Tom Kelly of the “Holy City of Jarrow” brings his poetry to Jesmond
Laura Pettinger reports on north-east poet’s appearance as part of Newcastle Winter Book Fesitval
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Viz funny man Simon Donald to host charity gig at As You Like It
Laura Pettinger looks ahead to a night of music, comedy and fundraising
Church High pupils learn traditional dance
Sword and clog dancing among the activities in school workshop, reports Alice Madgwick
Jesmond children to perform in half-term play
Local youngsters will spend a week preparing, before treading the boards for the public, reports Henrietta Painter
Oxfam Jesmond hosts literary workshop
Charity’s annual Bookfest culminates in fiction-writing workshop by author Laura Fish. Nelly Stavropoulou and Charlotte Krol report
RGS to stage headmaster’s musical
Ambitious play gives young people a new voice. Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou report
Drama-based learning workshop in Dene
Taster session to help young people learn and adapt. Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou report
As You Like It hosts Fashion Week catwalk show
Fashionistas can view collections from British fashion designers in Jesmond, reports Alexandra Carr
Creativity captured through Jesmond’s snapshots
Library hosts local photography exhibition as part of festival. Watch this slideshow by Maria Loupa and Nelly Stavropoulou
Blues night gets the festival foot-stomping – video
Oxfam treats locals to night of live music for a charitable cause. Maria Loupa and Charlotte Krol report