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HÜS bar: What’s going on behind the curtain?

Find out about the latest event that’s taking over Osborne Road, reports Marina Snyder

Mandolin orchestra follows-up Metro performance with Christmas concert

Jesmond residents can look forward to a seasonal treat as the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra hosts a lunchtime concert of folk, jazz and festive tunes at St. Hilda’s Church on Monday 16 December. Based in Jesmond, the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra regularly performs at local venues. Founded 10

Jesmond Pool & Gym: Newcastle’s most unlikely music venue

Jesmond’s hottest new venue for music is… its pool. Marina Snyder reports

Novice director debuts murder mystery at Jesmond school

A Jesmond student is directing her first play, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, which will be performed at Newcastle High School For Girls (NHSFG) on 30 November and 1 December. The director, Abigail Hymas, is a third-year Newcastle University student who has lived

St George’s Church encourages Jesmond residents to join choir

St George’s Church is keen for more people to join its community choir – whether you’re a keen singer or not, reports Manon Sanchez

Over 100 copies of Jesmond calendar sold in first month

The Jesmond Calendar, produced by Jesmond Community Forum, is selling out fast, Roseanna Leconte reports

Owner of Gourmet Gifts praises local artists for boosting her business

Selling pieces from local artists now accounts for one-third of Gourmet Gifts’ sales, the shop owner tells Manon Sanchez

Christmas carol concert brings Christmas spirit to Jesmond

St George’s Christmas Carol concert takes place on December 17. Zoe Huang speaks to the conductor behind it

Jesmond’s live music scene struggling because of higher costs and fewer venues

The local live music gig scene is in trouble, venue owners and musicians have warned. The pandemic, recent rises in inflation and closure of local music venues such as the Dun Cow pub near Clayton Road, have forced many musicians to cancel or curtail their

Safe and not-so-scary Halloween fun for kids at Jesmond Library

Pumpkins, witches and black cats – children have a chance to kick-off Halloween 2022 today (Tuesday 25 October) with a Halloween Craft event at Jesmond Library. The 90-minute session begins at 2pm and provides safe and fun activities for children aged 3-8 years, accompanied by