Highlights PR is a successful PR agency run by Keith Newman. Uniquely, their office is a boat based on the River Tyne.
Keith is a member of the nautical charity, the Maritime Volunteer Service. The Northumbria Unit have thanked two north east organisations for their support. The unit’s nautical equipment which isn’t being used during lockdown has been stored by Fergusons at their Fergy Space in Cramlington while their rigid inflatable boat ‘Northumberland Freemason” has been given secure space within Newcastle College’s Energy Academy at Wallsend. Pre-Covid, Newcastle College donated classroom space to the unit so that they could hold lectures and presentations in the right environment for training.
The MVS trains its members (many of whom have had no previous connection with the sea) in nautical skills and supports the community and port authorities by providing safety patrols that contribute to compliance with Port Marine Safety Code.
Nationally, the MVS has more than 25 active units spread around the UK coastline at major port and river areas, with more units planned. Northumbria Unit is based at St Peter’s Marina on the Tyne although their vessels can operate from the Tweed to the Tees.
Anyone wishing to know more about the MVS can email angela@mvs-northumbria.org.uk For a no obligation chat about your PR, call Keith on 07814 397951 or email Keith@highlightspr.co.uk
