13.07.10. - Jesmond Old Cemetery and the Kerrygold Community Awards Scheme.
In order to help boost our funds, the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery have registered with the Kerrygold Community Awards scheme and would ask that anyone visiting our website and appreciates the work we are doing, helps us by supporting our bid to win a £1,000.
It's quite simple and involves, obviously, buying Kerrygold butter, which is yummy!! Every time someone buys one of Kerrygold's promotional packs and registers their unique code on their website, the fund grows by 10p. Once people register their pack, they then vote for the project they think deserves to win a share of the fund - and they have a chance to instantly win £2,000 themselves. The project with the most votes in their region will win a share of the vote, which is guarenteed to be at least £1,000, but could be substantially more, depending on how many people get involved to grow the fund.
Our project is called 'Keeping Jesmond Old Cemetery Alive' and our unique code to vote for is KGA9130.
We are currently lying third out of 24 projects in the North East, so do please help us win.
IN THE EVENING CHRONICLE, AGAIN!!
14.06.10. - The Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery are featured in the Evening Chronicle.
Following on from our successful renovation of the South Lodge, the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery were contacted by Jean Hopewell who, along with five other members of her family, used to live in the Lodge during the 50's and 60's. We arranged for Jean, her sister and two brothers to have a look around their former home and share some of their childhood tales with us. Read about their visit to the South Lodge here.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION APPLICATION SUCCESSFUL
15.05.10. - The Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery are successful in their application for funding from the Community Foundation.
The Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery are very pleased to announce that we were successful in our application to the Community Foundations' 'Grassroots' fund, as reported on the 09.04.10. below. The money will be used to purchase tables, chairs, kitchenware and display equipment - all of which will help us in maintaining and building upon our success so far, both within Jesmond Old Cemetery, and out and about in Newcastle, helping to spread the word about our work.
It goes without saying that we are very grateful to the Community Foundation for their help and support with our application and their financial contribution to our cause.
INVITE TO ALAN MORGAN'S NEW BOOK LAUNCH
10.05.10. - Tyne Bridge Publishing send out an invite to celebrate the launch of 'Jesmond - from mines to mansions' by Alan Morgan.
Alan Morgan, 'Friend of Jesmond Old Cemetery', local historian and author, has a new book being published - Jesmond: from mines to mansions - and the book launch is taking place on Wednesday 26th May, from 13:00, in Bewick Hall, Newcastle City Library. Get yourself along and support local people. Refreshments available so RSVP to Anna Flowers via anna.flowers@newcastle.gov.uk COMMUNITY FOUNDATION APPLICATION SUBMITTED
09.04.10. - The Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery apply for funding from the Community Foundation.
Nowthat the renovation and refurbishment of the South Lodge has been completed, the next phase involves purchasing furniture, fixtures and fittings to help us finish off the job within the South Lodge. To this end, the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery have submitted an application for over £2,500 to the Community Foundations' 'Grassroots' fund. If successful in our application, the South Lodge will really be a smashing asset to not only the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery, but also the local community. Watch this space for further developments.
FRIENDS OF JESMOND OLD CEMETERY AT THE LIT N PHIL!!
26.03.10. - The Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery spread the word at Newcastle's Lit and Phil Society.
Ray Hayes, Secretary of the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery, gave a presentation on the history of the Cemetery and some of its famous (and not so famous!!) inhabitants to a 100 strong audience at the Lit and Phil on Newcastle's Westgate Road last night. If we say so ourselves, a great night was had by all. If you would like the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery to give a talk to your club, group or society, please contact us for further details.
THE SOUTH LODGE FINISHED!!
20.02.10. - The South Lodge is now completed - well, almost!!
The South Lodge has now been completely renovated to, more or less, its original state, as designed by John Dobson. All amenities have been restored, so the Friends can now enjoy all the home comforts of hot water, chilled water (and beer) and a toilet!! The building looks fantastic and is a credit to those involved in the project i.e. Dave Heslop, English Heritage, the City Council and Hastie Burton. Many thanks to you all.
