All places on Dawn Chorus walk taken
All the available places on the Dawn Chorus walk are now reserved, For information about other events and activities run by the Friends of Jesmond Dene email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
Dawn Chorus
The first event in this year’s Jesmond Community Festival is the Dawn Chorus Nature Walk, which starts at 4:30 am on Saturday 4 May. And there are only two places left on it, so, if you are interested, email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com immediately!
Picnic in the Orchard
Calling all those who have attended any of Antonella’s Italian classes in Jesmond Library or elsewhere – this festival event is for you!
Guided Walks
Julie Jacques confirms that although the Brandling Village walks on 8 May and 2 June are now both full up, there are still places available on the Brandling Village Guided Walk on 23 May, and on the High West Jesmond Walk (Temperance, Titty Bottles and Trains) on 29 May. If you would like to join any of these walks, please email juliemjacques@btinternet as soon as possible. Do not just turn up on the day!
Dark Sky Voices
Dark Sky Voices are a close harmony group, directed by Fiona Lander, who will be performing a selection of “a capella”, accompanied works and popular songs, as part of the 2024 Jesmond Community Festival. The concert “Close Harmony in May” will be held in aid of Jesmond Pool and St Oswald’s Hospice at Jesmond United Reformed Church on Saturday 18 May, starting at 7:30 pm. The group will be supported by Bonnie Brinn (Soprano), Les Hodgson (Tenor) and Len Young (Piano). Tickets (£10) are now available in Jesmond Pool and from Jesmond Library.