6 September 2026 Old Hartley

Into town by bus again then very heavy rain so I thought i would put some pictures up of things I do on rainy days.

Modeled on myself NO the below one.

Build a motorhome after breakfast.

The rain has stopped so dodge the puddles and cycle into Whitley Bay. I tend to look up outside this building due to the amount of pigeons on the roof (poo) But a lovely building with a fab history.

Located in the centre of Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear. The Coliseum Theatre was opened on 14th May 1910. In May 1912 it became the Coliseum Grand Cinema. It was taken over by the military during World War I. It was extensively altered in 1919, reopening as the New Coliseum Cinema on 16th February 1920. It was taken over by the Associated British Cinemas(ABC) chain on 23rd December 1929 and they made further alterations to the building.

It was briefly taken over by an independent operator from 22nd November 1970, until it finally closed as a cinema on 1st May 1971. It became an independent bingo club.

Cycled back via the Metro and had a look inside the station.

4 September 2026 Old Hartley

As usual this can be a slow drive on the A1 especially near Shillbottle but managed in 1hour 40 mins not bad. Very windy drive down. wet so not much happening

5 September 2026 Old Hartley

02 be in England now that summers here.

Into town by bus for coffee and shopping tried to stores for salads ready meal none ? Cycle down to Blyth docks some BIG ships in today.

Washing day afternoon -evening I have seen a new LEGO cafe has opened in Whitley Bay not seen one of these so decided to cycle in for a look on the way called in to reception to look at a lovely model vehicle I had seen there and how unusual a copy of a Lego WOW

Then into town to look at the coffee shop.

3 September 2026 Berwick

Had a walk into town raining on the way back got attacked by a dog but managed to keep it away from me BUT the amount of verbal abuse I got from its owners was unbelievable.#### BUT stayed cool and walked away.

Due to the amount of signs on the site and the pitch I am on across from a tent area I am able to watch the dog owners on the site and find the need to change one of the signs.

BEFORE

AFTER

Also the signs telling me about weekend work on the train lines and reviews of train noise  I would like to say not a problem cannot hear it due to the work going on on my pitch area for 2 days.

Managed another couple of cycles around in Berwick A LOVELY STAY AGAIN moving tomorrow to Tynemouth.

2 September 2026 Berwick

Cycle into Berwick can tell by the river it must be a full moon very low. Coffee in Costa had a chat with the lady on the chat table I met last time I was here. Bad weather with lots of rain showers so had a walk into Berwick and up to M&S for some shopping.

Site still not busy wardens say lots of cancelations not surprised with the price and all these notices.

Its a good job its quiet as this turned up near me ?