Tom Warburton’s Thursday Talk on 9 May in Jesmond Library provided some fascinating insights into the COVID crisis in Newcastle. His book of photographs (still available to purchase in the City Library) seems destined to provide future historians with an invaluable record of what life was like during a period most of us would prefer to forget.
There are still a small number of places available on the Heritage Tour of Jesmond Old Cemetery, which is to take place on Thursday 9 May, starting at 2:00 pm. To book a place email friendsofjoc@gmail.com and hear the stories of some of the North East;s famous, and not so famous, ladies and gentlemen.
Another enjoyable Tour de Jesmond, with an ice cream stop in Towers Avenue, and a start and finish at the Bandstand in Exhibition Park.
Northumberland Orchestral Society gave a wonderful performance on the first night of this year’s festival, with brilliant soloists Kyra Humphries and Seth Collins performing Brahms as part of Jesmond Community Festival.
Despite the less than perfect weather, the Holy Trinity walkers enjoyed a walk along the beautiful Northumberland coast on 4 May. For information about future walks, and other activities at Holy Trinity, email office@ht.church . Or pop into the church between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm next Wednesday (8 May) for a drink and a look round the church.