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Newcastle's Literary Delight: 'The Miss Clara Vale Mysteries' Unveiled by Fiona Veitch Smith
Book lovers, history aficionados, and fans of crime fiction have a delightful treat in store as Newcastle-based author Fiona Veitch Smith unveils her latest historical crime series, "The Miss Clara Vale Mysteries." The free event takes place at Newcastle City Library on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 5:30pm to 6:30...
Baltic Open Submission 2024: North East Artists Invited to Showcase Their Creativity
Residents of the North East region are encouraged to contribute their artwork to a significant open-call exhibition set to debut at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in March 2024. Baltic Open Submission in association with Fenwick, will showcase painting, sculpture, photography, video and more by artists, makers, self-taught creatives...
Magical December Delight: 'Sleeping Beauty' Pantomime in Dunston, Gateshead
This December, the classic pantomime "Sleeping Beauty" is set to enchant audiences in Dunston, Gateshead. The delightful performance will take place at Dunston Community Centre, presented in collaboration with Beverley Artistes Agency. ‘Sleeping Beauty is coming to Dunston Community Centre, oh yes it is! Join us on Tuesday 5th December...
​With Halloween just around the bend, the urgency to pin down the perfect attire intensifies. Amidst the sea of choices available, how does one zero in on the quintessential costume? This article seeks to guide you through the enticing array of options for a halloween costume in 2023. Choosing your...
Unveiling Excellence: The Wolfson History Prize 2023 Shortlist Revealed
The announcement of the shortlist for the Wolfson History Prize, the most esteemed accolade in UK historical writing, showcases six exceptional non-fiction books from the previous year, honouring the finest works in historical literature. Bringing new stories from history to light, and challenging readers to rethink accepted historical narratives, the...
Colourful Art and Culinary Delights: Eldon Square's Summer with Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne
The Newcastle city centre shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square is summer-ready ahead of the baa-rilliant family-friendly Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne art trail, taking place from 19th July – 27th September. Presented and hosted by St Oswald’s Hospice to raise funds for the charity, Shaun the Sheep on...
Gosforth Civic Theatre: Grand Reopening Delights with £2.4m Investment and Diverse Events!
After receiving a significant £2.4m investment and undergoing an eight-month anticipation, a cherished cultural venue is preparing to reopen its doors, offering a delightful array of events and activities during the August Bank Holiday weekend. Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT), which first opened its doors in 2016 in a former council...
Turn That Racket Down! Join the Extraordinary Musical Bus Tour Celebrating Teenage Rebels and Nostalgic Anthems
Get ready for an extraordinary musical bus tour, dedicated to celebrating the very songs that parents once loathed! Welcome to the "Turn That Racket Down!" tour, an exclusive event happening on Sunday, August 13th. We kindly request passengers with a particular sensitivity to wear earplugs for a more enjoyable...
Unifying Voices: Northern Pride March Addresses Ongoing LGBTQIA+ Challenges
The ongoing challenges confronting the LGBTQIA+ community will serve as the primary inspiration for this year's march, marking the commencement of Northern Pride. Scheduled for Saturday, 22 July, the traditional procession will wind its way through Newcastle city centre, culminating at the Town Moor – the site of Northern Pride....
Get Ready for Laughs: Stephanie Aird's Comedy Show Hits Newcastle
Stephanie Aird, hailing from Hartlepool, is a talented comedian whose comedic videos have garnered an impressive 60 million views across various social media platforms. With an impressive following of over 650,000 fans on Facebook, Aird's comedic prowess has reached audiences far and wide, attracting fans from all corners of the...

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