The last of this year’s big Festival musical highlights was Jesmond Choral Group’s performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Patience”, with the help of the Priory Singers, conductor Jonathan Scott, pianist Julia Kennard and a host of guest soloists.
The very well attended Kids’ Organ Prom in St George’s Church on 29 May featured Saint-Saens “Carnival of the Animals”.
15 children took part in today’s “sporty” crafts session in Jesmond Library.
The Friends of Jesmond Dene “enjoyed” another rain-interupted walk in Jesmond Dene on 26 May. For more information about what they get up to when it isn’t raining, email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
The North East Recorder Orchestra (NERCO) performed a varied programme of “Recorder Revels” at Jesmond United Reformed Church on 25 May. Highlights ranged from Handel to Scott Joplin and Gershwin.