Jesmond teacher launches toddler sport course this week
Active Stars aims to make children more outdoorsy, reports James Kimmings
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Fit Over 50s restarts at Jesmond Pool and Gym after Covid closure
Jesmond Pool and Gym has been encouraging the local community to get back to exercising this month. Its Fit Over 50s sessions returned at the beginning of October following disruptions caused by the pandemic. Offering a range of activities, from table tennis to “Nifty Over
Newcastle Cricket Club restarts women’s team in Jesmond
Women’s cricket has returned to Newcastle Cricket Club after a 14-month hiatus. The club’s women’s team, which was started six years ago, halted training and matches when the first lockdown was announced in March 2020.
‘One minute a day’ challenge to get Jesmond moving in May
Jesmond Pool and Gym is hoping to get local people fit again wth a 60-second daily challenge next month that offers a chance to win a free membership.
Ban on tackling in schools rugby might be workable says RGS
The head of sport at a Jesmond school says she would be open to rule changes that would make rugby safer for under-18s.
Newcastle Cricket Club scores big £6,000 for Covid recovery fund
JesmondLocal speaks to Newcastle Cricket Club following them reaching their £6,000 crowdfunding goal for their COVID recovery fund
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club looks to the future
Mark Eadle tells JesmondLocal of his plans to raise the club’s profile in Jesmond and get young people involved in the sport
Jesmond “carrots” win best neighbour award
Larkspur Terrace residents Tash Finchett, Kate Abery and Eleni Haines are among the latest winners of Newcastle and Northumbria universities’ Best Neighbour on Campus (BNOC) awards.
West Jesmond FC builds bridges with youth team
Charlotte Pickering spoke to West Jesmond FC and West Moor Juniors FC about their plans for the clubs future following a merger
Tweets get children moving at West Jesmond Primary
Home schooling and online learning mean more time sat at a screen, so teachers at West Jesmond Primary School are encouraging their pupils to take a break and get moving with a series of daily activity challenges they send out on Twitter.