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ISS.198 17 MAY - 2 JUN 2021 FREE Get into Newcastle YOUR FREE FORTNIGHTLY GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON IN NE1 HURRAH FOR HOSPITALITY CULTURAL FUN IN THE CITY SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP The date we've all been waiting for! Check out The marvellous museums and galleries of We're thrilled to be back enjoying our city's our round-up of bars and restaurants to enjoy the city are flinging open their doors and we sparkling shopping scene. We go behind- in the city from 17 May. See you there! can't wait to see what's in store this season. the-scenes with the team at John Lewis. LOOKING TO GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A BOOST? We deliver results and we know what it takes to make you stand out from the crowd. We love to be challenged and will challenge you in turn. We’re right by your side in what we promise to be an exciting, transformational digital journey. 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First, the weather is improving - that always helps with the ‘feel good’ newcastlene1 factor. Second, we seem (and I hope I don’t have to eat these words!) we are getting on top of the pandemic, the shops are open and indoor hospitality is making a welcome return this May. It’s great to see the efforts everyone in the city has been making to look after If you wish to submit a listing for inclusion 6 their customers; from a humble haircut please email: [email protected] to a new outfit and a meal out with For advertising call 0191 500 7865 or email: [email protected] 8 friends - suddenly it’s possible again. Get into Newcastle is published by And how we have missed it! Allies Group Ltd This edition the NE1 magazine marks ‘back to normal’ - or maybe back to the ‘new normal’. So much has changed I don’t expect we’ll revert to pre-2020 for a while yet, if ever. To me this is not a problem - it’s an Allies Group Ltd, Enterprise House, Kingsway, Team Valley Trading Estate, 13 opportunity. It’s an opportunity to try Gateshead, NE11 0SR out the new things and places that allies-group.com have come along, in many cases quite Publisher Christopher March literally ‘popped up’, over the last few [email protected] Editorial Matthew Thomas, Elysia Fryer weeks and months. [email protected] The city is so exciting just now and [email protected] there’s much more yet to come over Advertising Rebecca Jackson [email protected] the summer. Between these pages is Design David Stubbs where you’ll find out about it - we’re [email protected] looking forward to seeing you in town Image credit: vecteezy.com soon! All contents copyright ©2021 Allies Group Ltd. All rights reserved. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be ADRIAN WADDELL accepted for inaccuracies, howsoever caused. NE1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE No liability can be accepted for illustrations, 14 photographs, artwork or advertising materials while in transmission or with the publisher or their agents. All content marked 'profile feature' is paid for advertising. All information is correct at time of going to print, May 2021. ISSN 2516-7839 AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRY“ OUT THE NEW THINGS AND PLACES... 20 More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk // 3 AROUND THE CITY TheAT A GLANCE... next 10 WAYS TO GETfortnight THE BEST OUT OF THE CITY! 1 POP-UP PERFECTION Central Park @ Times Square Until 24 July Gather the gang and enjoy this idyllic outdoor drinking and dining spot, it’s a must on your May agenda! Get down to Central Park at Times Square and enjoy the blissful surroundings as you indulge in seriously good street food, beers, screenings and more! centralparknewcastle.co.uk 2 SPECTACULAR STEAKS Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Throughout May If, like us, you’re beyond excited to get back to one of our favourite steakhouses in the city, be sure to book a table at Marco Pierre White this month! Expect sizzling steaks and the Et finest sides, all served with a smile! mpwrestaurants.co.uk h 3 GIN O’CLOCK nort Pleased To Meet You HAYMARK Throughout May 5 Selfie Central m METROumber Oh, how we are 'pleased to meet you' (again)! Our friends at PTMY are back behind the bar, doing what they do best - and LAND you’ll find us in there sampling a spectacular array of gins from near and far. See you there! ST. facebook.com/ptmyncl 4 INSPIRING ART Grainger Market 10 greystreetDEAN WOW: Women Only Works On Paper S From 17 May Marco Pierre White TREET Calling all culture vultures! Make sure you check out the 2 Steakhouse Bar & Grill Laing Art Gallery’s sparkling new WOW exhibition, displaying over 50 watercolours and pastels complemented by etchings and screenprints from some of the most iconic female artists. laingartgallery.org.uk 5 AND POSE! 1 Central Park E Selfie Central @ Times Square D Throughout May THE ySI Get yourselves over to The Gate this May for the ultimate 8 Lane 7 ua selfie experience! One of the UK’s only experiences of its kind, Selfie Central is the place to be to snap, share and Q smash your social media game. Complete with funky sets, backdrops and props, you won’t want to miss this! thegatenewcastle.co.uk 6 EXCITING EXHIBITION Pakui Hardware: Virtual Care From 19 May Don’t miss this fascinating UK debut display by Pakui Hardware (Neringa Cerniauskaite and Ugnius Gelguda). Expect to see inspiring explorations of robotic and virtual care and how it shapes our realities through bodies, technology and materials. Prepare to be wowed! baltic.art 4 // More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk AROUND THE CITY 7 GREEN SPACE Grey Street Gathering Throughout May Our Grey Street Gathering is in-situ under the shadow of Grey’s Monument, and it’s the perfect spot to rest those legs and while away the hours under the spring sunshine. Meet your friends, unwind on your lunch break, or simply take a moment mid-shopping trip! getintonewcastle.co.uk 8 GAME CHANGER Lane7 Throughout May Challenge your chums to a game on the lanes this spring! Why not bring a bit of healthy competition to your bank holiday weekend plans? It’s a great way to catch up with friends over food, drinks and a bit of nail-biting action! lane7.co.uk 9 HAPPY SHOPPING John Lewis, Eldon Square Throughout May Flick to page 16 for our round-up of all that our friends at Et John Lewis are offering this spring. From new fashion lines to handy home design services and lots of friendly faces to ensure shopping is as safe and enjoyable as possible, we’re delighted h to be back! nort johnlewis.com HAYMARKMETROumber 7 Grey Street Gathering 10 CELEBRATING INDEPENDENTS m Grainger Market LAND Throughout May Laing Art Gallery 4 We’re taking the time to guide you through some of the ST. glorious independents that make up our Grainger Market on page 9 20. From local food suppliers and street food vendors, to creative makers, long standing family businesses and much, much more, Eldon greystreetDEAN we’re incredibly proud to call this vibrant hub our own. Square S ourgraingermarket.co.uk TREET 3 Pleased To Meet You DE THE ySI Qua 6 BALTIC PARK FOR FREE AFTER 5PM AT: Eldon Garden Eldon Square Oxford Street Manors Quayside Dean Street Grainger Town More listings at getintonewcastle.co.uk // 5 NEW IN NE1 Word on the street INSPIRING INSIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM ACROSS THE TOON THIS FORTNIGHT... A HUGE STEP FOR NEWCASTLE UNI'S STEPHENSON BUILDING Spectacular plans to transform Newcastle University’s Stephenson WINE O'CLOCK IS BACK! Building into a world-class facility have been unveiled, and boy do they Good news wine-lovers! Our friends at WC Newcastle have moved their look good! Part of an eye-watering £69m transformation, this radical reopening date forward, meaning we can get back to sipping the good stuff overhaul has been given the green light and will allow Newcastle from 17 May! Even better, the team behind this quirky Bigg Market venue will University's Stephenson Building to become a leading School of be opening their doors seven days a week with a number of must-have deals Engineering for research, learning and engagement. A major milestone to get stuck into. With two for £10 cocktail deals and a bottle of house wine in the uni's rich history, this space-age building will also provide an for just £15 Monday to Thursday, 5pm - 7pm, you'd be a fool to miss out.