Natascha Jaeger (Newcastle)

 

As I’m from Germany, I can hardly call myself a “local” but my connection to Newcastle goes back to 2007, when I moved here to do my MA. However, this first spell in the Northeast was not to be long lived. After graduating, I spent almost four years in an in-house position in Basingstoke, but finally returned to Newcastle in 2013. This was also when I set myself up as a freelancer, specialising in English to German marketing translation.

What I like about Newcastle

Right from my first student days in Newcastle, I have always been captivated by the friendly and at the same time dynamic atmosphere of the place. It’s also great to be able to live in a city without ever being too far away from a green space. The best of both worlds!

My three favourite places

I make a point of paying regular visits to Wallington in Northumberland and its magnificent Central Hall with paintings by William Bell Scott.

The Town Moor: More of a field than a park, this is the perfect spot for a picnic on the hills! I especially like the cows that take up residence here in the summer.

Blyth might not be known for its culinary delights but I wholeheartedly recommend the ice cream shop on the seafront, particularly if you like more “unusual” flavours.

My favourite Geordie word

This will have to be “yous”, the plural form of “you”! How does the English language survive without it?