The Holy Trinity Church Walking Group enjoyed perfect weather, and report that they were lucky enough to see the Millennium Bridge opening. They also commented that four members of Saturday’s group had been attracted by Festival publicity – exactly what we want to hear! For information about future Holy Trinity Walks contact walks@ht.church .
Congratulations to Jesmond Methodist Church, who managed the procedures to close St George’s Terrace for the Street Party which launched their 125th Birthday celebrations with children’s games, music, food and lots more. The Church would be delighted to hear from you if you have any memories or family mementos associated with the Church’s history.
Marjorie Dodds, our local town crier helped celebrate the first day of this year’s Jesmond Community Festival with a walkabout in Acorn Road, surprising shoppers and handing out festival programmes!
The 2026 Jesmond Community Festival has had its official launch, hosted this year by Holy Trinity Church, who devised a craft activity which resulted in some splendid Festival Flags and Bunting.
Rev Tim Sanderson welcomed visitors to Holy Trinity, whilst Sharon Challand told us about some of the festival activities taking place in the church. The Chair of Jesmond Community Forum, Dave Cross, recalled the roots of the festival in a music festival organised by the Council, in the Dene, 50 years ago. This version of JesFest sadly petered out after a few years, before being revived by the Forum in 2005, as a community-led event. Finally, Councillor Dr Sarah Peters congratulated all the community groups and volunteers involved in putting together the festival, and declared this year’s programme officially underway!
Jesmond Community Orchard’s Plant Stall on Acorn Road enjoyed perfect weather on the first day of this year’s Community Festival. One person to visit the stall was Marjorie Dodds, our local Town Crier.
The concert by Semitones, originally planned to take place at Wordsworth House on May 17, has had to be cancelled, but instead Semitones will be performing at Fleming Court, Burdon Terrace, on the same day.