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What's On in Whitley Bay, 2008

Event details are subject to change. For the latest information please contact North Tyneside Tourist Information, Whitley Bay Library, Park Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear NE26 1EJ; or Telephone 0191 200 8535, Email ticwb@northtyneside.gov.uk or visit their website at www.northtyneside.gov.uk/tourist/index.htm.

June 21 Waggonways Cycle Ride 8 mile bike ride starting at 10am from Cobalt Business Park to South Beach, Blyth, along the Waggonways of North Tyneside, to sample some of the recently transformed local cycle routes. 21 Friends of Briardene Summer Fest and Ceilidh Begins 12 noon. Location TBC. 28 Stride Out to The Lighthouse A 10k walk from the Parks Sports Centre in North Shields to St. Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay. July 11-13 Whitley Bay 18th International Jazz Festival The very best in classic jazz, from Ragtime to Swing, with 25 hot bands, more than 130 musicians from no less than 10 different countries. www.whitleybayjazzfest.org 12-13 Mouth of the Tyne Festival Tynemouth and South Shields. A spectacular weekend of world-class street theatre and live music on both sides of the Tyne, including a special evening concert at Tynemouth Priory by UK top soul singer Beverley Knight. www.northtyneside.gov.uk/ mouthofthetyne/index.htm 19 RNLI Day and Motorcycle Rally North Shields Fish Quay. 20 Whitley Bay Vintage Bus Rally Bournemouth Gardens Car Park, from 11.00am. Free bus service and connection to the Stephenson Railway Museum. www.nebpt.co.uk

July...continued 27 Touch Rugby Tournament Tynemouth Longsands. One-off tournament, with music, fun and sunshine guaranteed! www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk 30 July-3 August North Tyneside International Youth Football Tournament Over 3,000 young people from around the world compete in this annual festival of football. www.northtyneside.gov.uk/ youthsoccer/ August 8-10 Whitley Bay Festival of Motorcycles Beaconsfield, Cullercoats. Featuring Extreme Globe Riders, Starboyz UK, Live Bands and Entertainment, Motorcycle Cavalcade, Motorcycle Show, Beer Tent, Traders Stalls, Food. www.whitleybayfestivalof motorcycles.co.uk 9-10 Whitley Bay International Kite Festival Spectacular display at the coast of weird and wonderful kites from all around the world. 16 Cullercoats Harbour Day www.cullercoatslifeboat.co.uk 24 Great North Bike Ride Starts at 9am at Seahouses Tourist Information Car Park, to end at Tynemouth, outside the Priory. Approximately 54 miles of beautiful, scenic Northumberland coastline. www.greatnorthbikeride.com September 11-14 Heritage Open Days TBC.

October 25-26 Xperience '08 Beaconsfield and Longsands Beach, Tynemouth. A weekend of extreme sports activities at the coast with snowboarding, BMX, surfing and much more. November 2 North Tyneside Fireworks Display The Links, Whitley Bay. The annual favourite returns with a spectacular display near St. Mary's Lighthouse. December 5-6 Whitley Bay St. Nicholas Festival French traders' and Northumbrian food sellers' market in the town centre, with fairground rides. 13-14 North Shields Victorian Christmas Market Northumberland Square. Festive entertainment, fairground rides and over 100 stalls, gifts, crafts and food. 26 North Sea Volunteer Lifeguards Boxing Day Swim From the NSVL HQ on the Central Lower Promenade at 10.30am. www.nsvl.org 26 Pudding Fun Run On The Links, Whitley Bay. Just the ticket for working off all that Quality Street, turkey and advocaat. January 2009 1 New Year’s Day Dip Panama Swimming Club, Promenade, Whitley Bay. www.panamaswimming club.co.uk

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