by Christopher Clarke | Apr 16, 2024 | 2024 Festival, Events, News
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.
by Christopher Clarke | Apr 13, 2024 | 2024 Festival, Events, News
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.
by Christopher Clarke | Mar 29, 2024 | 2024 Festival, Events, News
Many apologies – the model train rides will not be operating on 5 May, as Urban Green are organising a food festival in Exhibition Park on that weekend. But do come along to the “Festival Special” train rides on Sunday 19 May.
by Christopher Clarke | Mar 13, 2024 | 2024 Festival, News
Printed copies of the full programme for the 2024 Jesmond Community Festival are now available in Jesmond Library. If you are seeing friends or colleagues within the next few weeks, why not collect a bundle and help us spread the word, far and wide?
by Christopher Clarke | Feb 26, 2024 | 2024 Festival, Events, News
This year’s Teddy Bear Trail will have a sporty theme. The trail will be in place from 18 May to 2 June. Watch out for more information in Jesmond Library.
by Christopher Clarke | Feb 21, 2024 | 2024 Festival, Events, News
Once again the Friends of Jesmond Dene will be holding an early morning Nature Walk as part of the 2024 Jesmond Community Festival. The walk will commence at 4:30 am (yes, 4:30 in the morning) on Saturday 4 May. Booking in advance is essential. For more information, or to book a place, email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com . You can also use this email address to find out more about the activities of the group. They would love to hear from potential volunteers!
