Mulled wine, music and festive lights brought Acorn Road to life, as the third Light Up Jesmond Christmas event brought together local residents, students from Northern Counties School and local businesses including Angel’s Share and LOCAL to usher in the festive season. The evening, which
Work to stop heat loss at Jesmond Library have begun, marking the start of the library’s multi-year plan to ensure its sustainable, energy-efficient future. In light of the ongoing lease negotiations, which the trustees hope to conclude next year, the library is now particularly focused
Local volunteers have spent a weekend clearing large amounts of overgrown vegetation at the derelict Banqueting Hall in Jesmond Dene, with the aim of restoring it as a centre of learning and discovery. The Grade II listed building – which means it is of special architectural
As a chorus of voices carried across the quarry in Jesmond Dene in mid-October, dog-walkers, runners, and strollers turned their heads and slowed their pace, many eventually stopping altogether. Curiously leaning over the stony wall to look down into the ravine, they discovered the source
A group of volunteer singers from across Newcastle will gather this weekend at the quarry in Jesmond Dene to use singing as a unique tool for climate action. Led by RA Wollaston Award-winning artist Uta Kögelsberger, the event aims to raise awareness about climate change
Find out about the latest event that’s taking over Osborne Road, reports Marina Snyder
Jesmond residents can look forward to a seasonal treat as the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra hosts a lunchtime concert of folk, jazz and festive tunes at St. Hilda’s Church on Monday 16 December. Based in Jesmond, the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra regularly performs at local venues. Founded 10
Jesmond’s hottest new venue for music is… its pool. Marina Snyder reports
A Jesmond student is directing her first play, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, which will be performed at Newcastle High School For Girls (NHSFG) on 30 November and 1 December. The director, Abigail Hymas, is a third-year Newcastle University student who has lived
St George’s Church is keen for more people to join its community choir – whether you’re a keen singer or not, reports Manon Sanchez