A Tynesider - the definition of Geordie might include or exclude you too.
Your familiarity with Newcastle suggests an affinity (if not a heritage).
Though not born on Tyneside (Hartlepool) I've grown up in (and returned to) Tynedale.

Would that make you a Sandancer then?

Education here then eh!
Always though Geordies were Edinburgh grade 4 drop outs ... LOL

(tin hat on, lying prone in the trenches...LOL):D

No, Sandancers are from South Shields.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandancer
I'm a Monkey-hanger.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_hanger