Maddy Parkin - Careers Podcast

Employability / November 30th, 2023

Maddy Parkin - Careers Podcast

Maddy Parkin, 32. Photographer running a business specialising in wedding photography. My main job role is taking photos of my customers' weddings, however, there is a lot of work that goes into this: editing in creative software, creating online galleries, marketing, blog posts, liaising with customers, writing and amending contracts and creating shot lists, arranging client meetings, and more. I have been a Photographer for 9 years. I've specialised in weddings for one year. My passion is creativity, and I feel my job encompasses all of this. I love my job, because not only do I get to witness happy couples getting married, but I can work flexibly around my family, choosing my own hours and setting my own deadlines. Being a Photographer definitely doesn't come without its challenges, however, it has been extremely rewarding for me personally, getting to do what I love every day.

Fundraising / May 9th, 2025

Carl Mowatt - South Shields FC

Thank you to Carl Mowatt for supporting Kye’s Kick-Off and allowing us to host the event at South Shields FC’s 1st Cloud Arena.

Heritage / September 1st, 2025

Brad's Celebration of Stanley

Brad tells us about his knowledge of Stanley's mining past and the spirit of the past to the present.

Heritage / August 29th, 2025

Ellie's Celebration of Stanley

Ellie tells us about her views on the history of Stanley and living in what used to be a mining village.