Residents, businesses and communities are invited to join a Covid Day of Reflection on Friday 6 March 2026, six years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK.
Anyone can visit the Covid Memorial at Silverlink Biodiversity Park or one of the Borough’s five Covid Memorial sites to pause and reflect on those lost during the pandemic and consider the lasting impact it has had on North Tyneside.
The day of reflection is an opportunity not only to remember those who lost their lives, but also to recognise and thank the individuals and organisations who worked tirelessly to prevent the spread of the virus, care for the sick and support vulnerable residents through the crisis.
At the central site, located at the Silverlink Biodiversity Park, in Cobalt Business Park, the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Council, Karen Clark will mark the occasion with a short speech before laying flowers at 11am.
Those unable to attend the central event are welcome to visit any of the Borough’s other memorial locations. Each site provides a quiet space for remembrance, reflection and appreciation for the ways in which our communities came together in a time of great challenge.
They are designed around the theme of a compass, with each site having a unique central design that represents the local residents and community, they are connected by the Boroughs historic Wagon Way network.
The locations and themes are: –
- Killingworth Lakeside Park – George Stephenson
- Redburn Dene Park (North Shields) – fishing
- Souter Park (Whitley Bay) – lighthouse
- Wallsend Hall grounds – shipbuilding
The design at Silverlink Biodiversity Park features a sun to complement the existing sundial sculpture, the stairs of which the site sits at the bottom of.
Karen Clark, the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, who will lead the event at the Silverlink site and said: “It is important that we take this opportunity to pause, to remember those we tragically lost and to reflect on the incredible support that was offered by so many people in our communities. The brave front line services who supported our most vulnerable residents, the nurses, doctors, health workers, council staff, volunteers and everyone who played a role in protecting our Borough.
“I would encourage our residents to come along and join me as we reflect on the pandemic, thank those who work tirelessly to support out Borough as we look forward to a brighter future for North Tyneside.”
Those attending are advised to dress appropriately for outdoor conditions, including suitable footwear. Any changes to the event caused by severe weather will be communicated via the Council’s social media channels.
To help protect the environment, the Council asks that no plastic wrappings are left at any of the memorial sites.
ENDS.