Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
Jesmond gets its own history book
Local expert Alan Morgan pens tribute to Newcastle’s ‘leafiest suburb’ – with an intro by Viz founder Chris Donald
Exhibition Park project to begin in autumn
Share your views on the wetland scheme at a meeting on Monday afternoon, writes Lauren Bradley
Calling all over 50s in Jesmond
Chance to check progress on initiatives to make Jesmond a more ‘older person friendly’ place
St George’s vicar to run Brighton marathon
Nick Chamberlain hopes to raise £5,000 for the Jesmond church – and finish in one piece
Council acts to improve student/ resident relations
Student forum will address issues including housing quality, noise, anti-social behaviour and the local environment, reports Caroline Howley
Spring clean at Jesmond cricket club
England international Danielle Hazell praises work of 30 volunteers – check out the slideshow
New trustees for Jesmond Pool
Paul Ryder and Simon Leach bring “new blood” to the board of directors, reports Chris Hay
Final festival round-up
Fiona Clarke and Jessica Brown sign off this year’s event with reports on a walking tour… and the crowning of a Jesmond master chef
Comic heroes visit Jesmond – kapow!
Jess Ballantyne does battle with Dragon Ninja, Feisty Flora and Crazy Karate Cat at drawing workshop
Pushy Mothers help new mums back into shape
Rachel Flint meets the young mums doing weekly ‘buggy workout’ sessions in Jesmond Dene