The theme of our 2021 Jesmond Photographic Competition is “Vibrant Jesmond”. So take your eyes away from the gloom of the coronavirus and search out images of Jesmond at its most colourful and lively! The competition’s closing date is not until 25 September. For the full rules of the competition, including the entry form, email info@jesmondfestival.co.uk .
An open meeting of Jesmond Community Forum held on 19 January agreed that a Jesmond Community Festival should take place in May 2021, held in line with whatever public health advice is in force at the time. This would certainly include a range of online events, and, if possible, open air events for limited numbers of people. At present it is impossible to predict whether any indoor events will be practical. Events will be added to this website as and when they are confirmed, and website entries will be updated if event arrangements have to change at a later date. If you have any queries or suggestions, email info@jesmondfestival.org.uk .
Volunteers at Jesmond Library have begun planning a new Teddy Bear Trail for the 2021 Jesmond Community Festival. More information will be announced later. In the meantime, if you have any queries, contact joanaarvold@icloud.com .
All this year’s Jesmond Calendars have now been sold. Rather to our surprise, despite the lockdown (or because of it), demand was higher than ever! Thank you to Paul Rea of Red Square Newcastle for the design, and for organising the printing, and congratulations to all the local photographers whose work is featured!
The winners of this year’s Photo competition were John Wardle and Nick Lambert. Congratulations, and many thanks also to all the others who entered for the competition! All the winning photographs and runners up are being included in a 2021 Jesmond Calendar, available very soon, price £5.