Elvis in St George’s?
Unusual goings on in St George’s Church ……
Celebrity Priest
Public Lecture for Jesmond Festival – The renowned religious historian and former President of Magdalene College, Cambridge, Professor Eamon Duffy FSA FBA KSG will visit the Church of the Holy Name in North Jesmond Avenue, on Saturday 4 May to give his lecture Celebrity Priest: Robert Hugh Monsignor Benson and the End of the World. Professor Duffy will discuss Fr Benson’s life and work, and that of his father, who was Archbishop of Canterbury. One of Fr Benson’s brothers wrote “Land of Hope and Glory”, while the other wrote the Mapp and Lucia novels. All are welcome. when doors open at 11:00 am, for this non-ticketed event. 11:00 am for 11:30 am start, ends 12:30 pm. Cold refreshments are available at the back of church after the lecture and you are very welcome to join us.
Tour de Jesmond
Have you left it too late to enter this year’s Tour de France? Try the Tour de Jesmond instead! And you won’t have to do as much training…. It’s on Sunday 4 May. Meet at the bandstand in Exhibition Park at 1:45pm.
Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra
Here’s a date for your diary, especially if you prefer your live music at lunchtime!
The Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra will be playing in St Hilda’s Church at 1:30pm on Monday 13 May.
St George’s Spring Fete
Always one of the first highlights of Jesmond Community Festival….
Big Spring Book Sale
Jesmond Library has announced an extra event taking place during Jesmond Community Festival. The library will be holding a Book Sale on Saturday 18 May, between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm (or while stocks last). A mixture of ex-library books and donations.