Tall Ships Blyth 2016

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Tall Ships Regatta in Blyth boosts Northumberland economy by £13.5 million
It's just over 6 months since over half a million people came to see the Tall Ships in Northumberland. Watch our look-back at the event to see what it did for our county and let us know if you spot yourself in the crowds!

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What a weekend! Thanks to everyone who came along to make the Tall Ships Regatta such a success.

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Andrew talked to us about his experiences racing on the Challenger 3 at Tall Ships Blyth 2016
Vic Brown from the Coquet Shorebase Trust explains how Andrew has returned a different person and Councillor Scott Dickinson tell us how proud he was of what Andrew has achieved.

These beautifully designed silk scarves and mugs by local ceramic artist, Jenny Bell, were specially commissioned by Northumberland County Council to mark the occasion of the Blyth Tall Ships Regatta August 26-,29th 2016. These items will be available to buy from Morpeth Chantry.
Jenny Bell displays her work in Morpeth Chantry Arts & Crafts and various outlets through out the region. Her designs are painted with watercolours & pastels, then transferred digitally onto the mug...s and scarves. Scarves price £35 mugs price £8.50
The proceeds from the scarves are going to the Civic Head's Charities, CHUF and Northumberland Scouts.
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Beautiful Blyth beach filled with people watching the #TallShipsBlyth on the Parade of Sail #NECoast #NECoastMoment

MENTOR & TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Andrew from Northumberland Sport describes the changes he saw in his trainees during the North sea Tall Ships Regatta race and Lathan tells us that he would love to do it all again - Tall Ships Blyth 2016

LOCAL BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Neil from North East Monography tells us how business was was brisk even in the lead-up to the Tall Ships Blyth 2016

LOCAL BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Stephen from the Waterloo Pub tells us how great the Tall Ships Blyth 2016 was for business and the local area too.

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Wayne and Paul talk to us about how racing in the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta has been life-changing for them - Tall Ships Blyth 2016

MENTOR INTERVIEW: Steve and Alwyne were Northumberland Youth Service mentors for the trainees during the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta race - they tell us what they feel the trainees learned from taking part in the Tall Ships Blyth 2016

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Shannon talks us through a typical day onboard while racing in the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta - Tall Ships Blyth 2016

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Elliot tells us why racing in the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta was the best experience of his life - Tall Ships Blyth 2016

TRAINEE INTERVIEW: Kim tells us how her wheelchair didn't stop her playing a full role while racing in the North sea Tall Ships Regatta - Tall Ships Blyth 2016

LOCAL BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Customers are already returning to the Frameworks Cafe after the event. Angela and John tell us how the Tall Ships Blyth 2016 was great for their business.

LOCAL BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Business was up ten-fold for Paul Riley - owner of Quayside Cafe and Fish and Chip shop during the Tall Ships Blyth 2016