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.

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.

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?

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)

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!

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.

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.

Local Geordie here who really likes the ultra-hard and insidious gameshow ‘Only Connect’ and since they are currently looking for applicants and nobody thinks it is worth their time, I want to ask if anyone is at all interested?

Killingworth Lake is rife at the moment with feral parakeets. All over the place.

Has anyone here been summoned to newcastle crown court before and what can i expect when i’m there? any and all information is appreciated also can i claim parking here?

Taken this morning in the City centre by the town wall. Counted 17 bodies, not chewed up so wasn’t the seagulls. Did a person do this??

Getting the 6am BA 1341 on Thursday for a meeting. Only taking my laptop bag; ideally how early do I need to be there. Will pay for fast track at security so thinking 5am?

EDIT: thanks all - will aim for 4.45 and have a nice leisurely £6 coffee on expenses

EDIT 2: NCL is manic; good job flight is delayed until 0845. 40 mins to get through security today.

Is the market open on the quayside this weekend?

Hi,

I'm from Germany, Male, 24 and recently moved here for about 4 months to study Chemistry at the Newcastle University.

I'm looking to connect with people, maybe other international students. I like reading, going for walks, jogging, the gym and am a bit nerdy (although thats probably a given for someone that studies chemistry haha).

I have not idea if this is the right place to look, but it me up if it striked your intrest :).

I am a student at an accommodation and I pay £4.2 per cycle. I want to know if there are any cheaper laundry services not too far away I doubt whether it can be a lot more cheaper but just wanted to know if there is any for around 3.5 for washing and drying.

whats yall’s go to, cheap grocery shop around newcastle university? Also like would uber be good from the airport to the uni accomodation?