Tim Healy officially opened a new community cafe in Cowgate, near his childhood home of Benwell, as part of his patronage of the charity Children North East.
Children North East, who are the oldest charity in the region as they were established in 1891, have opened Café Hope to offer a place for the community to meet up, have something to eat and drink, and access any support that they may need.
The charity raises funds for the much-needed work they do with children and young people in the region, and they celebrated the opening of the café with a special event attended by their famous patron.
