Events for your diary

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A few events on the horizon for you. First off, Newcastle Mela. This festival of all things Punjabi, Pakistani, Bengali and Hindi is in its 14th year. I've never yet managed to go but it's supposed to be a very enjoyable event. Sunday 27th and Bank Holiday Monday 28th of August 2006 in Exhibition Park.

If you are interested in European produce then why not have a look at the North Tyneside Continental Market in September. It will be at North Shields on the 1st, Wallsend on the 2nd and Whitley Bay on the 3rd. For more information see the TyneTown website or ring 0191 200 5733.

Also in September are the Heritage Open Days. They run from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th. A large number of historical buildings are open to the public as well as a number of guided tours and walks. Well worth a look as a lot of these places are not normally open to the public plus it's all free. There are apparently 181 properties and activities this year across the whole Tyne and Wear area. Further details available here.

A little later in the year is the Tyneside Irish Festival, sometime in October. More news when I get it.

Also in October, the British National Surfing Championships are being staged at Tynemouth. Why they're doing it in October and not when it's warm is beyond me but then, what do I know... Organised by the British Surfing Association, the championships are on the 7th and 8th of October at Long Sands.

Hopefully there is something there to tickle your bits.

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