Northumbria Police increase patrols this Halloween
Louis Miller reports on the increased police presence you’ll see on Jesmond’s streets this Halloween
Category Archives: Community
JRA chair urges students to join in on local affairs
The Jesmond Residents Association faces a recruitment problem, with its two student representative roles unfilled – exacerbating the student/permanent resident divide – reports Jerry Chen
Student-led campaign helps clean up Jesmond
Students in Jesmond have helped to “Leave Newcastle Happy” by collecting 5.5 tonnes of household waste in specially provided skips, according to a new report
Broken glass injures Jesmond pets despite fines of £2,500
Residents have been raising their concerns following a number of pets suffering injuries to their paws because of broken glass on Jesmond streets and footpaths.
Northumberland Club says it with flowers (and cupcakes) for breast cancer event
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the 15 women who came to the Northumberland Club last Friday were welcomed with a large tray of pink cupcakes, pink chocolates and several bottles of Prosecco.
Orchard volunteers beat the weather to celebrate Apple Day
Heavy rain and storm warnings shifted Jesmond’s annual Apple Day back a day, but they didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of its organisers and visitors. Apple Day is a nationally celebrated event each October and Jesmond holds its event in the Community Orchard near Forsyth Road
Jesmond Vale welcomes city’s first Little Free Library
The Little Free Library concept operates on a system of “take a book, leave a book”: visitors are encouraged to take any book on the shelves that they fancy, read it, share it and leave another book on the shelves that they think others would enjoy.
Council holds viewing days for Brandling Park bowling green
Newcastle City Council is holding viewings today and tomorrow for anyone with ideas for new ways to use Brandling Park – the former Brandling Bowling Green and Pavilions, situated at the end of Clayton Road in Jesmond. The Council says it is keen to hear
Jesmond Legion hosts classic and custom bike show
The streets of Jesmond hummed with the sound of vintage motorbikes this weekend, thanks to the Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLRB) which ran a classic and custom bike show at the Royal British Legion Club in West Jesmond Terrace, to raise funds for the Legion’s poppy appeal.
Police urge Jesmond students not to risk rooftop sun-bathing
Northumbria Police have released a statement urging students in the Jesmond area not to gather on the roofs of their properties while enjoying the current spell of warm weather.