JESMONDLOCAL

JRA builds on “success” of Christmas Lights switch-on with new Maker’s Market

Jesmond Resident’s Association, delighted by the “success” of Jesmond’s Christmas and have a new “exciting project”. reported by Maddie Queen.

Mandolin orchestra follows-up Metro performance with Christmas concert

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 latest defibrillator a “valuable addition”

Rehill’s of Jesmond speak out all positivities around the new defibrillator installed on their building in Jesmond. Reports Maddie Queen.

Sandyford florist scoops wedding award for a second year

Sandyford Florist, proud to say “its been a really good year”. Click here to read why. Reported by Maddie Queen.

Student communites like Jesmond “at risk” because of universities financial crisis

The financial pressures on universities could negatively impact communities with high student populations like Jesmond, a Newcastle University academic has warned. “We have seen far fewer international students coming into the UK,” Nick Rush-Cooper, the degree programme director for Digital Cultures and Media at Newcastle

Jesmond Library plans collaboration with universities to assure future

Trustees and members of Jesmond Library gathered to hear the newly appointed chairman Peter Breakey’s thoughts on the library’s future and ideas to help bring new life into the building last month. Focusing on a connection between Newcastle’s universities and the library itself, Breakey outlined