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  • Northumbrian Piper under New Management

    Northumbrian Piper under New Management

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    Alan Hooper
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    We’d heard that the Northumbrian Piper had changed hands and were making changes. This was great news as we used to visit quite often, then it started to go downhill. It had got to a point that we used to visit mainly because of its handy location, not because of anything else. The food had…

  • Canny Crafty Gosforth

    Canny Crafty Gosforth

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    Cat Hooper
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    Our girls love to craft, however, the mess that comes with painting always puts me off.  This is where Canny Crafty Gosforth comes to the rescue.   Kids and adults can get messy with paint, create a unique masterpiece and let Canny Crafty do the cleaning up.  What’s not to love about that? Where is Canny…

  • Scalini’s Gosforth Review

    Scalini’s Gosforth Review

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    Alan Hooper
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    The last time we visited Scalini’s, Gosforth we had an… entertaining experience! As a result, it’s taken us nearly 2 years to return to give it another go. It’s a shame as it is literally 10 minutes walk from our house. I’ll explain our previous visit after our review Scalini’s Gosforth Review As part of…

  • Basilico Gosforth

    Basilico Gosforth

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    Alan Hooper
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    Gosforth High Street has lots of restaurants, but one has been shrouded in mystery and we’d always passed it by. I only know two people that have been to Basilico and I felt it was time to give it a try. A quick look at the Basilico Menu by the front door and we were…

  • Oli’s and Joe Gosforth

    Oli’s and Joe Gosforth

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    Alan Hooper
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    Oli’s and Joe on Gosforth High Street opened towards the end of 2016. Yet another restaurant in Gosforth we wanted to try out. The branding on the outside looks amazing. The design is eye-catching and we were hoping the interior would live up to our expectations! Gosforth High Street is quite a popular location for…

  • New New Bengal – Best Indian Restaurant in Gosforth

    New New Bengal – Best Indian Restaurant in Gosforth

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    Alan Hooper
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    The New New Bengal Indian Restaurant in Gosforth is the refurbished result from the New Bengal Restaurant. The Old New Bengal Gosforth The Indian restaurant had been established in Gosforth for over 40 years. We’d visited a couple of times when on our dating years. During the late summer of 2014, the business was set on…

  • The Days of the Raj – Gosforth

    The Days of the Raj – Gosforth

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    Alan Hooper
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    The Days of the Raj has had a restaurant in Gosforth (opposite Asda), for many years now. It is a sit-in restaurant but also serves up a takeaway. I’ve got to admit that I have had a love-hate relationship with the place. Last time I went to order the British meal of choice Chicken Tikka…

  • Northumberland Wildlife Trust – Gosforth

    Northumberland Wildlife Trust – Gosforth

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    Cat Hooper
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    Northumberland Wildlife Trust Tucked away in the grounds of St Nicholas hospital in Gosforth lies the HQ of Northumberland Wildlife Trust. If you didn’t know it was there it’s unlikely you would have passed its so well hidden down a single track just past the Post Office Depot where I’ve collected many a missed parcel.…

  • Pikku Gosforth

    Pikku Gosforth

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    Cat Hooper
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    On Thursday last week, I sacked off the housework (like I need an excuse?) and had a lovely morning unleashing my inner Vidal Sassoon at a hair plaiting and curling lesson at Pikku Gosforth. Pikku Gosforth Pikku spans two floors.  The downstairs contains the children’s clothing boutique, which stocks cool Scandinavian and continental brands and upstairs you…