Walking in Jesmond Dene
The Friends of Jesmond Dene “enjoyed” another rain-interupted walk in Jesmond Dene on 26 May. For more information about what they get up to when it isn’t raining, email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
Recorder Revels
The North East Recorder Orchestra (NERCO) performed a varied programme of “Recorder Revels” at Jesmond United Reformed Church on 25 May. Highlights ranged from Handel to Scott Joplin and Gershwin.
Plastic Free Harvest
The winner of this year’s Plastic Free Jesmond & Sandyford Award has been announced and it is the cafe Harvest in St George’s Terrace, run by the Ouseburn Coffee Company, which was the first Jesmond catering business to commit to no use of single use plastics. The cafe provides free, good quality tap water to all customers, while also selling re-usable water bottles, which it will re-fill, free of charge.
Tony Waterston, coordinator of Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford (part of Keep Jesmond Clean) says “We are delighted that Harvest is leading the way in what we hope will become the norm in a few years time”.
Elvis in St George’s
The talented Gary Jay performed a most entertaining evening in St George’s Church, making friends with Elvis fanatics and sceptics alike.
The Northumberland Club
The Northumberland Club have announced an extra free Jesmond Festival event! On Saturday 1st June the Club will be holding a Taster Day, with Tennis from 9 am to 11 am, Squash/Racketball from 10 am to 11 am, Pickleball 11 am to 12 mid-day and Badminton 12 mid-day to 1 pm.
Come along and take your pick – or just pop in and have a look at the club’s attractive grounds and facilities.
The club is situated off North Jesmond Avenue NE2 3JU.
Glorious Gardens
The winners of the 2024 Glorious Gardens Competition, part of Jesmond Community Festival, have been announced as:
Best Pocket Garden: 46 Salisbury Gardens;
Best Container Garden: 46 Honister Avenue;
Best Wildlife Garden: 63 Holly Avenue; and
Best Large Garden: 55 Reid Park Road.
Congratulations to the winners, the competition organisers, and all the entrants!
Would you like to help with next year;s competition? If so, please email GardensinJesmond@gmail.com