If you are interested in joining any of the Guided Walks in this year’s Jesmond Community Festival, make sure that you book your place as soon as possible!
Join Merryn Glover as she shares the different points of view in her two novels – A House called Askival – and – Of Stone and Sky – and her non-fiction book – The Hidden Fires: A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherd. £10 entry, including wine and nibbles. This Jesmond Festival event is at Holy Trinity Church. Merryn’s talk will include images from the settings of her work across India, Nepal and Scotland, as well as an opportunity to ask questions, purchase signed books and chat with other book enthusiasts. Tickets on Eventbrite https://bit.ly/MG.Jesmond .
DJ Scott Armstrong of Nova Radio North East will be playing a set at one of Jesmond’s more unusual venues when he visits Jesmond Pool for a Festival Chill Out Session between 8:30 and 10:00 pm on Friday 23 May. Mood lighting, a sauna, a gentle swim, and a live DJ set – what more could you want?
Have you ever seen snails race? Don’t miss the snail racing, one of the many attractions at the Jesmond Community Orchard Open Day on Saturday 17 May, between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. You can also see Morris Dancing or enjoy crafts and story telling. The orchard can be found in the north west corner of St Andrew’s Cemetery, off Tankerville Terrace.
This year’s Teddy Bear Trail has the theme “Ted goes Travelling”. The trail will be in place from 17 May, but you will be able to purchase entry forms in advance at the St George’s Church Launch Event on 3 May (from 2pm), and from Jesmond Library, also from 3 May. Entry forms will cost £1.50 per person.