by Christopher Clarke | Apr 28, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events
The North East Recorder Orchestra is coming to Jesmond as part of this year’s Jesmond Community Festival, in a performance at Jesmond United Reformed Church on Saturday 3 June, starting at 7pm.
The Orchestra will be presenting “Music for a Summer Evening”. Come and experience recorders in an orchestra, from small to very large. The programme will include music from ancient to modern. Be prepared to be amazed by the different sizes and beautiful sounds that recorders can make! Tickets £5, children free
by Christopher Clarke | Apr 28, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
The first opportunity for you to obtain an entry form for this year’s Teddy Bear Trail will be at the St George’s Big Friendly Coronation Gathering on Monday 8 May. The trail itself will be in place from Saturday 20 May to Sunday 4 June. After 8 May you will also be able to obtain an entry form from Jesmond Library.
by Christopher Clarke | Apr 19, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
John North informs us that all the places which were available on the walk “Tyneside Flats to Tankerville” on 25 May are now fully booked. There are still a few places left on the equivalent walk on 9 May.
by Christopher Clarke | Apr 19, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
There has been strong interest in Keith Jewitt’s walks around All Saints Cemetery, and, unless there are late cancellations, the walk planned for 22 May is now full up. Fortunately Keith has agreed to repeat the walk again, on Bank Holiday Monday, 29 May, at 10:15 am. If you are interested in this extra walk, email info@jesmondfestival.org.uk as soon as possible.
by Christopher Clarke | Apr 16, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events, News
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.
by Christopher Clarke | Apr 16, 2023 | 2023 Festival, Events
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.
