Saturday May 15
Time to be announced
Jesmond Old Cemetery, Sandyford Road NE2 1NL
Heritage Tour
Guided tours of this historic hidden gem, the last resting place of John Dobson, Emerson Bainbridge and John Fenwick. No car parking available. Detailed arrangements and times to be notified in due course, in line with public health advice.
Sunday May 16
Time to be announced
Jesmond Old Cemetery, Sandyford Road NE2 1NL
Heritage Tour
Guided tours of this historic hidden gem, the last resting place of John Dobson, Emerson Bainbridge and John Fenwick. No car parking available. Detailed arrangements and times to be notified in due course, in line with public health advice.
Sunday May 16 – Sunday 23 May
During cemetery opening hours (8:00am – 6:45pm, Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:45pm, Saturday and Sunday)
Jesmond Community Orchard, St Andrew’s Cemetery, Tankerville Terrace NE2 3BU
Miniature Gardens Competition
To be organised by Jesmond Community Orchard. Further information to be announced at a later date.
Monday May 17
7:30pm
Online Meeting
Jesmond Women’s Institute Open Meeting
Speaker and other details to be confirmed at a later date.
Tuesday May 18
Time to be confirmed
Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace NE2 3AE
Music from Jesmond URC
Details to be confirmed.
Wednesday May 19
10:30am – 12:00 noon
Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace NE2 2DL
Wellbeing for Life
A special Open Meeting in the series of events promoted by the Friends of Jesmond Library and the Elders Council of Newcastle. Further details to be announced in due course.
Wednesday May 19
1:30 for 2:00pm
An online meeting
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.
Wednesday May 19
7:00pm
Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne Avenue NE2 1JS
Quiz Time
Everyone is welcome to this entertaining quiz night, promoted by Newcastle Cricket Club. Online or (fingers crossed!) in person. Details to be announced at a later date. For more information email steward@newcastlecc.org.uk .
Wednesday May 19
Timing to be confirmed
The Church of the Holy Name, North Jesmond Avenue NE2 3JX
Poetry Please
The Holy Name Poetry Club invites you to share a 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.
Thursday May 20
6:00 – 7:00pm
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, 2020-2021.
To receive a Zoom invitation email events@jesmondlibrary.org .
Friday May 21
11:00am – 12:00noon
Online Event
Breathing and Singing for Health
A Workshop with Laura Reavley, promoted by the Jesmond Dementia Action Alliance.
