Chocolates and vouchers are the prizes in a competition being run by Acorn Road’s LeBeado. The challenge? Simply design your own item of “spring” jewellery.

The competition, which is being run as part this month’s Jesmond Community Festival, is open to all ages and there are two categories: one for entrants aged under 12, the other for those aged 12 and above. Entries will be received and displayed from Saturday 13^th March until the end of the end of the competition on the 3^rd April.

The winners in each age group will then be announced, and awarded their prizes, on Monday 5^th April.

LeBeado is also running beading classes throughout the festival for both adults and children. Call into LeBeado or telephone 0191 239 9009 for more information or to book a class.

Café 1901 and Pizza Express are also running competitions as part of the festival – more on these soon.