Community

The real heart of North Shields is its people. From volunteers and community groups to local heroes and changemakers — this section celebrates the stories that bring our town together.

Pedal Paws: Gib the Pup and David’s Biking Adventures

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In North Tyneside, amidst the sea breeze and cheerful beachgoers, a unique sight captures attention: a dog comfortably riding on a cyclist's back. Meet...

The Wasting Time Podcast hosted by Nick Brownlee-Sayers and Chris Doughty

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POP PUNK AND A PODCAST IN PITTSBURGH This magazine is all about championing local creativity and creative content. And sometimes that local creativity can go...

A Stream of Curmudgeonly Consciousness that has Little to do with Hats! 

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 By Barry Hutchings Warning! The following is a load of ole waffle and contains no inner truths.   1972. The Illicit hat trade was out of hand....

Your Stories: BROTHERLY LOVE OF THE SEA

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By Kristine Grey The history of North Shields is inextricably linked to sea faring and one North Shields family certainly played their part in that...

MEMOIRS OF A NORTHERN LASS 

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By Diane Wailes Carol Mary Belshaw is 93 years young and her memory is as sharp as a pin; a treasure trove of recollections of...

70 Years of Friendship: Sylvia and Lynette’s Extraordinary Journey

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Two familiar faces at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre, North Shields Fish Quay, Sylvia Lambert and Lynette Scott, have been friends for more than 70 years, meeting at a boarding school for children following the death of a parent during Merchant Navy service.

Tynemouth Photographic Society

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By Caroline Oswald Tynemouth Photographic Society has a long history in North Shields, so it is fitting that theyhave returned to their roots on Howard...

In Response: Typewriters

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Like many women of her generation, my mother, Veronica, was an avid user of thetypewriter. She learned an array of secretarial skills at Tynemouth...

Celebrating the Launch of Veronica: A Lifelong Dream Fulfilled

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By Caroline Oswald On the first day of his boat-building apprenticeship at the age of 16, my dad could havehardly predicted that he would continue...

Local Hero: Dot the Lollipop

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By Caroline Oswald Dorothy Ann Thompson MBE, who sadly passed away last month, was better known as, ‘Dot the Lollipop’, even to friends and family.  The...

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Local Photographer: Gary Ormston

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By Simmie Harper Gary Ormston may be from Walker, but his deep connection to North Shields has shaped much of his life and photography. As...
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