Big Spring Book Sale – NEW EVENT

Concert: “From Ancient to Modern”

Festival Eucharist

Semitones

Children’s Crafts

Crafts with a travelling theme. Most suitable for younger children, up to 8 or 9 maximum. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Materials provided. Donations please, to help keep our library open.

Pop up Cafe and Art Workshop

All welcome to pop in for refreshments and a look round the church.

An Afternoon at the Movies – EVENT CANCELLED

A Kids’ Organ Prom featuring music from the movies Interstellar. St George’s Church tell us that this event has had to be cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances. If you have already booked, you will be refunded through Eventbrite.

Jesmond Seniors Club: Jesmond Library – Past, Present and Future

Jesmond Seniors club invites you to join them for a special open meeting as part of Jesmond Festival. Space is limited, so please contact David.A.Smith@blueyonder.co.uk to ensure that a space is reserved for you. all welcome, men and women. The topic for this meeting will be “Jesmond Library: Past, Present and Future” and the speakers will be Peter Breakey and Chris Clarke, founding trustees of the Friends of Jesmond Library.

Revolution on Tyneside

In the mid 19th Century a number of globally renowned radicals, including Garibaldi, Mazzini and Kossuth, had important links to Tyneside, and many of them visited. Keith Jewitt has been searching Tyneside archives to find out more about this hotbed of revolutionary fervour. For more information email events@jesmondlibrary.org .

Tyneside Fiddle Alliance Open Evening

An open evening when you can drop in and listen to the Tyneside Fiddle alliance playing some of their large repertoire of tunes from the North East and further afield. We meet in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere on the first and third Thursdays each month, but tonight we will be playing tunes for anyone who would like to come and listen – or indeed, join in if you wish! Refreshments available in the break. Free admission, although donations would be welcome.

Quiz

This is the Cricket Club Quiz, postponed from Friday 23 May until Thursday 29 May.

All welcome! Licensed Bar. For further information contact the manager, Rob Dreyer, on manager@newcastlecc.org.uk or 07955560906 .

Organ Recital

A lunchtime organ recital by Tim Hone of St George’s, Cullercoats, providing an opportunity to enjoy the sound of the magnificent St George’s organ. Free admission, with a retiring collection in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund.  For further information contact music@stgeorgesjesmond.org.uk .

Taster Day

Tennis: 9-11 am; Squash/Racketball: 10 – 11 am; Pickleball: 11am – 12 noon; and Badminton:12 noon – 1 pm.

A great opportunity to try out a new sport. Book online through the club website. For more information telephone 0191 281 5858.

Jesmond Vale Heritage Walk – ALL PLACES TAKEN

Join the Friends of Jesmond Dene on a walk though “old” Jesmond Vale village, including the old flint mill, Jesmond Vale House and the Ouseburn Culvert. There are some steep sections on this walk and stout shoes are advisable. No charge, but donations to the Friends of Jesmond Dene will be welcome.

All the places available on this walk are now reserved.

St George’s Summer Fete

Bach Choir

Music for a Summer Afternoon, including Handel’s Coronation Anthems, with the Newcastle Bach Choir and Alison Shiel (accompanist). Tickets £8, including a glass of wine or a soft drink, available at the door.

Semitones

A chance for everyone to come and hear Semitones, Jesmond’s very own small orchestra. All welcome! Donations, please, to help cover costs.

Allotment Guided Walks

Before visiting the Open Day, how about coming on a guided walk around this lovely allotment site, which is part of the town Moor and has a history dating back to 1917? See how the site has adapted to the passage of time and find out how it celebrated its centenary. To book a place please email wjaamemsec@gmail.com .

Allotment Open Day

Open access for visitors to stroll around our site, have a look at the plots, and perhaps discuss taking on a plot of your own. Plants and seedlings on sale – and maybe some tea and cake!

Model Steam Train Rides

Ride on the model railway as guests of the Tyneside Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (TSMEE). The tracks are situated behind Wylam Brewery, at the Northern edge of the park.