JESMONDLOCAL

Student showcase wows Mixer – video

Festival-goers treated to medley of music, dance and performance, reports Dan Howarth

Lord Mayor, town crier and a very tall man declare this year’s event… open, reports Harriet Webb

Just two weeks to go, but still opportunities to volunteer your help and get involved in your community festival, reports Harriet Webb

Circus, dance and music all part of Newcastle Uni’s first, official contribution to Jesmond Community Festival, reports Dan Robinson

March/April fortnight of events will include concerts, readings, open days, youth gig, tea dance, walking tours, jazz and competitions

Fiona Clarke and Jessica Brown sign off this year’s event with reports on a walking tour… and the crowning of a Jesmond master chef

Jess Ballantyne does battle with Dragon Ninja, Feisty Flora and Crazy Karate Cat at drawing workshop

Caroline Howley reports from the festival’s free dance workshop – while Anastasia Tschepressow follows the action with her video camera

Joe Mellor and Catriona White report back from a couple of festival events for children

Danielle Hazell to bring festival to a finale at club’s day of family fun this Sunday