Saturday
13 March
Saturday 13 March
(continued)
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from St George’s Church,
Osborne Road, to West Jesmond School
Festival
Parade
11:00am onwards, assemble on the
Green outside St George’s
Depart mid-day, led by the Town Crier, Carnival Float, Vintage Car,
Egyptian Horse, Musicians and Entertainers.
Route from St George’s Green via Osborne Road, Acorn Road,
St George’s Terrace, Thornleigh Road, Forsyth Road Bridge to West Jesmond School.
Come and join the Parade!
All welcome,
especially if you bring flags or fancy dress!
West Jesmond Primary School,
Tankerville Terrace
Parade
Finale and Grand Festival Fair
c.12:30 – 4:00pm, in the
school yard
Entertainment, Music, Food,
Crafts, Community Market Stalls and Family Fun!
10th Avenue Street
Band
WorldBeaters
The Bangshees
Boxercise Demonstrationby Peter Rea of Jesmond Pool
Kendrick,
the Stilt-Walker
Marty Reed,
Juggler and Balloons
Farida Dance,
Egyptian Horse and Bellydancer
Stalls by Jesmond Local,
Friends of West Jesmond Primary School, Jesmond Library,
Jesmond Community Orchard, Jesmond Pool, Friends of St George’s,
Exhibition and Brandling Park Trust, Brandling Village Pre-School,
Jesmond Methodist Church, Christian Aid, Northern Counties
College, North East Humanists, Jesmond Therapy Centre, Café
1901 and LeBeado.
Jesmond Pool, St George’s
Terrace
Children’s
Quiz
8:30am onwards
Quiz set by Scott Armstrong. Prize
winners to be announced on 27 March.
Face
Painter
10:30 – 11:30am
Tiny Tot
Land
1:00 – 2:00pm
Free session on the Giant
Inflatable, for Under 5’s only. (An adult must stay with
each child, at all times.) Games, Slide, Tunnel etc, in the
upstairs Activity Room.
LeBeado, 9 Acorn Road
Free
Beading Class
10:00 – 11:00am
Come along to a free beading
class, suitable for children or adults. There are only 8 places
available on each class, so call in at LeBeado or telephone 0191
239 9009 to book.
Jesmond Library, St George’s
Terrace
Face
Painter
10:30 – 11:30am
“Faces
of Jesmond” Photographic Exhibition
On display for the whole of the
Festival period.
St Hilda’s Church,
Thornleigh Road
Book
Stall
12 mid-day – 4:00pm
Light refreshments available in
the Church Hall.
Heaton Park
Living
Waterways Celebration
12 mid-day – 4:00pm
Free family fun, celebrating city
streams, organised by the Northumberland and Durham Wildlife
Trusts, with the Jesmond Dene Ranger Service. For further
information (including the precise meeting point) call
Northumberland Wildlife Trust on 0191 284 6884, or Sarah Capes at
the Ranger Service on 0191 265 0564 or 07966 264391.
Jesmond Methodist Church, St
George’s Terrace
Stephen
Richardson Band
7:30 – 9:00pm
Gospel, blues and Christian music.
The Stephen Richardson Band were formed in 2007 from musicians at
various churches in the Newcastle area. Venue: the Church
Sanctuary. All welcome!
Holy Trinity Church, Churchill
Gardens
The
Creation, by Joseph Haydn
7:30 – 9:30pm
The Priory Singers
conducted by Jonathan Scott.
Refreshments by Café Bar One.
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Sunday
14 March
Mothering Sunday
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Jesmond Community Orchard, St
Andrew’s Cemetery, Tankerville Terrace
Family
Activity Afternoon
2:00 – 4:00pm
Craft activities, including making
bird boxes.
The Orchard is located in the far
North West corner of the cemetery. Alternative location available
in case of bad weather – you will be redirected from the
Orchard, if necessary!
Cestria House, 45-47 Sanderson
Road
Semitones
2:30 – 3:30pm
An informal musical performance
for elderly residents and guests.
If you would like to attend,
please telephone Nicky Woodhall on 0191 281 8714, to ensure that
there is space available.
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Monday
15 March
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Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Re-style
Your Home!
4:00 – 6:30pm
Students from Northumbria
University will advise you with new ideas for redecorating.
Beautiful looks for real rooms! Bring some details of the room(s)
you would like to make over. Café 1901 is located between
the Library and the Methodist Church, in the old church hall.
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Tuesday
16 March
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Holy Trinity Church, Churchill
Gardens
Mass in C
Minor, by W.A. Mozart
7:30 – 9:30pm
Jesmond Choral Group,
conducted by Jonathan Scott. Refreshments by Café Bar One.
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Wednesday
17 March
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Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Re-style
Your Home!
4:00 – 6:30pm
Students from Northumbria
University will advise you with new ideas for redecorating.
Beautiful looks for real rooms! Bring some details of the room(s)
you would like to make over. Café 1901 is located between
the Library and the Methodist Church, in the old church hall.
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Thursday
18 March
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Northern Counties College,
Tankerville Terrace
Open Day
10:00am – 12 mid-day and
1:30 – 3:30pm (2 sessions)
Come and find out about the
Northern Counties College. Take part in sign singing, art and
crafts, and horticulture with the students.
Chapman House, Central
Newcastle High School Junior Department, Sandyford Road
Put a
Spring in Your Step
2:00 – 4:00pm, Doors open
1:30pm
An afternoon of fun and frivolity
for the over 50’s, including a performance of songs by
Central High’s Junior School pupils, dancing, refreshments
and a quiz with prizes. Organised by the School and the Elders
Council; cakes courtesy of Greggs plc.
Free transport available from
various stops in North and South Jesmond: contact 0191 275 9745 to
book.
Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Piano
pieces by J. S. Bach
6:00 – 6:30pm
Performed in the café by
Humphrey Graham. Tea, coffee, cakes and a wide range of
refreshments available. Café 1901 is located between the
Library and the Methodist Church, in the old church hall.
Holy Trinity Church, Churchill
Gardens
English
Choral Music
7:30 – 9:30pm
An evening of English Choral
Music, including Requiem, by Herbert Howells, performed by the
Jesmond Consort, conducted by Jonathan Scott. Refreshments
by Café Bar One.
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Friday
19 March
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Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Piano
pieces by J. S. Bach
6:00 – 6:30pm
Performed in the café by
Humphrey Graham. Tea, coffee, cakes and a wide range of
refreshments available. Café 1901 is located between the
Library and the Methodist Church, in the old church hall.
The Studio, upstairs at Jesmond
Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace
Swing
Dance Workshop and Social Dance
7:00 – 11:00pm
Beginners lesson at 7:00pm, to
introduce Lindy Hop, followed by social dance (about 8:30pm).
Free and open to all ages.
Lindy Hop is fun, sociable and
great exercise, danced mainly to the swing music of the 1920’s
– 1950’s. No previous dance experience or partner
required.
Presented by “The Swung
Eight”, “NE1 can Lindy” and
“BlueSky Swing”. For more information call
Richard on 07811 579 224.
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Saturday
20 March
Saturday
20 March (continued)
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LeBeado, 9 Acorn Road
Free
Beading Class
10:00 – 11:00am
Come along to a free beading
class, suitable for children or adults.
There are only 8 places available
on each class, so call in at LeBeado or telephone 0191 239 9009 to
book.
Jesmond Dene/ Heaton Park
Earth
Walk, through the Ouseburn Parks
10:30am-12:30pm
Explore your senses on this
special Spring walk, suitable for adults and children aged 8+.
All children must be accompanied
by an adult. Be prepared to get a bit muddy!
Sorry, this event is not
accessible for buggies or wheelchairs.
Booking essential,
contact Sarah Capes of the Jesmond Dene Ranger Service on 0191 265
0564 or 07966 264391.
Jesmond Library, St George’s
Terrace
Quick
Comics Workshops
11:00am – 1:00pm for 7-11
year olds
2:00 – 4:00pm for 12-18 year
olds
Join local comic book artist Jack
Fallows and writer Daniel Clifford as they take you on a wild ride
through comic book creation.
In just 2 hours you’ll
design your own cool characters, write a comic book script, and
draw your own full length story.
You don’t have to be a great
artist or know anything about comics to enjoy this workshop ….
and it’s all FREE!
However, places are limited, so
book your place at the library. Call in, phone 0191 278 4215 or
email jesmond.library@newcastle.gov.uk
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St Catherine’s RC Primary
School, Greystoke Gardens, Sandyford
Harry
Potter Magic Show
11:00 – 11:45am
Martin Duffy,
magician, sponsored by Jesmond Library. Family fun for parents and
children aged 6 upwards.
Children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Book your place by phoning Jesmond
Library on 0191 278 4215 or email jesmond.library@newcastle.gov.uk.
Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Jesmond
Sings!
11:30am – 12 mid-day
An informal performance by
Jesmond’s newest singing group.
The café will remain open,
so pop in for a musical coffee or lunch!
The Studio, upstairs at Jesmond
Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace
Dance
Workshops
1:00 – 5:00pm
Take your pick from three
different free taster sessions provided by students from
Northumbria University Dance Society, or come to all three!
Latin (1:00pm, particularly
suitable for over 50’s), Breakdance (2:00pm, particularly
suitable for teenagers), Belly Dance (3:00pm, suitable for
anyone!) – followed by a short performance at the end of the
day (c. 4:00pm), where attendees show off what they have learned.
St George’s Church,
Osborne Road
“Heaven
beneath our Feet” and Songs from Around the World: Durham
Scratch Choir
2:00 – 6:00pm Rehearsal: All
welcome to come and join in!
7:30 – 9:30pm: Performance
The Durham Scratch Choir is
open to all comers, so just turn up at the rehearsal and take part
in the performance! Performance open to all.
Free, but donations for Mind
requested.
“Heaven beneath our Feet”
is a new work about the struggles for land for the poor in the
time of the English Civil War, written by the choir’s
Musical Director, Andy Jackson.
Royal British Legion Club, 3
West Jesmond Avenue
St
Patrick’s Day Disco
7:30 – 11:00pm
With Pie and Pea Supper (veggie
option available) and licensed bar. Organised by Jesmond Pool.
Tickets in advance, from Jesmond
Pool reception, price £5 each.
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Sunday
21 March
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Bells Yard, Norham Place
Football
Coaching by the Newcastle United Foundation
10:00am – 12 mid-day
Turn up and play, if you are aged
between 7 and 14 years!
Organised by the Bells Yard
Regeneration Group.
St George’s Church,
Osborne Road
Sing
Messiah!
2:00 – 4:30pm Rehearsal. All
welcome to come and join in!
6:00 – 8:00pm: Performance,
followed by Refreshments.
Calling all singers!
Bring a copy of Messiah (Prout
edition, if possible) and sing your heart out! Parts 2 and 3 of
Messiah, only.
Leader: Frederick Peacock.
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Monday
22 March
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Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Closing
Date for Cake Competition
All day!
Bring in your entry for the cake
baking competition. Results to be announced on 23 March.
Jesmond United Reformed Church
Hall, Burdon Terrace
Open
Morning at Brandling Village Pre-School
10:00 – 11:30am
Meet parents and staff, have tea
and cakes. Space and toys for toddlers to play. All welcome!
RGS Performing Arts Centre,
Eskdale Terrace
RGS Wind
and Brass Band Fest
7:00 – 9:30pm ; Licensed bar
open from 6:30pm.
Your favourite movie and popular
tunes as well as traditional wind and brass pieces, featuring the
RGS (Royal Grammar School) Senior Wind Band and the wonderful
Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band from Catterick Garrison. Tickets
are free, but must be reserved in advance from Jill Graham, tel
0191 212 8930 or email j.graham@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
.
Car parking available, or use
Jesmond Metro station.
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Tuesday
23 March
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RGS Performing Arts Centre,
Eskdale Terrace
RGS Wind
and Brass Band Fest
7:00 – 9:30pm; Licensed bar
open from 6:30pm.
Your favourite movie and popular
tunes as well as traditional wind and brass pieces, featuring the
RGS (Royal Grammar School) Concert Band and Brass Ensemble, the
Northumberland County Senior Wind Band and the Prince Bishops
Brass Ensemble.
Tickets are free, but must be
reserved in advance from Jill Graham, tel 0191 212 8930 or email
j.graham@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk.
Car parking available, or use
Jesmond Metro Station.
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Wednesday
24 March
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The Studio, upstairs at Jesmond
Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace
Electronic
Pop Music
8:00 – 9:00pm
An evening of electronic pop from
The Edison Project, a local music duo comprising David
Graham and David Newton.
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Thursday
25 March
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Pizza Express, 92 Osborne Road
Final of
Junior Pizza Master Chef Competition
10:30am
Entry forms and other details
available from Pizza Express.
Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Lunchtime
Readings, by the WEA Writers’ Workshop
12 mid-day – 1:30pm
A platter of stories, sketches and
poems presented by members of the WEA Writers’ Workshop and
friends, hosted by their tutor, Gordon Phillips.
Come and hear some new talent!
Piano
pieces by Scott Joplin
6:00 – 6:30pm
Performed in the café by
Humphrey Graham.
Tea, coffee, cakes and a wide
range of refreshments available.
Café 1901 is located
between the Library and the Methodist Church, in the old church
hall.
RGS Performing Arts Centre,
Eskdale Terrace
RGS
Performing Arts Evening - - This event has been CANCELLED
7:00 – 9:30pm
A feast of entertainment across
all the performing arts, including a performance by the Royal
Grammar School Lower 6 Drama Group, dance and music.
The Studio, upstairs at Jesmond
Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace
Electronic
Pop Music
8:00 – 9:00pm
A second evening of electronic pop
from The Edison Project, a local music duo comprising David
Graham and David Newton.
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Friday
26 March
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Northern Counties College,
Tankerville Terrace
Coffee
Morning
10:00am – 12 mid-day
Open to all. Come and find out
about the Northern Counties College.
Café 1901, St George’s
Terrace
Piano
pieces by Scott Joplin
6:00 – 6:30pm
Performed in the café by
Humphrey Graham. Tea, coffee, cakes and a wide range of
refreshments available.
Café 1901 is located
between the Library and the Methodist Church, in the old church
hall.
Domain, Northumbria University
Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Road
Jesmond
Festival Youth Gig
7:00 – 10:00pm
Presented by the Jesmond Youth
Music Group, with My Last Dawn, The Matadors and surprise guests.
Entrance by ticket only, available in advance from Annette Hames
on 0191 281 5891 or Chris Inglis on 07510 287615. Book in good
time, as there is sure to be huge demand for this gig!
Tickets are free, but there will
be a voluntary collection at the door. No alcohol allowed.
Jesmond Methodist Church, St
George’s Terrace
Chocolate
Indulgence
7:00 – 9:30pm
Join us for an evening of
chocolate indulgence whilst we watch the award-winning movie
Chocolat (where a woman and her daughter open a
chocolate shop in a small French village, shaking up the rigid
morality of the community). Afterwards we will tempt you with a
variety of chocolate treats, goodies and a hot drink!
Small donation towards
refreshments only: we suggest £2:50.
RGS Performing Arts Centre,
Eskdale Terrace
RGS
Originals
7:00 – 9:30pm; Licensed bar
open from 6:30pm.
“All the good music has
already been written by people with wigs and stuff”, Frank
Zappa. Is this true?! An evening of rock music, with no
covers.
Tickets are free, but must be
reserved in advance from Jill Graham, tel 0191 212 8930 or email
j.graham@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
. Car parking available, or use Jesmond Metro Station.
The Studio, upstairs at Jesmond
Methodist Church, St George’s Terrace
Electronic
Pop Music
8:00 – 9:00pm
A third evening of electronic pop
from The Edison Project, a local music duo comprising David
Graham and David Newton.
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Saturday
27 March
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Jesmond Methodist Church, St
George’s Terrace
Messy
Church
10:00am – 12 mid-day
Decorate an Easter Egg, or take
part in a wide variety of fun, crafts activities.
Jesmond Pool, St George’s
Terrace
Results
of Children’s Quiz
Prizewinners to be announced.
Bouncy
Castle
1:00 – 2:00pm
Free session on the Giant
Inflatable, for children aged 5-10. (An adult must stay with each
child, at all times.) In the upstairs Activity Room.
St George’s Church,
Osborne Road
Jesmond
Walking Tour
11:00am-12:30pm
Meet outside St George’s
Church Hall. Route to include St Mary’s Chapel and Jesmond
Dene. The event will be ticketed, to avoid overcrowding, so apply
for your free tickets at Jesmond Library, as soon as you can!
Sturdy footwear needed.
Organised by the Friends of St
George’s, with City Guide Bill Meikle.
Festival
Concert by The Northern Praeclassica
7:30 – 9:30pm
Mass for Four Voices (Byrd), Three
Graduals (Bruckner), Totus Tuus (Gorecki) and Agnus Dei (Adagio)
(Barber). Simon Fidler, Conductor.
Jesmond Methodist Church, St
George’s Terrace
Jazz
Night with the Vieux Carre Jazzmen
7:45 – 10:00pm
An evening of traditional jazz
with the Vieux Carre Jazzmen, ranging from Louis Armstrong to pop
numbers. This event is ticketed, as numbers are limited. Tickets
are available, in advance, from Jesmond Library or Margaret Graham
(Jesmond Methodist Church) via text/phone 0781 815 6474, price £5,
with all profits going to Common Ground and other local charities.
Soft drinks and nibbles available, plus raffle.
Jesmond Therapy Centre, Holly Avenue West
Open Afternoon at Jesmond Therapy Centre
12:00 mid-day - 4:00pm
Visit the centre, find out what's on offer, and try out the therapies free or at discount prices.
More information at www.jesmondtherapycentre.co.uk
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Sunday
28 March
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Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne
Avenue
Newcastle
Cricket Club Open Day
12:00 mid-day – 4:00pm
Activities indoors and out.
Refreshments. Come and find out why this historic Cricket Club has
just won two Ground of the Year Awards and was national Cricket
Club of the year in 2009! Inside attractions include aromatherapy
and massage advice, advice on ways to reduce your carbon footprint
– make jewellery and gift bags from newspapers, and have
your say on plans for Brandling and Exhibition Park. Special
offers on Function room hire.
Outside, weather permitting, fun
junior cricket coaching – no experience needed! Includes new
girls’ section- learn why English Women’s Cricket is
the best in the world. Come and visit, and tell us what you’d
like from the club.
All ages welcome.
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