‘One minute a day’ challenge to get Jesmond moving in May
Jesmond Pool and Gym is hoping to get local people fit again wth a 60-second daily challenge next month that offers a chance to win a free membership.
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Controversial Haldane Bridge decision rumbles on
All sides are unhappy with delay on a decision about the future of Haldane Bridge, Daniel Wales and Azu Mugnier report
XR encourages residents to take part in fight against Climate Crisis
Azu Mugnier speaks to Jesmond-based Extinction Rebellion member Chris Riches
Newcastle Cricket Club scores big £6,000 for Covid recovery fund
JesmondLocal speaks to Newcastle Cricket Club following them reaching their £6,000 crowdfunding goal for their COVID recovery fund
Student group organises litter pick for food banks used by international students
International students in Jesmond and elsewhere rely on hospitality jobs to make ends meet – which covid has put paid to. Local students are raising money through charity litter picks to support food banks that feed them
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club looks to the future
Mark Eadle tells JesmondLocal of his plans to raise the club’s profile in Jesmond and get young people involved in the sport
Party-goers unapologetic for Town Moor Covid breach
JesmondLocal speaks to those who visited Cow Hill on the Town Moor
Jesmond resident on mission to save world
It isn’t discussed as much as it was in the Cold War era, but the possibility of nuclear war remains a very real and daunting prospect, according to Elizabeth Waterston, a retired GP who lives in Jesmond.
Jesmond Community Festival to return despite pandemic
The 2021 edition of Jesmond Community Festival will go ahead in May, organisers have announced. The month-long festival, which has provided an annual showcase of activities around Jesmond since 2005, will feature a range of events, from nature trails and bike rides to poetry readings and tombstone tours.
Jesmond “carrots” win best neighbour award
Larkspur Terrace residents Tash Finchett, Kate Abery and Eleni Haines are among the latest winners of Newcastle and Northumbria universities’ Best Neighbour on Campus (BNOC) awards.