Is Jesmond friendly to older people?
Ayushi Shah speaks to two long-term Jesmond residents about issues for older people living here
Category Archives: Community
Winners of Jesmond photo competition revealed
Jennifer Torrance and David Pretswell have been announced winners of this year’s Jesmond Photographic Competition. The theme for this year’s competition was a personal interpretation of “A Year in Jesmond” and more than 40 photographic entries were received. Organised by Jesmond Community Forum with support
Newcastle students ‘trick or treating’ in Jesmond for homeless people
Students are taking to the streets of Jesmond this Halloween, but this year there is a charitable twist to their trick or treating. Rather than ask for the usual sugary treats, students will collect food donations to give to homeless people in the city. Organised
Not enough accountability in South Jesmond, say residents
South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South
Jesmond Dementia Action Alliance working with Newcastle United on football project
A new project to help those suffering with football-related dementia is coming to Jesmond, Bess Coop reports
The Jesmond musician calling out “inspiration porn”
Sam Bosworth’s social media posts focus on addressing preconceptions and debating the manifestation of “ableism”.
The Punch Bowl Hotel to reopen as pet-friendly retro pub
Jerry Chen goes behind the scenes of The Punch Bowl pub head of its opening on July 17th
Church invites newcomers for the love of poetry
William Wordsworth said “poetry takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility”, so it’s fitting that a Jesmond poetry club should meet in a church to share love for this particular art form. And tomorrow, as part of Jesmond Community festival, the club will open
Jesmond Community Festival launches despite reduced council funding
The annual Jesmond Community Festival gets under way this week after its official launch at 97&Social on Tuesday (May 7th) by Lord Mayor David Down and chair of Jesmond Community Forum, Dave Cross. Local councillors and community group representatives were also among the attendees. With
Local litter campaign lays blame for litter at students’ door
Keep Jesmond Clean claims more needs to be done to tackle the litter problem in Jesmond, reports Charlotte Cooper