Historic South Shields pub set to host the Mayor’s charity night

Councillor John McCabe, the Mayor of South Tyneside, is set to host his charity night at The Steamboat pub, on Mill Dam, on Saturday, October 7.

The night is aiming to raise money for South Tyneside Hospital Radio and foodbanks throughout the borough.

Landlady Kath Brain has spoken of her excitement to the Gazette about being able to host the charity night on behalf of the Mayor.

She said: “Every couple of months we host a charity night for local charities and even if those nights raise £50 then I am happy.

“I’m thankful enough to be in a position where I’ve got the ability to have a venue that can host things such as charity nights.

“It is lovely that the pub has even been considered to host the Mayor’s charity night.

“I don’t think we’ve had a Mayor in The Steamboat yet so it is all quite exciting really.

“We’ve had loads of regulars who are looking forward to the evening and Blue Moon play every charity night that we do for free so it should hopefully be a good night.”

The evening will begin at 7pm, live music from Blue Moon starting at 7.30pm and the Mayor will draw the raffle at 9pm - it is not a ticketed event and all are welcome.

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South Shields artist, illustrator and animator Sheila Graber has donated a sunrise painting of The Groyne as part of one of the raffle prizes available.

The Mayor’s charity night is the first of two charity events that The Steamboat is hosting throughout October.

Later this month, the pub will be holding a Halloween Beer Festival from Thursday, October 26, until Sunday, October 29, with a Halloween party taking place on Saturday, October 28, to raise money for Epinay.