Spring is here, the sap is rising, bird song fills the air and we all feel the urge to be outdoors. The parks come into thier own as places to enjoy, to observe nature and to feel the sun soaking into your skin. Blooming marvelous!
2012 looks like an exciting year with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee and Newcastle’s participation in the Olympics.
In the pipe line are the allotment show, Pride festival, Race for life, Model boat club events, croquet competitions, miniature steam trains, the Green Festival, the Mela Festival as well as activities from the Jesmond Dene rangers and introductions to Olympic sports at a series of local festivals. So as you can see, loads to do in the parks, bookmark this webpage to see what is coming up.
For general information on events contact the Parks and Countryside Service, Newcastle City Council, Room 2f3 Allendale Road, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 2SZ or phone 0191 2783089.
To enter the Allotment Show 2012 download the shedule here,
To enter the Exhibition Park 5K Race down the Application Form here.
Page last updated: 17 May, 2012
