JESMONDLOCAL

Fun for Jesmond’s over-50s

Ruth McGivern and Hannah Yates enjoy an afternoon of song, circle dancing and cake – watch their slideshow

Sights and sounds from last Saturday’s festival-opener, by Harriet McHugh and Hannah Stirling-Martin

Catriona White’s slideshow sees children and parents handcraft their own jewellery in Acorn Road boutique

Two projects that hope to improve the local neighbourhood for older people

Listen to what organisers and performers have to say about this month’s Jesmond Community Festival

Almost 60 events across 24 different local venues over the next fortnight

Live-blogging on the key decisions being made about South Jesmond

Prepare to get dirty during next weekend’s family activity day at Jesmond Community Orchard, Fiona Clarke and Lauren Bradley report

Changes in public event policing mean a greater role for volunteers, writes Lauren Bradley

Design your own jewellery in LeBeado’s festival competition, reports Lauren Bradley