The 2012 Jesmond Community Festival starts with a grand opening concert on Friday 27th April and last until Sunday 13th May. As usual, there is something for everyone, from toddlers to pensioners, with choral concerts, readings, open days, family fun activities, walking tours, jazz, competitions, a fair and much more!..
The full programme is on this site, below. Most events will be free and open to all, but in some cases there will be a small charge, and advance booking will be necessary for a limited number of the most popular events.
Most of last year's venues are taking part again in 2012, but for the first time we also look forward to some exciting new events including Heritage Walking Tours, a 'Top of the Form' Schools' Quiz, a debate about 'Faith Schools' and a series of 'Journalism Bootcamp' introductions to journalism, and new venues in 2012 include Church High School and The Northumberland Club tennis club.
For further information in due course, keep watching this website, or www.jesmondlocal.com, or pick up a programme from Oxfam Books and Music, Jesmond Library, or various other community locations.
A PDF of the Festival Programme is available to download here.
| Fri 27 April | ||||
| 7:30pm - onwards |
Festival Gala Concert in the Concert Hall of Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace Programme includes Handel's Water Music, Crisantemi by Puccini, Maria Quid Ploras by Monteverdi and the Faure Requiem |
Admission Free but it is essential to contact the school in advance to reserve your place: Jill Graham, tel 0191 212 8930 or e-mail j.graham@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk. Car parking available, or use Jesmond Metro station. This is a promenade concert which may be unsuitable for people with mobility problems. | ||
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Sat 28 April | ||||
| 11am - 12:00pm |
Festival Parade from St George's Church, Osborne Road, to West Jesmond School Route includes Osborne Road, Acorn Road, St George's Terrace, Thornleigh Road, Forsyth Road Bridge and finishes in the West Jesmond Primary School grounds. With Town Crier, Music Band, banners, drummers and much more. |
Meet at the green outside St George's Church, Osborne Road, leaving at 11:30am
All Jesmond people welcome! Jesmond Primary School yard is the Venue for Parade Performers, if weather is too cold or wet! Toilets available, HQ for Security, First Aid, and Lost Children. | ||
| 12noon - 3:30pm |
Parade Finale and Grand Festival Fair in the school yard at West Jesmond Primary School, Tankerville Terrace |
Entertainment, Music, Food, Crafts, Raffle, Community Market Stalls and Family Fun!
Apu, Brassy B, The Bangshees, Kendrick, the Stilt-Walker, Farida Dance, Egyptian Horse and Bellydancer, Fire Hoops with Etrois, Display by North East Martial Arts and join in with Bokwa, the latest South African Dance Exercise. | ||
| 10:00am – 4:00pm |
20th Birthday Celebrations Jesmond Pool, St George's Terrace Come along and help celebrate the Pool's 20 years since re-opening as a community enterprise. Birthday cake, exhibition of photos, free stickers. |
Free Bouncy Castle available from 3:00 – 4:00pm. | ||
| 11:00am – 1:00pm |
Family Fun Day and Barbecue Jesmond Nursery, 8 Osborne Road Families with young children welcome to join past and present nursery parents and children. Free, but some fundraising for local charities. |
When the food is gone, it's gone! | ||
| 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Book Stall St Hilda's Church, Thornleigh Road Light refreshments available in the Church Hall. Art and craft exhibition and stalls, books, jam and plant stalls. | |||
| 12 mid-day – 3:00pm |
Pond Dipping Ouseburn Parks – Jesmond Dene Nature Area Pond Across the river from Pets' Corner. Children must be accompanied by an adult; please come prepared for wet conditions underfoot. This is a drop in event, and all equipment will be provided. |
Please contact the Rangers on 0191 281 2082 for more information and access details. | ||
| 2:30 – 3:30pm |
Semitones Cestria House, 45 Sanderson Road An informal musical performance for elderly residents and guests. If you would like to attend, please telephone 07513 045668, to ensure that there is space available. | |||
| 8:00pm – 12 mid-night |
Oxfam Blues Night Upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, 3 West Jesmond Avenue A great night starring Spanish Battery (Foot stomping blues), Slowtrain (R&B) and Ben Watson (Acoustic folk and blues) |
Promoted by Oxfam Books and Music, 57 St George's Terrace. Tickets £3, from Oxfam or at the door. | ||
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Sun 29 April | ||||
| 8:00am – 1:00pm
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Superstars Team Challenge Jesmond Pool, St George's Terrace Teams of four adults (Single Sex or Mixed) will be competing at Swimming, Basketball, Table Tennis, Cycling and Running. Entries must be submitted to Pool Reception by 1 April, accompanied by entrance fee of £20 per team. | |||
| 10:00am – 12:30pm
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Volunteer Taster Session Ouseburn Parks – Jesmond Dene Are you looking for a new way to keep fit or just spend more time outdoors? Do you fancy volunteering in the Ouseburn Parks? Come along to this taster session to find out more. |
All equipment will be provided but please wear old clothes and sturdy footwear. For meeting place, more information and to book your place contact Sarah or Mike on 0191 281 2082 or email ouseburn.parks@newcastle.gov.uk. | ||
| 10:00am – 1:00pm
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Bramble Clearance Jesmond Old Cemetery, Jesmond Road Come and help the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery tidy up one of Newcastle's most historic cemeteries. Tools provided. You must book in advance by emailing info@jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk. | |||
| 11:00am – 12:30pm
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Musical Coffee Morning Church High School, Tankerville Terrace Drop in for as little or as long as you wish. Church High's Infant and Junior Girls will be performing in the Junior School Hall, in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. |
Enter the School through the Junior School Reception. | ||
| 2:00 – 4:00pm
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Family Fun Day Jesmond Community Orchard, St Andrew's Cemetery, Tankerville Terrace Craft activities, including blossom art, planting seeds, chalk drawing and story-telling. The Orchard is located in the far North West corner of the cemetery. |
An alternative location is available in the Greenhouse at Northern Counties College, next door to the cemetery, in case of bad weather. | ||
| 3:00 – 4:00pm
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The Panto Band St George's Green, Osborne Road Light music in the open air. Bring a picnic, refreshments available from the Friends of St George's. Wet weather shelter available. | |||
| 7:00 – 10:00pm
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Jesmond Festival Young Bands Night Upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, 3 West Jesmond Avenue Presented by Jesmond Youth Music Group. Entrance by ticket only, available in advance from Annette Hames on 0191 281 5891. |
Book in good time, as there is sure to be huge demand for this event! Tickets are free, but there will be a voluntary collection at the door. No alcohol allowed. | ||
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Monday 30 April | ||||
| 1:30 – 2:30pm (Pre-School) 3:45 - 5:30pm (Ages 4-6 and 7-9) |
La Jolie Ronde Holy Name Church Hall, Towers Avenue Free taster sessions in French and Spanish, for children aged up to 9. |
You must contact Ruth Gibson on parujual2006@yahoo.co.uk in advance, for information on available spaces and detailed timetable of classes. | ||
| 7:30 – 9:30pm
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Dvorak Requiem
Holy Trinity Church, Churchill Gardens Jesmond Choral Group & Priory Singers, soloists Anna Foster, Emma Banks, Zak Wancke and Robert Seaton, conducted by Jonathan Scott. |
Refreshments by Café Bar One. Free admission; collection at the door. | ||
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Tuesday 1 May | ||||
| 10:30 – 11:30am and 1:30 – 2:30pm
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Storytime
Hillcrest Nursery, Northern Counties, Tankerville Terrace Storytime fun for the under 5's, in association with Oxfam Books and Music. Come and join us for a selection of favourite stories. |
Places are limited, so please contact Catherine on 0191 281 4959 to book a place. Children must be accompanied at all times. | ||
| 1:30 – 3:30pm
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Technology Drop-in Session
Northern Counties College, Tankerville Terrace Come and join staff and students to find out how to use a variety of technological devices including iPads and iPods. Pick up tips on how to surf safely, discuss social networking, on-line shopping and more! | |||
| 7:00 – 9:00pm
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Wine & Cheese Evening
Waitrose Jesmond, 87-89 Osborne Road Come along and sample a range of Waitrose's excellent selection of wines and cheese! | |||
| 7:15 – 8:15pm
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Just Jhoom!
Jesmond Pool, St George's Terrace A free taster session of the brand new Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class, led by Suzy Bradford. All abilities welcome! |
Wear trainers and comfortable clothing. | ||
| 8:30 – 10:30pm
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Maine Street Jazz Men
Lounge Bar, Royal British Legion Club, 3 West Jesmond Avenue Tickets at the door (£3 each). Licensed Bar until 11:00pm. | |||
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Wednesday 2 May | ||||
| 10:00am – 12 mid-day
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Handicraft Workshop 1
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace Come along to JesSpace (upstairs at JMC), bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks or embroidery needles to try out new skills, re-learn old ones, have a chat and make things for a good cause. |
Materials provided. For the novice or expert – all welcome! | ||
| 3:40 - 5:45pm (French)
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La Jolie Ronde
Holy Name Church Hall, Towers Avenue Free taster sessions in French, for children aged up to 9. |
You must contact Ruth Gibson on parujual2006@yahoo.co.uk in advance, for information on available spaces and detailed timetable of classes. | ||
| 7:00 – 10:00pm
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Journalism Bootcamp
Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne Avenue Want to be a community or "citizen journalist"? The first of a series of three free workshops in which local people are invited to learn the latest multimedia storytelling tools and techniques with JesmondLocal's student reporters and work in small teams on story projects to be shown at the end of the festival. |
Advance booking recommended (bootcamp@jesmondlocal.com). | ||
| 7:30 – 9:30pm
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Wine & Chocolate
Barney & Jude's, Greystoke Avenue, Sandyford Want to know more about Fair Trade? Love wine? Love chocolate? Then this is the evening for you! Come and sample some great wine and amazing chocolate; learn how to spot something great from something good; find out more about ethical trading. |
Admission charge £5 per person. | ||
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Thursday 3 May | ||||
| 10:00am – 12:30pm
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Volunteer Taster Session
Ouseburn Parks – Jesmond Dene Are you looking for a new way to keep fit or just spend more time outdoors? Do you fancy volunteering in the Ouseburn Parks? Come along to this taster session to find out more. |
All equipment will be provided but please wear old clothes and sturdy footwear. For meeting place, more information and to book your place contact Sarah or Mike on 0191 281 2082 or email ouseburn.parks@newcastle.gov.uk. | ||
| Doors Open 11:30am, Lunch served at 12:30pm
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Lunch and Meeting Point for the Over 60's
Barney & Jude's, Greystoke Avenue, Sandyford "Vintage" at the St Barnabas & St Jude's Church Centre. |
Voluntary Donation £2:50). Subject to demand, free transport can be arranged to "Put a Spring in Your Step" (see below). | ||
| 2:00 – 4:00pm, Doors open 1:30pm
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Put a Spring in Your Step
Chapman House, Central Newcastle High School Junior Department, Sandyford Road An afternoon of fun and frivolity for the over 50s, including a performance of songs by Central High's Junior School pupils, entertainment, 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 Jesmond: contact Chris Murtagh on 0191 275 9745 to book. | ||
| 7:00 – 8:30pm
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RGS Chamber Music Concert
RGS Performing Arts Centre, Eskdale Terrace An interesting mix of Baroque, Classical and Modern pieces. |
Free, but contact the school to reserve tickets: Jill Graham, tel 0191 212 8930 or email j.graham@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk. Voluntary collection for charity. Car parking available, or use Jesmond Metro station. | ||
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Friday 4 May | ||||
| 1:30 – 3:00pm
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Horticulture Knowledge Exchange
Northern Counties College, Tankerville Terrace Come and join our Knowledge Swap It Session. Whatever your gardening experience you are welcome to join staff and students in our Horticulture area. Share your knowledge of growing things and pick up some tips from us. | |||
| 7:15 – 9:30pm
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Youth4Youth Charity Concert
RGS Performing Arts Centre, Eskdale Terrace Public event organised by Chernobyl Continuity and hosted by Denise Robertson. |
Contact Brenda on 0191 250 2040 for tickets (£6) or info, or email zippey@talktalk.net. Car parking available, or use Jesmond Metro station. | ||
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Saturday 5 May | ||||
| 10:00am – mid afternoon
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Spring Ramble
St George's Church, Osborne Road Organised by St George's Church. Just turn up outside the church on the day, wear walking shoes and bring sandwiches. For reasonably seasoned walkers! |
Route via Hadrian's Way to Segedunum and back (about 8 miles). | ||
| 10:30am – 12:30pm
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Messy Church
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace Take part in a wide variety of fun, games & crafts activities. |
For kids, accompanied by adults. | ||
| 11:00 – 11:30am
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Jesmond Sings!
Jesmond United Reformed Church Hall, Burdon Terrace An informal performance by Jesmond's very own singing group. Refreshments available. | |||
| 11:00am – 4:00pm
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Book Stall
St Hilda's Church, Thornleigh Road Light refreshments available in the Church Hall. Art and craft exhibition and stalls, books, jam and plant stalls. | |||
| 11:00am – 4:00pm
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Arts and Crafts Fair
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace Artefacts on sale, handmade by local crafters. Free entry, in the Studio (upstairs at JMC). | |||
| 2:00 – 3:00pm
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Semitones
Wordsworth House, Clayton Road An informal musical performance for elderly residents and guests. |
If you would like to attend, please telephone 07513 045668, to ensure that there is space available. | ||
| Starts 7:00pm
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RGS Rocks
RGS Performing Arts Centre Theatre, Eskdale Terrace The Costellos and other talented RGS Rock bands perform a varied selection of guitar based covers and some originals. |
Free and open to all. If you have any queries contact: 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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Sunday 6 May | ||||
| 10:00am – 12 mid-day
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Stream Sampling
The Little Dene, off Lodore Road Organised by the Friends of the Valley and the Little Dene, primarily for families with children in the 5-12 age range. |
Wellies needed! Or just come and have a look. | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00am for under 9 year olds 11:00am – 12 mid-day for 10 – 12 year olds |
Football Training
Bells Yard, Norham Place The Bells Yard Group invites you to Brazilian Futzball, football training sessions. |
Contact David Hardman on 07946 354345 or email bells.yard.jesmond@gmail.com. | ||
| 2:00 – 4:00pm
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Children's Activities
Exhibition Park, off Brandling Park or Claremont Road Come along and try out the fantastic new play facilities, near the café in Exhibition Park. |
Event organised by the Exhibition and Brandling Parks Trust and Newcastle City Council. | ||
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Monday 7 May Bank Holiday | ||||
| 10:00am – 4:00pm
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Open Day
The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue All ages welcome. Come and try out tennis, badminton, table tennis or squash, or just have a stroll around the beautiful grounds. |
Some rackets and balls available to borrow. Bar/café open. | ||
| 10:00am – 3:00pm
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Spring Graze
The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue A seasonal market of food and produce from small North East producers. |
Free entry. In the covered sports hall. | ||
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Tuesday 8 May | ||||
| 10:30 – 11:30am and 1:30 – 2:30pm
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Storytime
Hillcrest Nursery, Northern Counties, Tankerville Terrace Storytime fun for the under 5's, in association with Oxfam Books and Music. Come and join us for a selection of favourite stories. |
Places are limited, so please contact Catherine on 0191 281 4959 to book a place. Children must be accompanied at all times. | ||
| 1:30 – 3:30pm
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Technology Drop-in Session
Northern Counties College, Tankerville Terrace Come and join staff and students to find out how to use a variety of technological devices including iPads and iPods. Pick up tips on how to surf safely, discuss social networking, on-line shopping and more! | |||
| 7:00 – 9:00pm Doors open from 6:30pm
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The Jesmond Debate
Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne Avenue A "Question Time" style debate organised by North East Humanists (NEH) Jesmond Group on: "Faith Schools: Good or Bad for Society?" Panel: Pat Wager (Head of Sacred Heart High School); Rev Bryan Vernon (Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University); Dr Philip Nathan (Chair NEH) and Roger McAdam (Education Officer, NEH); Chaired by Peter Breakey (Lecturer in Law, Northumbria University). |
Pay Bar; all welcome! | ||
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Wednesday 9 May | ||||
| 10:00am – 12 mid-day
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Handicraft Workshop 2
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace In association with The Textile Hub, come along to JesSpace (upstairs at JMC), bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks or embroidery needles to try out new skills, re-learn old ones, have a chat and make things for a good cause. |
Materials provided. For the novice or expert – all welcome! | ||
| 3:40 - 5:45pm
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La Jolie Ronde
Holy Name Church Hall, Towers Avenue Free taster sessions in French, for children aged up to 9. |
You must contact Ruth Gibson on parujual2006@yahoo.co.uk in advance, for information on available spaces and detailed timetable of classes. | ||
| 6:00 – 6:45pm (children aged 6 and above, parents welcome to take part as well). 7:00 – 8:00pm (adults aged 16+) |
Martial Arts Taster Sessions
St Catherine's RC Primary School, Greystoke Gardens, Sandyford Led by Faye Farthing of North East Martial Arts. | |||
| 6:30 – 8:30pm
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Handicraft Workshop 3
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace In association with The Textile Hub, come along to JesSpace (upstairs at JMC), bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks or embroidery needles to try out new skills or re-learn old ones. |
Materials provided. For the novice or expert, 9 to 99, lads and lasses – all welcome! | ||
| 7:00 – 10:00pm
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Journalism Bootcamp
Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne Avenue Want to be a community or "citizen journalist"? The second in a series of three free workshops in which local people are invited to learn the latest multimedia storytelling tools and techniques with JesmondLocal's student reporters and work in small teams on story projects to be shown at the end of the festival. |
Advance booking recommended (bootcamp@jesmondlocal.com). | ||
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Thursday 10 May | ||||
| 10:00 – 12:00 mid-day
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Open Morning for Mothers and Toddlers at Brandling Village Pre-School
Jesmond United Reformed Church Hall, Burdon Terrace Meet parents and staff, drink coffee and eat cakes. Space and toys for toddlers to play. All welcome! |
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| Doors Open 11:30am, Lunch served at 12:30pm
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Lunch and Meeting Point for the Over 60's
Barney & Jude's, Greystoke Avenue, Sandyford "Vintage" at the St Barnabas & St Jude's Church Centre. |
Subject to demand, transport can be arranged to "Fun and Fitness for Over Fifties" (see below). Voluntary Donation £2:50. | ||
| 2:00 – 4:00pm
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Fun and Fitness for Over Fifties
Exhibition Park, off Brandling Park or Claremont Road An invitation from the Elders Council to join in their Active Ageing Programme. Try out some different forms of exercises and hear about summer activities in local parks. |
Free event. All over 50s welcome. Meet in or near the café. | ||
| 6:15 – 7:45pm
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Tyne Rhyme and Wine
Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace Come to this lively evening and hear readings from popular local poets. Advance Booking required, contact a member of staff at Jesmond Library for details or ring 0191 277 4100. Glass of wine and nibbles on arrival. | |||
| 7:00 – 9:30pm
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Top School Challenge
West Jesmond Primary School, Tankerville Terrace Knockout quiz for teams of students aged 14/15 from Heaton Manor, Church High School, Central Newcastle High School and the Royal Grammar School, with Question Master Steve Drayton. To be broadcast on Jesmond Local. |
Most tickets will be reserved for the schools, but a small number of tickets reserved for members of the public can be obtained by emailing chrismurtagh@line-up.co.uk. Do not turn up on the night, if you haven't got a ticket! | ||
| 7:30 – 9:30pm
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Young Singers Concert
Holy Trinity Church, Churchill Gardens Young soloists of the Northern Sinfonia perform some of their favourites. | |||
| 7:30 – 9:00pm
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Music at the Mansion House
The Mansion House, Fernwood Road Songs by Schubert, Wolff, Brahms and Quilter, performed by Les Hodgson (Tenor) and Len Young (Piano), promoted by Jesmond Community Leisure to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the re-opening of Jesmond Pool. The magnificent venue is provided by courtesy of the Newcastle Mansion House. |
Admission by ticket only, obtainable in advance from Jesmond Pool, price £10. Profits to be put towards proposed building works at the pool. | ||
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Friday 11 May | ||||
| 12:30 – 1:30pm
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Lunchtime Recital
Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace Join us for an entertaining festival of music with local musician Mary Mooney. Refreshments available. | |||
| 1:30 – 3:00pm
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Horticulture Knowledge Exchange
Northern Counties College, Tankerville Terrace Come and join our Knowledge Swap It Session. Whatever your gardening experience you are welcome to join staff and students in our Horticulture area. Share your knowledge of growing things and pick up some tips from us. | |||
| 7:00 – 9:00pm
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Poetry Evening
St Hilda's Church, Thornleigh Road Come and listen to some of your favourite poems, and be introduced to some new ones! Refreshments. | |||
| 7:00 – 8:00pm
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Open Rehearsal
St George's Church, Osborne Road Come along and listen to the St George's Church Choir at one of their regular rehearsals with their Director, Frederick Peacock. You may want to join in! | |||
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Saturday 12 May | ||||
| 10:00am – 12 mid-day and 1:00 – 3:00pm
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Heritage Tours
Jesmond Old Cemetery, Jesmond Road Walking tours of one of Newcastle's most historic cemeteries, last resting place of John Dobson, Emerson Bainbridge and John Fenwick, led by the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery. |
Places on each tour are limited, so you must book in advance by emailing info@jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk. Free, but donations towards the restoration of the cemetery are requested. | ||
| 10:30am – 12:30pm
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JesReel: Cars
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace Come along for a family fun morning to see the Disney/Pixar movie: Cars. Popcorn and Juice provided. For kids accompanied by adults. | |||
| 11:00 – 4:00pm
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Book Stall
St Hilda's Church, Thornleigh Road Light refreshments available in the Church Hall. Art and Craft exhibition and stalls, books, jam and plant stalls. | |||
| 2:00 – 3:30pm
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Ian Gillard's Forensic Workshop for Children
Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace Calling all budding young detectives! Find out how to investigate fingerprints, DNA and so much more at this fascinating workshop suitable for all children of school age. | |||
| 3:00 – 3:30pm
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Jesmond Sings!
Café 1901, St George's Terrace An informal performance by Jesmond's very own singing group. Refreshments available. | |||
| 7:00 – 9:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
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Sounds@live
Jesmond Methodist Church, St George's Terrace A mix of live acts, bringing a plethora of musical styles and abilities to the stage, for one night only. |
Genres to suit everyone from classical, rock, folk, blues and progressive. Free entry. | ||
| 7:30 – 9:00pm
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Monteverdi Vespers 1610
Holy Trinity Church, Churchill Gardens 7:30 – 9:00pm Jesmond Consort, conducted by Jonathan Scott. |
Refreshments by Café Bar One. Free Admission. | ||
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Sunday 13 May | ||||
| 11:00 am – 4:00pm
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Newcastle Cricket Club Open Day
Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne Avenue Sample the expanded range of activities for all the family: Junior WASPS, women's workouts and activities for people with disabilities. Tour the results of our £150k improvements, inside and out. See the remarkable 125 years of the Jesmond Ground – it all began with a Fancy Dress Ball till 3am! Bring your own memories to add to the Heritage Project. Find out how you can take part in the 2012 Jesmond Fireworks Display. |
Café and Bar including real ales and Jesmond's most planet-friendly jugs of Pimm's. | ||
| 12:00 mid-day – 4:00pm
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Composting Day
West Jesmond Allotments, off Forsyth Road, opposite 1 Highbury Everything to do with composting in and beyond the home: Workshops, demonstrations and fun. Includes wormeries and larger-scale composting. |
organised by Transition Jesmond and Transition Initiative Gosforth. | ||
| 2:00 – 3:00pm
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Semitones Concert
St George's Church Hall, Osborne Road An informal performance of mixed classical and popular music by a small orchestral group. | |||
| 7:00 – 10:00pm
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Journalism Bootcamp
Newcastle Cricket Club, Osborne Avenue Want to be a community or "citizen journalist"? The third and final free workshop in which local people who have been learning the latest multimedia storytelling tools and techniques with JesmondLocal's student reporters have an opportunity to show and discuss the story projects they have been working on during the festival. |
Advance booking recommended (bootcamp@jesmondlocal.com). | ||
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Monday 14 May | ||||
| 7:30 – 10:00pm
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R J Thompson
Barney & Jude's, Greystoke Avenue, Sandyford Soulful ballads, funky blues and great riffs from the local singer songwriter with the national following. A perfect way to chill at the end of two and a half week of festival action. Café open. |
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