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WRITE Festival 2021
The festival returns 17-25 September to celebrate the written word in all its forms with a programme of unmissable events, workshops and performances at The Word, across South Tyneside Libraries and online.
WRITE Festival 2021
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- Name
- Feast at South Shields Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 12:00pm to 8:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exciting street food festival at South Shields Market.
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- Name
- Traditional Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Saturday traditional market sells everything from plants, flowers and garden ornaments, to vinyls, handmade cards and craft items.
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- Name
- The Young Writers' Feast with New Writing North
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free, booking required. Suitable for 12-19 year olds
- Description
- WRITE FESTIVAL 2021! Join New Writing North Young Writers' and try your hand at different forms of writing. From flash fiction to making your own comic books this is your opportunity to work with professional writers, learn new skills and be creative.
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- Name
- Flesh on the Bones
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 11:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This mini exhibition will look at the animal skulls and other bones excavated on the site, and consider what they reveal about life in the Roman fort.
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- Name
- A Roman Encounter
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 11:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Meet Roman soldiers Cohors Quinta Gallorum from the 3rd century.
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- Name
- Craft a Kitty Keyring
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:15am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Cut-out and hand-sew a fabric feline.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Feast at South Shields Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 12:00pm to 8:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- An exciting street food festival at South Shields Market.
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- Name
- Rockpooling
- Location
- South Shields Surf School
- Time
- 12:00pm to 1:30pm
- Cost
- £5 per person
- Description
- Families can spend time exploring local rock pools to see what creatures they can find.
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- Name
- An Audience with Ann Cleeves
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Cost
- £5 per person. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- WRITE FESTIVAL 2021! Award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, Ann Cleeves, will be joining us at The Word to discuss her new book The Heron's Cry, the second in her new Two Rivers series set in North Devon featuring Detective Matthew Venn, following the sensational number one bestseller, The Long Call.
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- Name
- Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys Experience
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:30pm to 9:45pm
- Cost
- from £24.50
- Description
- This show will take you on a journey through the story of the Wilburys, with expert narrative and big screen action.
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- Name
- Souter Trust10 Monthly 10k Trail Run
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 9:30am to 11:30am
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A monthly coastal 10k trail run, 3 circuits of 3.33k on The Leas north of Souter Lighthouse.
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- Name
- Flesh on the Bones
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 1:00pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This mini exhibition will look at the animal skulls and other bones excavated on the site, and consider what they reveal about life in the Roman fort.
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- Name
- Little Mix Magic Tribute
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 3:00pm to 5:00pm
- Cost
- From £16
- Description
- The Little Mix Magic Tribute show includes all of the original band's biggest hits.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Flesh on the Bones
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This mini exhibition will look at the animal skulls and other bones excavated on the site, and consider what they reveal about life in the Roman fort.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Flesh on the Bones
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This mini exhibition will look at the animal skulls and other bones excavated on the site, and consider what they reveal about life in the Roman fort.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Flesh on the Bones
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This mini exhibition will look at the animal skulls and other bones excavated on the site, and consider what they reveal about life in the Roman fort.
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- Name
- Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 8:00pm to 10:30pm
- Cost
- from £28.50
- Description
- The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Flesh on the Bones
- Location
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- This mini exhibition will look at the animal skulls and other bones excavated on the site, and consider what they reveal about life in the Roman fort.
-
- Name
- Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 8:00pm to 10:30pm
- Cost
- from £28.50
- Description
- The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.
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- Name
- Friday Flea Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Friday flea market has its own special appeal to those who like to rummage through the curios, books, bric-a-brac, second hand bargains as well as stalls selling brand new items.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Jason Cook's Comedy Club
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:45pm to 10:00pm
- Cost
- from £14
- Description
- Join Jason and some of the funniest people on the planet for a night of laughter.
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- Name
- Traditional Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Saturday traditional market sells everything from plants, flowers and garden ornaments, to vinyls, handmade cards and craft items.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Street Games Workshop
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A 'Sheila from Shields' exhibition workshop.
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- Name
- Street Games Workshop
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 12:30pm to 1:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A 'Sheila from Shields' exhibition workshop.
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- Name
- Jason Cook's Comedy Club
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:45pm to 10:00pm
- Cost
- from £14
- Description
- Join Jason and some of the funniest people on the planet for a night of laughter.
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- Name
- Russian National Ballet - Nutcracker
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Cost
- from £19.50
- Description
- A nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise - prepare to enter a magical new world.
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- Name
- Russian National Ballet - Swan Lake
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:30pm to 9:30pm
- Cost
- from £19
- Description
- Russian National Ballet returns to the UK with the most famous ballet of all time.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- BlueScapes Changing Seasons Mindful Walk
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- Join Souter Lighthouse on a mindful walk, using your senses to connect with nature, relax and refresh.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Book Launch: Glenda Young and the Miner's Lass
- Location
- This event takes place online
- Time
- 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Cost
- Free, booking required. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- In celebration of National Libraries Week, author Glenda Young will be launching her new novel - The Miner's Lass.
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- Name
- Friday Flea Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Friday flea market has its own special appeal to those who like to rummage through the curios, books, bric-a-brac, second hand bargains as well as stalls selling brand new items.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Traditional Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Saturday traditional market sells everything from plants, flowers and garden ornaments, to vinyls, handmade cards and craft items.
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- Name
- Initial Concepts - Writing Workshop with Chris McGeorge
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 10:15am to 11:15am
- Cost
- £2 per person. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- This event is part of the Northern Crime Syndicate Day which includes a series of writing workshops perfect for aspiring writers looking for advice and guidance.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Escalating Tension - Writing Workshop with Judith O'Reilly
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 11:30am to 12:30pm
- Cost
- £2 per person. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- This event is part of the Northern Crime Syndicate Day which includes a series of writing workshops perfect for aspiring writers looking for advice and guidance.
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- Name
- Planning the Perfect Novel - Writing Workshop with Rob Parker
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 12:45pm to 1:45pm
- Cost
- £2 per person. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- This event is part of the Northern Crime Syndicate Day which includes a series of writing workshops perfect for aspiring writers looking for advice and guidance.
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- Name
- The Journey to Publication with The Northern Crime Syndicate
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Cost
- £2 per person. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- This event is part of the Northern Crime Syndicate Day which includes a series of writing workshops perfect for aspiring writers looking for advice and guidance.
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- Name
- Who's Crime is it Anyway? With The Northern Crime Syndicate
- Location
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- Time
- 3:15pm to 4:15pm
- Cost
- £2 per person. Suitable for ages 16+
- Description
- This event is part of the Northern Crime Syndicate Day which includes a series of writing workshops perfect for aspiring writers looking for advice and guidance.
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- Name
- McFleetwood
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:30pm to 9:30pm
- Cost
- from £23
- Description
- A tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
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- Name
- Rockpooling
- Location
- South Shields Surf School
- Time
- 12:00pm to 1:30pm
- Cost
- £5 per person
- Description
- Families can spend time exploring local rock pools to see what creatures they can find.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Talon - The Best of The Eagles
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:30pm to 10:00pm
- Cost
- from £25.50
- Description
- Join the Customs House to see one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- All Our Yesterdays
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Cost
- from £16
- Description
- Another sensational feel-good show from the producers of 'Memory Lane', 'Rolling Back the Years' and 'Memories are Made of This'.
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- Name
- All Our Yesterdays
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:30pm to 9:30pm
- Cost
- from £16
- Description
- Another sensational feel-good show from the producers of 'Memory Lane', 'Rolling Back the Years' and 'Memories are Made of This'.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- All Our Yesterdays
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Cost
- from £16
- Description
- Another sensational feel-good show from the producers of 'Memory Lane', 'Rolling Back the Years' and 'Memories are Made of This'.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Friday Flea Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Friday flea market has its own special appeal to those who like to rummage through the curios, books, bric-a-brac, second hand bargains as well as stalls selling brand new items.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Family Magic Extravaganza
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Cost
- £9.50
- Description
- A family friendly magic show as part of South Tyneside International Magic Festival.
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- Name
- Traditional Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Saturday traditional market sells everything from plants, flowers and garden ornaments, to vinyls, handmade cards and craft items.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Street Games Workshop
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A 'Sheila from Shields' exhibition workshop.
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- Name
- Street Games Workshop
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 12:30pm to 1:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A 'Sheila from Shields' exhibition workshop.
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- Name
- South Tyneside International Magic Festival: Gala Show
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 8:00pm to 10:00pm
- Cost
- from £15
- Description
- Enjoy an evening of unforgettable magic from some of the best performers in the business!
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Friday Flea Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Friday flea market has its own special appeal to those who like to rummage through the curios, books, bric-a-brac, second hand bargains as well as stalls selling brand new items.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Traditional Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Saturday traditional market sells everything from plants, flowers and garden ornaments, to vinyls, handmade cards and craft items.
-
- Name
- Rockpooling
- Location
- South Shields Surf School
- Time
- 10:30am to 12:00pm
- Cost
- £5 per person
- Description
- Families can spend time exploring local rock pools to see what creatures they can find.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Souter Trust10 Monthly 10k Trail Run
- Location
- Souter Lighthouse
- Time
- 9:30am to 11:30am
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- A monthly coastal 10k trail run, 3 circuits of 3.33k on The Leas north of Souter Lighthouse.
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- Name
- A Live Audience With Adam Allinson
- Location
- The Customs House
- Time
- 7:30pm to 9:30pm
- Cost
- from £18
- Description
- A Live Audience With Piano Man, Adam Allinson.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Friday Flea Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Friday flea market has its own special appeal to those who like to rummage through the curios, books, bric-a-brac, second hand bargains as well as stalls selling brand new items.
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- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
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- Name
- Wendy The Witch & The Phantom Panto Party
- Location
- Brinkburn CIO
- Time
- 11:30am to 1:00pm
- Cost
- from £9
- Description
- Halloween pantomime favourite Wendy The Witch is back, in a brand new panto adventure.
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- Name
- Wendy The Witch & The Phantom Panto Party
- Location
- Brinkburn CIO
- Time
- 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- from £9
- Description
- Halloween pantomime favourite Wendy The Witch is back, in a brand new panto adventure.
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- Name
- Traditional Market
- Location
- South Shields Market Square
- Time
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- The Saturday traditional market sells everything from plants, flowers and garden ornaments, to vinyls, handmade cards and craft items.
-
- Name
- Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
- Location
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
- Time
- 11:30am to 4:00pm
- Cost
- Free
- Description
- 81 years of Sheila Graber's inspirational art and animation.
-
- Name
- Wendy The Witch & The Phantom Panto Party
- Location
- Brinkburn CIO
- Time
- 11:30am to 1:00pm
- Cost
- from £9
- Description
- Halloween pantomime favourite Wendy The Witch is back, in a brand new panto adventure.
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- Name
- Wendy The Witch & The Phantom Panto Party
- Location
- Brinkburn CIO
- Time
- 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Cost
- from £9
- Description
- Halloween pantomime favourite Wendy The Witch is back, in a brand new panto adventure.
Refine your search
Venue
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery [36]
- South Shields Market Square [21]
- The Customs House [16]
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word [13]
- Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort [7]
- Brinkburn CIO [4]
- Souter Lighthouse [3]
- South Shields Surf School [3]
- Souter Lighthouse [1]
- This event takes place online [1]