Join us for a special exhibition and informal talk celebrating the creativity of Year 5 students from Newcastle Preparatory School. As part of the RIBA Architecture Ambassador programme, the children explored how Jesmond Library could be greener, more welcoming, and fun. Their colourful drawings and...

Easy conversation and grammar - 8 weeks.

This half-day course explores the mystery of self and the search for meaning. Drawing on both Western and Eastern perspectives—including Descartes, Buddhism, and existential thinkers—participants reflect on ques- tions of identity, purpose, and life’s unfolding narrative. Through visualization, journaling, and values mapping, the session offers...

The Spanish Conversation Group meets every Thursday at 6.0pm until 7.30pm. The cost is still £3 per meeting. A new arrival is not expected to pay on the first evening. We continue to welcome new members. The standard is very fluid. As long as you...

Tony Waterstone asks - what is the place of non-violent direct action in a democracy and do recent proscriptions affect our right to protest?

Operational issues dependent

Join us for an engaging talk that traces Jesmond Library’s journey from its visionary design in the 1960s to its transformation into a thriving community-run space. We’ll explore rare archive findings from architect Harry Faulkner-Brown, view original drawings and the opening day pamphlet, and hear...