North Tyneside

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in North Tyneside, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share yo…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in North Tyneside? We'd love to hear y…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in North Tyneside? Share your tips in the comments!

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101, Movement III: Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll (Adagio, ma non troppo, con affetto). Musopen · Public Domain

Oboe Concerto in D minor, Op. 9, no.2 - I. Allegro ma non presto Musopen · Public Domain

Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

"God So Loved the World" from Stainer's oratorio The Crucifixion Musopen · Public Domain

"Bridal Chorus" (Treulich geführt) from the 1850 opera Lohengrin by German composer Richard Wagner Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 'Italian' - II. Andante con moto Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata in A minor D 845, Op. 42 - I. Moderato. Musopen · Public Domain