Jesmond Library

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Contact …cristina@hartbeeps.com or 07553451588 Bells- Newborn to Sitting - Our lovely, gentle class, which focuses on bonding and confidence. We use elements of baby yoga, baby massage, and calming techniques to guide little ones through our magical, imaginary Baby Land and help them to truly experience our…

Wendy Young & Stella Postlethwaite

Swagbag Stories Writers & Artist Group (SSWAG) write and illustrate stories for children and young adults. For more information about our group see www.sswag.org.uk    

Members of the Newcastle University Jazz Orchestra return for another evening of their favourite swing numbers. Collection at the door to the support the Library.

Sally Ingram and Jack Green of Newcastle University on what it is like to be a student living in Newcastle, the support available from the university, including issues of student mental wellbeing, and the ways that permanent residents can help. Donations for the Library.

Doors open 7.30 Folk band Axum make a welcome return to Jesmond Library, with traditional tunes in beautiful arrangements. Guest performers Storiella Donations please, of at least £5 per head, to support the library and festival. Refreshments available  

Drop in 10am to 4pm. Open to the public. Interactive drop in session, hosted by Dementia Friendly Jesmond. Discover what’s happening in Jesmond and Newcastle, and say what else you’d like to see.

Talk and presentation of prizes. As part of the Jesmond festival this is open to the public. The gardens group will describe the latest progress with improving local gardens, including initiatives with the Newcastle University Eco Group, followed by presentation of the awards for best…

West Jesmond School Choir and Musicians perform a variety of songs and pieces. All welcome, including families, neighbours and all Jesmond residents. The musicians will include the school string orchestra, recorder players and soloists. Donations to support the Library

Keith Jewitt gives a brief survey of the Pre-Raphaelite artists and collectors who were active in the North East between 1850 and 1900. Donations please!

Sponsored and hosted by Hays Travel of Acorn Road. Bring your teddy to tea! Prizes for the best-dressed teddy: under 5 and under 10 categories. Light refreshments. THE TEDDY BEAR TRAIL, organised by the Friends of Jesmond Library Jez the Ted returns for another stroll…

A Jesmond Festival event

A talk promoted by Dementia Friendly Jesmond. Lydia McCaslin, an accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly, helps you plan ahead. Donations of at least £3 per head, please.

A seminar sponsored by Newcastle University with speaker Alistair Ford, who will discuss the challenges we need to tackle to ensure urban sustainability, followed by discussion. Alistair is a researcher in the School of Engineering, specialising in climate change.

Entry Forms will be available from Library on Saturday, April 27th and at St. George’s Fair (Festival Launch date and start of Trail as well) on Saturday, May 11th. Last day for forms to be handed in to Library Tuesday, June 4th 4pm. Prize tea…