The St George’s Church Bell Ringers have announced that not only will they be ringing for the King themselves, starting at 10:00am on Saturday 6 May, but between 10:30 and 11:30 am individual members of the public will also be invited to ring a bell. Places will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis, and participants will be given a certificate to say that they have “Rung for the King”!
If demand is too great, it may not be possible for everyone to take part.
There will be three great Jesmond Festival activities in Exhibition Park on Sunday 21 May, coordinated by the Exhibition and Brandling Park Community Trust. As well as the ever-popular Miniature Train Rides, operated by the Tyneside Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (11am – 3pm), Tyneside Croquet Club will be offering free opportunities to Come and Try Croquet (also 11am – 3pm) while Gosforth Go-Ride will be inviting all cycling children to try out the Skills Loop at the Boathouse (11am – 2:30pm).
The Croquet Club emphasise that potential players should wear suitable flat-soled shoes, but all equipment will be provided.
As part of the 2023 Jesmond Community Festival Jesmond Pool and Gym are promoting 4 splendid musical treats at Jesmond United Reformed Church: three lunchtime recitals on 25, 26 and 27 May, and A Parisian Musical Soiree on Friday 2 June.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, pop into Reception at the Pool or contact Les Hodgson by emailing lhodgson43@yahoo.co.uk or telephoning 0191 281 3346. Or tickets will be available at the door.
A tour of leafy Jesmond – by bike.
If you are interested in joining any of the Jesmond Festival Guided Walks, don’t leave it too long before booking a place! Julie Jacques tells us that one of her walks in High West Jesmond (on 11 May) is now fully booked.
Mark this date in your diary! Friday 12 May for another festival performance by folk ensemble Axum, this time supported by The Elderly Brothers. Donations of at least £8 a head please, to support the library and festival. Refreshments available.
Jesmond Library is just a short walk from West Jesmond Metro Station.