Daily Archives: May 24, 2007

A quick nip into the Theatre Royal Building Site.The rules are hard hats, high visibility jackets and safety boots……the height of builder chic!It keeps us safe from the vestigial toilets…I don’t think the gear will help if you fall down … Continue reading →

Whilst Grey Street is looking really smart in Newcastle, Pilgrim Street is not. The former Paramount which closed in late 2002 now looks destined for the wrecker’s ball.The fire exits have been bricked up to keep any unwanted audiences out.Missing- … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I was up in Geordieland to see various technical innovations introduced in recent refurbishments of Tyneside’s premier touring theatre. On this outside view, you can see a builders compond down the side of the building. This is for the … Continue reading →

Last night, we went to see Karen’s favourite musician ever, Joe Jackson. It was held in “The Plug”, a sort of cowshed turned night club with disco lighting. The walk to the live venue was relieved (slightly) by urban graffiti … Continue reading →

The letters page Councillor thank yous are now coming to an end, although there was another “Uriah Heep” humbled one. Ex-Councillor Stuart McArdle has a letter in the Obtiser that comes as a surprise… perhaps the revelation that the MBI’s … Continue reading →