​Jesmond Festival Stories

Children (and families) are invited to come and join Mr Matthew Ward, the Headteacher of West Jesmond Primary School, for a short, virtual storytelling session on the first three Saturday mornings in May. Follow the Zoom link and use the password Story: https://zoom.us/j/92307857665?pwd=aHEzTUdPQVFkSHh0ZWxFN0hYL0RJUT09  

Please make sure that videos are turned off and microphones muted.

​Jesmond Food Market

Jesmond’s fantastic food market has returned after its lockdown break, with local produce, exotic hot food and lots more. Please observe the COVID precautions.

Heritage Tour – FULLY BOOKED

Guided tours of this historic hidden gem, the last resting place of John Dobson, Emerson Bainbridge and John Fenwick. No car parking available. On each day there will be five small group tours, each of a maximum of five people, plus its own guide. Meet at the South Lodge, adjacent to the Sandyford Road entrance. Please maintain social distancing while gathering at the Lodge, and do not attend unless you have previously reserved a place by emailing friendsofjesmondoldcemetery@gmail.com . We have now been notified that all spaces on these tours are fully booked. All arrangements subject to change, dependent on Government advice.

Taster Dance Sessions with Erin

Take your pick from a Face to Face Class from 10 – 10:45am or a Zoom session from 11 – 11:45am, and try out Dance with Erin Hope-Hume, Freelance Dance and Fitness Instructor, Dancer and Choreographer. Suitable for all ages and abilities. For either session you must book in advance at the pool or email donna@jesmondpoolonline.   

Heritage Tour – FULLY BOOKED

Guided tours of this historic hidden gem, the last resting place of John Dobson, Emerson Bainbridge and John Fenwick. No car parking available. On each day there will be five small group tours, each of a maximum of five people, plus its own guide. Meet at the South Lodge, adjacent to the Sandyford Road entrance. Please maintain social distancing while gathering at the Lodge, and do not attend unless you have previously reserved a place by emailing friendsofjesmondoldcemetery@gmail.com . We have now been notified that all places on these tours are fully booked. All arrangements subject to change, dependent on Government advice.

Energise and Socialise – Get Fit whilst Having Fun with Ann

A gentle seated exercise class with Ann Douglas (formerly Smiley). We start with a gentle mobility section and circulation booster and move into building muscular strength and increasing bone density, as well as exercises for co-ordination and flexibility. Work at your own pace. For this class you will need a tennis ball or rolled up pair of socks. Email dementiafriendlyjes@gmail.com to be sent the Zoom link.

Tyne Rivers Trust

This Jesmond Women’s Institute meeting is open to all Jesmond Community Festival participants. Jenny Elliott, Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Tyne Rivers Trust, will be talking about her role. She will explain how volunteers can help improve our river, bringing benefits which we can all share and bringing to life the Trust’s motto: “Better River, Better Region, Better Life”. To receive the Zoom link email hello@jesmondwi.org.uk .

Wellbeing for Life: How to Eat Healthily and Help to Save the Planet

A special Open Meeting in the series of events for over 50’s by the Friends of Jesmond Library and the Elders Council of Newcastle. Alex Connell will demonstrate some vegetarian/vegan recipes to add to your diet. To receive a Zoom invitation email events@jesmondlibrary.org well in advance of the event.

Lord Armstrong and Jesmond Dene

A special Open Meeting of Jesmond U3A, with speakers Christine Dinsdale and Amanda Hepburn. All welcome, of all ages! Non-U3A Members wishing to attend should email info@jesmondfestival.org.uk in order to receive a Zoom invitation.

Pub Quiz

Everyone is welcome to this entertaining quiz night, promoted by Newcastle Cricket Club. Teams are up to 6 persons, and entry is £1 per person, with cash prizes up for grabs. Book a table at newcastlecc.org.uk/nccpavilion and select Quiz Night from the  drop down Day Type menu. The bar will be open! For more information email steward@newcastlecc.org.uk .

Poetry, Please?…. Please Yourself!

The Holy Name Church Poetry Club invites you to share a previously published poem of your own choice, and enjoy an online meeting with fellow poetry lovers. To take part, please email welcome@holynamejesmond.co.uk in good time before the meeting. See https://holynamejesmond.co.uk/poetry-group/ for more details.

Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford

Awards presentation for the best plastic free businesses in Jesmond and Sandyford, 2020-2021.

To receive a Zoom invitation email events@jesmondlibrary.org .

Jesmond Parish Church – From the Past to the Present

Join us for a virtual church tour! With Rev Alan Munden (author of “A Light in a Dark place, a History of Jesmond Parish Church”) telling us about Jesmond Parish Church’s past and hear about what has been going on during this last year of lockdown. Email Liz.jackson@church.org.uk for the Zoom details.

Breathing and Singing for Health

Sing your way to feeling good with Laura Reavley. This online event is organised by Jesmond Dementia Action Alliance for Dementia Action Week. To obtain the Zoom link needed to join the event, email dementiafriendlyjes@gmail.com .