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Scottish Ballet Brings The Nutcracker to Newcastle: An Interview with Marge Hendrick
Experience the wonder of The Nutcracker when Scottish Ballet bring this enchanting classic to Newcastle Theatre Royal (Thu 6 – Sat 8 Feb). Known for her captivating artistry, Principal dancer Marge Hendrick has performed many unforgettable roles since joining the company in 2014. However, few are as iconic -...
Half-Term Fun in Newcastle: Explore Infuriating Objects at the Farrell Centre
The IOCT™ (Internet of Caring Things®) programme by the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA), in collaboration with the Farrell Centre, is excited to announce the launch of Infuriating Objects – a free, interactive exhibition running over the Half-Term holidays 22 February 2025 to 2 March 2025. Bringing a unique...
Running for Change: Maggie and Loukas Spotlight The People’s Kitchen in Great North Run
Maggie Pavlou, a volunteer and Trustee of The People’s Kitchen charity, and her son Loukas have ran the Great North Run many times, as part of a team raising money for The People’s Kitchen.  When the early ballot place confirmation emails went out last week, they were both inundated with ‘is that you?’ messages, as the image used was...
Inspiring Imaginations: Award-Winning Author David Almond Visits Fenham School
Young readers at a Fenham school were inspired when they received a visit from an award-winning children’s author and playwright. David Almond, who is one of only three UK children’s writers to have won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award, spent the morning at English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School, where...
Hexham’s Jacob Hornsey Shines as Romeo in Ballet Cymru’s North East Performance
Northumberland dancer Jacob Hornsey has described his return to the North East to perform as Romeo in Ballet Cymru’s Romeo a Juliet as an unforgettable experience. Reflecting on his performance at Dance City, in Newcastle, Jacob shared how much it meant to bring world-class ballet to the region where his...
Newcastle-Based True Potential Sets Sights on £100k for Children’s Charity
North East financial services and technology company, True Potential, is pulling out all the stops to surpass its fundraising goal for Mission Christmas, as it works toward a long-term target of raising £100,000 for the national children’s charity. Based at Newburn Riverside, Newcastle, True Potential has so far raised over...
Whitley Bay Pupils Celebrate Friendship and Kindness During Anti-Bullying Week
Children at a Whitley Bay school put their own spin on Anti-Bullying Week, when they celebrated the importance of friendship, kindness and positivity. As part of the school’s annual Friendship Week, the pupils of Star of the Sea Catholic Primary enjoyed a range of activities designed to encourage kind behaviour...
Making Christmas Magical: Bellway Volunteers for Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal
A team from Bellway has volunteered at the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas warehouse to help provide presents for disadvantaged children across the North East. A team of six volunteers from the housebuilder’s national headquarters in Woolsington and its North East divisional offices in Gateshead spent the day sorting gifts...
North East Talent Shines: Terabithia Pictures Premieres ‘The Other Birthday
North East independent film company Terabithia Pictures has recently premiered its latest film “The Other Birthday” at Newcastle’s Star and Shadow cinema. Shot in early June 2024, “The Other Birthday” was directed by Terabithia’s Creative Director Gabriel Brown and written by Giulia Vascotto. The pair also make up one half...
Byker’s Beacon of Hope: The Lighthouse Project Welcomes Sycamore Gap Sapling
A new state-of-the-art youth and community hub in Newcastle has been named by The National Trust as one of 49 recipients of the ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups and organisations across the UK. The Lighthouse Project at St Michael's Church in Byker, which is...

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