UpSide Down Presents

14/06/2024

📌 WE'RE HIRING 📍

UpSide Down Presents / Souvenirs upon Tyne are looking for...

You!? 👀

💎 The small independent shop located just near the Quayside is offering a truly unique opportunity for the right willing “can do” and “will do” candidate. We have just celebrated 10 years of surviving and thriving.

💫 We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, relatively flexible, hard-working, conscientious, confident and most importantly customer-focused and personable individual.

🙌 People of all ages (16+) are welcome to apply, no extensive retail experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and a superb attitude. We are a diverse and fully inclusive company.

⏯️ Probation: There will be an initial 4 week probation period.

🫰 Pay: National Minimum Wage with regular bonuses available. 

🗓️ At the very least 12 contracted hours per week, with ample opportunity to work more when mutually agreed.

Weekly Pay and Weekly rotas provide easier flexibility all round. 

✨ Great work experience and responsibility, a safe working environment, pay will be as per the  National Minimum Wage  including holiday entitlement, bonus system, class discounts, belta in-store playlists & a proper mint team are on offer.

📧 Please email the friendly shop keeper Sean [ [email protected] ] ideally with a little covering letter detailing your current situation and availability. 

🫡 We anticipate getting a lot of applications so apologise we can’t get back to you all.

📍Posted June 2024. Interviews ASAP.

06/06/2024

These handmade WorAngel figurines and Toon Army pin badges by make perfect Fatha’s Day gifts for any footy fan 😇⚽️

👨🖤🤍

03/05/2024

We have just had a delivery of absolutely gorgeous A3 prints 🤩 Here’s just a few of the designs we have available 🖼️➡️

These make great souvenirs and gifts as they’re the perfect size to fit in your suitcase! 🧳

01/05/2024

BRAND NEW IN WOR SHOP THIS WEEK 🍄🌿

Brand new tote bags, doormats and key rings available in store now! 🤩 Which one is your favourite?

05/03/2024

Brand new bumblebee stickers available in store now! 🐝 Designed and handmade by local illustrator 🍯🌻

22/02/2024

Back in stock, Lucky Tortoises! 🐢🍀

Did you know that around the world, it is believed that tortoises are a symbol of wisdom and knowledge! Take this little fella with you to bring good luck and wisdom wherever you go🥰💚

16/02/2024

How stunning are these vintage illustration inspired enamel mugs?! 😍 We have 7 absolutely gorgeous designs available in wor shop now ☕️

We have a feeling these will be very popular! 🐱🐝🌻🪐 ❤️

14/02/2024

SWIPE ➡️ to see some of the amazing new products we have in store, all sourced from fellow small businesses 🎨🧑🏻‍🎨 ❤️

02/02/2024

January is finally over which means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! 💘💌 We have lots of lovely cards and gifts in store, perfect for the special someone in your life! 🩷💐

18/01/2024

We have had a huge restock of high quality mounted prints by local photographer Patrick McArdle! 📸🖼️

These are the perfect option if you are searching for some beautiful North-East themed prints for your home! 🏡

12/01/2024

Geordie Dialect tea-towels, mugs and magnets are now back in stock! 🚨‼️

Be quick, these are some of wor most popular products! 🏃💨

08/01/2024

‼️🚨 NEW and EXCLUSIVE in wor shop 🚨‼️

Handmade Angel and Tyne Bridge stickers by 🎨👩🏻‍🎨

These are perfect to pop in travel journals and scrapbooks to remember your time in the toon! 🖤🤍

19/12/2023

It’s nearly time for the big day! 🎅🏻 Whether you are in need of stocking fillers, decorations or last minute Christmas gifts we have got you covered! And the best part is that ALL* of our Christmas products are on 3 for 2! 🎁🎄

This week we will be open:

Mon-Fri: 10:30 - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday (XMAS EVE): 10:00 - 4:00PM

Ho Ho Howay on Doon and grab yourself a festive bargain! 🎅🏻🎄🎁⭐️

*excludes premium baubles, cheapest item free.

07/12/2023

These handmade Santa Wor Angel decorations by are the perfect addition to any Christmas tree! 🎄🎅🏻

30/11/2023

✨ Proud to have visited Newcastle's City Road for the unveiling of an official plaque commemorating THE TUBE which wor shop owners Dad co-created back in the 80's 📺

Proper proud of me pops and this infamous regional legacy that had true worldwide amplification and is rightly recognised for its reverberations in such a cool way, long before YouTube trailblazing the true trends of all genres 🎸🎷🎶

👏 Well done for the belta copyrighting. Thanks to 's Leader Nick Kemp and former Mayor & Cllr Karen Robinson for instrumentally making this plaque happen, and .holland.official for your hanky chief reveal and kind words.
Also for hosting us afters. Always great to catch up with 's CEO Stephen Patterson as well. 🤜🤛

30/11/2023

Brand new in wor shop this week, festive incense cone burners! ❄️🎅🏻❤️

These are part of our Christmas 3 for 2 deal and make perfect gifts 🎁🎄☃️

29/11/2023

Festive bargain alert! 🎅🏻🚨‼️

Nearly ALL of wor Christmas stock is now on 3 for 2 until the end of December!*🎅🏻🎄A perfect opportunity to stock up on decorations, stocking fillers and secret Santa gifts 🎁

While stock lasts, howay on doon!

*offer excludes premium baubles after Thursday 31st November. Cheapest item free.

29/11/2023

21/11/2023

How cute are these Christmas pop out cards from ?! 🎅🏻✨

These cards pop out to create super cute wooden 3D figures 🪵 they also include a super sweet greeting card, making them perfect to send to loved ones this holiday season! 🎁🎄

20/11/2023

NEW IN! Festive Christmas Fudge 🎅🏻🎄🍬

Handmade in the North-East by the , this festive fudge is vegetarian friendly, Gluten free, Palm oil free and is contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives ✨

We also have two delicious VEGAN friendly options available in store, Vegan Salted Caramel Fudge and Honeycomb Coals from Newcastle 🌱💚

Be quick, we have a feeling these won’t be around for long! 😋

04/10/2023

October is finally upon us! 🎃🧙 we’ve got a wide range of spook-tacular products in store at some scarily low prices! 👻

Of course, Oscars favourite part of Halloween is definitely 😋🍬

13/09/2023

EXCITING NEWS ‼️

We are currently looking to hire a part time sales assistant in wor shop!

⭐️ Please apply via indeed, link will be available in our story highlights! ⭐️

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, relatively flexible, hard-working, conscientious, confident and most importantly customer-focused and personable individual.

People of all ages (16+) are welcome to apply, and no extensive retail experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and a superb attitude. We are a diverse and fully inclusive company.

Pay: National Minimum Wage with realistic chance for progression based on performance. Statutory Holiday Entitlement.

Expect at least 12 hours per week, with ample opportunity to work more when mutually agreed.

We can work around college and university commitments. Majority of shifts will be weekends.

Great work experience and responsibility, a safe working environment, class discounts, belta in-store playlists & a proper mint team are on offer.

Try to stand out and shine.

We anticipate getting a lot of applications so apologise we can’t get back to you all.

Interviews to be held ASAP.

12/09/2023

We are hiring! Part-time vacancies.
Please share.
Drop us a message if keen.

31/08/2023

Our Geordie bear is now joined by two new cuddly friends! 🧸🐻 The cutest souvenirs in the Toon 🖤🤍

21/08/2023

Calling all pin enthusiasts and Bowie fans!⚡️We have had a very exciting restock of belta Geordie David Bowie enamel pins, designed by local illustrator 🐞. Be quick, we have a feeling these will be very poplar! ⚡️⭐️

17/08/2023

There’s double trouble with these two Geordie gems! 🐯🧸

Brand new Geordie Tiger keyrings in store now alongside his partner-in-fun, Geordie Bear. Ready to add a roar of charm to your day! 🖤🤍

24/07/2023

🍉☀️ NEW summer opening times! ☀️🍉

Mon-Fri: 10:30AM - 7:00PM

Sat: 10:00AM - 7:00PM

SUN: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

If you’re oot and aboot in Newcastle over the summer holidays pop in and say hello! 👋🏻 We’re located at 61 Side, right at the bottom of Dean Street under the High Level Bridge. We stock lots of souvenirs, keepsakes and geordie gifts to remember your time in the North-East! 🖤🤍

16/06/2023

We have had a HUGE restock of greeting cards from the talented ! 🐞❤️

These are fantastic to send as cards, or even frame as prints! 🖼️

Loads more designs in the shop now, including Elton John, Kate Moss, Elvis and Stormtroopers! Howay on doon!! ✨

08/06/2023

🖤🤍 Howay the DADS 👨🏻🤍🖤

We have loads of propa class football inspired Father’s Day gifts in store! Including NEW NUFC Coasters of wor lads ⚽️🖤