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AUTUMN-WINTER 2017/18

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The Filleting Machine performed by Blowin’ a Hooley Theatre CompanyTuesday 3 October, 7pm Whitley Bay Customer First CentreMeet the Rutter family, living on theRidges Estate. Da earns his living on thefish quay, Ma looks after the bairns andhas dreams for their future that will takethem far away. Set in the 1980s, this taleby North East playwright Tom Hadaway isa story of industry, family politics andpride. Blowin’ a Hooley Theatre was setup in 2016 to tell authentic North Eastvoices and bring high quality theatre toaudiences in the region. Tickets: £5,booking essential.

Femme FataleThursday 5 October, 7pmWallsend Customer First CentreJoin best-selling crime authors DanielleRamsay, K A Richardson, Sheila Quigleyand Eileen Wharton, as they discuss writing, crime and themselves. They will beinterviewed by Dr Jacky Collins, lecturerin European Fiction, Film & TV atNorthumbria University, and creator anddirector of Newcastle Noir - InternationalCrime Fiction Festival.

Sting – From Northern Skies to Fields of GoldThursday 28 September, 7pmWallsend Customer First CentreLaunching a new book about Wallsend’sfavourite son, Professor Paul Carr talksabout what makes Sting tick musicallyand provides detail about his sound andthe musician he has become. The booklooks at Sting’s distinct Geordie identity,and of course mentions his upbringing inWallsend. Blaydon born Paul Carr is Professor of Popular Music Analysis atthe University of South Wales. He hasworked as a professional musician withthe James Taylor Quartet and formerMiles Davis sideman Bob Berg. There willbe the opportunity to buy signed books.Tickets: £3, booking essential.

Age Takes Centre Stage Festival The annual Age Takes Centre Stage Festival takes place during October. The festival offers a range of activities forthe over-50s throughout North Tyneside.Please see the festival brochure for fulldetails, available from any North TynesideLibrary or Age UK centre.

OCTOBER

Our libraries and community centres have a packedprogramme of events and activities!If you would like any further information about anything in this guide, or would liketo book for an event, please contact any North Tyneside Library or email library.events@northtyneside.gov.uk

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Danielle Ramsay is the author of five DIJack Brady crime novels. Danielle’s latestwork, ‘The Last Cut’ features DS Harri Ja-cobs – a female cop who finds herselftracking down a serial killer who is alteringhis victims to look like her. However, thehunter soon becomes the hunted andHarri becomes the primary target of akiller who does not just want to murderher, he wants to kill for her.

K A Richardson has written four books inthe North East Police series. In her latestbook ‘Watch You Burn’, DI Alistair McKayand the team from North East Police haveto work quickly to stop the killer, beforethey all end up in flames.

Sheila Quigley was recently voted seventh in a WHSmith poll of the bestcrime thriller writers of all time. Two of herbooks, ‘Run for Home’ and ‘Bad MoonRising’, have been made into stage plays.

Eileen Wharton is an author of children’sbooks as well as a crime author. Eileen’slatest book, ‘Blanket of Blood’, is a chillingserial killer thriller where young, pregnantgirls are the targets.

There will be the opportunity to buysigned books. Tickets: £3, booking essential.

70s Quiz Friday 6 October, 2.30pmMonkseaton Library Take part individually or as a team – therewill be a picture round, TV & movies,music and general knowledge rounds aswell. A prize for first place and maybe lastplace too...along with a cup of tea or coffee. FREE, booking essential.

Meet the Poet – Harry Gallagher Tuesday 10 October, 7.30pmCullercoats LibraryCullercoats poet Harry Gallagher will be celebrating the launch of his book‘Northern Lights’. Guaranteed to be anentertaining evening, the book has already received endorsement from thepoet and comedian John Hegley. Tickets: £3, booking essential.

Meet the Botanist – Kill or Cure? The Use of Plantsin MedicineTuesday 17 October, 2.30pmWideopen Library Dr Gavin Hardy gives a fascinating insight into the use of plants in medicinein ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece.Whether it be preposterous poultices,horrendous herbalisms or maliferousmedicines, prepare to be surprised andintrigued... FREE event, booking essential.

Arthur Jefferson: Man of the Theatre and Father of Stan Laurel, by Danny LawrenceThursday 19 October, 6.30pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreThis is a ground-breaking, first-ever biography of a flamboyant, multi-talentedtheatrical figure whose own contribution tothe world of entertainment has, inevitably,been over-shadowed by the internationalstature of his son, Stan Laurel. The bookdescribes the many ups and sometimestragic downs in Arthur’s life, including hisunusual family background, his acting career, the reception afforded his plays andsketches, his many years as a theatre lessee, his brief sortie into film-making andhis time as a theatrical agent. FREE event,booking essential.

Meet the Poet – Gail Curry Tuesday 24 October, 7pmWhitley Bay Customer First CentreThis autumn, local artist Gail Curry publishes a unique collection of poetry.‘Lines from an Unfinished Love Song’charts a journey that began in 2000 with achance meeting in Warsaw. Gail's poemsdescribe 17 years of friendship, love, loss,grief, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and finally recovery. The collection is published to mark October's World Mental Health Day andaims to raise awareness of issues that canaffect anyone. There will be the opportunityto buy copies of this book, with all proceeds going to Rape Crisis Tyneside &Northumberland. FREE event, booking essential.

Explore Learning – A Day at the Zoo Wednesday 25 October, 10.30amNorth Shields Customer First CentreCome with us on an exciting visit to thezoo! Learn all about descriptive words,rhyme and number facts from animals likethe hysterical hyena and the humongoushippo. FREE event, booking essential.Suitable for children aged 4–7. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.

Explore Learning – Comprehension Thursday 26 October, 10.30amNorth Shields Customer First CentreUsing fairy stories, myths and legendsthis workshop will ask questions to improve understanding of stories – lookingat characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions in a fun way.FREE event, booking essential. Suitablefor children age 8–11. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.

Halloween Fun and Games Libraries and community centres will beholding spooky craft sessions and Halloween parties. Contact your nearestvenue for more information.

History Wardrobe: The Red RibbonThursday 2 November, 7pmWhitley Bay Customer First CentreCostume historian Lucy Adlington invitesyou into the wonderful world of fashion,fabrics and home-sewing in the 1940s, tocelebrate the publication of her new novel‘The Red Ribbon’ – an amazing story ofthe dressmakers of Auschwitz. Copieswill be available to purchase. Tickets:£6.50, booking essential.

Christmas FayresSaturday 4 November, 11am to 2pmJohn Willie Sams CentreSaturday 25 November 11am to 3pmWhite Swan CentreA great opportunity to purchase earlygifts, with lots of stalls and activities toenjoy.

NOVEMBER

Andrew Clark: Wartime Memories Friday 10 November, 2.30pmWideopen Library Local author Andrew Clark remembersthe days of evacuation, gas masks, theblack-out, air raid shelters, identity cards,the Home Guard and VE Day, as well as campaigns such as ‘Dig For Victory’and ‘Careless Talk Costs Lives’. Also included is food rationing, which did not end until the 1950s. Did you trybananas made out of parsnips, or evenchocolate potato cake? These are justsome of Andrew’s stories in a talk that willbring back many memories. FREE event,booking essential.

Northern Children’s Book Festival Gala DaySaturday 18 November, 10am to 4pmThe Word: The National Centre for theWritten Word, South ShieldsNorth Tyneside Libraries will be attendingthe annual Northern Children’s Book Festival Gala Day. The line up of authorsand illustrators include Nick Sharratt, illustrator of Jacqueline Wilson’s books,Ian Whybrow the illustrator of ‘Harry andhis Bucket Full of Dinosaurs’, Chris Mouldand Steve Webb plus lots more. Book anauthor session or enjoy one of the manyother activities that will be on offer. For full details visit:www.northernchildrensbookfestival.org.uk northernchildrensbookfest @NCBFGalaDay

Dr Gavin Hardy – Sixteen Centuries of Botanical ArtTuesday 28 November, 2.30pmForest Hall LibraryJoin local botanist Dr Gavin Hardy as heexplores the wonders of botanical art,from illuminated manuscripts to modernbotanical illustration. FREE event, bookingessential.

Meet the Author – Jennifer C WilsonTuesday 28 November, 7.30pmCullercoats LibraryJennifer is a marine biologist by training,who developed an equal passion for history and historical fiction whilst stalkingMary, Queen of Scots on childhood holidays (she also stalks Richard IIIwhenever possible). She works as an environmental consultant, and writes inwhat spare time she can find. Enrolling on an adult education course on her return to the North East reignited her pastime of creative writing, and she hasbeen filling notebooks ever since. In2014, Jennifer won the Story Tyne shortstory competition; she’s published severalpieces online, and has published the firsttwo ‘Kindred Spirits’ novels, ‘Tower ofLondon’ and ‘Royal Mile’ with CrookedCat, in October 2015 and June 2017, respectively. Jennifer will be talking abouther writing process, how she accidentallybecame the most cowardly author ofparanormal historical fiction, and will answer any questions you might have, ifshe can! There will be the opportunity tobuy signed books. Tickets: £3, bookingessential.

An Evening with Hazel Osmond, including Story Tyne awards ceremonyThursday 30 November, 7pmWhitley Bay Customer First CentreHazel is a writer of short stories and romantic comedies who has lived in theNorth East for over thirty years. In 2008she won the Women & Home short storycompetition and in 2012 her first book,‘Who’s Afraid of Mr Wolfe?’ was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Romantic Comedy Award.Her novel ‘The Mysterious Miss Mayhew’was North Tyneside’s Summer Read of2016. Hazel has formed part of the judging panel for this year’s annual short story competition and will be withthe other judges Victoria Watson andChristine Featonby to announce the winners and talk about her writing career and novels. Victoria is a writer,blogger, creative writing tutor, copy editor, proof reader and a past winner of Story Tyne. Christine is also a past Story Tyne winner. There will bethe opportunity to buy signed books.FREE event, booking essential.

Christmas GatheringTuesday 5 December, 11am to 12.30pmWideopen LibraryCome join us for mince pies and carols.FREE event.

Children’s Christmas PartySaturday 9 December, 2pmWhite Swan CentreFestive fun for ages 3+ with DoubleDecker Entertainment. Look out for avery special guest and each child will geta small present. Tickets: £2.50, advancebooking essential to receive a gift.

Victorian Christmas MarketSaturday 9 December, 9am to 5pm Sunday 10 December, 10am to 4pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreEnjoy music, author signings, tombola,staff in traditional costumes, stories andcrafts for all the family. FREE event.

Christmas Town: A ChristmasPerformance for ChildrenSaturday 16 December, 11amNorth Shields Customer First CentreTuesday 19 December, 6pmWallsend Customer First CentreWelcome to Christmas Town, a placewhere it’s Christmas every day. Comeand meet the characters who live there as they take you on a magical festivejourney. This event is filled with songs,fun and laughter. Join in with the games,have photos with the cast and take homea party bag. A fully interactive theatricalexperience for children aged 4+. Tickets:£2.50 per person, advance booking essential to receive a gift.

DECEMBER

The Power of Words Holocaust Memorial Day 2018

‘I want to go on living even after mydeath! And that’s why I am so grateful toGod for having given me this gift, which Ican use to develop myself and to expressall that’s in me. When I write I can shakeoff all my cares; my sorrow disappears;my spirits are revived.' Anne Frank, 5 April 1944Written in her diary

Holocaust Memorial Day, on 27 January,is the day for everyone to remember themillions of people killed in the Holocaust,Nazi persecution and subsequent geno-cides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia andDarfur. View the poignant displays inWallsend, Whitley Bay, North Shields andWhite Swan Customer First Centres.

Story TyneThursday 18 January, 6.30pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreAn evening of readings by the winners of Story Tyne 2017, North Tyneside Libraries’ short story competition. Past winners will also be present to discuss their writing and give readingstoo. Hosted by Story Tyne judge, VictoriaWatson. FREE event, booking essential

Meet the Author – Ann CleevesThursday 25 January, 7pmWhitley Bay Customer First CentreThe Queen of Crime fiction, Ann Cleeves isthe author of the bestselling novels whichhave inspired ITV’s Vera and BBC One’sShetland series. Join her to celebrate thepaperback publication of her brand newVera novel, ‘The Seagull’. There will be theopportunity to buy signed books. Tickets:£3, booking essential.

Harry Potter Book Night Thursday 1 February, 5.30pm Wallsend Customer First Centre‘Fantastic Beasts’ is the theme for Harry Potter Book Night 2018. Dress as your favourite character for anight of crafts, potions and lotions. FREEevent, booking essential. Suitable forages 5+.JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Big Twists Little TalesTuesday 6 February, 2pmMonkseaton LibraryLocal authors Carol Walker and JessicaFairfax will talk about their new book.Their compelling tales take you to darkplaces, lift you up with humour and leadyou down roads with unexpected twistsand turns that will chill you to the bone...FREE event, booking essential.

Half Term Holiday Activities Libraries and community centres will beholding craft sessions and various activities. Contact your nearest venue formore information.

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Meet the Author – L J RossThursday 22 February, 7pmWallsend Customer First CentreL J Ross is the author of the internationalnumber-one bestselling series of DCIRyan mystery novels. Her debut, ‘Holy Island’, was released in January 2015.Sequels ‘Sycamore Gap’, ‘Heavenfield’,‘Angel’ and ‘High Force’ were all top-fiveUK bestsellers and she recently hit thetop of the charts again with her sixthbook, ‘Cragside’. Louise was born inNorthumberland and studied Law atKing's College, University of London; followed by further studies in Paris andFlorence. She spent much of her workinglife in London, where she was a regulatory lawyer for a number of yearsuntil taking the decision to change careerand pursue her dream to write. Now, shewrites full time and lives with her husbandand son in Bath. There will be the opportunity to buy signed books. Tickets:£3, booking essential.

Anime Go!Saturday 17 March, 11am to 2pmWallsend Customer First CentreCelebrate our third year of Anime Go! Afun-packed day with Cosplay competition,stalls and gaming, or just come and meetother Cosplayers at this annual event.Aimed at ages 12+. FREE event.

History Wardrobe – All Writers Great and SmallThursday 29 March, 7pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreA celebration of Northern authors, fromthe Brontës to James Herriot (and a lot of others inbetween). Historian LucyAdlington links costumes and stories inthis lively literary show featuring manyfavourite writers, poets and dramatists.Tickets: £6.50, booking essential.

MARCH

Please note - all events must be paidfor in advance.