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(ad) Hansel & Gretel and the Witch - Book Now for October Half Term 🍭This brand new, magical production is a fresh take ...
10/09/2026

(ad) Hansel & Gretel and the Witch - Book Now for October Half Term

🍭This brand new, magical production is a fresh take on the classic tale with imaginative storytelling, professional dancers and a young community cast,

🐔Expect a production filled with energy, wonder and theatrical delight. A sugar glass house in the woods, an all-you-can-eat merry-go-round, a regenerating witch and two giant chickens are just some of the treats in store.

🪄Watch out for a surprising new twist which will keep you guessing right until the end........

This premiere by Ballet Lorent features an original story by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy alongside a stunning set and costumes with lots of magic guaranteed.

NEED TO KNOW:
🏠 29 Oct - 1 Nov. Book tickets : https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/hansel-gretel-and-the-witch/
📍Northern Stage, Newcastle City Centre
🎟 Tickets from £12
🫶 Recommended for families with children aged 5+

Surely the most iconic time-keeping piece in Newcastle.
10/09/2026

Surely the most iconic time-keeping piece in Newcastle.

I love the Chilli Mango Margs from PTMY Newcastle on High Bridge.
09/09/2026

I love the Chilli Mango Margs from PTMY Newcastle on High Bridge.

(ad) BREAKING NEWS : A K-Pop Christmas Show is heading to Newcastle this Christmas 📍Newcastle Christmas Village, Old Eld...
09/09/2026

(ad) BREAKING NEWS : A K-Pop Christmas Show is heading to Newcastle this Christmas

📍Newcastle Christmas Village, Old Eldon Square
📅 Selected dates from Sun 22 Nov - Christmas Eve
🎟 Tickets are £7.50p inc booking fee

This high energy show is taking over the Rockin' Reindeer Stage this Christmas at the heart of Newcastle's Christmas Village.

Expect:
✨ Easy to follow dance routines
✨ Lively games and high-energy music
✨ K-Pop performers
✨ Each show lasts 25-30 minutes with a short opportunity for meet & greets & photos after the show
✨ All ages welcome, the stage is undercover, the event is wheelchair accessible & there is seating
✨ You're welcome to bring food & drinks into the venue - just be cautious of kids jumping around

❌ If K-Pop is not for you or you're keen to book multiple shows, Rockin' Reindeer will also host 'The Grinch Festive Stage Show' and 'Christmas with the Stars'

Find out more and book your tickets: https://www.christmasvillagenewcastle.co.uk/rockinreindeer

LOVE the Halloween cocktails from WC Newcastle We can't wait to see what they come up with this year. This was the Black...
09/09/2026

LOVE the Halloween cocktails from WC Newcastle

We can't wait to see what they come up with this year.

This was the Black Magic Margarita from a few years ago - fresh blackberries muddled with tequila, creme de cassis, homemade lime juice, agave syrup and topped with a smoke bubble.

👻👻👻👻

Tacos and a Frozen Peach Margarita from Little Lobo - a nice little Friday treat for us after moving our son into his un...
07/09/2026

Tacos and a Frozen Peach Margarita from Little Lobo - a nice little Friday treat for us after moving our son into his uni house along the road last week.

The Lunch Special at Landmark Oriental on Stowell Street is available every Sunday between 12noon & 5pm. The deal is pra...
07/09/2026

The Lunch Special at Landmark Oriental on Stowell Street is available every Sunday between 12noon & 5pm.

The deal is prawn crackers and sweet chilli dip, a starter, main course and rice for £24pp.

It's lovely in here, the staff are attentive and welcoming, stopping for a chat with their customers as they take your order.

The food is fab too. We ordered their Salt & Chilli Prawns, Satay Chicken, Crispy Shredded Beef and Mongolian Lamb with Egg Fried Rice. All delicious and dishes we would order again.

We visited after watching Newcastle United Women play and it's a cracking spot for a post match Chinese.

🧑‍🎄(ad) Santa Stories at Newcastle Christmas Village is BACK We had the best time at this event last year. It was profes...
06/09/2026

🧑‍🎄(ad) Santa Stories at Newcastle Christmas Village is BACK

We had the best time at this event last year. It was professional, Santa was hilarious and lots of fun (for both kids and adults) and the location in the heart of Newcastle City Centre's Christmas Markets is perfect. It's also fully indoors in a cosy Christmas Tipi so no need to worry about the weather.

📆 21 November - 24 December
🪙 £10.50 per child / £6.50 per adult (+bf)
❤️ Inclusive event - all ages welcome

About the event:

Step inside Newcastle's cosy festive tipi and settle down for festive storytime with Santa and his elves. Expect plenty of interactive fun and a chance to complete Santa's nice list together. There is an opportunity for personal photographs with Santa with no waiting around or queuing as others are enjoying festive activities at the same time.

Each child is presented with their very special 'Nice List' certificate and professional photography including snow globes are available to purchase.

Here's our review from last year:

"I absolutely loved this. Genuinely a fantastic Santa who had loads of natural banter and wasn't just reading from a script. He was taking the mick out of us influencers and asked to make sure we get his best side.

Kids can have their photo taken and it's a lush setting and everyone gets a nice list certificate and gets to write a little letter to Santa too. Fab experience and well worth the £. The Tipi is lovely and warm and it truly felt magical / high quality."

Booking in advance is strongly recommended. You can book here: https://www.christmasvillagenewcastle.co.uk/santastories

Info & Other Activities in the Christmas Village:
📌Old Eldon Square, Blackett St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7UG
🎄Festive Vibes, Photo Ops & Decor
🎠 A Stunning Vintage Carousel
🎡Ferris Wheel
🔥Marshmallow Land
🤶Plenty of Good Value Bookable Activities including Stories with Santa, Rockin' Reindeer (with the Grinch and K-Pop amongst others), Festive Flix & Mrs Claus' Bakery
🥨 Local Food Vendors (you can explore the rest of the markets around Monument)

🐰A few pics from Jesmond Dene Pets Corner this week🐰It's free to visit and really cute. There are Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, ...
06/09/2026

🐰A few pics from Jesmond Dene Pets Corner this week🐰

It's free to visit and really cute. There are Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ducks and a variety of birds including Parrots.

Open 10.30am – 4pm everyday, including weekends, with last entry at 3.45pm.

There's a playground (with a new one being built and hopefully opening next week), cafe and public toilets on site as well as lovely walks through the dene.

Paid parking is available on Red Walk, off Jesmond Dene Road (use postcode NE7 7BQ to navigate towards the visitor centre and Pets Corner). With Blue Badge parking next to the visitor centre. Plenty of spaces today but on sunny days it can get busy.

West Jesmond / Ilford Rd Metro Stations are a 15-20 minute walk away.

⚽Good luck to Newcastle United Women who play Wolves in their opening game of the new season today. 🫶The lasses have enj...
06/09/2026

⚽Good luck to Newcastle United Women who play Wolves in their opening game of the new season today.

🫶The lasses have enjoyed a cracking pre-season with a massive 11 new quality signings.

⚽ In pre-season we beat Man U. We won the Trofeu Cup in Valencia & beat Burnley 3-1 last weekend. AND most pundits including The Guardian have predicted we’re going to win the league this year so as you can imagine, expectations are high.

🐺 Wolves have only just been promoted to this league & turned fully professional at the start of the season where as this is our third season in this league & we have been full time for a number of years. On paper, we should win this. But obviously, the opposition will be up for it too and should never be underestimated........

If you fancy watching along, you can find the match on YouTube (KO is 2pm) or even better, you can buy tickets online (via Newcastle United's website) and come along to Gateshead Stadium to show your support in person.

What to expect from match day:
⚽ Fan-organised sticker swap - don't forget to bring your spares & meet with fans to swap and get your books completed
🎶Paige Temperley performing in the Mick Thornton Suite from 12:40pm
⚽Creative Zone and Free Toon Crafts in Room 10
🎨 Complimentary Face Painting Pitchside
🍦Ramble & Roast + Ice Cream Van Pitchside
🌭Pies, Sausage Rolls, Chips and Hot Dogs available from the Concourse Outlets
🍕Cheese Toasties & Pizza Slices available at main reception
🏁Wor Flag waving
🐦‍⬛ Monty & Maggie Meet & Greet
🍺You can drink alcohol in your seat when you watch the game if you fancy a pint with your football

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