School kids have finished their academic year for the dreaded six-week holiday, what can parents do to keep their children busy over the summer? Should they take them to Whitley Bay Playhouse for a spot of theatre or a pantomime? Or have a picnic down by the beach? We have […]
Author: Kamron Kent
Six (highly questionable) icebreakers to try on Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day arriving tomorrow, here are some questionable icebreakers that you could use to win over a date for the most romantic day of the year. 1. Wrong Time of Day: Sunderland University student Liam Knox, 22, suggests to break the ice you should say: “Evening.” Even (or […]
North Tyneside residents are having a ball with walking football
Residents in the North Tyneside area are enjoying walking football – a slower version of football for elderly and less mobile players. Colin White, 70, a retired television engineer, told us why he enjoyed playing this sport. He said: “It’s kept me fitter and the social side is great. I […]
EE to “sleep rough” to raise awareness of homelessness
On the 27 October 2018, EE employees will brave the cold night to raise awareness of homeless in the region. Employees of the Mobile Network provider EE are to sleep outside for a night for a fundraiser for The People’s Kitchen, a charity based in Newcastle. Lindsey Wallace, sectional head of […]