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Newcastle To Celebrate Armed Forces Day Picnic With RAF Falcons Parachute Team
Newcastle will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 27 June with a COVID secure event on the Town Moor that will include a display from the world-famous RAF Falcons Parachute Team. Local residents are being invited to join military personnel, veterans and cadets for a Picnic in the Park to...
Launch of Ad Gefrin puts North Northumberland on the Map
The Autumn 2022 opening of world-class cultural visitor experience Ad Gefrin will champion Northumberland’s Anglo Saxon ‘Golden Age’, alongside the county’s first whisky distillery. A celebration and showcase of the unique heritage, ancient hospitality and contemporary crafts, arts and produce of Northumberland, Ad Gefrin is both a fully-immersive Anglo Saxon...
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...
Innovative Approach to Develop the Region’s Next Top Chefs
Growing restaurant company 21 Hospitality Group has teamed up with one of the North East’s leading colleges to offer a unique traineeship for aspiring chefs. Celebrated chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne has worked closely with Gateshead College to develop a pioneering and innovative programme to create the next generation of...
The Hoppings 2023: Newcastle's Town Moor to Host Europe's Largest Travelling Fair
Europe's largest travelling fair, The Hoppings, is set to make its comeback to Tyneside this summer, promising family-friendly fun. Marking its 142nd visit, The Hoppings will be hosted on the Town Moor, Newcastle, from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 30, spanning ten exciting days. With over 400 rides and attractions...
UPDATE: Everything is Corona-Cancelled  Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to deepest, darkest County Durham on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 this April, with more than 150 artisan food and drink traders from across the North East. The event will feature free demonstrations by chefs off the telly, and interactive workshops for...
Helping Young Cancer Patients in India Dragonfly Cancer Trust is raising funds for young cancer patients in the UK, through a project in March 2021. There will be a 10-day challenge in Kerala where participants will trek through the Indian mountains and wilderness, and then help out with improvement work...
At 20 years young, it may be a bit early for Andrew Cushin to say that It's Gonna Get Better; only time will tell, but if he keeps popping out belters like this then at least he'll never be short of work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDnXcy7hQU He's headlining a show at The Cluny next...
Historic North East Pub Dating Back To The 1700s Gets A New Look!
A Landmark North East pub – which can trace its roots back to the 1700s – has been given a new lease of life. The Delaval Arms at Old Hartley, near Whitley Bay, has been taken over by the Bartlett family and they have transformed it to give it a...
How To Turn Your Child Into A Bookworm This Summer
Is your youngster a reluctant reader? Despite tempting them with every type of book, do they still only read when they ‘have’ to at school and not for pleasure? Former primary school teacher Emma Shingleton of education resource experts. PlanBee shares some great tips for the summer holidays. The long summer...

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