Community members have put forward lots of suggestions for how to improve public spaces in Shieldfield. More benches, better lighting, wider pavements, insect friendly planting, gathering spaces, fitness facilities, better cyclepaths, less litter, more colour… the list goes on!

Now, together we will decide what’s most important and what’s realistic. 

These fun, creative workshops will focus on one location in Shieldfield - the area surrounding the multi-use-games-area (MUGA) on Napier Street.  We want to create finished designs to improve this area so that we can apply for funding to make it happen.

Saturday 25 January, 12.00 - 2pm

We will physically map things out in space using props to help us move from a long list of ideas towards achievable designs and plans. Meet at Slugtown, 44 Wretham Place.

Friday 7 February, 10am - 12pm

We will add detail to the designs, thinking about scale, colour, shape, textures that compliment our ‘Shieldfield style’. Meet at Forum Cafe, 26 Wretham Place.

The workshops will start and end indoors. Some of the sessions will happen outside so dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

For info contact hannah@dwellbeingshieldfield.org.uk / 07938 412 286

This activity is led by Shieling Working Group, Dwellbeing members who meet regularly to make plans for public space improvements in Shieldfield. The group is always open to new members. 

Read more about the Shieling Programme here.

Supported by Newcastle University, ESRC Impact Acceleration Account - Strategic Fund.