Jesmond Community Festival gets bigger and better
Mar 11 2010 by David Whetstone, The Journal
Coun Cook, who represents a South Gosforth ward, said: “As a Mayor I only get to do things like this once and so it gives me great pleasure to open the festival. I would like to thank South Jesmond and North Jesmond wards for supporting this event. It is tremendous for the community.
“But this year has been a real eye opener. I would like to thank you all for all the work that has gone into the festival.”
Many members of the community were looking forward to this year’s “bigger and better” festival, with many new attractions in store for all the family.
One resident, Fiona Clarke, of Newbrough Crescent, Jesmond, said: “There is just so much this year. It’s grown so much in one year and it’s great that the festival will now take place over two weeks instead of one week.
“There is something on every day. There is a huge range of activities for the family and children. The last five years have just got better and better.”
Festival organiser Dave Cross, chairman of the Jesmond Community Forum and a resident for 35 years, said: “I am expecting thousands of people turning out for the parade on Saturday. It’s like the pied piper when the music starts. You just see all the students coming out of their houses and following the parade.”
Saturday’s parade starts at St George’s at 11am. For full festival details, pick up a pink programme or log on to www.jesmond.uk.net/festival
Some of the festival highlights
Grand Festival Fair, West Jesmond Primary School, Tankerville Terrace, Saturday, 12.30-4pm.
Haydn’s The Creation, Holy Trinity Church, Churchill Gardens. Saturday, 7.30pm. The Priory Singers.
Family Activity Afternoon in Jesmond Community Orchard, St Andrew’s Cemetery, Tankerville Terr. Sun 2-4pm.
Re-style Your Home. Cafe 1901, St George’s Terr, Mar 15 & 17, 4-6.30pm. Students will advise on redecorating.
Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, Holy Trinity Church. March 16, 7.30pm.
Northern Counties College Open Day, Tankerville Terrace. March 18, 10am to noon and 1.30-3.30pm.
Swing Dance Workshop and Social Dance. The Studio, Jesmond Methodist Ch, St George’s Terr. Mar 19, 7-11pm.
Earth Walk through Jesmond Dene and Heaton Park. March 20, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Book via 0191 265 0564.
Quick Comics Workshop, Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace. March 20, 11am to 1pm (7-11s), 2-4pm (12-18s). Book via 0191 278 4215.
Football coaching by Newcastle United Foundation. Bells Yard, Norham Place. Mar 21, 10am to noon.
Newcastle Cricket Club Open Day, Osborne Avenue. Mar 28, noon to 4pm.
