Saturday May 28
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Meet at the Information Centre, Jesmond Dene NE7 7BQ
Bees and Butterflies
This walk may be cancelled if the weather is bad, as the bees and butterflies need a warm, sunny day! Join the Friends of Jesmond Dene to learn about these fascinating and diverse species, making their home in Jesmond Dene. Stout footwear is advisable. Suggested donation £5, pay on the day. There is a limit on places so please book via friends.of.jesmond.dene@gmail.com .
Saturday May 28
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
West Jesmond Allotments, Highbury/Forsyth Road NE2 3DA
West Jesmond Allotment Association Open Day
Saturday May 28
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Jesmond Old Cemetery, Sandyford Road NE2 1NL
Heritage Tour
Sunday May 29
1:45 for 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Meet at the Bandstand in Exhibition Park NE2 4PZ
Tour de Jesmond
Jesmond Space for Cycling present a new safe and beautiful route for people of all ages on bikes. Reservation not required, just turn up. Any queries to tony.waterston@ncl.ac.uk . The route will be up to ten miles long and will end at the cafe in Exhibition Park
Tuesday May 31
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Jubilee Crown Making
A late addition to the Festival programme! Half term children’s crafts, with a Royal theme. Donations please. For further information email events@jesmondlibrary.org .
Wednesday June 1
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Jesmond Community Orchard, Tankerville Terrace NE2 3BU
Italian Picnic in the Orchard
Italian poetry and music, presented by Antonella Rea. Taste an aperitif and bring your own Italian-themed picnic. Bilingual event, Italian and English, suitable for all. For more information contact Antonella on info@antonellarea.co.uk . You can just turn up on the day, but to give Antonella an idea of numbers, book on https://bookwhen.com/ladolcelingua?tags=freevent .
Thursday June 2 (Bank Holiday)
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons
More than 1,500 beacons are expected to be lit throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. See https://www.queensjubileebeacons.com for information.
Thursday June 2 (Bank Holiday)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford
Awards presentation for the best plastic free businesses in Jesmond and Sandyford 2021-22. The meeting is open to businesses and families. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/PlasticFreeJesmond/events/?ref=page_internal .
Thursday June 2 (Bank Holiday)
8:00 pm
The Royal British Legion Club, 3 West Jesmond Avenue NE2 3EX
The Royal Quiz
All welcome! Cash prizes to be won; licensed bar available.
Friday June 3 (Bank Holiday)
1:00 – 1:45 pm
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Organ Recital and Church Tour
A lunchtime organ recital organ recital by virtuoso local organist Charles Wooler. Free, all welcome! There will be an informal guided tour of the beautiful, Grade 1 Listed church building, after the recital is finished.
Friday June 3 (Bank Holiday)
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Family Movie Evening
Join us as we watch a family movie. Popcorn will be provided and we invite you to bring your own refreshments.
Friday June 3 (Bank Holiday)
8:00 pm till late
The Royal British Legion Club, 3 West Jesmond Avenue NE2 3EX
King or Queen of Karaoke!
A free drink for every singer! All welcome.
Saturday June 4
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Armstrong Bridge, off Jesmond Dene Road NE7 7DD
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond’s fantastic food market brings you local produce, exotic hot foods and lots more. Check out the new community stalls.
Saturday June 4
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
JMC Women’s Brunch
Bring your own brunch or buy something from Cafe 1901. An informal social gathering celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and the faith that sustained her. Open to all women, non-binary and self-identifying members.
Saturday June 4
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Royal British Legion Club, 3 West Jesmond Avenue NE2 3EX
The Platinum Jubilee Fun Day
Table top sale, afternoon tea, refreshments, raffle, tombola, face-painting and much more! Fun for everyone.
Saturday June 4
2:00 – 5:00 pm
St George’s Church Green, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
The Big Friendly Jubilee Gathering
Music and fun for all the family, featuring the Newcastle Concert Band and lots more. Listen out for the St George’s Bell Ringers, who will be celebrating the start of the event at 2:00pm by ringing methods called Queens and Kings.
Sunday June 5
9:30 am
St George’s Church, Osborne Road NE2 2TF
Festival Eucharist
The music will include the Schubert Mass in G, Veni, Sancte Spirits and Laudate Dominum by Mozart, and Orb and Sceptre by Walton. Refreshments will be available in the Church Hall, after the service.
Sunday June 5
10:45 am – 12:00 noon
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Contemporary Pentecost Praise Celebration Service
Join us for worship as we celebrate the Christian Festival of Pentecost and the Queen’s Jubilee, followed by “A Big Jubilee Lunch”.
Sunday June 5
The Big Jubilee Lunch
Communities throughout the UK are expected to come together to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including Community Street Parties. For more information see https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-jubilee-lunch .
