Ravenswood Singers
The Ravenswood Singers gave an impressive performance in St Hilda’s Church last Saturday night, 2 May, launching a tremendous programme of Jesmond Festival concerts over the rest of May,
Dawn Chorus Walk Full Up
The Friends of Jesmond Dene tell us that all the places available on their Dawn Chorus Walk on 9 May are now reserved.
For information on other FOJD activities email friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
Holy Trinity Urban Walk
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 .
JMC Street Party
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.
Walkabout in Acorn Road
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!
2026 Festival Launched!
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!