by Christopher Clarke | Jun 9, 2026 | Events, News
The organisers of the 2026 Teddy Bear Trail, the Friends of Jesmond Library, have announced that folk following the trail named this year’s favourite Bear as “The Teddy Who Came to Tea”, who could be viewed outside Newcastle High School for Girls.
A very close second was number 18 in the trail, “Obearlix”, entered by Chris and Meryl. The judges’ runner up could be found hiding in Jesmond Community Orchard: “The Very Hungry Bear”.
We are grateful to Symonds Taylor for printing all the entry forms, Waitrose for donating excellent prizes for different age group winners, Awesome Franks for a generous Voucher, Sainsbury’s for favourite Bear prizes and Tesco for the Teddy Treats.
The theme of this year’s trail was “Ted Loves Books”, to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
by Christopher Clarke | Jun 1, 2026 | News
The Owl, the Pussy Cat and Friends went travelling with the help of the Children’s Craft session in Jesmond Library, which was held on Friday 29 May.
by Christopher Clarke | May 26, 2026 | News
Supporters of Jesmond Community Orchard chose one of the hottest days of the year so far for their Gardening Day – a big contrast to their planned Open Day, which had to be cancelled as a result of the miserable weather a fortnight ago!
by Christopher Clarke | May 20, 2026 | 2026 Festival, News
A fabulous performance of “The Mikado”, the Gilbert and Sullivan favourite, by Jesmond Choral Group and Friends, conducted by Jonathan Scott. The event took place in Jesmond United Reformed Church, as part of the 2026 Jesmond Community Festival.
by Christopher Clarke | May 19, 2026 | 2026 Festival, News
The Friends of Jesmond Dene led an interesting walk around the area where the Busy Cottage Iron Works once stood. For more information about the Friends of Jesmond Dene email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
by Christopher Clarke | May 18, 2026 | 2026 Festival, News
Another happy day for Jesmond Festival on Jesmond Village Green (Rosebery Crescent) with Chris Bostock, the Storyteller, and the Little Big Blue Ceilidh Band.
