Saturday May 27
9:30 – 10:15 am
Jesmond Pool and Gym, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Club ‘n’ Spin (Active Fun)
Come and try this lively exercise class with Donna. Adults only. A free taster. Space is limited, so book in advance to reserve your place. See https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/4680 .
Saturday May 27
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
West Jesmond Allotments, Highbury/Forsyth Road NE2 3DA
West Jesmond Allotments Open Day (General Interest)
Saturday May 27
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Church of the Holy Name, North Jesmond Avenue NE2 3JX
Open Day (General Interest)
Saturday May 27
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace NE2 3AE
Music for the Pool: Lunchtime Recitals (Music)
Saturday May 27
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
The Big Disney Quiz (Social, Families)
Grab everyone in your family to make a team at our Disney Family Quiz on the first Saturday afternoon of half term. Pictures, movie clips, music and general Disney knowledge rounds…. Fun for the whole family! Bring along your best Disney themed team names and costumes. Prizes, drinks and snacks provided.
Saturday May 27
6:30 pm
The Holy Name Church Hall, Towers Avenue NE2 3JX
Jazz Night (This event is now Sold Out!)
Tickets £12, in aid of the Kabuyanda Health Project in Uganda. Bring your own refreshments. All welcome! For further information contact welcome@holynamejesmond.co.uk .
Saturday May 27
7:00 pm
St George’s Church Hall, St George’s Close NE2 2TF
Quiz Night (Social)
Tickets £10, including a fresh baked pie with beans or peas. All welcome! Tickets from the Parish Office (up to Wednesday 24 May) or from Barbara Peacock. Presented by the Friends of St George’s.
Sunday May 28
9:30 am
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Parish Communion with Strings (Music)
Pentecost. Music to include Schubert, Mass in G, and Mozart, Veni, Sancte Spiritus. Supported by Patrons of Music.
Sunday May 28
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Jesmond Pool and Gym, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Circuits with Craig (Active Fun)
Come and try out circuit training with Craig, Suitable for adults only. The number of people that can be accommodated is strictly limited, so book in advance at https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/4680 .
Monday May 29 (Spring Bank Holiday)
10:30 – 11:30 am
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Coffee and Cake (Social)
Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church.
Monday May 29 (Spring Bank Holiday)
10:15 – 11:15 am
Meeting point to be notified when you book
Seafarers of Jesmond (Local History, Guided Walk)
As a result of the strong interest, Keith Jewitt has agreed to repeat this event on this extra date. He will explore the maritime heritage of Tyneside, through a gentle walk around memorials in All Saints Cemetery. Places on this walk must be pre-booked by emailing info@jesmondfestival.org.uk . Please do not turn up if you haven’t booked. Free, but donations towards next year’s festival would be welcome.
Tuesday May 30
10:30 – 11:30 am
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Coffee and Cake (Social)
Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church.
Tuesday May 30
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Children’s Crafts (Children)
Materials provided. Donations please, to help us cover costs.
Tuesday May 30
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Jesmond Pool and Gym, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Swim Workshop with Alex (Children, Active Fun)
A free swim workshop for children who can already swim at least 50 metres. Work off some of that half-term energy! Book in advance at https://gymcatch/app/provider/4680 .
Wednesday May 31
10:30 – 11:30 am
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Coffee and Cake (Social)
Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church.
Wednesday May 31
2:00 pm
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Peter and the Wolf (Music, Children)
A children’s matinee of Prokofiev’s popular composition, played on the St George’s Organ by John Challenger, Salisbury Cathedral. Free admission, with retiring collection.
Thursday June 1
10:30 – 11:30 am
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Coffee and Cake (Social)
Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church
Thursday June 1
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Cleaner Air, Greener Finance (General Interest)
Two local climate campaigns provide the latest information on the big impact we can make to improve our quality of life now and protect the planet for the future. Speakers from Climate Action Newcastle and Divest Tyne and Wear will be there to answer your questions.
Friday June 2
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
St George’s Church and Church Hall, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Friday Cafe (Social)
An opportunity to look around this beautiful church. Then pop into the Church Hall for refreshments at Friday Cafe.
Friday June 2
1:00 – 1:45 pm
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Organ Recital (Music)
A lunchtime organ recital by Tamsin Brown, Carlisle. Free admission; retiring collection in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund
Friday June 2
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Frets ‘n’ Bows ‘n’ Tales ‘n’ Ales (Music, Social)
Miggins Fiddle and Harry Gallagher return with their special combination of locally inspired tunes and poetry. £5 entry please, to help keep our library open. Includes an opportunity to sample Cullercoats beer, the inspiration for much of the evening’s programme!
Friday June 2
7:30 pm
Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace NE2 3AE
A Parisian Musical Soiree (Music)
Songs, Vocal Ensembles and Piano Music by Offenbach, Bizet, Berlioz, Delibes, Gounod, Massenet, Saint-Saens, Faure and more, performed by Jane Corbitt (soprano), Delia McNally (mezzo soprano), Les Hodgson (tenor), John McCauley (narrator/bass) and Len Young (piano). Tickets £12. Refreshments available.
Tickets as a donation to Jesmond Pool, available from Pool reception or by contacting Les Hodgson on lhodgson43@yahoo.co.uk or 0191 281 3346. Or purchase tickets at the door, on the night.
Jesmond Pool would like to thank Jesmond URC for their generosity in allowing the use of the Church.
(This event has been re-arranged from its original date on 13 May).
Saturday June 3
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue NE2 3JU
Taster Day (Active Fun)
A series of free taster sessions. Something for everyone, so come and have a look round our superb facilities!
9:00 – 11:00am: Tennis for adults and children
10:00 – 11:00am: Squash/Racketball, adults and children
11:00am – 12noon: Pickleball, for adults and juniors
12noon – 1:00pm: Badminton, for juniors and adults
Saturday June 3
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Armstrong Bridge, off Jesmond Dene Road NE7 7DD
Jesmond Food Market (General Interest)
Jesmond’s fantastic food market brings local produce, exotic hot foods and lots more.
Saturday June 3
11:30 am
Meet at Heaton Park Pavilion, Jesmond Vale Lane NE6 5JS
Heaton Park Walk (Local History, Guided Walk)
Meet at the pavilion for a walk in the park: Mines, a Temple, Bears and much more! No charge, although donations to FOJD welcome. Book at friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
Saturday June 3
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace NE2 3AE
Music for a Summer Evening (Music)
North East Recorder Orchestra presents “Music for a Summer Evening”. Come and experience recorders in an orchestra, from small to very large. The programme will include music from ancient to modern. Be prepared to be amazed by the different sizes and beautiful sounds that recorders can make! Tickets £5, children free
Sunday June 4
10:30 – 11:30 am
Jesmond Pool and Gym, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Dance Performance by Students of EH Dance (General Interest)
See what the dancers at EH Dance can achieve! All welcome, but arrive in good time to secure a place. Queries to erinhdance@outlook.com .
Sunday June 4
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Exhibition Park, off Brandling Park or Claremont Road NE2 4PZ
Steam Train Rides (General Interest)
Ride on the model railway as guests of the Tyneside Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. The tracks are situated behind Wylam Brewery, at the northern edge of the park.
Sunday June 4
12:00 noon – 12:40 pm
Jesmond Pool and Gym, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Family Dance Class (Active Fun)
A free Mamma Mia themed dance class with EH Dance, for all ages. Space is limited so pre-book at https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/4680 . Queries to erinhdance@outlook.com .