Sun sets the scene for the Winter Festival Show Date13/12/05

People in NewcastleGateshead are being encouraged to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations this week to enjoy the natural beauty of their surroundings at the Sunset Show.

Part of NewcastleGateshead’s Winter Festival, the Sunset Show invites passers-by to sit and enjoy sunsets over the cityscape at a number of unusual and contrasting locations - from the much-photographed quayside view of the River Tyne and its iconic bridges, to the surprising rooftop outlook from the top of Manor’s Car Park.

Deck chairs and hot drinks will be provided from 3pm each evening from Wednesday 14 – to Saturday 17 at four different locations and photography enthusiasts in particular are encouraged to go along and capture the moment.

Sunset Show locations (from 3pm – rain or shine):

Wednesday 14th December – Newcastle Quayside (east of Pitcher and Piano and Tyne Leisure Line landing stage)

Thursday 15th December – Angel of the North, Gateshead

Friday 16th December – Manor’s Car Park (top level)

Saturday 17th December – Strawberry Place (opposite St James’ Park, beside the Strawberry pub)

Stella Hall, Creative Director at NewcastleGateshead Initiative, said: “The Sunset Show very simply celebrates the beauty of the sunset over NewcastleGateshead. It fits very well with the theme of the Winter Festival which is all about ‘revealing’ the area in a new light. We’re encouraging people to really look again at their city and appreciate what it has to offer.”

The 2005 NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival has been devised by Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council and destination marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative. It will take place throughout December with a mixture of traditional events such as ice rinks, Christmas markets, Christmas light displays and community based events, plus ‘Reveal’ - a programme by UZ Events designed to animate and illuminate the area’s iconic architecture through art, entertainment and spectacular pyrotechnics.

For more information about Winter Festival events and attractions see www.ngWinterFestival.com or pick up a leaflet from Tourist Information Centres across the North East.

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