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Programme of Events for 28th May - 9th June 2005
Programme of Events for 9th - 11th June 2005
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Programme of Events for 28th May - 9th June 2005
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
28 May 2005
African Art Day
Venue: St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Blaydon
This event will be held in St Joseph’s Community Centre, 10am – 4pm for children of all ages. Drums, masks, dancing, hair plaiting, African food.
All activities are drop-in and free of charge. However, tickets costing £1 are required for food.
To book, contact Anne Watson 414 5214, or Jane Percy, manager at St Joseph’s community Centre.
04 June 2005
Coffee Morning
Venue: Blaydon Methodist Church
Coffee Morning
At Blaydon Methodist Church, 10 – 11:30am.
04 June 2005
Opening of Blaydon Races interpretation board
Venue: The Precinct
Opening of Blaydon Races interpretation board in The Precinct at 11am, with the River City Jazzmen.
04 June 2005
Fun Run
Venue: Blaydon Rugby Club
Held at Blaydon Rugby Club, organised by Sporique and Blaydon Rugby Club. Tee shirt and refreshments included.£8 entry, (£1 per entrant going to the Yellow Brick Road appeal). Walkers start at 10:30am, runner’s at 11am.
04 June 2005
Live music
Venue: Black Bull
Black Bull
Archie Brown and the Young Bucks, £3, from 8:30pm.
04 June 2005
Football competitions
Venue: The Bisley, Blaydon.
There will be two football competitions
1) 7-a-side, on Blaydon Comprehensive School site, organised by Blaydon Football Club, for boys and girls aged 8-10 years old. 10am-4pm.
For Information ring Roddy Gibb 413 4717
05 June 2005
Football competitions
Venue: Shibdon Road pitches
2) 6-a-side, on Shibdon Road pitches, organised by Blaydon Youth Club.
Saturday for boys aged 14 and Sunday for 13 year olds. 10am-4pm.
For information ring Blaydon Youth Club 414 4964.
05 June 2005
Open day at Path Head Mill
Venue: Path Head Water Mill
Open day at Path Head Mill
Bring a picnic. 10am-5pm Free.
The 18th century Water Mill has been restored and renovated by the Vale Mill Trust. It is located in a tranquil dell, adjacent to meadows and woodland walkways, with picnic and barbecue facilities, tea rooms and safe garden area.
05 June 2005
Rock ‘and’ Roll Evening
Venue: Blaydon Club and Institute
Blaydon Club and Institute
Rock ‘and’ Roll with High Voltage 8-11pm. £3
06 June 2005
Baby and Toddlers
Venue: St Joseph’s Community Centre
St Joseph’s Community Centre
9:15-11:15am, Baby and Toddlers parachute games
6-7:30pm, Blaydon Drama Group. (Over 8’s)
07 June 2005
Live music and entertainment
Venue: Black Bull
Poetry reading with Fiona Ritchie-Walker and Bob Cooper. Free entry
Also appearing, Janet Bennett, singer with Celtic harp.
07 June 2005
Writers Group/Party time
Venue: St Joseph’s Community Centre
1:30pm, Blaydon Writers Group (Over 50’s).
5pm, under 8’s party time. Tickets from centre £2.
7pm, over 8’s disco. Tickets from centre £2
Tel; 4143115
08 June 2005
Arts and Crafts
Venue: Blaydon Methodist Church
Blaydon Methodist Arts and Crafts Club Open day
11am onwards in the Methodist Chapel in Lucy Street. Admission Free.
08 November 2005
Live music
Venue: Blaydon Cricket Club
The ever popular Soul singer Steve Lee, with supporting artiste. £1, 8pm
08 June 2005
Live music
Venue: The Huntsman
Phoenix Jazz, 20’s – 40’s from 8:30pm, Free
08 June 2005
Chill Out night
Venue: St Joseph’s Community Centre
Chill Out night, 7pm Tickets from centre £1
Tel; 4143115
08 June 2005
Pasta Party
Venue: Sure Start on Shibdon Bank
Free Pasta Party at Sure Start on Shibdon Bank, 6:30pm.
The Ideal meal before the Blaydon Race. Book a place by ringing Sure Start.
Tel; 433 5577
09 June 2005
Baby and Toddlers/Exercise class
Venue: St Joseph’s Community Centre
12-2:30, Baby and Toddlers parachute games.
7:30-8:30pm, Exercise class
09 June 2005
Live music
Venue: Blaydon House Spots and Social Club
Al Wood; sax, trombone and trumpet, will be accompanied by the Roy Veich Quartet. 8:30pm £5.
Al has played with Syd Lawrence, Ken Macintosh and many other famous big bands.
Tel; 414 2791
09 June 2005
Light Bite
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church
Light Bite at St Cuthbert’s Church, 11:30am-1pm.
Refreshments being served.
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