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
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St George’s Church reveals plans to develop new community hub
The warden at St George’s Church has explained to JesmondLocal the institution’s plans to build a new community hub, reports Manon Sanchez
Community Festival to kick off on Coronation Day
Organisers say they are expecting more than 10,000 people to enjoy the 18th annual Jesmond Community Festival which starts this year on Coronation Day (May 6th) and will involve 80 events being staged until early June. The festival events are open to all and many
Prizes for plastic-free campaigners
Litter picking, shopping second-hand and offering “carbon literacy” training were just some of the ideas and practices that won prizes at this years’s Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford awards. The top award was scooped by Sarah Lewis and Michael Holland who, since moving to Jesmond
International students to host virtual music and theatre event
Overseas students from INTO Newcastle University will perform in a virtual music event tomorrow (Monday 3rd May) as part of Jesmond Community Festival.
‘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.
Jesmond Community Festival to return despite pandemic
The 2021 edition of Jesmond Community Festival will go ahead in May, organisers have announced. The month-long festival, which has provided an annual showcase of activities around Jesmond since 2005, will feature a range of events, from nature trails and bike rides to poetry readings and tombstone tours.
Student mental health event targets ‘heart’ of Jesmond
Improving mental health and wellbeing in Jesmond is the aim of a Newcastle University-led event taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 14th May) at Jesmond Library. As part of Jesmond Community Festival, the Living In Jesmond event is part of the university’s efforts to enlist the help
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
Sun shines for start of Jesmond Community Festival
Jesmond Community Festival got off to a sunny start this bank holiday weekend with the Grand Festival Fair, held at three locations across West Jesmond, as several hundred people turned out to enjoy the event.