Heritage Open Days 2010

We had a series of walking tours arranged over the weekend around the Byker Redevelopment: the sheltered housing schemes (Mount Pleasant, Avondale House and Tom Collins House; a general introduction to the Byker Redevelopment and an update on progress at Bolam Coyne. We had a great bunch of people along, including Roger Tillotson who designed Avondale House. Colin Haylock from Ryder Architects came along to update everyone on Bolam Coyne too. So thanks to both of them for making the events more personalised.

Roll on 2011.

Bolam Coyne refurbishment

The Society has been asked to be involved with the refurbishment of Bolam Coyne in south Byker. It has a long history that I will outline at a later date... but just to say some really good things could be coming out of this project so watch this space!!

Byker Bowling Event

We had a great day up at the Byker Village Bowling Club at Headlam Green. Who said it was for 'old blokies'!

It's all happening in Byker...

We've been pretty busy the past few weeks what with drawing up our first newsletter, discussions around Bolam Coyne and all of this Community Trust malarkey. Look out for our newsletter which should be coming out in the next few weeks - full of lots of inspiring ideas, info on what we have been doing and plans for the summer.

Activities, activities and so little time...

We are drawing up plans for Heritage Open Days in September so look out for those. Closer to home we are doing a guided tour for the Ouseburn Trust next week.

Other ideas are to get some community development projects off the ground.

The allotment down at Rabygate (Byker) is coming along great after a slow start due to a late spring.

We did'nt get access to the Coyne so we decided to do N's front garden instead.

Little Celebration at Bolam Coyne Sat 29th May 2010

The Society is having a Little Bolam Coyne gathering at the Coyne on Saturday to celebrate the end of 10 years of hard work preventing the demolition of the houses and the hard work of residents over 4 years to clean up and maintain the landscaping around the area.

We have established an allotment in one of the gardens, planted some bulbs and cut back quite a lot of shrubbery, made bird boxes, and had a good few hours of working together, chatting and eating Andy's food.

On Saturday we will be chilling out with a little bit of tidying up and getting some ideas as to how we would like to see the houses developing and what to do with the landscaping and gardens.

I just want to say a BIG thanks and congratulation to all of you who have come along, put time in to this and who love to live in Byker!

P.S. Bring your brolly as it may rain!