Tag: South Shields
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South Tyneside Comedy Festival Launch Night
Sometimes it feels like we fall into a comfortable spot and return to it time after time. Saturday night marked the opening night of the South Tyneside Comedy Festival. The opening event was Cook and Ramsey: Mucking About at the Customs House. So, as I say we return to what we love. Firstly Jason Cook,…
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Arbeia Roman Fort – South Shields
I have vague recollections from my own childhood of coming to the Arbeia Roman Fort with my Dad and little brother. I can remember climbing the steps of the reconstructed Fort. It was great fun to look out over the River Tyne across to North Shields. Until recently due to my parents relocation, I knew…
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Lambton Worm Customs House
At the end of the brilliant performance of Jack & the Beanstalk the cast announced that 2017’s Custom’s House production would be the Lambton Worm. We were intrigued and loved the idea of the Customs House re-telling a local legend in their own unique way. I’ll admit my knowledge of this legend goes as far…
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Chris Ramsey: Is that Chris Ramsey? at The Customs House
The moment of clarity hit me while sitting in the Steamboat. We were off to see Is That Chris Ramsey? At first I thought am I blogging about it, then I thought naaaaa I’ve already done that. Cat argued back at me that we hadn’t. I carefully chose not to argue back anymore as generally…
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The Word – South Shields
Libraries have had a lot of bad press in the last few years. Local authorities all over the country are closing branches and slashing opening hours. Close to home, our own Gosforth library has seen opening times reduced, despite the protests of the local community. In tough economic times big decisions have to be made…
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Customs House – Jack & The Beanstalk and the Giant’s Feast
Its a bit strange reflecting on a pantomine visit on a cold early January morning. The traditional British pantomine is the epitome of all things glittery, fun and festive. Today I’m really not feeling that vibe. Even though it was only last Wednesday so much seems to have happened in a week. New Years’ Eve has…
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Jason Cook’s Comedy Club
Comedy can be hit or miss at times, and believe it or not, not everyone likes it! Or so I found out when I tried to organise a Works night out a few years ago! Alan: I’m trying to organise a night to [insert closed down comedy club here] and I’m looking for numbers. Dave, what do you…
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South Shields and the Dancing Sand – Treasure Trail
After Completing a Durham City Treasure Trail we recently bought at a Christmas market, we went online and bought two more. Our new years resolution was to get out and about more often and try and engage the kids with the great outdoors. It’s not always been that easy considering the amount of rain we’ve…