08.01.2012. - Condition Survey begins on Archibald Reed monument.
Preliminary work has begun on ascertaining the condition of the Archibald Reed monument. A joint financial agreement between the City Council's Bereavement Services Department and Archeology Department, and the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery, has paid for contractors St Astier to carry out the Condition Survey. This has involved the erection of scaffolding, the removal of the ivy that covered most of the monument and a detailed structural assessment of the monument. Once this process is complete, we hope to be in a position to change the Listed Status of the monument, with a view to then submitting applications for funding to enable the complete restoration of one of John Dobson's finest pieces of Gothic architecture.
The Reed Monument in its suit of scaffolding!!
JESMOND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2012.
02.01.2012. - Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery to participate again in this year's Jesmond Community Festival.
Following on from our successful contribution to the 2011 Jesmond Community Festival, the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery are planning for more of the same for 2012's Festival. As well as participating in the Opening Fair on Saturday 28th April, we have also organised a Bramble Clearance for Sunday 29th April, from 10:00 onwards, and two Heritage Tours on Sunday 6th May, from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00. Pre-booking for all events is essential; e-mail us at info@jesmondoldcemetery.co.uk to book your place.
MEMORIAL TO CHILDREN.
24.12.2011. - Newcastle City Council's Bereavement Service Announcement.
A small memorial has been erected in memory of the many babies and children buried in Jesmond Old Cemetery. The City Council has arranged this memorial to ensure that people who have babies and children buried in the cemetery have somewhere where they can come and remember them.The memorial is located behind the South Lodge, towards the South East corner of the cemetery.
A non denominational dedication ceremony took place on Wednesday 4th January 2012 at 14:00.
YOUTH OFFENDER TEAM INVOLVEMENT.
21.12.2011. - Newcastle Youth Offender Team contribute to the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery's work.
Following a suggestion from a member of the public, the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery are pleased to announce that the Newcastle Youth Offender Team have agreed to support our work within Jesmond Old Cemetery. With the agreement and support of Newcastle City Council, the young people involved will contribute up to two days per week to our cause, helping with the removal of saplings, brambles etc.
This is a great opportunity for all concerned and we hope to reap the rewards of our partnership with such an important community orientated organisation.
