Just Canny - Home to Independent Makers

01/08/2026

Meet the ceramic shoremen of Whitley Bay, Jimmy, Jeff, Angus and Wyn, they love the sea and big beards and they are made by one of our Whitley Bay makers approx 18cm high to the top of the seagull £48 (only one of each available)

25/07/2026

Happy Saturday everyone, wow it’s a windy one here in Whitley Bay

24/07/2026

New in the shop this animal card game, collect 5 matching animals to win, suitable for 2-6 players, 5 years and up. These cards not only have great illustrations they also have fun facts about each animal, these learn and play cards are great for those long school summer holidays

24/07/2026

IMPORTANT! This is a post to let everyone know who doesn’t already know. After a port of Tyne collision 25 tons of these plastic nurdles have been released into our sea, beaches from Blyth to Sunderland have been effected. If you have time we need volunteers to go to your nearest beach and help collect them. You need to go at low tide, with a strong bin bag, sweeping brush and pan and sieve. The photos show what they look like, they are small white round or oval bits of plastic. If birds or fish eat them they will starve to death. I am going down tonight at 4.45pm after I shut the shop. This will be going on for days possibly weeks. Even if you can only help for a hour, every little bit helps save our wildlife. Thanks everyone and please spread the word

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

Meet Pete and Brendan these lovely salty sea dogs are new in the shop, made by one of our new talented Whitley Bay makers. These wall plaques are a perfect addition to any yard or garden wall, or if you prefer in the house £35 (only one of each available)

22/07/2026

Lots of new fabric bags with matching mirrors arrived yesterday £16 (each bag includes a mirror) I only have limited availability of these new fabrics so if you want one pop down to the shop soon!

16/07/2026

Yes I do accept the amazing Whitley Bay vouchers 😊

Meet Maggie of Just Canny - Home to Independent Makers on Park View.

Maggie will happily exchange your Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers for a range of beautiful handmade gifts and homeware made by British makers.

Whitley Bay Gift Vouchers can be spent in 80+ local businesses from retailers, cafes and restaurants, beauty, services or entertainment venues.

When you give a Whitley Bay Gift Voucher, you’re giving the gift of supporting our town.

The vouchers are available to buy in Hamiedog Menswear and Rainbow Bay Shoes.

16/07/2026

I’m away for a long weekend again, having to much fun! the shop will be closed on Friday 17th but my lovely friend will be in the shop this Saturday 18th. Have a fabulous weekend and see you all next week

15/07/2026