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My Kind of Toon

See all of our blog posts form 2012 and 2011

Testimonials from passionate locals and visitors telling the world why NewcastleGateshead is their kind of Toon

Annaliese Wimbleton

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Barry and Emma Gledson

Barry & Emma Gledson | The Newcastle Stampede, a 10k run across rugged terrain with obstacles like cargo nets and sheep dips along the way. Great fun!

Ian Nixon

Ian Nixon | The food is amazing! I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Jonathan Okwe Pearson

Jonathan Okwe Pearson | It’s not an enormous city, but it has a very special blend.

Karen Atkinson

Karen Atkinson |Whatever your mood, a quick blast of that North Sea wind with the sea salt in it really lifts the spirits.

Keith Mills

Keith Mills | if we could guarantee sunshine we would have everything you could ever ask for!

Rachel Holdsworth

Rachel Holdsworth | This year I took part in the annual EAT! Festival and opened up a pop-up restaurant in my own home.

Rahima Latif

Rahima Latif | Next on my list of places to explore is a new cabaret club, Boulevard. It sounds like a brilliant night out.

Ritu Nayyar

Ritu Nayyar | I’ve also taken friends on a River Escapes cruise down the Tyne – that was a pretty impressive night out!

Ros Rigby

Ros Rigby | There is a really strong live music scene in Newcastle Gateshead. I particularly enjoy jazz nights like Schmazz at The Cluny and Splinter at the Bridge Hotel.

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson | One of my favourite things to do is go for a walk over the Tyne Bridge. Somehow I sense myself breathing more deeply as I approach it: a feeling both of thrill and comfort.

Tom Higham

Tom Higham | It’s amazing how accessible and bold the visual arts and creative offer is in Newcastle Gateshead.