The Fish Quay has been at the heart of life in North Shields for over 900 years. In 2011 it has become a lively residential, business and social hub, yet nowhere is this history and heritage celebrated. The aim of our group is to work to develop a centre where the story of this rich community life can be shared with both locals and visitors
Thursday 12 July 2012
Planning Application permitted
Saturday 23 June 2012
Although the Blog has been quiet for some time, Net members are active in research, meetings with others, and meetings of the group.
Current priorities are:
- · To become a constituted group – necessary for funding applications
- · Exploring funding sources and making links with other establishments/groups to best meet criteria for funding bids
- · Drawing up a Development Plan/Business Plan
- · Meeting with and taking advice from similar established community groups
- · Preparing to apply for Charitable Status
- · Talking with potential Trustees
- · Planning for training sessions for Trustees
We expect to hear in this coming week that planning application for repairs/alterations to the Old Low Light has been permitted.
The application has been modified: the clause requesting opening up of the window on the black wall has been removed [at this time, the Historic Buildings Officer has said there is no historical justification to support this alteration]. A separate application will be made at a later date.
Thursday 3 May 2012
Do have a look at their web site: http://blythbattery.org.uk
You'll be inspired to visit.
Tuesday 1 May 2012
To see current photos of the building with captions, click on 'The Old Low Light' at the top of this page.
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Thursday 5 April 2012
Saturday 10 March 2012
Did you complete a questionnaire on line re- Proposed Heritage Centre?
We were able to collect the data from those forms, but it would have cost money that we can't justify to collect the names.
- join the group,
- act as a volunteer once the centre is up and running,
- provide knowledge, skill, photos, artefacts, etc,
to info@thenetnorthshields.co.uk so that we can enter you in the Prize Draw and keep in touch with you?
THANKS!
Results of the draw will be announced on 27th March.