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
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Jesmond Cricket Ground unveils £66,000 refurbishment
A £66,000 makeover is unveiled this weekend, as Al Hall reports
Jesmond provides example to communities facing council cuts
Facing the knock on effects of Newcastle City Council’s recent £30 milion budget cuts, Newcastle’s libraries are now dealing with a 14% drop in visitors, and many are faced with the threat of closure. With this most recent round of austerity measures the council was
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
Aqua Academy Receives First Time Sponsorship
The future looks bright for Jesmond Aqua Academy as it recieves its first ever sponsorship, Al Hall reports
Video: Jesmond Community Festival launches
Stilt-walkers, hula hoopers, town criers and dramatic music: it must be Jesmond Festival time. Louis Francis, Sean Edward Seddon and George Welch attended the launch
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
Jesmond URC community garden opened
Jesmond URC celebrate the completion of Church and community garden regeneration project 10 years in the making, reports Craig Dingwall
Jesmond Dementia-Friendly Community Project Officially Launches
Jesmond’s dementia-friendly community project was officially launched this past weekend, as Sean Edward Seddon reports
Jesmond Residents express concerns over Burdon Terrace proposals
Craig Dingwall examines opposition to a proposed care home built by Helen McArdle