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Meet Emily of Bodhi Fitness
How post baby problems inspired new business – the story behind Bohdi Fitness Emily is on a mission – to build a community with fitness...
Sep 7, 2023


Popular East Coast Swing Band returns for a fifth year
Returning for its 5th year at The Exchange 1856 this November is the ever-popular East Coast Swing Band. Formed more than 15 years ago,...
Sep 6, 2023


Epic transformation at The Exchange 1856 well underway
We’re transforming The Exchange 1856 back to its former glory and the results are amazing. Nestled in the heart of North Shields’...
Sep 5, 2023


Creativity set to flourish at The Exchange 1856's new dance school
We can’t wait until September when acclaimed choreographer, Anthony Lo-Guidice, begins the first sessions for his new dance school –...
Sep 4, 2023


Temporary Closure of Browns
Stuart Egan, Managing Director at The Exchange 1856, said: “Brown’s at The Exchange will be temporarily closed for a short period while...
Sep 1, 2023


A change of scene to boost your team: co-working spaces in North Shields
Why choose a co-working space? With hybrid working now firmly embedded across most workplaces, getting together as a team has never been...
Aug 31, 2023


Startup Essentials for Entrepreneurs: Turning Ideas into Profitable Ventures
Starting a business is like embarking on an adventure, where every decision you make shapes the course of your journey. From the initial...
Aug 29, 2023


Setting the Stage: The Crucial Role of Theatre Venue Selection in a Successful Production
In the enchanting world of theatre, where stories come to life through captivating performances, there's a behind-the-scenes element that...
Aug 25, 2023


Debut album launches first for customers of Exchange 1856
We’re very excited that visitors to The Exchange 1856 will be amongst the very first to hear the debut album of popular Blyth...
Aug 15, 2023


Halloween Spooktacular – A Fangtastic Family Pantomime
Tom Rolfe Productions are coming to The Exchange 1856 this October half term with a brand new spooktacular show for 2023! Join Tommy The...
Aug 15, 2023


Cultural venue appoints new finance director to drive growth
North Shields theatre and community hub, The Exchange 1856, has appointed a new finance director to support its vision to become a key...
Aug 14, 2023


Why The Exchange 1856 is the perfect home for artist, Jo Stockdale
Artist Jo Stockdale set up her studio at The Exchange 1856 seven months ago. Since then, business has been flourishing and the talented...
Aug 7, 2023


North Shields theatre targets national shows following major sound and lighting upgrade
The Exchange 1856 in North Shields is looking to attract big name artists and national shows to the area following a significant sound...
Jul 25, 2023


The UK’s naughtiest pantomime heads to The Exchange 1856
Outrageously filthy, lots of fun and featuring the best rock anthems of all time, adult panto Sinderella lands at The Exchange 1856 from...
Jul 14, 2023


New organisation NORTH TYNESIDE YOUTH DANCE forms dance hub at The Exchange 1856, North Shields.
North Tyneside Youth Dance (NTYD) is a newly formed youth dance program set up by choreographer Anthony Lo-Giudice and based at The...
Jul 14, 2023


Q&A with Stuart Egan
Meet Stuart Egan – the new Managing Director of The Exchange 1856. Born and bred in Wallsend and a North Shields resident for a spell,...
Jun 7, 2023


The Exchange in North Shields appoints new MD
North Shields based theatre, café and cultural business centre, The Exchange, has appointed a new managing director with a strong...
Jun 7, 2023


Exciting future for The Exchange in North Shields revealed
New acts, new businesses, new jobs – just some of the exciting announcements following the
appointment of local entrepreneur, Paul Stonebank
Apr 18, 2023
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