Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood opens new facilities in Jesmond
The opening of the Northumberland Club’s new £100,000 badminton facility is given a dash of celebrity by top golfer
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Joggers’ Marathon man raises over £4,200 for homeless charity
Jesmond Jogger Angus Miller completed the London Marathon in support of The People’s Kitchen, a life-line for homeless people in Newcastle, as Al Hall reports
Jesmond Cricket Ground unveils £66,000 refurbishment
A £66,000 makeover is unveiled this weekend, as Al Hall reports
Hundreds gather to raise money for north east cancer charity
Al Hall and Sam Doyle visited the 6th annual BrightRed 5km fun run in Freemans Park to talk to organisers and participants
Jesmond Pool scheme aims to increase female participation in sport
Jesmond Pool sees over 50 people sign up to its ‘Swim Together’ scheme aimed promoting exercise in women aged over 45, Al Hall reports
Jesmond Joggers face Relegation Battle
Two disspointing results for the Jesmond Joggers leave the club in danger of relegation, but spirits remain high, reports Alasdair Hall
Aqua Academy Receives First Time Sponsorship
The future looks bright for Jesmond Aqua Academy as it recieves its first ever sponsorship, Al Hall reports
Award-winning brothers keep cricket in the family
17-year-old Ben McGee awarded player of the year 12 months after his older brother, reports Al Hall
Local charity gears up for fun run
The Bright Red fun run wends its way around 5km of Jesmond Dene and Paddy Freeman’s Park. Nathan Buck looks ahead to the event
Fitness provider gives rallying call to residents
The north east ranks low for levels of fitness, with resultant health issues. George Welch talks to one firm aiming to provide an alternative