Even though it rained on the parade it could not dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of all those that took part in the many activities that were held throughout the day

We would especially like to thank the following for their contribution in making the day a huge success!
Lord Mayor - Peter Arnold
Sir Jeremy Beecham - Patron - Riverside Community Health Project
Cllr Doreen James
Heworth Grange School - loan of period costumes
Benwell Library Staff
Riverside Community Health Project staff
Judith Green & Julie Ballands - Film shows
Judith Green - author of '100 years of Your Life, Benwell Library'
Beamish Museum - childrens toys
Beamish Museum staff
Ringtons - Horse & carriage
Chris Bostock - Storyteller
Nick Lovegreen - Arts Development Team
Peter Flynn - Mosaic artist
Phil Kitchen - Guitarist
Craig Bradley - Author
Phil Dexter - Puppet show
Simon Bishop - Benwell Community Co-ordinator
Wanda - Magician
Riversiders - childrens cheerleaders group
Terry Gilbert - Poet
Event Planning Group

Special congratulations to Jimmy Forsythe who was awarded an MBE (Member of the Benwell Empire) from Sir Jeremy Beecham for his long career in capturing changes in the West End of Newcastle through photography over many decades

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