19/06/2026
I grew up in Meadow Well, and I find it frustrating hearing people talk about it like it’s all doom and gloom. That wasn’t my experience.
I grew up calling all of my Mam’s friends and even our neighbours “Auntie” this and “Auntie” that. We’d sit out the front every day, having cuppas across gardens and chatting for hours. My experience was completely different.
Yes, there are downsides, but for me, the positives have always outweighed the negatives.
What I know is a community that looks after each other. People who will always lend a hand when it’s needed. People have a lot to say about North Shields and Meadow Well, and I’ll always passionately disagree with those who only focus on the bad.
That’s why working at Cedarwood means so much to me. I get to support the same community that helped shape who I am. 💛
Ellie Ozturk, Cedarwood Trust
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