St George’s Spring Fete
The 2026 St George’s Spring Fete will be taking place on Saturday 16 May, mid-way through this year’s Jesmond Community Festival. Make a note in your diary!
Photographic Competition
Most of this year’s Jesmond Community Festival is over now, but don’t forget that you have until Saturday 20 September to enter this year’s Jesmond Photographic Competition, which has the theme of “Togetherness”. Full details of the competition are available in Jesmond Library, as are entry forms, or email info@jesmondfestival.org.uk to have copies email straight to your in box.
Following the Teddy Bear Trail
Jay Yi was one of the keen followers of this year’s Teddy Bear Trail!
Teddy Bear Results
As usual, the 2025 Teddy Bear Trail was a great event, with 32 Teddies in various “travelling” guises distributed over many Jesmond Streets. Full details of the locations of all the bears is now on display in Jesmond Library.
The two favourite entries were Hiking Hamish and Hilary, and Barnacle Bear.
We are indebted to Symonds Taylor for printing all the entry forms, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s for donating prizes, and Tesco for providing yummy Teddy treats for each child returning a form. And of course the organisers, the Friends of Jesmond Library.
Jesmond Vale Heritage Walk
The Guided Walk of Jesmond Vale, organised by the Friends of Jesmond Dene, benefited from glorious weather. For more information about the Friends and their activities, email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
Kids Prom Cancelled
St George’s Church tells us:
Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, it’s necessary to CANCEL Wednesday’s Kids’ Organ Prom. If you’d have bought tickets in advance, you will be reimbursed via Eventbrite. Our apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience!