by Christopher Clarke | May 26, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
The results of this year’s Glorious Gardens competition were announced in Jesmond Library on 24 May. The winning Large Garden was entered by Julia Murden of 47 Larkspur Terrace; the best Container came from Catherine Snowden, 34 Kingswood Avenue; the winning Wildlife Garden was at 2 Wolseley Gardens (Jamie Jones); and the winning Pocket Garden was at 60 Holly Avenue (Peter and Penny Udall).
Many congratulations to the winners, to all who entered the competition, to the organisers, and to Waitrose and Acorn Hardware, who donated prizes.
by Christopher Clarke | May 26, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
This year John North combined forces with fellow City Guide Dee Pass, in order to accommodate more people onto his popular guided walks. This year’s topic was “Tyneside Flats to Tankerville” and included a variety of pieces of local history from the Jesmond Cinema through West Jesmond School to Newcastle High School for Girls and more. Less well-known corners were the house where Nancy Spain, the writer and media personality, lived, and the community garden established by enthusiasts from the United Reformed Church.
by Christopher Clarke | May 26, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
The winners of this year’s Jesmond and Sandyford Plastic Free Awards for North and South Jesmond have been announced.
The winner for North Jesmond was the Pink Lane Bakery and Cafe, Acorn Road, whose award was presented by Wendy Young at a meeting in Jesmond Library. Pink Lane stated “Reducing plastic use is really important to us. For more than ten years we have used only recyclable brown paper bags, and we switched to compostable coffee cups and lids a couple of years ago. All our daily logistics are done by electric van or cargo bike.”
The South Jesmond winner was the Urban Green Cafe in Exhibition Park, who particularly emphasised their use of compostable takeaway packaging and have recently introduced a 25p discount for customers who bring their own cup.
Congratulations to both winners, and to the organisers of the competition, who come under the banner of Keep Jesmond Clean.
by Christopher Clarke | May 22, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
Keith Jewitt telling tales of Seafarers and Shipwrecks in All Saints Cemetery this morning (22 May).
by Christopher Clarke | May 21, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
Tickets for these four concerts are now on sale in Jesmond Pool and Jesmond Library – or you can turn up on the days of the performances.
If you enjoyed hearing David Murray playing with the Northumberland Orchestral Society, here are some further chances to hear him, accompanying three of his talented young students.
