Yahoo News North Shields residents asked to choose logo for town's 800 year celebrations
North Shields residents have been asked to choose a logo for the town's 800 year celebrations.
Three options, all of which celebrate the town's past, present and future, can be chosen, ahead of the milestone in 2025.
The themes include North Shields' proud maritime heritage and its growing reputation as a vibrant arts and culture destination. There are two ways to vote, either online via the Our North Tyneside Voice website, or in person, at North Shields Library, before September 20.
The result of the public vote will be announced in October, with the winning logo set to feature on the new North Shields 800 website, social media, posters and on merchandise. One of the designs was put forward by local designer Kimberley Creative, and the other two were created by the graphic design team at North Tyneside Council.
The North Shields 800 celebrations will feature a calendar of events throughout 2025, including a parade, exhibitions, street art murals, heritage projects and performing arts. These events are being organised by the North Shields 800 Committee, which is chaired by Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell.
Chair of the North Shields 800 Committee Sir Alan Campbell MP said: "The North Shields 800 celebrations are being driven by a fantastic community effort, so it is fitting that the logo should be chosen by the people of North Shields.
"Asking the public to choose is a great way of getting more people involved and interested in the celebrations, ahead of what is set to be an exciting year of events in 2025.
"We want North Shields 800 to bring together the different groups and communities that call North Shields home, attract visitors and raise the profile of the town.
"We already have a broad membership on the committee who are working hard to make North Shields 800 a success. We want as many people from the town on board as possible."
The Mayor of North Tyneside, Dame Norma Redfearn DBE, added: "North Shields 800 is all about inspiring pride in the town and bringing in visitors to discover its rich history and vibrant hospitality.
"It’s being led by the community, and for this reason the public are being asked to help choose a logo. Our ambitious regeneration of North Shields town centre continues, with improvements to Bedford Street about to begin.
"North Shields 800 celebrates the town’s past, present and future, and it will be wonderful to see the community come together for so many different events and activities in 2025."
