shows how local people can and natural tinder, to whittling The residents’ action followed a recent play a hugely beneficial role in helping willow sticks! The day was funded by event hosted jointly by Northumbria to tackle fly tipping in their area.” Lamesley Ward’s Local Community Police and the council in Beacon Lough Fund. where people were asked to outline If you suspect fly tipping in your their concerns - with waste identified as area, report it online at www. one of the key issues. gateshead.gov.uk/flytipping or call Barmoor Hub Anneliese Hutchinson, service director 0191 433 7000. A ‘Mad Hatter of Barmoor’s Tea Party’ Development, Transport and Public will take place at Barmoor Hub on the 7 July, 11am-3pm. Craft Stalls, Children’s Activities and cafe, and afternoon teas. For more details phone 0191 413 2053, visit www.barmoorhub.weebly.com or Improved access to Blaydon www.facebook.com/Barmoorhub Station Entrance Dystonia Awareness For years access to the Newcastle Liz Twist, MP for Blaydon, officially Dystonia is a neurological platform of Blaydon Station has only opened the new entrance, cutting a movement disorder affecting up to been possible via lots of steps - but ribbon to mark the occasion. all that has now changed. 70,000 people in the UK. It causes The scheme was funded by uncontrollable and often painful The problems faced by people with Gateshead Council, The Department muscle spasms. Last month it was disabilities and families with prams of Transport, and the Association of highlighted as part of Dystonia and pushchairs are now a thing of Community Rail Partnerships. Awareness Week with supporters of the past. They can now get to the The new train timetable which began Dystonia North East - a local support platform via a new accessible path in May this year, will also see more network for sufferers - taking part following an improvement scheme trains calling at the station with trains in a number of sponsored activities led by The Tyne Valley Community calling at Blaydon every hour. across the region and Gateshead Rail Partnership. Millennium Bridge turned green to mark the event. www.dystonia.org.uk

Greenside Banner Parade On Saturday 14 July, The Greenside Pit Banner will be paraded through the village from Rockwood Hill at 9am, led by Drighlington Brass Band. And on Sunday 15 July, 11.30am at Cameron Park a memorial plaque to miners who lost their lives working in Greenside Colliery will be unveiled. For more information and timetable details visit www.northernrailway.co.uk

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Pick of the crop Low Fell Food Market Held on the first Saturday of the month, the Low Fell food market offers a great selection of local and artisan food to tempt anyone’s tastebuds! Come along between 11am and 3pm and buy some great local produce ranging from bread to cheese, meat and game to local honey and sauces and preserves. It costs 50p, and under 14s are free. At Kell’s Lane School Yard, Low Fell. For more information: facebook. com/lowfellfoodmarket or email [email protected]

Fresh, local, seasonal veg boxes will box, a swap box is available so you can soon be available to collect from change it. Community eyes Gibside Community Farm. Michael Marston from the farm said: and ears The farm, which is on the National “This new scheme is a great way Local residents from the Trust Gibside Estate, grows a variety of of getting to taste a wide range of Estate played a major part in the vegetables in a sustainable way so you vegetables, and not the usual varieties arrest of two suspected burglars don’t have to! you find the supermarket. It’s all grown recently. naturally and food miles are reduced to Starting in July, you can collect your practically nothing.” They contacted the police share of the veg crop for nine months after spotting two men acting at a cost of £32 each month. For this To find out more and to sign suspiciously in the area who were you’ll get enough veg for two people up to the scheme email: later arrested and items recovered. with between four and 12 different [email protected] types of veg, depending on the time of or visit www.gibsidecommunityfarm. Neighbourhood Sergeant Phil year. And if you don’t like what’s in your co.uk Hamlani praised the residents for being so vigilant. He said: “It is really important that our communities act as our eyes and ears so that we can prevent residents from falling victim to Blaydon Quarry prosecutions crime.” Gateshead Council has prosecuted Anneliese Hutchinson, service To report anything suspicious or Recyclogical Limited, the owners director of Development, Transport that is a non-emergency call the of Blaydon Quarry Landfill Site, and Public Protection, said: “This police on 101. for failing to comply with the company has operated with a requirements of a legal notice. complete disregard for regulation, which is a cause for serious concern It had erected a tipping bay without when it involves a company Food and music festival prior planning permission and was operating a landfill site. asked to provide information relating The fourth food and music festival to its use. However, the company “The council has taken robust action takes place at Blaydon Burn Farm failed to respond, despite a number in this case and will continue to on 7 July, noon to 5pm. Delicious of reminders. do so to ensure that the public is food stalls include hog roast, pizzas, protected.” crepes and veggie curries. When the matter came to court, the company put forward a legal In addition to the above action, the A bar will be provided by the Fox argument as to why the matter council has also served a number of and Hounds at Coalburns. Plus should not proceed, but this was enforcement notices on Recyclogical children’s activities, woodland thrown out by the Judge. They then Limited after becoming aware of a walks, picnic area and live music pleaded guilty to the offence and number of planning breaches at the from local bands. £2 adults, 50p were fined £200, with a £30 victim site. children. www.blaydonburnfarm. surcharge and £2,350 costs. com or see their Facebook page.

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Two hundred rooms were small Best Sum people from the and restricted Talking to children about feelings, local community the activities we what worries them and mental came together could offer. health issues is the subject of a in March to “In our new play ‘Elvis and the Best Sum’ at celebrate the building lots Gateshead International Stadium re-opening of of new people on Monday 25 June at 1.30pm. Edberts House on getting involved St Edmund’s Drive Pupils from Brandling, St Wilfrid’s which is fantastic. in East Gateshead Nancy Doyle-Hall (right) Executive Director, RC and Bede Community Primary We especially after a major Virgin Money Foundation, joined the Edberts schools will be in the audience, but want to hear refurbishment. team to open the new building everyone is welcome to attend. from anyone who Following the play a question and Generously funded would like to start answer session will take place by the Virgin Money Foundation, the their own business or enterprise as well where you can put questions to a building now has new, bigger spaces as get ideas from the local community panel of local professionals, all of to accommodate brand new activities about what the building could be used whom work directly with children. for all ages. Residents can now enjoy for.” Clubbercise, Mega Café, an expanded Organised by North East toddler group and much more. Everyone is welcome at Edberts Counselling Services, Edberts House, please call 0191 469 1066 for House and Stop Loan Sharks, Sarah Gorman, who leads the work at more information or pop in to find the play is designed to remove Edberts said: “We are so excited to be out more about what is happening the stigma and address mental able to open our new building. Local on your doorstep. wellbeing in a way that 9 to 11 year people loved Edberts House, but our olds can relate to. For more details contact Marjorie Hunter at North East Counselling Services 07756 150 After school football fun 831 or Sarah Gorman at Edberts A community football project in driving force behind the project. House 0191 469 1066, Highfield kicked off recently and has Trevor Peacock from Churches [email protected] been a great hit with local kids and Together said: “We are extremely their families. grateful for the support of The Gateshead Housing Company and Sessions run by qualified coaches the Community Foundation for a take place every Thursday at 4.30pm Bowls anyone? grant towards the running of this on the Pipe Bridge Estate with the project. Pelaw Bowling Club is looking for project attracting over 40 local new players of all ages to come children and young people. “The project is proving really popular along and take part in the activities within the local community. If Younger children are grouped and competitions on offer at the any local residents are interested together with those of similar ages, club. in getting involved and helping then later in the evening some of to shape this and perhaps other This is a great way to take part the older teenagers and a few of the community projects going forward in gentle exercise, learn a new parents have a friendly match. After then please get in touch.” sport and socialise with people each session drinks and fresh fruit from the local community. snacks are served. If you want to know more call Women are especially welcome Trevor on 07889 052 028 or come Local residents, Churches Together as the club now has mixed along on Thursdays. and Ambassadors Football are the teams participating in various competitions. The club can be found in Bill Quay Park. Turn into Taylor Gardens, then sharp right down Cowpath Lane into bowling area.

For more information please contact Geoff Dunkley on 0191 430 1047 or 07960 513 108.

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Community A hub of activity Payback Team in Gateshead If you use the historic waggonway between Eighton Banks and the Angel of the North, you will have noticed it’s had a bit of a tidy up. This is the result of work by offenders who have been given a community sentence which can include doing work in local communities to make improvements to the local area. The area, which was very overgrown and untidy, is now much improved and has made a big difference to cyclists, runners, walkers and horse riders who use the waggonway. There’s lots planned for the year ahead • Help with job searches and CVs at Birtley Hub ranging from a volunteer Community payback projects • Food bank referrals recruitment week to a centenary event in the borough are managed by to mark the end of WW1. And plans are • Advice and help form other The Northumbria Community already underway for this year’s Winter organisations including NeFirst Credit Rehabilitation Company on behalf Festival – including a production of ‘A Union and counselling services, of the council. cut price Christmas Carol’, which follows offering individual and group last year’s very successful ‘Geordie support. Nativity’. Anyone wishing to take part in any Summer events of our events, or is interested in If you’ve not visited the hub before, it Saturday 30 June, from noon volunteering, please get in touch. offers a range of services to the local Low Fell Summer Fayre Email [email protected] or community including: Play Park, Kells Lane: Enjoy live call 0191 492 0434. • An internet café music, rides, craft stalls, and much more. Organised by Low • Free computer use Fell Forum and supported by the council’s Local Community Fund. For further details email Councillor Susan Craig cllr.scraig@gateshead. gov.uk or call 0191 488 0787. Fill the Holiday Gap Saturday 7 July, 12noon-6pm In the past, the council has These included Chopwell, Kelvin High Spen Picnic successfully organised and helped Grove School, Lobley Hill, Larkspur, Takes place on the football co-ordinate ‘Fill the Holiday Gap’ Bede and Brighton Avenue Primary behind West Street in High Spen. programmes across the borough schools. The Mayor of Gateshead will open providing meals and activities to the event. There’s lots of fun and As a result invites were sent out to some of the most vulnerable families. entertainment for all ages. As pupils and their families who would well as food stalls, face painting, These have taken place during most benefit from this service. a bouncy castle village, a beer school holidays, which is when some This Easter ‘Fill the Holiday Gap’ tent and a Mrs Brown lookalike to families struggle to provide meals or programme was very successful and welcome you. Don’t worry - we find it difficult to pay for things to do future programmes are currently washed her mouth out in advance! when their children are not at school. being planned for the summer holidays. So, following on from the successful Sunday 22 July February half term events at For more information contact Greenside Community Picnic Chopwell, Kelvin Grove and Lobley Brian Kielty from the council’s Greenside Cricket Field. Gates Hill Primary schools a number of neighbourhood management open 12.30pm. Entertainment and other schools were approached to team on 0191 433 3024 stalls from 1pm. Bring a picnic. get involved during the Easter break. [email protected] Entry by donation.

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SummerTyne Americana Festival Great Exhibition of the North The Staiths Food Market Friday 20-22 July Friday 22 June-9 September Second Saturday of each month Celebrating the finest American roots Join us for the biggest event in 2018, Local artisan producers and street music this feel-good festival brings across NewcastleGateshead with food sellers will come together for together some legendary artists, a packed programme of amazing this exciting shopping and eating a whole bunch of rising stars and exhibits, family friendly events, live experience which takes place on the the best of the next generation for performances, displays of innovation, second Saturday of the month until a weekend long party. Headliners new artworks and unforgettable 8 September. Enjoy some of the best taking to the stages at Sage experiences. Across the 80 days, the produce the region has to offer while Gateshead include Graham Nash, exciting story of the North will be told; taking in the river views from this Natalie Merchant, Steve Earle, Davina how its innovators, businesses, artists amazing piece of Gateshead’s cultural and the Vagabonds, Sam Pallido, Iris and designers have shaped our present history. Entry to the market is just 50p DeMent and many more. For tickets and are inspiring our future. and free for under 14s. Staithes Road, and details of the full line-up go to 11am-3pm. For more details search For more information vist www.sagegateshead.com or call Staiths Food Market on Facebook and www.GetNorth2018.com 0191 443 4661 Twitter.

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Sunday 10 June Saturday 16 June Thursday 28 June Race for Life 5k Painting onto Tiles Angel View Race Saltwell Park, 11am-2pm. Race for Life Shipley Art Gallery 10.30am-4pm. Angel of the North, 5.30pm. Join Low brings millions of women together to Art and craft courses organised by Fell Running Club for their annual Angel support life-saving Cancer Research. A Gateshead Learning Skills and hosted run. All ages and abilities welcome. To great 5k suitable for all ages, run, jog or at Shipley Art Gallery. Try a new craft enter visit www.lowfellrunningclub.co.uk walk. www.raceforlife.org this spring and get creative. To enrol, call 0191 433 8646 or visit www. Saturday 30 June Sunday 10 June shipleyartgallery.org.uk Shipley Saturday Art Club FACT WigWalk 2018 Shipley Art Gallery, 10am-12noon. Swalwell Cricket Club. Wiggy is back Sunday 17 June Make your mini masterpiece. Each for the 5k WigWalk and 1k Wiggy Mark Williams - Joel Byrne- week we will look at a different art style, Waddle! Whether you walk, jog or run, McCullough Jazz Guitar Duo explore the collections at the Shipley the WigWalk is the ideal way to boost Black Bull, Blaydon, 8pm. This duo Art Gallery and be inspired by what we your fitness, raise funds for FACT and features two of the best playing a mix see. Ages 7-12. £5 per child. To book pay tribute to a loved one. For more of ‘Songbook’ standards and visit www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk information visit www.active.com contemporary material. £5 pay on the door, for more details call 0191 414 2846. Friday 15 June July Dora Frankel Dance Event Saturday 23 June One Great Day Local dance students will be performing Sunday 1 July at Trinity Square to showcase their At Trinity Square. Enjoy a charity Gibside Farmers Market talent and latest choreography skills. family fun day to raise money for Great Gibside Estate, 10am-3.30pm. Buy fresh The North East’s only early career Ormond Street Hospital and Tiny Lives. seasonal foods and high quality crafts repertory dance company employing Free entertainment and activities direct from local producers, plus tasting dancers who are based or trained in including face painting and colouring and cooking demos. First and third the North East. See Trinity Square’s competitions. See Trinity Square’s Saturday every month. facebook page for more details. facebook page for more details.

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Saturday 7 July Saturday 14 July welcome at Gibside Pub’s Buskers’ night. Low Fell Food Market North East Gospel Choir Every first Friday of each month, all Kells Lane school yard, 11am-3pm. Shipley Art Gallery,1-3pm. An afternoon performers are encouraged to take part Whether it’s satisfying savoury you’re of sensational, soulful Gospel music and show what you’re made of. Free. after or a sweet treat, Low Fell Food from the North East Gospel Choir. Free Saturday 11 August Market has something for you. And entry, donations welcome. Lindisfarne Gospels, Inspired better still it’s all locally sourced. The Calligraphy market takes place on the first Saturday Sunday 15 July of every month right through to Reunion The Angel View Inn, 10am-4pm. December. Entry 50p. Black Bull, Blaydon, 8pm. A return visit Join Angela Reed from Creative by Colin, Franco and the Hong Kongers, Calligraphy and create your own piece Sunday 8 July Steve Andrews over from Cumbria, Roy of illuminated lettering. All materials Great North 10k Cansdale up from Gloucestershire and provided. £35. To book call 0191 433 The North East’s biggest 10k running Roly Veitch all the way from Blaydon. 8420 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/ event starts on the quayside and £5 pay on the door, for more details call whatson finishes inside Gateshead International 0191 414 2846. Tuesday 14 August Stadium. Plus family events, the Great Culture Camp: Get Festival Ready North 10k Family Mile and the Great Saturday 28 July North 10k Toddler Dash. To enter go to Jesterval Caedmon Hall, 9.30am-4.30pm. Spend www.greatrun.org/north10k The very popular street circus returns the day with textile artist Kate Eccles to Trinity Square as part of the Jesterval and learn how to upcycle and transform Sunday 8 July programme of events. Free family your clothes into festival funky items. Chopwell WoodFest entertainment. See Trinity Square’s For ages 8-14 years. £25. To book call Chopwell Wood, 10.30am-4pm facebook page for more details. 0191 433 8420 or visit www.gateshead. Land of Oak & Iron bring the heritage gov.uk/whatson of the area to life. A day out filled with Saturday 28 July Sunday 19 August crafts and activities for all ages. Adults Shipley Saturday Art Club Zoe Gilby Quartet £2, children free, parking £5. www. Shipley Art Gallery, 10am-12noon. landofoakandiron.org.uk/whats-on Make your mini masterpiece. Black Bull, Blaydon, 8pm. Zoe Gilby Ages 7-12. £5 per child. To book visit brings her brilliant quartet to Blaydon Saturday 14 July www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk for what will be another scintillating Whickham Fake Festival concert. £5 pay on the door, for more School playing field, Whickham, Saturday 28 July details call 0191 414 2846. 12 noon-11pm. Whickham Fake Festival Greatest Showman Dance Workshop Tuesday 21 August brings you world-class tributes to six Caedmon Hall. 10am-12noon. Join Culture Camp: Play in a Day pro-level fake bands playing tribute dancer Hildy Harland to explore the to The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Muse, colourful world of hit musical The Caedmon Hall, 9.30am-4.30pm. Join Bowie, The Killers and Queen - all in a Greatest Showman, learn dance moves drama teacher Dave Raynor to create a giant marquee with a bar and outside and techniques inspired by the film. mini play based on what the Angel of entertainment zone. Ages 16 plus. £10. To book call 0191 433 the North gets up to at night. For ages For more information/tickets visit 8420 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/ 8-14 years. £25. To book call 0191 433 www.fakefestivals.co.uk whatson 8420 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/ whatson Saturday 14 July GemArts Masala Festival Launch August Saturday 25 August Shipley Saturday Art Club Performance Square, Gateshead Friday 3 August Quayside. 11am-3pm. Join GemArts for Shipley Art Gallery, 10am-12noon. Gibside Buskers’ Night the launch of another incredible Masala Make your mini masterpiece. Festival! Free. For more information visit Gibside Pub, 6-9pm. If you’re a budding Ages 7-12. £5 per child. To book visit www.gemarts.org musician or more of a spectator, you’re www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk

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