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Virtual Christmas By Geordie Panto Co
Following the government announcement that the North East will remain in Tier 3 over the festive period, Geordie Panto Co is determined to salvage Christmas the best way they know-how. With all live performances now prohibited, there is no opportunity to enjoy that very British tradition of a Christmas panto....
A leading North East catholic education trust has organised a school-wide virtual choir, bringing together thousands of schoolchildren this Christmas. Singing the famous carol Angels We Have Heard On High, which was penned by Bishop Chadwick in 1862, around 2,000 children from 12 schools across Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland...
Following a month’s closure due to the November lockdown, TeamSport Indoor Karting has reopened its doors in Newcastle, on Scotswood Road. With thorough COVID-19 precautionary measures in place, the site is dedicated to keeping customers safe whilst enjoying some festive fun. Thanks to a new state-of-the-art, Ozone sanitisation equipment installed...
The Top Dog Film Festival tour is bringing a brand-new collection of uplifting dog-themed films to the UK this December and January, in its first-ever virtual edition. The Top Dog Film Festival features a selection of short films that celebrate the unbreakable bond between dogs and humans. From hard-working sheepdogs...
Newcastle Stands Together Against Violence And Abuse Toward Women
Each year thousands of men and women stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women and girls. Earlier this year, after hearing that reports of domestic abuse increased by 30% in 2018/19, Newcastle City Council unanimously passed a motion that not only saw White Ribbon Day...
Three Mile Inn Lights Up With Stardust For Christmas
A well-known North East venue is going the extra Three Mile to light up Tyneside this Christmas. Three Mile Inn, at Gosforth, Newcastle, has undergone a £7.5m transformation by owner Malhotra Group plc to create a state-of-the-art hotel, bar and restaurant. And, while its opening has been pushed back due to...
Friendship Dog Charity Founder Receives Points of Light Award By PM
The founder of the UK’s only dog befriending charity has today received Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light award. Based in the North East, Wag and Company tackles loneliness and isolation among older and vulnerable people in the region. Diane Morton, from Hexham, founded the charity with her husband...
New Online Service Let's You Exchange Old Unwanted Gifts
As the nation gears up for the festive season, Buyagift has teamed up with household favourite and everyone’s favourite daytime TV personality and presenter, Joe Swash, to launch webuyanygift.com – an online service that lets you exchange your old, unwanted gifts from Christmas Past. The all-new site, launched exclusively for Christmas 2020, offers a...
Trick or Treat: Newcastle's Favourite Halloween Treats
We all have our favourite sweet treat to indulge on, and with Halloween just around the corner, there's no better time to stock up on your top pick. A new map by Parkdean Resorts has revealed the most in-demand sweets from around the UK this spooky season, and Ferrero Rocher...
After the announcement that many theatres across the country are cancelling their Christmas pantomimes, the Tyne Theatre and Opera House have come to the rescue. The Tyne Theatre and Opera House have announced that although they will be postponing their 2020 Pantomime; Sleeping Beauty, the theatre will be bringing...

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