Online events keeping Jesmond connected during COVID
Online events are being organised across the community to help Jesmond stay connected through COVID lockdowns. Charlotte Pickering speaks to St George’s Church to find out more.
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How have Jesmond care homes been coping with Covid-19?
Community reporter Loujane contacted a number of care homes to find out how they were managing with Covid-19 following reports that care homes were most affected by coronavirus.
Jesmond Library starts click-and-collect service
Loujane Alasi spoke to Chris Clarke from Friends of Jesmond Library to find out more about the new click and collect service
Coronavirus cancels new St George’s Church initiative
Loujane Alasi attended the launch of new initiative Leading Your Church Into Growth, which has been cancelled due to covid-19
Jesmond coronavirus volunteers praised by residents
Jesmond residents have stepped up to help their neighbours, Loujane Alasi reports
Crime numbers drop in Jesmond ahead of COVID-19 changes
Changes are coming to policing across Jesmond. Chloe Weeks has everything you need to know
Jesmond events cancelled due to Covid-19 outbreak
JesmondLocal have a compiled a list of events and public buildings that have closed to the public, due to the coronavirus outbreak and government advise.
Jesmond resident sets up Facebook group to offer coronavirus support
Josh Cooley interviews Yvonne Wancke, who has set up a Facebook group corraling support around the coronavirus
JRA welcomes decision to refuse Tankerville Place proposal
Planning for Tankerville Place extension has been rejected. Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to JRA to find out their reactions.
It won’t be lonely this Christmas at local coffee shop
Cake Stories on Brentwood Avenue is opening its doors on Christmas Day from 11am to 1pm, offering free drinks and cakes in an attempt to alleviate loneliness and bring members of the community together.
“We’ve opened on Christmas Day every year since we started the business in 2015,” said Ben Evans, who owns and runs Cake Stories with wife Hannah.