350 residents help local orchard celebrate Apple Day
Victoria Young and Laura Purvis went along to Jesmond’s Apple Day celebrations on October 14th
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Apple Day arrives in Jesmond today
Victoria Young speaks to Fiona Clarke as Jesmond Community Orchard prepares for Apple Day 2017
Jesmond Community Pool has new, inspiring lifeguard
Victoria Young meets Will Hardy, Jesmond Pool’s newest lifeguard – who lost three limbs to severe meningitis at a young age
Jesmond Festival holds Big Tidy Up
The first of two Big Tidy Up events was held during Jesmond Festival – with the second this weekend, Victoria Young reports
Text a Toastie religious initiative returns to Jesmond
Victoria Young speaks to CU president Nick Carter to investigate the idea of talking religion over a toastie, a concept re-appearing in Jesmond this week.
Council continues consultation on future of parks
Victoria Young summarises Newcastle City Council’s efforts to find public opinion on the running of Newcastle’s parks
Jesmond’s one-woman clean-up warrior
Victoria Young spoke to 24-year-old Alicia Wroblewski, a Jesmond Vale resident, who has recently been inspiring young women to make a positive impact in the community
Council budget confirms Jesmond communal bin roll-out
Contentious communal bins are coming to Jesmond at a time when extra spot refuse collections have been implemented, Victoria Young reports
Rise in litter prompts response from local volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean volunteer group begins monthly litter picks tomorrow in response to residents’ concerns regarding Jesmond’s streets.
Jesmond Tesco cat brings ‘homely warmth’ to residents
In January 2015, the local Tesco supermarket in Tiverton, Devon became well known for its resident cat. Love hearing about the #tescocat #mango. Shows the world isn't all doom an gloom 🙂 — Shelley (@wells4482) January 14, 2015 The cat, who set up home at