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It's tree planting season in the UK. 🌳
Councillor Taylor, members from South Tyneside Councils Tree Team and volunteers planted a variation of trees. These will help to promote biodiversity, help the ecosystems, produce more oxygen and make South Tyneside better place to live.
It's LGBTQ+ history month & new installation Emerald 55 is open at The Word which commemorates the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots
Delivered by Out North East in partnership with the council, the installation asks – What does Pride mean to me? ⬇️
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During Veganuary we visited Sea Change Cafe to chat about the importance of sustainable food and the impact that healthy eating can have on you and the environment 🥦🎬
The Armed Forces Forum recently met with the Mayor of South Tyneside where they had their end of year meeting which you can see below.
.@AgeConcernTS are asking for donations to their Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 🎅
What to put in your Christmas Shoe Box:
• Toiletries
• Gloves/hats/scarves
• Craft Pack
• Sweets / Non-perishable food items
They will be delivered by ACTS staff & volunteers
.@AgeConcernTS are asking for donations to their Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 🎅
What to put in your Christmas Shoe Box:
• Toiletries
• Gloves/hats/scarves
• Craft Pack
• Sweets / Non-perishable food items
They will be delivered by ACTS staff & volunteers
.@AgeConcernTS are asking for donations to their Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 🎅
What to put in your Christmas Shoe Box:
• Toiletries
• Gloves/hats/scarves
• Craft Pack
• Sweets / Non-perishable food items
They will be delivered by ACTS staff & volunteers
Earlier in the year, we celebrated our #LoveSouthTyneside Awards.
CREST is a charity dedicated to promoting racial equality & social justice by enhancing the social & economic position of BAME communities.
Hear from CEO Mahida Begum below⬇️
youtube.com/watch?v=kxtUyNv2…
Earlier in the year, we celebrated our #LoveSouthTyneside Awards. One of our nominees, Elizabeth Sunduzwayo, founded New Hope North East in 2016.
Hear from Elizabeth who talks about New Hope and the importance of community ⬇️
youtu.be/Hx5d3fZwl7E
Hospitality and Hope are looking for more volunteers, particularly younger members.
They need help with sorting stock, arranging deliveries, assembling parcels, campaigning in the community and distributing to those in need.
Please email [email protected] for more.
Saw the GNR and thinking about taking up running?🏃♂️
Join us for a catch-up with Joseph Larkin, the athlete discusses the GNR, his own running journey, gives any new runners some useful advice and talks about how he has been awarded for 'Inspiring Talent' in our community'.
Want to try running out? take a visit to the state of the art running track and stadium in Monkton shorturl.at/obna7
Today is National Food Bank Day and we’re highlighting some of the work that local food banks are doing within the community.
These food banks are looking for any donations – there is information to get in touch with them below 👇
southtyneside.gov.uk/article…
We welcomed Mr Gay World to South Tyneside recently.
Celebrations took place across the day with a visit to Colmans, South Shields Museum and the Town Hall.
Look at what the candidates got up to 👇 @mgworg
youtu.be/fc_NGKjIzXY?si=COxN…
It's been brilliant to host part of the Mr Gay World celebrations this year across South Tyneside. Congratulations to all the contestants! @mgworg
We’re looking forward to welcoming @mgworg to South Tyneside today!
Hear from the Leader of South Tyneside Council, Cllr Tracey Dixon, and Stuart Hatton, CEO. MD of Mr Gay Europe, about why they’re excited about hosting in South Tyneside👇
youtu.be/ldS_aoZOrQ0
Mr Gay World makes its way to South Tyneside TOMORROW! @mgworg
The event will celebrate a day of pride with events taking place across the borough. Participants from different countries will be taking part.
Visits include Colman’s Seafood Temple, the museum and the Town Hall.
Mr Gay World is heading to South Tyneside this week on 22nd Aug.
It’ll be a day of pride and celebration taking place across the borough. This includes visiting Colman’s Seafood Temple, the museum and the Town Hall @mgworg
In South Tyneside, we bring communities together & provide a diverse, inclusive & positive cultural offer.
@Peterdarrant, Chair of @out_northeast, said: "I spent years working in the Borough, it continues to be really exciting to collaborate to look at celebrating inclusivity"
Tracey Dixon Leader of South Tyneside Council said: "South Tyneside is a welcoming place with unique & diverse communities. We enjoy working with our wonderful LGBTQ+ community, promoting acceptance, equality & encouraging everyone to be proud of themselves" #prideinsouthtyneside