The first event in this year’s Jesmond Community Festival is the Dawn Chorus Nature Walk, which starts at 4:30 am on Saturday 4 May. And there are only two places left on it, so, if you are interested, email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com immediately!
If you have children (or grandchildren) with an interest in music, this festival event, right in the middle of half-term week, is for you! Saint-Saens “Carnival of the Animals” featuring the Scott Brothers Duo, from Manchester, with big screen video projection in the nave. Wednesday 29 May at 2:00pm in St George’s Church. Jonathan Scott will be playing the magnificent St George’s organ, with animations by Tom Scott. Children under 16 Free, Adults £10:00. Booking Essential. Find us on Eventbrite or contact the Parish Office. For further information contact music@stgeorgesjesmond.org.uk .
The Brandling Village Guided Walk on Wednesday 8 May is now FULLY BOOKED. There are still other options for the Brandling walk on 23 May and 2 June, but if you are interested email juliemjacques@btinternet.com as soon as possible, before those options fill up as well!
Or you could go for the High West Jesmond walk on 29 May.
Unusual goings on in St George’s Church ……
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.