Coffee tasting at Starbuck’s
A first for Jesmond Community Festival – Coffee Tasting at Starbuck’s in St George’s Terrace.
Model Train Rides
Better weather at last for the “Festival Special” Model Steam Train Rides in Exhibition Park on Sunday 10 May. If you missed the fun on this occasion, see www.tsmee.co.uk for details of other eevents run by the Tyneside Society of Model and Experimental Engineers.
Jesmond Old Cemetery
The Heritage Walk around Jesmond Old Cemetery on 7 May attracted 30 brave souls, despite the un-Spring-like weather! Attendees were rewarded at the end of the fascinating tour with tea, coffee and cheese scones. There are still places available on the next tour of Jesmond Old Cemetery, on Sunday 31 May at 11:00 am. To book a place, or for more information, contact friendsofjoc@gmail.com .
Dawn Chorus Walk
The hardy folks of the Friends of Jesmond Dene managed to go ahead with their Dawn Chorus Nature Walk this morning, although only 7 of the 13 people booked turned up. It didn’t rain too much and the group reported that they heard plenty of birds and saw a bat!
Orchard Open Day rained off!
Today’s Open Day at Jesmond Community Orchard has been postponed, owing to the weather.
A new date will be announced in due course.
Change of Venue for Harpsichord Recital
Please note that the Harpsichord Recital to be held at 1 pm on Friday 8 May will now take place at St Hilda’s Church, Thornleigh Road, not at St George’s.