The dome which first opened on the 14th May 1910 will be opened to the public during the Heitage Open Days in September. For more details
- Click HereThe Ship Inn Monkseaton - A great North Tyneside New Year's day tradition - starts at 12 noon. More info at www.monkseatonmorrismen.co.uk
Panama swimming club's annual swim. Meet at the clubhouse at 10.30am. e-mail info@pamamaswimmingclub.co.uk for more details
The Links Whitley Bay - The fun starts at 10.30am - Work off the festive season's excesses with a fun run Entry fee applies. The 3.5 mile run is a traditional fundraiser for Woodlawn Special School For more info contact 2008729
Quite a turn out for the Run last year - Some pictures from previous years
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Saturday 12 December 10am to 1.30pm and Sunday 13 December 10.30am to 3pm
While stranded on the island, children will be able to enjoy games crafts and stories as well as a visit by Santa. Booking required, charge applies telephone 0191 2008650 or e-mail stmaryslighthouse@northtyneside.gov.uk
The annual festive favourite returns to Whitley Bay Town Centre with a French and Northumbrian Farmers Market, fairground rides and street entertainment. The market starts at noon on Friday 30th with local children taking part in a lamplight procession from St Peters Church at 4pm. The festival also runs all day Saturday. For more info contact 0191 6436419
The grotto has been organised by the council in partnership with the Friends of St Mary's Island. Admission charges which includes a gift for every child.
The Fun Fair returns - 8th to 18th April 2009
Santa Claus will be dropping in for a welcome rest at his cosy grotto on St Mary's Island and to help guide Santa on his way, the tower will be illuminated over the Christmas period.
The grotto has been organised by the council in partnership with the Friends of St Mary's Island. Admission costs £3.25, which includes a gift for every child. Santa will be available at the above dates and times until a half an hour before the advertised closing times
For further information, or to book a place, TEL: 200 8650 or e-mail stmaryslighthouse@northtyneside.gov.uk
Quite a turn out for the Run - Some pictures from last year
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A tradition for lifeguard clubs across the UK, the swin is open to friends, family and local residents. Meet lower promenade next to Boardwalk Cafe. 11am approx. start. 10.00am sign on. Contact details and info on the website www.nsvl.org.uk.
Quite a turn out for the Water - Some pictures from last year
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The Ship Inn Monkseaton - A great North Tyneside New Year's day tradition - starts at 12 noon. More info at www.monkseatonmorrismen.co.uk
Panama swimming club\s annual swim. Meet at the clubhouse at 10.30am. e-mail info@pamamaswimmingclub.co.uk for more details
A competition has been organised by North Tyneside for a cash prise for the Best Dressed Window Display
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The annual festive favourite returns to Whitley Bay Town Centre with a French and Northumbrian Farmers Market, fairground rides and street entertainment. The market starts at noon on Friday 30th and runs all day Saturday. For more info contact 0191 6436419
Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade has organised that shop owners and employees are invited to get dressed up as their favourite childhood character whether it be from a pantomime, childrens book or film, nursery rhyme or childrens story character - A bit of fun to start off the festive season.
Xperience'08 is an extreme sports extravaganza of BMX, skateboarding, surfing and winter sports action. Local bands and DJs will add to the weekend's cool vibe. Free Entry to the action on Beaconsfield
The Cycle Tour of Britain is scheduled to go along the seafront towards Tynemouth at about 1.15pm - 1.45 on Friday 12 September. This will be part of Stage 6 of the event. More details can be found on the Tour of britain website http://www.tourofbritain.com/default.asp for more details
The Great North Bike Ride from Seahouses to Tynemouth for Charity See http://www.greatnorthbikeride.com/ for more details
Now in its 24th year, the tournament attracted over 180 teams in 2007 with boys and girls competing in various age groups from as far as Canada, the USA and Europe, as well as teams from around the region and the rest of the UK. The tournament has featured many players in the past who have gone on to play in the Premiership. See http://www.ntyouthsoccer.com for more details
The competition take place on the beach at the foot of Watts Slope and starts at 11am until 3pm. Judging at 2.30pm. Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade will be giving a number of vouchers - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age category Under 5's, 6 to 9 year olds and 10 to 12's as well as spot prizes for special effort and creativity. So get those buckets and spades out and have some fun.
**For photos of the 2008 Competition Click Here **
Fun for all the family in the harbour, on the beach and in the water in aid of the RNLI Displays and a band. Call in and support your local RNLI station
See http://www.cullercoatslifeboat.co.uk/ for more details**For photos of a past event Click Here **
Some of the worlds largest kites will be on display - Many weird and wonderful aerial sculptures
To be held on the Links. For more info phone 0191 2008909 or visit the kite society website Click Here
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The Whitley Bay Festival of Motorcycles will be held from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th August 2008 on the Beaconsfield, Grand Parade, Tynemouth NE30 4JF.
Billed as "a celebration of all things motorised and 2-wheeled", the Festival will be a weekend with something for everyone, families and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. There will be displays of custom, classic and racing motorcycles, scooters and trikes, trade stalls and exhibitors. On Saturday afternoon, judging of the bike show will take place following a Grand Cavalcade of motorcycles along the sea-front.
Live music will be playing over the weekend and top local bands will play the main marquee on Friday and Saturday evenings.
See http://www.whitleybayfestivalofmotorcycles.co.uk for more information.
Whitley Bay Vintage Bus Rally - Bournemouth Gardens Car Park, from 11.00am. Free bus service and connection to the Stephenson Railway Museum. See http://www.nebpt.co.uk for more details
Whitley Bay Jazz Festival 2008 - Friday July 11th - Sunday July 13th. See http://www.whitleybayjazzfest.org/ for more details
A 10k walk from the Parks Sports Centre in North Shields to St. Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.
The Fun Fair returns - 10th to 13th April 2008
The North Tyneside 10K road race is returning again this year on Sunday 23rd March 2008.
The route takes in the dramatic working North Shields Fish Quay, the stunning Tynemouth Priory & Castle, a long stretch of award-winning coastline and finishes at the picturesque St. Mary's Lighthouse.
Find out more and access the application form Click Here
The Ship Inn Monkseaton - A great North Tyneside New Year's day tradition - starts at 12 noon. More info at www.monkseatonmorrismen.co.uk
Panama swimming club\s annual swim. Meet at the clubhouse at 10.30am. e-mail info@pamamaswimmingclub.co.uk for more details
A tradition for lifeguard clubs across the UK, the swin is open to friends, family and local residents. Meet lower promenade next to Boardwalk Cafe. 11am start. Contact can be made through the website www.nsvl.org.uk.
Quite a turn out for the Water
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Quite a turn out for the Run
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Santa Claus will be dropping in for a welcome rest at his cosy parlour on St Mary's Island and to help guide Santa on his way, the tower will be illuminated over the Christmas period.
The parlour has been organised by the council in partnership with the Friends of St Mary's Island. Admission costs £3, which includes a gift for every child. Santa will be available at the following dates and times: Santa's parlour will be open on the following dates and times. Santa will be available up until a half an hour before the advertised closing times
Booking is not essential, however if you would like to visit Santa on Christmas Eve he will need to leave early so pre-booking for this date is recommended. Meanwhile, if you're stuck for ideas for a Christmas present why not pop into the gift shop where a range of gifts are on sale, including an exclusive St Mary's Island 'Snowy Bear' priced at £4.99. For further information, or to book a place, TEL: 200 8650 or e-mail stmaryslighthouse@northtyneside.gov.uk
Mon 26th Nov to Fri 30th Nov - 7.15pm : Sat 1 Dec - 2pm & 7.15pm
For further details and box office Tel: (0191)2523505
The annual festive favourite returns to Whitley Bay Town Centre with a French and Northumbrian Farmers Market, fairground rides and street entertainment. The market starts at noon on Friday 30th and runs all day Saturday. For more info contact 2005733
Whitley Bay Town Centre
To be held on the North Links next to Brierdene Coach Park. Small fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm and firework display at 7pm (weather permitting).
Call 0845 7 711 711 to book an appointment
SCARECROW FESTIVAL and COMPETITION Organised by WHITLEY BAY CHAMBER OF TRADE
Some 61 businesses are taking part in this years Best Dressed Window Display - a scarecrow theme. The displays will be all over town and in the town centre on Saturday 6th October, the festival is designed to be fun and will feature scarecrows of all sizes. The winner will be presented with the Chamber of Trade Shield. Come along on the day and follow the trail and, as you browse the town's diverse range of shops, judge the scarecrows for yourself and see if you agree with the judges decision. Nicholsons will also be holding a barbecue outside the shop in Park View (weather permitting).
The Whitley Bay Festival of Motorcycles will be held from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August 2007 on the Beaconsfield, Grand Parade, Tynemouth NE30 4JF.
Billed as "a celebration of all things motorised and 2-wheeled", the Festival will be a weekend with something for everyone, families and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. As well as the Extreme Globe Riders, there will be displays of custom, classic and racing motorcycles, scooters and trikes, trade stalls and exhibitors. On Saturday afternoon, judging of the bike show will take place following a Grand Cavalcade of motorcycles along the sea-front.
Live music will be playing over the weekend and top local bands will play the main marquee on Friday and Saturday evenings.
See http://www.whitleybayfestivalofmotorcycles.co.uk for more information.
Some of the worlds largest kite will be on display including the 100ft Octopus, 60ft Diver and many other weird and wonderful aerial sculptures including syncronised displays, a mid air duel.
To be held on the Links. For more info phone 0191 2008909 or visit the kite society website Click Here
Now in its 23nd year, the tournament will attract over 100 teams with boys and girls competing in various age groups from as far as Canada, the USA and Europe, as well as teams from around the region and the rest of the UK. The tournament has featured many players in the past who have gone on to play in the Premiership. See http://www.ntyouthsoccer.com for more details
Fun for all the family in the harbour, on the beach and in the water in aid of the RNLI
Displays and a band. Call in and support your local RNLI station
**For photos of a past event Click Here **
Whitley Bay Jazz Festival 2007- Wednesday July 11th - Sunday July 15th. See http://www.whitleybayjazzfest.org/ for more details
Static display of vintage and veteran buses - Bournemouth Gardens Car Park 11am-4pm with free bus service and connection to the Stephenson Railway Museum. See http://www.nebpt.co.uk for more details
Apple Tumbles Drop-in at Whitley Bay Children's Centre is having a Road Safety Day for Childminders and Children (6 months to 4 years). The children will be riding small sit and rides, and learning road safety at the same time. The centre also intends to raise money from sponsorship for the charity - BRAKE (A Road Safety Charity). The children who took part last year and had a fabulous time.
For more information Click Here
North Tyneside has just announced that families are being invited to take part in a 10k family fun walk at Whitley Bay Lighthouse on Sunday June 24.
The Stride out to the Lighthouse walk is funded by the Awards for All Big Lottery Fund and organised by North Tyneside Council, The fun includes musical entertainment throughout the walk.
For more information Click Here
A treasure hunt organised by Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade is to be held on the Beach opposite The Boardwalk Cafe Watts Slope. See http://www.whitleybay-chamber.org/html/news_story01.asp for more details
For photos of the event Click Here
3rd year of the road race starting at the Parks Centre in North Shields then down to the Fish Quay and then along the sea front finishing beside St Mary's Island - Application forms telephone 0191 2008909
The Fun Fair will be back on the Links from Thursday 5th April
To be held on the North Links next to Brierdene Coach Park. Small fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm and firework display at 7pm (weather permitting).
The Surfing Championship returns to Tynemouth again. Competitors will ride the surf competing for prize money in various divisions.
WHITLEY BAY CHAMBER OF TRADE SCARECROW COMPETITION
Some 50 businesses have agreed to take part in this years Best Dressed Window Street Festival - a scarecrow theme. The displays will be all over town and in the town centre on Saturday 23rd September, the festival is designed to be fun and will feature scarecrows of all sizes. The winner will be presented with the Chamber of Trade Shield. Come along on the day and support the event and, as you browse the town's diverse range of shops, judge the scarecrows for yourself and see if you agree with the judges decision. Some will be offering wine while browsing and Nicholsons will also be holding a barbecue outside the shop in Park View.
Whitley Bay town centre on Sunday 3rd September. Traders from across Europe will be selling a wide range of mostly foodstuffs, with some crafts and gifts. For any further info Tel 0191 200 5733
Car Boot Sale site Near Sainsburys Weekdays 3pm & 7pm, Weekend 7pm, Sunday 20th August 3pm only Ticket Hotline 077 66 55 22 11
See http://www.www.bigkidcircus.com for more details
Some photos of past event below. To be held on the Links. Click Here
Now in its 22nd year, the tournament will attract over 100 teams with boys and girls competing in various age groups from as far as Canada, the USA and Europe, as well as teams from around the region and the rest of the UK. The tournament has featured many players in the past who have gone on to play in the Premiership. See http://www.ntyouthsoccer.com for more details
Static display of vintage and veteran buses - Bournemouth Gardens Car Park 11am-4pm. Free seafront rides. See http://www.nebpt.co.uk for more details
Great action packed day. Programme from 10.00 to 4.00. Fun for all the family
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Fun for all the family in the harbour, on the beach and in the water in aid of the RNLI
Displays and a band. Call in and support your local RNLI station
**For photos of a past event Click Here **
Whitley Bay Jazz Festival 2006- Friday 14th to Sunday 16th July. See http://www.whitleybayjazzfest.org/ for more details
The event held on the 21 January raised £600.00 for St Oswalds Hospice. Photograph below shows the cheque being presented to Debra Daglish of St Oswalds. Next event is on June 24th - St Andrews Church Hall, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay.
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The Fun Fair will be back on the Links Thursday 14th April to 23rd April
Continental Treat for Whitley Bay Shoppers - Up to 25 traders should be offering a wide range of foodstuffs. North Tyneside Council Town Centres Management in association with Euromarkets has arranged the visit.
The market comes to Whitley Bay town centre on Thursday 23rd March
The Monkseaton Morrismen will be performing their annual repertoire of traditional morris dances outside the Ship Inn
They will see off the old year and bring in the New Year back with a number of dances including "The Ampleforth Mummers Play" and the climax of the performance will be "The Local Pitmans Rapper Sword Dance"
For more info on the Monkseaton Morrismen visit www.monkseatonmorrismen.co.uk
The Panama Swimming Club will be having there annual New Years Morning refreshing dip in the North Sea - and everyone is welcome to join them !!
About 30 swimmers braved the elements together with a considerable number of onlookers.
Markets, Lantern Procession, Live Entertainment - Whitley Bay Town Center
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To be held on the North Links next to Brierdene Coach Park. Small fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm and firework display at 7pm (weather permitting).
Whitley Bay Jazz Festival 2005 - Thursday 14th to Sunday July 17th. See http://www.whitleybayjazzfest.org/ for more details
Static display of vintage and veteran buses - Bournemouth Gardens Car Park 11am-4pm. Free seafront rides and free steam train rides. See http://www.nebpt.co.uk for more details
Some photos of last years event below. To be held on the Links. For info telephone 0191 2005733
For details of the bike ride in aid of the Chris Lucas Trust see http:www.chrislucastrust.com for more details
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Both Kite Festivals were a tremendous success
Jazz Festival - Official site for the event 2nd to 4 July 2004
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Traders in Park View, are planning a special event on Saturday 13 November to celebrate their unique nature as one of the UK's few remaining high streets not dominated by typical high street brands. The Traders will inviting customers to share a glass of wine whilst enjoying their shopping. The wines on offer will be from all around the world will reflect the range and variety of shops to be enjoyed in Park View.
North Tyneside Council's official family fireworks display to be held on the North Links Sunday 7th November.
Fireworks due to go off at 7pm precisely and likely to last about 15 minutes. The event is free and their will be hot food and fairground rides (not free) in the Brierdene car park during the event.
The Traditional Morris Dancing event will be taking place outside the Ship Inn Monkseaton at 12.00 noon. Join them and give them a good start to their 50th Aniversary Year - Details on the Morrismens Website - Click Here
St. Peter's Pantomime Society are performing Cinderella on January 27th, 28th and 29th 2005, at The Crosskeys Hall, Elmwood Road, Monkseaton. Performances Thurs.(27th) @ 6.30pm. Friday (28th) @ 7.00pm. Saturday (29th) @ 2.30pm and 7.00pm. All proceeds to be shared between Sargent Cancer Care for Children and the Crosskeys Hall Project. Tickets £3.50 Adult and £2.50 Child - From 0191 2530819.
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