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David Whetstone

David Whetstone

Discovering NewcastleGateshead book gives trek though history

FOR those whose idea of a good walk is rolling fells and remote woodland, a book called Discovering NewcastleGateshead might seem a little tame.Read

Review: Camera Running by Mark Wallinger at Baltic

MOST people’s view of the Bupa Great North Run is of other people’s backs.Read

£15m scheme to help arts apprentices is launched

A £15M scheme to support thousands of new apprenticeships in the arts and cultural sector has been launched by Arts Council England.Read

Big Day beckons as library chiefs take a trip north for conference

TOP library professionals are gathering in Newcastle today for a conference hosted by the city council.Read

~Flow artwork to leave the River Tyne for Amble

IT has borne the weight of some 37,000 visitors and seen the tide turn more than 700 times – but the time is nearly up for a unique vessel on the River Tyne.Read

Baltic hopes for public recognition in National Lottery Awards

HAVING proved that contemporary art can pull in the crowds, staff at Baltic are hoping it can take them to the top of the national popularity stakes.Read

Preview: Song for Marion + TRAILER

An eagerly awaited feature film shot last summer in Newcastle and Durham is to get its world premiere in Canada this weekend.Read

Review: The Order of Things at NewBridge Space Newcastle

OF all the films commissioned by Great North Run Culture over the years, this is the hardest to watch.Read

Literary festival season approaches

Look out, the authors are coming. David Whetstone celebrates a bonanza for bookworms.Read

Local art work at Congregational Gallery

WORK by established and up-and- coming artists features in the latest exhibition at the Congregational Gallery in Rothbury.Read

Hadrian’s Wall lit up with Connecting Light artwork

THOUSANDS turned out at the weekend to see Connecting Light, one of the most ambitious and challenging projects of the Cultural Olympiad.Read

See the cultural legacy of the London 2012 Olympics

THE exploits of Olympic and Paralympic athletes have thrilled the nation and there has been much talk of legacy.Read

Interview: Melissa Johns of The Prize

Not a disabled actor but an actor with a disability. The distinction is important to Melissa Johns who talks to DAVID WHETSTONE as The Prize, a new drama about Olympic and Paralympic athletes, opens in NewcastleRead

Scenery matches the art on sale in beautiful places

ARTISTS in north Northumberland are holding an open studio event this weekend, inviting the public to see and buy art in beautiful places.Read

Garden visionaries celebrate The Alnwick Garden's 10th anniversary

TWO of the country’s most famous gardening visionaries will be in the spotlight in Northumberland this weekend as part of The Alnwick Garden’s 10th anniversary celebrations.Read

Dave Stewart talks about his Wearside memories

BEFORE he postponed his UK tour, Dave Stewart talked to David Whetstone about his Wearside memories.Read

Olympic and Paralympic Games inspire exhibition

THE Olympic and Paralympic Games have inspired a fascinating exhibition called Home & Away at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle.Read

Deadline looming for The Writing Squad

KEEN young writers have until the end of the week to apply to join The Writing Squad, a free mentoring programme for people aged 16 to 21.Read

Interview with: Sister Act star Cynthia Erivo

LOOK out, says Whoopi Goldberg, the Sisters are coming. David Whetstone talks to Sister Act star Cynthia Erivo.Read

Dancer Dani Atkinson stepping up her game in New York

DANCER Danielle Atkinson has won a scholarship to a top New York dance school, and one thing’s certain – the Americans won’t have to question her work ethic.Read