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What not to miss this August

From fashion to art exhibitions and festivals OPR gives you the low down on what not to miss this August…

Festival Frenzy

The summer season means one thing for music lovers – festival time! August brings with it a host of amazing festival choices, including Creamfields, V Festival and Reading/Leeds Festival. Whether you’re taking to the fields to enjoy the likes of Ellie Goulding, The Chemical Brothers or The Libertines, this month’s festivals are set to be some of the best yet!

Great British Bake Off

It’s back! Die-hard cake and Mary Berry fans, the wait is finally over for the eagerly anticipated GBBO, which returns to our screens on 6th August. What can we say, we’re a sucker for a Victoria sponge and a snazzy bomber jacket.

Monument Movies

Grey’s Monument sees the return of the ever popular NE1’s Monument Movies – free film screenings of family favourites, new movies and old classics run throughout the school summer holidays. Whilst deckchairs are on a first come, first served basis, the public are encouraged to bring their own seats, picnic rugs and refreshments. Now all we need is the sun to stay shining.

Surf’s Up

Make the most of our beautiful North East coastline and try your hand at surfing this month. Tynemouth Surf Company surf school can facilitate all ages and abilities and groups of varying sizes – so perfect for a group excursion or with just a couple of your mates. Who needs Bondi?!

Embrace your inner art critique

The University Gallery at Northumbria University Newcastle plays host to the ‘Drawing with Scissors’ exhibition, featuring lithographic prints of Henri Matisse’s exuberant cut-outs, produced in the last four years of his life. Art buffs will be able to indulge in many of his iconic images such as The Snail and the Blue Nudes, giving a stunning overview of the final chapter of Matisse’s long and much-admired career.

Stockton Summer Show

This August Bank Holiday weekend welcome the annual Stockton Summer Show. Held around a central arena on Church Road the show features animal performances, stunt action shows, craft stalls and bird of prey displays. A specialist food marquee will showcase a variety of tasty treats as well as hosting the World Parmo Championships, judged by the legendary Parmo Hunters - who will cook up the best version of this Teesside delicacy?

The Gardens, Wynyard Hall.

Designed and created by multi RHS award winning landscape architect Alistair Baldwin along with rose expert Michael Marriott, from David Austin Roses Wynyard Hall officially opens is beautiful Rose Gardens this month.

The Gardens have been planted with over 3,000 roses including floribundas, musk, gallica, moss, climbing, rambling and of course, English and when finished are set to be one of the largest rose gardens in the UK.

Oriental Summer Look

Oriental influence has dominated the SS15 catwalks this year, and one of the strongest looks has been the use of traditional Japanese silk prints. This Eastern style is perfect for festivals and warm summer evenings (fingers crossed!), as it lends itself perfectly to lightweight materials. If you’re looking for something simple you can opt for a kimono or printed scarf, or if you’re looking for something a little more unique check out the stunning Dr. Marten’s Pascal boot!

The EuroHockey Championships

For the sporty ones amongst us The EuroHockey Championships takes place from 21 August 2015 to 30 August 2015, showcasing the best eight field hockey teams, including Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, for both the men’s and women’s game in Europe.

Hosted at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, in London EuroHockey 2015 is the perfect place to watch some truly world-class sport in a family friendly environment.

Happy 10th Birthday Seven Stories!

So it looks like it’s not just use celebrating a big birthday this year - just around the corner Seven Stories is also celebrating its 10th birthday on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August! Newly refurbished, the centre will be opening its doors for an exciting weekend filled with great activities for kids of all ages. Pop by for some cake, party games, face painting, crafts and storytelling. Prizes are on offer for children who come dressed as their favourite book characters, too! This is certainly an event to put smiles on little faces.

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