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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517  
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Hi guys, been a long time lurker here for over 2 years now and thought I'd finally make a post.
I've just moved down to to start my new job here in Newcastle after finishing Uni and I'm looking for some local Geordie knowhow regarding garages, recommendations for pubs and restaurants or just places to go and things to do in the area (post lockdown at least  )
I have my MOT due very shortly so garage recommendations would be most appreciated however, it doesn't need to be a LR specialist. Cheers, Stuart |
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9th Nov 2020 12:23pm |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874 
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PM sent. Welcome to Newcastle
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9th Nov 2020 1:42pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3677 
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Can’t talk about garages, but loads of great pubs. My favourite was the bridge tavern under the Tyne bridge. Great beer and great atmosphere. Having said that I don’t think I went in a bad pub!! Haven’t lived there for a few years now, but I don’t imagine the night life has disappeared!!
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9th Nov 2020 7:27pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2164 
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Newcastle is a big place, are you actually in the City or outlying areas??
Depends what your into but plenty of history in thre region and lots of 'firsts' if that floats your boat?? |
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9th Nov 2020 8:22pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Thanks for all the replies guys!
PCM has recommended me a garage that I'll definitely be giving a call tomorrow morning (I'll get back to you PCM once I've reached my 3 post threshold  ) I should probably have specified that I'm in Jesmond, as recommended by everyone I asked since I'm still in my early 20's - although I regret this decision as I'm not a city lad, despite how leafy the area is.
I'm just looking for things to entertain myself with over the weekends really as I don't know anyone in northern England and I'm working from home so not getting to meet anyone, with this lockdown not helping matters further! Funny you should mention the Bridge Tavern Co1 as I very nearly had dinner there whilst staying at the nearby Premier Inn flat hunting. Ended up having a rather disappointing meat feast pizza as recommended by the bouncer at the Weatherspoon's along the road since it was the only place open that didn't require a booking  It is definitely on my shortlist now!
Definitely into my history 90 Dreamer, especially if its buildings/structures as I'm a civil engineer. I know of the "seven bridges of Newcastle" of which I need to go look at again, this time in daylight, but if you have any other suggestions along this avenue that would be great. Like you say Baron, it is a lovely city! |
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9th Nov 2020 11:56pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1427 
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Welcome to the North East.
The Ouseburn area is great, some good pubs and a good music venue at the Cluny. The Victoria Tunnel tour is amazing, when it reopens.
https://newcastlegateshead.com/explore/ouseburn |
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10th Nov 2020 12:36am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896 
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Don’t forget you have Hadrian’s Wall and all of its associated forts right at your doorstep!
Charlie
1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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10th Nov 2020 4:55am |
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| northernerindevon Member Since: 27 Feb 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 60 
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It's been a while since we lived up there (in Heaton) but we love revisiting. Tynemouth beach is a fantastic asset right on the doorstep. Good surf as well. We moved to Bristol - which we love - but no-one can sell Weston Super Mud to me after Tynemouth!
Its a shame Cheviot 4x4 closed down, they were an excellent outfit. There are a plethora of excellent greenlanes out in Northumberland too. Enjoy your new life there! Paul |
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10th Nov 2020 7:06am |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2164
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Beamish Museum nr Stanley, Discovery Museum & the Hancock (now Gt North Museum I think) in Newcastle and Cragside House at Rothbury are all very interesting to name a few............
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10th Nov 2020 9:14am |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2164
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just to add maybe we should sort a 'meet' once some of this other shoite is out of the way.........
tend to get busy work wise but happy to point you in the right direction, wouldn't want an "incomer" to get the idea we are all heathens........ |
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10th Nov 2020 9:28am |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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Holy Island or to give it is other name Lindisfarne is a beautiful place to visit as long as you check to tide times.
Oh and don't forget the local dress code, T shirt , no coat, at all time no mater what the weather. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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10th Nov 2020 9:33am |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2164
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yep, aliens will have landed and hell frozen over before the lasses in the Big Market wear a coat............
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10th Nov 2020 9:38am |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3677
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Being a soft Yorkshireman, I used to get lambasted by the lads for going on a night out in the middle of winter with a long sleeved shirt on! They don’t feel the cold north of the Tyne!
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10th Nov 2020 7:47pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Going to have loads of things to do these following weekends once I get the truck back from its MOT and I'll be sure to adhere to the strict dress code, thanks guys!!
I'll definitely be up for a meet of sorts once "this" is over with... Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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11th Nov 2020 8:55pm |
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