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 .

West Jesmond Allotments Open Day (General Interest)

Open Day (General Interest)

Music for the Pool: Lunchtime Recitals (Music)

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.

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 .

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.

Parish Communion with Strings (Music)

Pentecost. Music to include Schubert, Mass in G, and Mozart, Veni, Sancte Spiritus. Supported by Patrons of Music.

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 .

Coffee and Cake (Social)

Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church.

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.

Coffee and Cake (Social)

Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church.

Children’s Crafts (Children)

Materials provided. Donations please, to help us cover costs.

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 .

Coffee and Cake (Social)

Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church.

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.

Coffee and Cake (Social)

Coffee, cake and an opportunity to look around this beautiful church

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 Cafe (Social)

An opportunity to look around this beautiful church. Then pop into the Church Hall for refreshments at Friday Cafe.

Organ Recital (Music)

A lunchtime organ recital by Tamsin Brown, Carlisle. Free admission; retiring collection in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund

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!

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).

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

Jesmond Food Market (General Interest)

Jesmond’s fantastic food market brings local produce, exotic hot foods and lots more.

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 .

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

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 .

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.

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 .