I lived in Cullercoats for 20 years, had a very happy childhood there.
Lost count of the times i've jumped off them piers and i have the scars to prove it.
In the summer it was the beach or marden quarry for a game of hounds and hares.
I have consumed many many beers in the Crescent Club, Bay Hotel (RIP) and the Queens Head.
And my brother broke his arm on the swings in Links Park... oh how we laughed...ok...i did...he just went oww oww oww..
Whitley Bay is a rough diamond, shat on by the council over the years, its supposedly going through regeneration but i've seen little of that so far. The Playhouse has been refurbished and looks really nice, the last time i was in there was when i went to see Petes Dragon in the 80's
Thats where Richard is playing on the friday night,The Undertones are on thursday night, Alex Burke and McFly Etc.. are appearing in Tynemouth two miles away over the weekend (for the kids)
As a footnote unfortunately the only part of the Spanish City left is the dome exapno, its a shame, loved it but times move on.
The council should get their heads together.... and make a fence?
Anyway its on a friday, get down there, enjoy the gig, then go on the piss in Whitley, it comes to life about 9 o clock, everyone should experience Whitley Bay at least once before they die.