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.
Category Archives: Community
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
South Jesmond councillor acts on substandard housing
Local Council cracks down on substandard housing in South Jesmond, Gabriel Jonsson reports.
Jesmond Community Orchard battles the country’s decline of apple orchards
The importance of apples was highlighted at Jesmond’s recent Apple Day, reports Anna Nix
Looking ahead: what’s in store for Jesmond Community Festival 2024
The Jesmond Community Festival 2024 is already lined up with plenty of exciting events and activities, Roseanna Leconte reports
Jesmond cafe takes lead in encouraging local community to become plastic free
A local cafe has partnered with a community initiative to reduce plastic use and promote the importance sustainability, reports Matthew MacDonald
Newcastle City Council claims some success in curbing Jesmond anti-social behaviour
New data shows a year-on-year drop in incidents dating back to the new academic year, reports Tima Saffan
Jesmond coffee shop creates running club
LOCAL coffee house has created a running club welcome to all Jesmond residents, reports Olivia Walters
St George’s Church encourages Jesmond residents to join choir
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