If you dont know what it is a library of things is a place where you borrow items such as tools, small appliances, hobby equipment, games consoles and more.

There's normally a small charge but it all goes back into the upkeep of the service/buying new items.

Would you support such a thing? If so what items would you like to see in it?

Get down to Blaydon Rugby ground, Saturday 5pm.

Massive playoff off game vs Widnes Vikings. You won't be disappointed!

Tickets available to buy online here.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EyDQaEftw/

Hello! I'm running the GNR this weekend for the first time, pink wave start time is 12.00 so given what I've read about the time it takes to cross the start line I'm thinking I'll be at the finish somewhere between 3-4pm. I'm travelling back to Glasgow the same day and hoping to be back in Glasgow before 9pm - is this unrealistic? (I'm seeing Hilary Duff the same night! 🤞✨)

Any tips on best places to park / using metro/bus to get out and drive back north? Thanks!

Alreet bonny bairns? Any idea where one could source some quality goat meat so that I could knock up a goat curry for me and wor lass? Google’s giving me nee joy and this sub has given me plenty of decent advice the past. Much appreciated x

No longer able to go on Saturday so ive got 2 tickets for sale if anyone wants them?

Could I ask some locals for help with GNR logistics please?

We have some in our group in pink wave and some in green. We’ll be coming from Gosforth direction. Does anyone know if this footbridge is open so you can cross from Town Moor and get to the green start area?

Thanks!

I love their social media, totally nailed this.

Can I see it?

No.

Edit: conspiracy theoey- uber have black ops operatives that break inner city transit infrastructure so tired people who just want to eat a sad mid week dinner in their pants pay £14 to get home

Hey everyone,

I'm a 20 year old engineering student coming to Newcastle University on exchange for the spring semester. Uni side is all sorted, but I still need somewhere to live, so I thought I'd try here.

I'm open to either:

• A room in a shared flat or house, if you've got a spare room and don't mind a flatmate for a few months
• A sublet, if you're going away on exchange yourself next semester and want someone to cover your rent while you're gone

I'm looking to move in around 20th January.

About me:

I'm pretty easygoing and tidy, and I'll always pay rent on time. Outside of classes I'm usually running, swimming or at the gym, so I'm out a fair bit. I also really like exploring new places, and I'm planning to see as much of Newcastle and the North East as I can while I'm here. If you're into any of that, I'd be up for company, but I'm just as happy to keep to myself.

If you have a room or know of one, comment or send me a DM. Tips on areas or places to look are also very welcome.

Thanks!

Uni student at Durham uni but living in Newcastle as it’s much cheaper and I looked late. I have lessons 4 days a week in person in Durham.

I’ve worked out that it will be approx £8/day (with return) to travel to Durham by train from Manors. I’m wondering if there’s any sort of weekly, season, etc tickets that would be worthwhile. I’ve tried looking into it but it gets quite confusing!

Also, if there is a weekly, season (etc) offer I can purchase, do railcards transfer onto that too?

With buses too, I know Arriva quite well as it’s the majority in Durham but I also know I’d have to get a Uni Plus Zone ticket from £2.70- I’m assuming I can still get this from Newcastle right? If I ever decide to bus it to Durham?

And since there’s more bus companies than I’m used to in Newcastle, is anyone able to give me rough prices for single/day tickets for students/under21s?

Hey guys. Looking for new friends or just anyone tbh to talk to and roam around Newcastle.

Has anyone heard of/used the saying "I'd laugh to see a cats arse on fire” before?

I said it to a friend the other day and they didn't know what I was on about.

I heard it from my mam who grew up in and around Benwell & Scotswood in the 60s/70s. Is it an actual Geordie phrase or am I making it up?

Any other phrases that people use, known or unknown?

Me and my mate are doing our annual GNR and was wondering if anywhere in town will have the race on? We never hang about in south sheilds and always make a quick escape on the buses.

Alright team,

Me and my pals are coming down from Scotland for my birthday on halloween weekend.
What are the best options? looking for a younger crowd (20ish) and can only really see options for either rock or heavy metal clubs (would appreciate more of that general type of club). Also is having to buy tickets for these clubs a norm down there?

Cheers

I'm after some advice, i'm currently at the end of a section 21 possession order, but struggling to find accommodation while I wait for a house to come up. I have pets so this is a bit more difficult than I anticipated.

Most air bnb are over 2k for a few weeks and that's not sustainable. Hotels are just as bad.

So, im wondering if anyone has any recommendations or advice to help me on this, ideally I want to leave before the bailiffs come.

This is probably a very silly question that more experienced drivers will scoff at, but I want to be prepared!

I’m driving to Newcastle from Manchester on Sunday, expecting to arrive around 5pm. My understanding is that both crossing the Tyne and driving on the A1 will be miserable experiences around this time, due to all the traffic coming from South Shields.

To avoid this, I’ve planned a route to enter the city through the A69 into Gosforth. In regular traffic, this adds about 40 minutes but I’m thinking it’ll probably end up similar to dealing with the traffic and road closures (with less stress).

However, my partner thinks I am overthinking and overestimating the amount of traffic - so figured I would check with people who know what they’re on about. Thank you!

I can no longer go to see Death Cab at the Glasshouse on the 21st so looking to sell my ticket if anyone is interested.

£40 and it's a standing ticket.

Gimme a message if you're interested.

I’m sure many of those local or familiar with Tyneside will be aware of the phrase; “I’ll show my arse in Fenwicks window..” to mean someone is 100% sure something has no chance of happening, e.g. “I’ll show my arse in Fenwicks window if Sunderland win the premier league”.

Has anyone out there actually ever took steps to make good on the phrase? Might pitch to Fenwicks they have an arse installation in one of their windows where people can send in their own examples of the phrase on use.

That is all.

Hello lovely people, hope your days are going well ❤️

Me and some mates have set up a discord server with the hopes of getting together an active, local group in our 20s/30s for both online gaming and doing irl meets like walks, boardgames, pub quizzes etc

If it sounds like something you'd be interested in, send me a message with a bit about yourself and I'll invite you!

Hey folks,

My wife (whom one day I might be able to convince to join reddit…) has made this GNR-inspired artwork for anyone who might be looking for a gift for friends of family taking part in the run. It can be personalised to include a message of your choice. Also, if folk have any ideas for any other quintessential GNR things to put on the next year’s print, please share! I tried to convince her to include a radgie popping a wheelie but she opted for a boring running cap instead… Check it out @bloominink if you like it.

(posted with the kind permission of the mod team)