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Maria Baranowska

Marketing and Communication Officer since April 2020

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Photograph of Maria Baranowska Ouseburn Trusts Marketing and Communications Officer

Maria was appointed as Ouseburn Trust's first Marketing and Communications Officer in April 2020. Maria comes from a varied marketing background but found her calling working in the charity and community sector. 

Living nearby, she's been a regular visitor to the Valley for years. Maria spends her spare time playing roller derby for Newcastle Roller Derby's Whippin' Hinnies under her derby name, Maria Pusherova.

Her role focuses on helping the Ouseburn Trust reach new and existing audiences in order to promote the organisation's full range of projects and initiatives. 

Maria's office hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday.  

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Maria Baranowska

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Chris Barnard

Chief Officer of Ouseburn Trust since August 2014

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Chris Barnard, Chief Officer of Ouseburn Trust

Before joining the Trust Chris grew and managed a number of enterprising organisations with a focus on delivering social value for the local community. Most recently he worked as Trust Manager for Hartlepool NDC Trust and Director of Craghead Development Trust in County Durham. Prior to this he spent some time working within local authorities delivering community regeneration initiatives.

Having worked for Byker Community Education Project nearly 10 years ago, Chris is delighted to be back at such a time of change in one of the most exciting, vibrant areas to work, with so much diversity and opportunity.

Chris has also recently started competing in triathlon. He is a keen cyclist who has chaired Sunderland Clarion Cycling Club for the last 5 years as well as providing his services as a British Cycling coach.

Office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Lesley Turner

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Phil Ogg

Environment Officer since August 2019.

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Phil Ogg on riverside walkwayPhil is supporting the work done to improve in Ouseburn's green spaces by our environmental volunteers and looking for ways to develop this further, from litter-picking to woodland management.

He has worked in arts development as well as volunteer support and environmental/conservation projects alongside being a freelance gardener and woodsman. He is a community musician and well aquainted with the music scene in Ousburn, also enjoying bringing his children to Ouseburn Farm and Seven Stories.

Phil works 2 days a week - usually Thursday and either Friday or Saturday depending on volunteer projects.

Published: 25th April, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Lesley Turner

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Diane Humberstone

Victoria Tunnel Admin Officer (Maternity cover)

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Diane Humberstone

Diane provides admin support for the Victoria Tunnel tours, including bookings, and looks after the Victoria Tunnel shop. She is also a Volunteer Victoria Tunnel Guide and loves to share her enthusiasm for the Tunnel's history.

Diane had taken early retirement from managing the Advisory Service Team at Gateshead Job Centre and has a wealth of experience in achieving high quality customer service. She has also been a volunteer researcher and database supervisor for the Northumbria World War One Commemoration Project.

Diane works 9-5 Monday-Wednesday

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Lesley Turner

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Andrew Buckley

Chair of Board of Trustees since 2019

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Andrew BuckleyMy love affair with the Valley began in 1999 when I first moved to the North East. I lived on the Quayside and used to walk to work in South Gosforth, following the path of the Ouseburn.

As a volunteer at the Trust, I am a Victoria Tunnel guide and have also been working with the Heritage Officer to develop, pilot and deliver a new above-ground walk – Back to the Future – which focuses on both the heritage and regeneration of the Lower Ouseburn Valley.  I have been impressed with the range of the Trust's work and the role it plays in Ouseburn Valley and I am keen to extend my involvement and use my skills and experience to help its work as a Trustee and as Chair of its Board of Trustees.   

I bring a strong interest in industrial history and a genuine passion for the Valley, combined with a business career which has spanned 35 years. My background is in marketing and communications, sales and business development and, latterly, general management. Most recently, as Chief Executive of RTC North, I have been involved in bidding for, securing and delivering a number of large-scale business support programmes, funded by the European Union, Department for Communities and Local Government and Innovate UK. 

Published: 27th November, 2019

Author: Lesley Turner

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Heather Richardson

Heritage Officer since September 2018

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Heather Richardson

Heather has extensive experience in museums, including the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, and is currently also working one day a week as Regional Conservator for the North East, employed by Bowes Museum.   As well as her work in conservation and heritage she has a personal interest in architecture and the built environment and a passion for enabling buildings and communities to tell their stories.

When Heather first visited Tyneside she remembers looking over the Ouseburn Valley from the Metro bridge and being so captivated by the sight that when they moved to Newcastle they chose to live just off City Stadium to enjoy all that Ouseburn offers.

Email Heather here  

Published: 28th September, 2018

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Lesley Turner

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Place and Regeneration for Sixth Form students

Resources for Geography A-level teachers and students using Ouseburn Valley as a case study for place and regeneration

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Resources for  teachers and students using the Ouseburn Valley as a case study for place and regeneration - let us know if there is anything else you would like to see here.

35 Years of Ouseburn Regeneration - printed copies available from the Ouseburn Trust office35 year Ouseburn Regeneration cover

Ouseburn Regeneration Plan 2012-20

Ouseburn Regeneration Plan 2003-12

Map of the Regeneration Area

A short history of Ouseburn Trust - and its role in the regeneration of the area

A selection of photos of Ouseburn Valley before regeneration 

Video/oral history resources - there are recorded memories from local people who lived in Ouseburn and sheltered in the Victoria Tunnel DVD and on the Wartime Voices audio CD and the Voices from the Ouseburn Valley video on YouTube with more recent experiences from 2011.  Find out what current residents think about living in Ouseburn People of The Malings

Presentation for teachers created by Liz Cowans, former Geography teacher and current Ouseburn Trust Heritage Volunteer, about the industrial background The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Ouseburn Valley

Materials (including photos and maps) for a self-guided walk down Stepney Bank and along Lime Street looking at changing place in Ouseburn Now and Then in Ouseburn Valley. Created by Liz Cowans

A map of Ouseburn's industries through the ages. Created by Liz Cowans

A selection of presentations and videos created by the local Geography Association for students and teachers using Ouseburn for fieldwork and as a case study for Changing Place in A level Geography.

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 2nd May, 2019

Author: Lesley Turner

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for special events

See a different side of Ouseburn at some great special events

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  • Ouseburn Festival - first weekend in July
  • The Late Shows - Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May 2018
  • Ouseburn Open Studios - 24 and 25 November 2018
  • Ouseburn Cycle Cross - Sunday 26 August 2018
  • Heritage Open Days 6-9 and 13-16 September 2018
  • Evolution Emerging - 9th June 2018
  • Oxjam in mid October

Published: 7th November, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

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for music and gigs

Ouseburn rocks with the sound of music...

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Music and other entertainment is a big part of Ouseburn's night time economy, follow the links below to find out what's on at regular venues:

The Cumberland Arms

The Cluny and Cluny 2

The Tyne Bar

Ernest 

And special events include

Evolution Emerging in late May

Oxjam in mid October

Published: 7th November, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

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for environment

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Published: 7th November, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

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for heritage

enjoy the history and heritage in Ouseburn's buildings and stories

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Tours of the Victoria Tunnel will bring to life the stories of people who lived and worked in the Valley, especially during Victorian times and the second world war.

Our summer programme of walks will take you on journeys through parts of the Valley you may never have seen and reveal the past through visiting what remains in the present.

The glorious Georgian St Ann's Church on City Road is open on the first and third Saturdays of the month during the summer (May - September). Call in for a coffee and a look round at this beautiful building, and its active community.

Our friends the Newcastle City Guides have an extensive programme of guided walks including at least one each year through the Ouseburn Valley.

There are open days and walks for Heritage Open Days (second weekend in September)

Published: 7th November, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

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For eating and drinking

From a simple snack to a posh dinner, and some great beer!

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One of Ouseburn's hidden treasures is The Secret Sandwich Shop (JACs) in the industrial estate on Foundry Lane.

The Cluny - food from midday to 9pm daily

The Ship Inn - new vegan kitchen

The Tyne Bar - snacks, sarnies and daily specials

Brinkburn St Brewery, - Bar and Kitchen 

Ernest - cafe bar open 10am til late

Cook House  in their new venue on Foundry Lane.

Ouseburn Farm Cafe  - light lunches and home grown food

Dreamworld Cakes - fine patisserie and afternoon tea

Kiln - workshop and kitchen

Cycle Hub Cafe - open 9am-3 every day

Seven Stories - you can enter their cafe and the bookshop coffee shop free of charge

Gingerinos - pizza and patisserie on Stepney Road

NE1 cafe in Stepney Bank Stables

The Factory Kitchen - independent cafe inside The Biscuit Factory

Artisan - stylish modern restaurant as part of The Biscuit Factory

Bistro du Vin - classic dining at Hotel du Vin

And you will often find pop up food opportunities at Toffee Factory, Hoults Yard, The Cumberland Arms and The Free Trade Inn

Published: 7th November, 2016

Updated: 3rd January, 2019

Author: Lesley Turner

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