NE1 Get Into Newcastle issue 138 by Allies Group Ltd

QUAYSIDE FIREWORKS

The New Year's Eve Quayside Midnight Fireworks are back this year and they're set to be more dazzling than ever before!

CHRISTMAS WEEKENDER

Follow our fabulous festive weekend trail guiding you through all the fun in NE1 from 23rd - 26th December.

NE1 RESTAURANT WEEK

The biggest foodie event in the North East is back this January and we can't wait to feast in some of our favourite restaurants.

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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition; just like Christmas of old, your very own trusty guide to all that is good over the festive period, only nowadays you can rely on our fabulous NE1 Magazine rather than the Radio Times! The year in Newcastle has been ridiculously busy with everything going on from major new openings to lots of building work and even the creation of a new [Science] City, from wowing Indian, Middle Eastern and US investors, to stunning stunt driving as part of the biggest and best yet Newcastle Motor Show; we even got a football team back in the Premiership. And next year promises to be even better for the city and NE1. The Great Exhibition of the North, new investment in Northumberland Street and Blackett Street, a reinvigorated Bigg Market and more events than you can shake a stick at, all helping to ensure that Newcastle remains in the premier league of European cities in which to live, work, study and invest. Happy Christmas and here’s to a great 2018! Sean Bullick, Chief Executive

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20.12.17 - 17.01.18 AROUND THE CITY

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Parkrun Christmas

25 DECEMBER Round up for a fabulously festive Parkrun at Exhibition Park this Christmas Day. A wonderful winter workout before you tuck into that well deserved turkey feast! parkrun.org.uk/newcastle

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FROM 20 DECEMBER Swing by Cineworld this Christmas to check out all the seasonal screenings on offer. What’s more? They’ve got an all-new 4DX screen, making the cinema experience all the more fun. Expect special effects and high-tech motion seats. cineworld.co.uk

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ur winter special brings you all the fun and festivities in NE1 over Christmas, New Year and beyond. This issue is packed with seasonal specials, magical movie moments and fine foodie events set to transform the city into a diner's paradise. Tuck into tasty Christmas menus, have a blast at some of our favourite city centre clubs on Boxing Day and party into 2018 at some of the hottest events in the region. We're seeing 2017 out in style with a sparkling midnight firework display on the Quayside and we're offering some fantastic Geordie Jackpot prizes that we're certain will help kickstart the New Year in the best way possible. We've rounded up some events if you're not celebrating Christmas and we've got some top tips on how to regain a healthy lifestyle in January. So all that's left to do now is have fun, enjoy our city and we'll see you on the other side!

21 & 22 DECEMBER The super talented London African Gospel Choir are back in the Toon, showering a Wylam Brewery audience with festive tunes and feel-good moves. wylambrewery.co.uk Fest ive

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UNTIL 31 DECEMBER What’s Christmas without a night at the panto? Join Michelle Heaton and co. as they wow us with their dazzling display of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House until 31 December.

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13 JANUARY 2018 Check in for an adrenaline fuelled night at the Metro Radio Arena as World Class Motocross comes to town. The Arenacross Tour 2018 is a thrilling evening of entertainment. Time to rev up your engines… metroradioarena.co.uk

NE1 GEORDIE JACKPOT

IMAGINE KICKING OFF THE FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS WITH OUR £25K GEORDIE JACKPOT PRIZE! Calling all Geordies... this winter you could

be in with the chance of winning the ££ 25k jackpot, the weekly £ payout and many more exciting festive prizes to enjoy! Fancy your chances? Buy your tickets online for just ££ 1 for the chance to win BIG and pick up some great Geordie goodies! geordiejackpot.co.uk £ 1k

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DON’T MISS OUR FESTIVE FUN HIGHLIGHTS!

CHRISTMAS FUN IN NE1

It's the most wonderful time of the year and we're celebrating in the city with a whole host of fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy!

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30 DECEMBER Bring in 2018 with the guys at Seven Stories as they explore how NYE is celebrated in various locations around the world. An exciting, insightful and inspiring day out with the little ones. sevenstories.org.uk

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16 JANUARY 2018 Newcastle’s Theatre Royal invites you to catch up with football legends, Peter Beardsley and Rob Lee for a ‘Legends in Conversation’ evening. They’ll relive some of the glory days and tell Toon tales with Talksport’s Perry Groves. theatreroyal.co.uk

PARK FOR FREE HERE:

ALIVE after five!

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Happy New Year!

31 DECEMBER Celebrate 2017 and start 2018 with a bang as the dazzling New Year’s Eve Midnight Fireworks return to the Quayside! It’s a fantastic display as our city lights up to bring in the New Year. newcastlene1ltd.com

The Snowman SAGE GATESHEAD

22 DECEMBER The Snowman is a much-loved festive tradition for many families. Check in for a seasonal screening at Sage Gateshead with live music by Royal Northern Sinfonia. sagegateshead.com

NE1 RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS

15-21 JANUARY 2018 Good news food fans… Newcastle NE1

Restaurant Week is back and it’s bigger and better than ever before with more than 100 city centre restaurants involved. Fancy trying out a newbie or popping to an old favourite? Restaurant Week is the perfect chance to do so with two or three-course meals for only ££ £10 or ££ £15 per person. Tuck in and enjoy! getintonewcastle.co.uk

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Winter wonderland BALTIC

24 DECEMBER Cross the Tyne and get crafty this Christmas Eve at BALTIC’s Winter Wonderland where you’ll create your own sculptural snowflakes and take home some reindeer dust ready for Rudolph’s arrival! baltic.art

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20.12.17 WEDNESDAY WONDERLAND

FESTIVE

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Festive flicks AT TYNESIDE CINEMA

THE BIG DAY IS NEAR - AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT THAN WITH A FABULOUS FESTIVE FILM FIX IN NE1? THERE WILL BE A SCREENING FOR EVERYONE THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE TYNESIDE CINEMA. HOME ALONE

FROZEN SING-A-LONG

Christmas without a Home Alone screening and this year you can watch the family favourite in the comfort of Tyneside Cinema. Kevin’s in trouble, he’s been left alone at Christmas and The Wet Bandits are planning a not so cunning burglary of his home. It’s the most essential comedy of the season and one the whole family will enjoy. Merry Christmas you filthy animals!

You can really ‘let it go’ and sing your heart out this Christmas at Tyneside Cinema’s sing-a-long screening of Disney’s Frozen. Join Elsa, Ana and Olaf on their Arendelle journey as snow covers the lands. This one’s for everyone... there will be an over 18s version for all the big kids out there on Friday 22 December and a family edition on Saturday 23 December.

20 DECEMBER, 9.05PM & 21 DECEMBER, 6.10PM It just isn’t

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KATE RUSBY AT CHRISTMAS Bringing her beautiful vocals to the Sage for a Christmas tour. £29.40, 7.30pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com

PUB QUIZ

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE UNTIL 27 DECEMBER, VARIOUS TIMES (EXCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY) Get festive with the family this year

at Tyneside Cinema’s screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye and give you the warmest of festive feelings.

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

23 DECEMBER, 6PM Join Kermit, Miss

Piggy, Fozzie and the Muppet gang for a festive adventure through the past, present and future. Sir Michael Caine plays the infamous Mr Scrooge in this family classic that is full of heartwarming holiday cheer. tynesidecinema.co.uk

22 DECEMBER, 8.05PM & 23 DECEMBER, 10.30AM

grabs at this week's pub quiz! Free, 8pm. The Dog & Parrot, facebook.com/thedogandparrotnewcastle

MUSIC

FISH PLUS SUPPORT Catch Fish as he performs his banging new album ‘Weltschmerz’. £27.50, 7.30pm. Wylam Brewery, wylambrewery.co.uk THE RAVENSWOOD SINGERS & OPERA LIVE - CHRISTMAS MAGIC We can’t think of a better way to get us in the mood during the most wonderful time of the year! £16, 7.30pm. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

BIG SCREEN MOMENTS

This Wednesday, Cineworld Newcastle is ready to stimulate the five senses with a fully immersive 4DX screen. The new screen will offer high-tech motion seats and special effects such as wind, fog, lightning, bubbles, water and scents. 4DX works in perfect synchronicity with the action on screen, creating the most exhilarating cinema experience yet! There’s plenty of screenings to get excited about this Christmas - so make sure you pop one in the diary and experience the fabulous 4Dx screen! cineworld.co.uk

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21.12.17 THURSDAY FUN

Cocktails at Christmas BONBAR WILL GET YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THIS SEASON WITH A NEW FESTIVE COCKTAIL MENU JUST IN TIME FOR THE CELEBRATIONS! HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES…

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KING BEE CHRISTMAS PARTY King Bee are in the Toon this Thursday. Expect new tunes and plenty of funky Christmas stuff! £7, 7pm. Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

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PARSNIP IN A PEAR TREE TERRY CHRISTMAS A tasty festive tipple that will leave you feeling warm inside and out. A Christmassy creation mixing butter washed Brugal 1888, caramelised parsnip and walnut bitters, it’s bound to get you in the spirit.

CRANBERRY & SAGE COBBLER

A fresh fix that will leave you feeling festive. Perfect for the gin-lovers out there, it combines Tanqueray Gin, fig, apple, cranberry and sage cordial, apple and lemon. Yum!

If you’re a fan of chocolate orange, you’re going to love this one! A gorgeous glass full of Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Mozart White, cream and milk.

mulled wine offering this Christmas. You’ll never look back once you’ve tried this delicious combination of Ketel One, lemon, mulled wine syrup, apple and pear juice.

GET YOUR COAT YOU’VE MULLED

ENJOY TWO FESTIVE COCKTAILS FOR £12 OR £7 EACH.

Bonbar have put a cocktail twist on their

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RELAXED: A FAIRYTALE CHRISTMAS Will your story be enough to save Christmas for everyone in Fairytale Land? Join the fun at Seven Stories this Thursday. £3, 3.30pm 4pm. Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

CLUB

SKINT Go easy on the bank balance with this money saving night. Cheap entry, drinks and good music. From £1, 10pm. Illegitimate, voodoonewcastle.com I LOVE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FutureLove and Digital Mondays team together for a huge one-off festive special. £6, 10pm - 3.30am. Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

FOOD & DRINK

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA & LIVE JAZZ Celebrate in style with afternoon tea and the sweet sounds of jazz musician, Alice Grace. £17.50pp, served from 12pm, bar closes at 4.30pm. The Assembly Rooms, assemblyrooms.co.uk

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SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE Spike your hot drinks this season with a Baileys-infused concoction. This one keeps things sweet and nutty with chocolate, milk, cream and Frangelico.

THE JOLLY JAGER JINGLE You’ll be jingling all the way to the bar for this one. A fabulous fusion of Don Julio Blanco, Jägermeister Spiced, ginger beer reduction and lemon.

GRACELAND PERFORMED BY THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR

The incredible London African Gospel Choir are back at Wylam Brewery this Thursday and Friday to shower North East audiences with plenty of super spiritual, festive tunes. They will be performing Paul Simon’s joyous and vibrant album, Graceland, in its entirety for everyone to sing and dance along to. You won’t want the night to end and it doesn’t have to - both of the shows will be recorded live to release an ‘LAGC - Graceland, Live From Wylam Brewery’ album so you can relive the night over and over at home. Get ready for an evening of feelgood music to get you in the festive spirit in time for the big day! wylambrewery.co.uk

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22.12.17 FESTIVE FRIDAY FESTIVE

THE SNOWMAN

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Mix up your gifts this Christmas with a DIY cocktail kit from The Alchemist. Fancy yourself as a bit of a mixologist or know someone that does? You can now buy a branded Alchemist copper cocktail set for £50 - meaning you can impress at home and be the perfect party host. Happy sipping! thealchemist.uk.com

The great Sage Christmas tradition is back this year and we can’t wait to sing our hearts out to everyone's favourite festive flick. A seasonal sing-a-long will be followed by Howard Blake’s The Snowman on the big screen, with live performance of the score by Royal Northern Sinfonia. There will be a relaxed 2pm performance on Friday 22nd December, followed by a 5pm performance and several more on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th. The perfect outing to get the whole family in the festive spirit! sagegateshead.com

Do this... GEORDIE JACKPOT

TI M E S!

Get your Geordie Jackpot tickets ready for this weekend's draw to support your city and be in with the chance of winning £25k. Tickets £1 each, weekly. Geordie Jackpot, geordiejackpot.co.uk

ART SOFIA STEVI Her works draw inspiration from literature, philosophy and the everyday. Free, 15 December - 22 April 2018. BALTIC, baltic.art

MUSIC LINDISFARNE Our very own Lindisfarne will host an evening of legendary songs at Newcastle City Hall this Christmas from Friday 22nd until Saturday 23rd December. From £24.50, 6.30pm. City Hall, theatreroyal.co.uk FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Get into the Friday groove with a mix of funk, soul and jazz at The Hudson. Free, from 7pm. The Hudson, hudsonnewcastle.co.uk

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JUKEBOX: THECUT Indie and Rock n’ Roll anthems for all to enjoy! £6, 11pm. theCUT, facebook.com/thecutnewcastle

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Christmas

Top tribute

The Monster Ceilidh Band are in the Toon and they’re ready to bring their festive music and dance to Sage Gateshead. Combining explosive and fiery folk with funky riffs and glitchy drum ’n’ bass beats, it’s sure to be a night you won’t forget this Christmas! sagegateshead.com

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Santa’s Grotto

Enjoy a great winter day out with the whole family at the Life Science Centre’s seasonal ice rink. It’s the most magical day of the year as we prepare for the arrival of the man in the big red coat, and there’s hardly a more festive way to spend it! Get your skates on and glide into Christmas… life.org.uk

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Make magical memories and enjoy festive treats at As You Like It this Christmas Eve. It’s the perfect place to catch Santa before the big day! Expect fun, food and festivities all day. 30 minutes at £12.95 per child. asyoulikeitjesmond.com

He’s on his way…

Santa is on his sleigh and he’s coming your way. Don’t forget his refreshments! Pop a mince pie, a glass of sherry and a carrot on your fireplace for the big man and his reindeer.

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It’s officially holiday season and we can’t think of a better place to kickstart the Christmas weekend celebrations than World HQ. The Uplifting Festive Groove combines disco, motown, funk, soul and R&B with classic house, hip hop and reggae. There really is something for everyone as we embrace the most wonderful time of the year. OUR GROOVE welovewhq.com ET Y

90s rock music lovers, you’re in luck this Saturday night. Join Definitely Mightbe, the definitive Oasis tribute, as they perform a classic set of the band’s biggest hits at the O2 Academy. The best kind of pre-Christmas treat. academymusicgroup.com

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Be greeted by elves, have your ticket stamped by the conductor and hop aboard The Polar Express at the Discovery Museum this Christmas! A festive film screening with a difference - there will be sweet treats, special guests and keepsakes to take home. discoverymuseum.org.uk S

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Round up the troops and pop to the panto at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House this Christmas Eve! It’s the ultimate festive day out for all the family with guaranteed giggles from start to finish. It’s Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs this year - starring Michelle Heaton, Matt Pagan and Danny Posthill. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

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25 - 26 DECEMBER MERRY CHRISTMAS

FESTIVE

Christmas parkrun

Ready, set, go… start Christmas Day with a jog as the parkrun returns to Exhibition Park for a seasonal special! Arrive in your best festive running gear and spread Christmas cheer as you complete the 5km course. You might even go home with a PB - meaning you can celebrate with lots of turkey and mince pies! parkrun.org.uk

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A seasonal stroll

Festive feast

Feast festive with friends and family this Christmas at The Vermont Hotel’s Bridge Restaurant. A traditional (and very tasty) lunch will help spread Christmas cheer as you indulge on the most wonderful day of the year. Yum! vermont-hotel.com

Enjoy a seasonal stroll through town this Christmas. Stretch your legs after a festive feast and take in the sights we all know and love on this very special day. Share your Christmas Day snaps on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @NewcastleNE1.

BOXING DAY

Check in for a must-see cinema screening this Boxing Day. The next chapter in the Star Wars saga arrives at the Tyneside Cinema and it’s definitely R one for the festive to-do list. The Last Jedi picks up where The Force STA A Awakens left off as we finally get answers to some of our CY N A burning questions. F tynesidecinema.co.uk

On the evening of 25th December, join the Cathedral Choir for Choral Evensong. It's a much-loved service in the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer, with a beautiful choral setting, psalms, canticles, anthems and congregational hymns. stnicholascathedral.co.uk

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80s Soul Weekender

Hoochie Coochie’s 80s Soul Weekender Sundays are a must - particularly when it comes to the party season! This Boxing Day, recapture the spirit of the early 80s with a mix of soul, funk, jazz and the early days of dance music. It’s guaranteed to get you on the dance floor! hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Everyone loves a Boxing Day panto party! Join Emmerdale’s Adam Thomas in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Times Square Pantodrome for what promises to be a fun-packed family show. It’s the enchanting tale of rags to riches, fearsome giants and castles in the clouds. 1pm and 5pm shows. timessquarepanto.com

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See a sparkling show this Boxing Day at the Metro Radio Arena. Our very own Geordie Joe takes to the stage as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A fabulous family musical and a great way to top up the Christmas fun! metroradioarena.co.uk

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Enjoy a Christmas Day lunch fit for royalty at the Royal Station Hotel. Celebrate a relaxing and stress free Christmas Day with a sumptuous five-course banquet in the stunning Victoria room. Available for bookings from 12pm - 4pm, £59 per adult and £25 per child. thecairncollection.co.uk

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CLUBLAND BOXING DAY

Journey to Clubland this Boxing Day at the O2 Academy, Newcastle with two rooms of great tunes to help get the party popping as we celebrate the festive period. The main room will include the likes of Lasgo, Ultrabeat, Flip ’n’ Fill and Klubfiller; and room 2, hosted by Ministry of Bounce, will feature Joe Taylor, Jeff Scott and Ian M to name but a few. If clubbing is your thing... don’t miss out this Boxing Day! academymusicgroup.com

LIVELLO BOXING DAY SPECIAL

Lap up the luxurious nightlife at Livello this Boxing Day for a special instalment of The Late Night Society hosted by DJ Play, Kenrick Chance and Doc Jnr. The official after party for the County Hotel’s Boxing Day Ball is a must-attend with free entry and fabulous music all night long. barlivello.co.uk

BOXING DAY HOLLY BALL

One of the most glamorous, festive events on Newcastle’s social calendar is back and it’s ready to invite the people of NE1 and beyond in for a boogie and a Boxing Day blast. Expect brilliant DJs, live music, casino tables, live entertainment, an outdoor winter wonderland and lots of surprises around every corner. Tickets are £20 and include a cocktail on arrival and a midnight bacon butty! asyoulikeitjesmond.com

Boxing Day

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Motion returns to Digital this year for another Boxing Day Special. The stellar line up includes: Len Faki, Honey Dijon, Elliot Adamson, Matrixxmann, Patrick Topping back-to-back with Richy Ahmed and Detlef with support from James Burton, Ben Wood, Kev Hawley and more. It’s set to be a blowout bash - book your tickets early! yourfutureisdigital.com

WITH FULL BELLIES AND A NEW WARDROBE IN SITU, IT’S BOXING DAY EVENING AND WE’RE READY TO PARTY IN NE1. IT’S TIME TO SWAP PJS FOR GLAD RAGS AND HIT THE TOON…

WINTER WONDERLAND BOXING DAY SPECIAL

Skullkandi and Waikiki come together this Christmas to present a Winter Wonderland Boxing Day special making sure the festive celebrations continue after the big day on NE1’s Diamond Strip! With a cocktail bucket in one hand and a candy cane in the other, you’ll be ready to hit the dancefloor in one of the three venues: House of Smith, Florita’s and Madame Koo. house-of-smith.com

BOXING DAY BALL

The County Hotel invites you to their very glamorous Boxing Day Ball. Slip on your ball gowns and suit up for the most sophisticated evening on the Toon. Walk down the red carpet and pick up a glass of fizz as you join the festive soirée and get into the party mood with brilliant DJs, flowing canapés and a Vegas-style games room complete with casino tables. countyhotel.co.uk

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GEORDIE JACKPOT

A city of WINNERS! WE’RE CREATING A CITY OF WINNERS IN NE1, WITH 10 LUCKY GEORDIES EACH £1,000 RICHER SINCE THE GEORDIE JACKPOT LAUNCHED, AS WELL AS A WHOLE HOST OF PRIZE WINNERS. IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER! Everyone in Newcastle will be a winner in the New Year when we deliver our first city centre project funded by your tickets - reminding us why the Geordie Jackpot is so important to our city and its future developments. Everyone will benefit from Newcastle’s very own lottery that continues to inject a bit of fun into each weekend, as well as contributing to city-wide plans AND raising money for our chosen charity, Cash for Kids.

WE TOLD YOU WE’RE CREATING A CITY OF WINNERS AND HERE’S WHY: • We’ve now got 10 Geordie Jackpot winners who have taken home £1,000 cheques. • We’re raising money for a great cause week in, week out and have recently had the pleasure of presenting our first cheque to the team at Cash for Kids. • We’re well on the way to being able to fund something for everyone to enjoy in the city centre, and will announce more details in the New Year!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GEORDIE JACKPOT WINNERS:

Sharon Armstrong from Wallsend, John Griffin from Gosforth, the Nigel Wright Syndicate, George Forster from Wallsend, Paul Codd from Wallsend, Andrew Hayden from Newcastle upon Tyne and our other weekly winners who requested not to be identified.

SIGN UP FOR JUST £1 ONLINE AT GEORDIEJACKPOT.CO.UK for the chance to win BIG, support a good, charitable cause and help us make Newcastle the best city in Europe!

The Geordie Jackpot is all about putting Newcastle on the map and helping up make our great city even greater. The innovative ideas and potential projects have us super excited about the future of our city - and we’d love to hear some of your ideas. TWEET US AT @NEWCASTLENE1 OR DROP US A LINE AT INFO@NEWCASTLENE1LTD.COM GET INTO NEWCASTLE // 13

27.12.17 WE LOVE WEDNESDAY

Up next... FOOD & DRINK you watch all your favourite sports at Shark Club. 35p a wing, after 3pm. Shark Cub, sharkclub.com MOJITO WEDNESDAY Pop to Popolo this evening for Mojito Wednesday. You’ll bag a refreshing cocktail every Wednesday for just £3.95. Yum! £3.95 per Mojito, every

NORTHERN STAGE in season:

WING WEDNESDAY Dig into all you can eat wings while

Wednesday. Popolo, getintonewcastle.co.uk

COMEDY HOOTFEST! Laugh your way to the end of the year at The Stand Comedy Club. A hoot of an evening in the company of Carl Hutchinson, Ben Crompton, Lauren Pattison, Si Beckwith and host Steffen Peddie. £15, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND Follow Alice into a whimsical Wonderland this season at Northern Stage! A big, bold and bonkers show in town until 6 January 2018, it’s the perfect plan to get the family out of the house between Christmas

and New Year. Alice in Wonderland tells the enchanting tale of Alice’s journey to a world where everything is so topsy-turvy her feet can barely keep up with her thoughts! Don’t miss out - book your tickets now. northernstage.co.uk

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Shimmering stars and glistening snow surround the Northern Stage in this beautiful performance on throughout the festive period until 30 December. The story is centred around a world that looks very big to a little baby penguin. Follow him on his adventures as he finds his feet in a new environment. He may seem little on stage, but to his family he is the biggest thing of all. A heartwarming journey sharing the love of a parent and child. Me… is a touching tale written by popular children’s author, Emma Dodd. northernstage.co.uk

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28.12.17 THURSDAY FUN

If you’re not celebrating Christmas…

IF CHRISTMAS ISN’T YOUR THING, FEAR NOT… you won’t be faced with a week of no plans in NE1. We’ve put together a handy list of things to do for a culture fix, for family fun and for film fanatics.

STARLESS MIDNIGHT

Head over the water for a culture fix at the BALTIC in association with Freedom City 2017. In Martin Luther King's Newcastle University honorary degree acceptance speech he spoke of three urgent problems throughout the world: ‘the problem of racism, the problem of poverty and the problem of war.’ His words still ring true today and shedding light on those problems are a group of international artists exhibiting within BALTIC’s Level 3 gallery. Starless Midnight portrays the important legacies of Dr King and includes work from leading artist Edgar Arceneaux alongside participating artists Barby Asante, Louis Cameron, Charles Gains and Season Butler to name but a few. It’s a truly inspiring showcase - make sure you check it out this winter until 21 January 2018. balticmill.com

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Round up the family, sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the colourful world of chemistry in this spellbinding Science Theatre show at the Life Science Centre. This winter, this cultural hotspot invites guests in to see a mesmerising compilation of demonstrations set to music. It’s sure to wow, you’re sure to be inspired and you’ll definitely leave with new science knowledge in the bag. Who knew science could be so fun? life.org.uk

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

The Star Wars saga continues this winter with The Last Jedi. The heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. A must-see cinema screening this season with various 2D and 3D timings available. cineworld.co.uk

More... KIDS LEE KYLE: GUNGE! A SHOW WITH GUNGE IN IT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Gunge is back with a Christmas special at The Stand. Join Lee Kyle for a belly-laughing kids show with added festive cheer! £5, 12.30pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

MUSIC THE BENIDORM ROVERS Check in for an evening of live music with The Benidorm Rovers at The Cluny. £10, 8pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com KISS GB (KISS TRIBUTE) Experience the magic of a true rock show with Kiss GB, a fantastic tribute to Kiss. They’re at the O2 Academy this Thursday and it’s one you won’t want to miss! £15.50, 5.30pm. O2 Academy, academymusicgroup.com

CLUB THE OXJAM GATHERING Head to World HQ this Thursday and fill the gap between Christmas and New Year with a blow-out party. £6, 11pm. World HQ, welovewhq.com

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29.12.17 FUNFAIR FRIDAY

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UNTIL SUNDAY 7 JANUARY 2018, NORTHUMBERLAND STREET NORTH AND SOUTH Round up the little ones and inject a bit of fun into Christmas and sale shopping as NE1’s festive fair comes to town! This winter, our city is bursting with fun for the whole family - and it just keeps on getting better with rides to put a smile on your face, including a vintage helter skelter and a children’s toy ride at the

south end of Northumberland Street. So whether you’re filling your shopping baskets, filling your tummies or filling your diaries with festive events in Newcastle during the Christmas holidays, make sure you stop off for a slide down the helter skelter! Enjoy. newcastlene1ltd.com

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BIG FAMILY FESTIVE SING AND DANCE

Tis’ the season to be jolly - and we can’t think of a better place to celebrate with the whole family than Sage Gateshead! The Big Family Festive Sing and Dance encourages families with youngsters to pop along and see out the last week of the year in a magnificent, musical style! You’ll sing, dance and play your way through all the festive favourites as you spread Christmas cheer all together. Festive dress is encouraged! sagegateshead.com

THE ‘HAPPILY EVER AFTER’ PRINCESS BALL

Have a ball of a time this winter at the Discovery Museum’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Princess Ball. Gather the little ones for a magical afternoon filled with fun, games and enchanting entertainment. The two-hour event by Hopscotch Entertainment will see six stunning princesses sing, dance and greet their gorgeous guests. There will also be arts and crafts for those feeling creative, prizes to take home, princess etiquette lessons, a royal princess parade and lots of photo opportunities for happy memories. Youngsters will be spellbound by the princess magic at the Discovery Museum this Friday. discoverymuseum.org.uk

BON JOVI FOREVER

Tribute band Bon Jovi Forever are headlining a blow-out Christmas rock ’n’ roll gig at the O2 Academy this Friday night. The band will be joined by Whitesnake UK, Green Days, Nightrain, Riff Raff and Bryan & Adams Exposed. Each act will relive the captivating journeys of iconic bands prominent in the 70s, 80s and 90s. It’s a rock show like no other - and the perfect excuse to round up your pals for a night on the Toon! academymusicgroup.com

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STAN WITH GEORGE SHOVLIN’ & THE RADARS A musical doubly-whammy comes to The Cluny this Friday night. Join Stan and George Shovlin’ & The Radars for a night you won’t forget! £10, 7.30pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com STRICTLY SMOKIN BIG BAND XMAS Get the festive feels with a dazzling 19-piece band at Hoochie Coochie this Friday. £8, 7pm. Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

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SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS Don’t miss out on the Tyne Theatre & Opera House’s festive production featuring Newcastle’s own Michelle Heaton as the Wicked Queen. Tickets from £17.60, 12.30pm & 4pm. Tyne Theatre & Opera House, tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

FOOD & DRINK

FANTASTIC FRIDAYS Spend your Fantastic Friday at As You Like It where you’ll find a tasty 2-4-1 happy hour on all drinks. Free entry, 2-4-1 cocktails between 5pm - 7pm, DJ/ band from 8pm. As You Like It, getintonewcastle.co.uk

Grainger Market at Christmas Take a festive look at what we have to offer, all under one roof!

A bustling traditional market at the heart of the city centre, with the personal service you would expect, and our huge range of products will leave you spoilt for choice. From an endless variety of fresh fruit and vegetables and succulent meats to handmade gifts and crafts. The really is something for everyone

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The Market will be open every day until and including Christmas Eve (Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm)

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31.12.17 NEW YEAR'S EVE

NEW YEAR'S

PARTY! WE’RE CELEBRATING A SPARKLING 2017 AND TOASTING TO A FANTASTIC 2018 HERE IN NEWCASTLE. WHETHER YOU’RE A FOODIE LOOKING TO SEE IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A FEAST, OR A PARTY-GOER WHO WANTS TO BODY POP TO DISCO TUNES AS THE CLOCK STRIKES 12, WE’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SUIT ALL TASTES AS THE CITY COMES ALIVE AFTER DARK. PROSECCO AND PARTY POPPERS AT THE READY… GET INTO NEWCASTLE // 18

NEW YEAR’S EVE MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS

The best news you’ve heard all day... NE1 have teamed up with the NewcastleGateshead initiative to bring the magnificent New Year’s Eve Midnight Fireworks back to the Quayside! The sparkling celebrations will bring in 2018 with a bang as the fireworks light up the Tyne, providing a dramatic backdrop for the city as we step into a New Year in Newcastle. newcastlene1ltd.com

31.12.17 NEW YEAR'S EVE

ALPHABETTI’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

See in 2018 with our friends at the Alphabetti Theatre! Food, music, drinks and dancing. What more could you want? There may even be enchanted fish, delightful dogs and flying elephants who knows? You’ll have to be there to find out. But there’s no doubt about it, it’s set to be a hoot! alphabettitheatre.co.uk

THE LAST HURRAH

Make your very last party of 2017 the best of the year at Boiler Shop’s ‘The Last Hurrah’. Say hello to 2018 in style as you party the night away to a mix of soul, funk, reggae, disco and more as DJ Sean Rowley takes it away on the decks. Keep the party going and fuel-up on scrumptious burgers from MEAT:STACK. Book up your babysitters and get your dancing shoes on for the party of the year! boilershop.net

BONBAR’S BLACK & WHITE BALL

Be prepared to feel like royalty this year as Bonbar rolls its red carpet out for the Black & White Ball. Dress up in your finest frocks and savviest suits for a must-see spectacle of an evening as we celebrate the New Year. bonbar.co.uk

GATSBY DINING AND DANCING

Step back in time and celebrate the buzz of the 1920s at The Vermont Hotel. See in the New Year with Gatsby-inspired dining, dancing and jazz. Sip champagne 200ft up at the rooftop bar at midnight as fireworks light up the sky. vermont-hotel.com

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As day turns to night, The Hudson comes to life and 2018 rolls in in serious style! Dress to impress this New Year’s Eve for a seven-course tasting menu, a cocktail party and fabulous live entertainment from start to finish. hudsonnewcastle.co.uk

Open 7 days a week-check out our website for the Rhythm of the week. 14-16 Newgate Street 0191 261 8701 •

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THE UPLIFTING NEW YEAR GROOVE

It’s the biggest night of the year and in clubland it’s massive! Tommy Caulker will be spinning his WHQ Uplifting Groove upstairs all night long. There couldn’t be a better time to get your groove on and get down to World Headquarters. welovewhq.com

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30 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY HAPPY NEW YEAR

Party Around the World

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It's been a fantastic 2017 here in NE1. Celebrate a great year and toast to a new one with our pick of events, parties and city centre highlights. Happy New Year!

Swing Bridge Singers

One of the liveliest and best-loved teenage choirs in the country comes to Sage Gateshead this Saturday. Pop along and hear the current generation sing their socks off before welcoming hundreds of ex-members on AT R stage for an extravaganza of close harmony. I O CH sagegateshead.com G

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Celebrate a great 2017 and bring in 2018 with Seven Stories as the team explore how NYE traditions differ across the globe. A perfect party for youngsters - packed with exciting stories, creative crafts and activities! There will be an under 5s party 11am - 12pm and an over 5s party 1.30pm - 2.30pm. sevenstories.org.uk

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We’ve got the ‘key ingredient’ to inject a bit of feelgood food into the system before the party comes to town. Pop to Quay Ingredient on the Quayside for a bit of brunch with your buddies. With English brekkie options galore, sandwiches and perfect piles of pancakes to choose from, you’ll leave feeling full and content! quayingredient.co.uk

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a little different to see you through to the New Year? Check in at our bustling Bangkok-inspired favourite, Zaap Thai on Newgate Street for a real feast for the senses. zaapthai.co.uk

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Haven’t had a chance to shop the sales yet? Make time this morning and pick up some last minute bits and pieces for the New Year and beyond! intu Eldon Square is brimming with brilliant bargains this season - it’d be a crime to miss out! intu.co.uk/eldonsquare

Celebrate like a celebrity with pre-dinner drinks in the chic surroundings of the Chez Mal bar followed by a sumptuous five-course meal, live acoustic music and a classy countdown complete with champagne! Book your tickets now at £99 per person. malmaison.com

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30 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY HAPPY NEW YEAR

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There’s no rest for the wicked. Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Lane7 this New Year’s Day. Challenge your chums to a game of bowling, perfect your ping-pong game or master a round of mini-golf! lane7.co.uk

Fun at the fair Pop to Northumberland Street this New Year’s Day and enjoy all the fun of the fair as NE1’s Fairground wheels in. It’s great for families and little ones who want to stop off for a midshopping trip ride! What hangover? getintonewcastle.co.uk

Catch Joseph quick

As New Year’s Day comes to a close, but before we all start to think about heading back to work, pop to Lady Greys on Shakespeare Street for a tasty tipple to toast to a terrific time had. This cosy, vintage-style pub is a great place to hang out with friends and family over quality drinks and bar snacks. ladygreys.co.uk

Monday stroll

Blow away the cobwebs and start the New Year right with a stroll along the Quayside. Take in the views, snap for your Insta following and start 2018 with a feel-good day out. Tag us in your pics at @NewcastleNE1.

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A lavish Livello party

This New Year’s Eve, Livello brings the Big Apple to Newcastle for a New York-inspired night out. With a red carpet drinks reception, a stellar DJ line-up, midnight firework visuals and live entertainment all night long, it’s set to be an epic end to 2017! barlivello.co.uk

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Today is your final chance to catch Geordie Joe in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Metro Radio Arena. This colourful musical is the perfect start to your New Year’s Eve celebrations this year. You’ve got two chances to book in for today’s show (1pm and 4pm) - don’t miss out! metroradioarena.co.uk

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Calling all beer-lovers… Pop to BrewDog Newcastle for a pre-party brew. This brilliant bar rocks 33 taps of craft beer awesomeness - and you’d be a fool to miss out on some of their festive specials! brewdog.com

New Year’s Eve dinner

Combine decadent dining with sparkling Quayside views as we step into 2018 at The Vermont Hotel. The Bridge Brasserie is offering a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner for £69 per person and it’s set to be a grand affair… vermont-hotel.com

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JANUARY 2018 NE1 NEWCASTLE RESTAURANT WEEK

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JANUARY 2018 NE1 NEWCASTLE RESTAURANT WEEK

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RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS. AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION FOR DINERS TO EAT OUT AT SOME OF THE CITY’S FINEST NEW RESTAURANTS AND OLD FAVOURITES! It’s that time of year again, time for Newcastle’s restaurants to come together to reward people of the North East with fabulous food and dazzling deals for one week from 15th - 21st January. Clear your diaries and fill your dull January days with a delicious day out at one of the 100+ restaurants involved in this week of fabulous foodie offers.

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There’s no doubt about it, Restaurant Week is the tastiest event of the season, waving goodbye to the January blues since 2011. Whether you’re hoping to discover your new favourite spot in NE1 or you’re looking for somewhere to dress up and dine, Restaurant Week is an iconic time for foodies and this year there’s something for everyone to tuck into. What’s more? There are even more newbies to sink your teeth into including The French Quarter, Don Vitos, The Hudson, The Laundrette and Aurora Kitchen. So round up the family for a feast, gather your pals for a gastronomical journey or book in for date night with a loved one. NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week gives foodies the chance to dine in the city’s dining hotspots for a great price (£10 or £15 per person) for a two or three-course meal. This wonderful, week-long event brings something fresh and exciting to the table and we can’t wait to tuck in! Listen out for our NE1 Restaurant Week competition in association with Smooth Radio and Luxe Magazine - where you can enter to win a delicious dinner for two during each day of Restaurant Week at: Browns, Malmaison, Pleased To Meet You, Tyneside Bar Café and The Hudson. smoothradio.com/northeast luxe-magazine.co.uk

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Babucho Barluga Bealim House Bella Italia Bierrex Blackfriars Boat Noodle Bohemian Botanist Broad Chare Browns Brasserie Byron Burger

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Café Rouge Caffe Vivo Carluccio's Central Chaophraya Chefs Academy Colonal Porters Continental Coop Chicken House

Dabbawal Dacantus Dat Bar Dobson and Parnell Don Vitos

Earl of Pitt Street El Coto El Torero

Fat Buddha Fat Hippo French Quarter Fuego Fujiyama

Garden Kitchen Georges Great British Kitchen Giraffe Gusto

Harry's Bar Hawthorns Head of Steam Quayside Hei Hei Herb Garden

Hop and Cleaver Hotel Du Vin Hudson

Kafe Neon King Neptune

Laundrette Lane 7 Las Iguanas Quayside Las Iguanas Grey Street Lola Jeans Longhorns

Malmaison (Chez Mal) Malmaison bar Mannaza Mantra Thai Marco Piere White

THE LAUNDRETTE A Restaurant Week newbie that will fly to the top of your favourite foodie list as soon as you swing by. Go here for top notch cocktails and carbs and you’ll leave feeling full and content. This week they’re offering two delicious courses and a cocktail for £15.

Book in advance and download your offer online at: getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/restaurant-week

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Paradiso Piccolino Pitcher and Piano Pleased to Meet You Porterhouse Prima Purple bear

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02.01.18 TURN IT UP TUESDAY

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...WITH PETER PAN! CHRISTMAS MIGHT BE OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR, BUT WE’RE STILL SPREADING FESTIVE CHEER IN NE1. WE FLEW TO NEVERLAND AND BACK FOR A GLITTERING NIGHT AT THE THEATRE ROYAL'S MUCH-LOVED PANTO. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE JOURNEY - WITH TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL 21 JANUARY!

Why not... ART SOFIA STEVI Drawing inspiration from literature, philosophy and the everyday, pop along to see Sofia Stevi’s colourful works at BALTIC this winter. Exhibition showing until April, open 10am - 6pm. BALTIC, baltic.art

FOOD & DRINK TACO ‘BOUT TUESDAY Get 2-4-1 taco planks all day at Las Iguanas, Grey Street. Toppings include halloumi & beetroot, coconut squash, Havana Club & jerk BBQ pork and garlic & chilli prawns with avocado. Yum! Every Tuesday. Las Iguanas, getintonewcastle.co.uk

THEATRE ALICE IN WONDERLAND A big, bold, bonkers, all-singing, all-dancing show at Northern Stage this winter. Journey as Alice adventures into a whimsical wonderland. From £10, 2.30pm. Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk

Nowhere does panto quite like Newcastle’s Theatre Royal. Whether it’s a family tradition or just something that gets you in the festive mood, it’s a must and it’s famed for its dazzling displays, sparkling costumes, giggle-worthy gags and most importantly, its local talent that has us bursting with pride year-in-year-out.

Danny is Peter Pan and Clive plays his ditzy companion, Smee. It’s their thirteenth year on the Theatre Royal stage and once again, their cheeky chirps, silly stage presence and clever circus tricks keep up their reputation as Newcastle panto legends. Danny and Clive are joined by Chris Hayward (Mrs Smee), who celebrates eleven years of performing as one of the leading dames in pantomime. Chris is renowned for his amazing costumes and wigs, all of which he designs by himself. Chris reminds us what panto season is all about – glam garments, warm wit and classic one-liners. His cry of “Hello me bonny bairns” is responded to Peter Pan has flown in this year and alongside with “Hiya hinny” by over 90,000 Theatre Royal his fairy friend Tinker Bell, they’re sprinkling pantomime-goers each year and he’s back for festive cheer and creating magical moments another glittering season. across the city from their temporary home on Grey The trio hold the show together and keep the Street. This Disney favourite is brought to life on crowd going with slapstick comedy sketches, stage with added sequins and silliness for good circus tricks, panto traditions and marvellous measure. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Smee and Mrs musical numbers. Their enthusiasm and energy Smee set off on an adventure with Wendy, John is infectious – little ones love the silliness, but and Michael as they journey to a faraway place, grown-ups won’t leave disappointed either. a place of eternal childhood – Neverland. After The production itself is top notch this year. learning to fly high above the North East and The stage, in all its glittering, pirate-themed being confronted by Captain Hook, will the gang wonderfulness, wouldn’t look out of place in make it to the Christmas ball? a Broadway musical and the dance and stunt Panto season is a family affair in all respects at troupes were on top form too. The grand finale the Theatre Royal. Each year, father-and-son duo brought a standing ovation – proof that the Danny Adams and Clive Webb come together Theatre Royal and this local cast have delivered to inject the fun into the production. This year, once again! theatreroyal.co.uk

GET LOCKED IN OUR ROOMS with your friends, family or workmates with 60 minutes to complete a mission

The Escape key has two amazing rooms. Play Armageddon in a cold war missile bunker and launch a rocket to save the world from a giant asteroid or dare you enter The Plague Room inspired by the dark history of the Black Death in Newcastle and escape before the plague doctor returns.

“Amazing escape room! Genius design, immersive backstory and great staff!”

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The Escape Key is the North East's newest escape room centre. It is located in an atmospheric warehouse overlooking St. Andrew’s graveyard in the historic Gallowgate area of the Newcastle.

From £11 per person www.escape-key.co.uk | info@escape-key.co.uk 07837588661 | escapekeynewcastle Open 10 till 10, seven days a week* *excludes Christmas Day and Boxing day

03.01.18 WHAT'S ON WEDNESDAY

A VEGGIE, VEGAN PARADISE! DAT BAR, EXPANDS ITS HORIZONS WITH AN ALL-NEW VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU. BRITTANY PAPE TUCKS IN… In comparison to the hustle and bustle of the city centre on a midweek lunch break, dAt bAr is an away-from-it-all sanctuary tucked away in a perfect location just off Grey Street. The alternative décor with a rock ’n’ roll edge gives the place a uniqueness like nowhere else in NE1; with comic book-style art covering the walls, neon signs dotted around the place and the odd motorbike part making an appearance. Though we are opting for the sensible tipple of a soft drink, the cocktail menu almost tempts us. Featuring a range of alluring concoctions from a grapefruit infused gin cocktail ‘Dat Cooler’ (£6) to the modern twist on a classic mojito 'More-ito’ (£6), we’ve made the unanimous decision that we will be coming back to try out

Try this COMEDY

RED RAW The Stand’s weekly comedy showcase returns. A chance for the newest comedians in the North East to try out their material. It’s always a hoot! £3, doors open 7pm, show begins 8.30pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

BRING YOUR OWN It’s the first Wednesday of the new month… which means it’s Bring Your Own wine evening at Caffe Vivo. You supply the booze, and they cook up the storm! Menu prices vary, first Wednesday of the month. Caffe Vivo, getintonewcastle.co.uk

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this colourful cocktail menu. Beer drinkers will also be impressed with a wide selection of 20 ever-changing beer taps. With different deals running throughout the week such as two pizzas for £12 on Monday and Tuesday until 5.30pm, you should definitely get yourself here for relaxed dining and good food. From pizzas and pastas to burgers and antipasti boards, dAt bAr has something for everyone, and that is truer than ever as they have recently launched a new vegan and vegetarian menu!

DINO JAWS Round up the little ones this Wednesday and head for Newcastle's Life Science Centre for a beastly exhibition. Straight from the Natural History Museum, Dino Jaws showcases life-size animatronic dinosaur heads including the terrifying T. Rex. £13 adult, £7.50 child. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

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Now, I’m not actually a vegan or a veggie, but I’m always up for trying new things - and the meat-free menu here has me spoilt for choice. After some deliberation I decide on the toasted sourdough bruschetta to start (£6), while my dining pal takes our waiters recommendation of Papa al Pomodoro (£6). The beautifully bright ingredients make us want to dive in before we’ve even had the chance to snap the perfect Insta! Vibrant vegetables atop of crisp bread drizzled in olive oil makes the perfect starter and has me

even more excited for what follows. The vegan sweet potato mac ‘n’ cheese (£10) on the main menu catches my eye. The creamy dish made with soya bechemel and vegan cheese, leaves me with a full tummy and smile on my face. Meanwhile my lunch mate opts for the white bean and butternut squash risotto (£12). The flavours are great and we don’t even notice anything missing, proving perhaps you don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy meatfree food. datbar.gustouk.com

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THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2017 Expect to see dancing reindeer, merry elves, maybe a snowman and a real fairytale ending! From £7, 7pm. Boulevard, boulevardnewcastle.co.uk

THE GREAT NORTH RUN RETURNS FOR 2018 LOOKING TO GET IN SHIP SHAPE AND RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE THIS NEW YEAR?

The 38th staging of the Simplyhealth Great North Run will see 57,000 people on the start line of the world's biggest half marathon. The general entry ballot opens today (Wednesday 3 January). To sign up, visit: greatrun.org/North

04.01.18 THURSDAY THOUGHTS

The festive season sure is a time to be merry and bright, but the new year means some of you may be ready for a dry January stint or a bit of a health kick. We've rounded up some of the top stop off spots to grab a jam-packed juice or scrumptious smoothie to keep you feeling fresh in 2018.

RASPBERRY OAT Swing by and see our chums at Olive & Bean for a delicious raspberry oat smoothie. A filling brekkie fix that will keep you fuelled up for your adventures around NE1. Packed full of fresh raspberries, low fat yoghurt, banana, oats, honey and skimmed milk, you will be ready to tackle anything

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the morning has ahead of you! Sip away as the world passes by, people watch from the window bar stools or sit down and clink your smoothie with your friends. £3.95. oliveandbean.co.uk

Market for a one way sip to feeling fantastic. Their cold pressed juices lose no nutrients in production, meaning you get the best out of your beverage! We are big fans of Eden Orange which is a combination of fresh oranges and strawberries pressed to perfection. A delicious way to start your day! £3.50. edenjuicebars.com

COCONUT BOUNTY

ART KURT SCHWITTERS: COLLAGE & ASSEMBLAGE A look into Kurt’s pioneering career using collages and his development in 20th century art. Free, 10am - 5pm. Hatton Gallery, hattongallery.org.uk

Get your guilt-free chocolate fix at Naked Deli in Fenwick with one of their smoothies or shakes. Our favourite for a post-Quayside walk pick-me-up or after gym class grab-n-go is the coconut bounty protein shake. It’s packed full of goodness with coconut milk, coconut water and 24g of vanilla whey protein to maximise your workout results. We’ll drink to that! £4. thenakeddeli.co.uk

COMEDY THE THURSDAY SHOW Celebrate that almost-weekend feeling by checking out some of the upcoming acts from local and national circuits. £10, 7pm. The Stand thestand.co.uk

FAMILY

GINGER TONIC

Pop down to Boost Juice Bar in intu Eldon Square for a freshly mixed fix that will have you feeling fruity and fabulous with each sip. Packed with coconut water, apple, cucumber, kale, green grapes, ginger and ice, it’s a great on-the-go grab while you browse around and shop the January sales. boostjuicebars.co.uk

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PEACHES, PINEAPPLE, KALE AND BANANA

Packed with punchy flavours and nutrients, this tropical smoothie will keep you in check. Plenty of sweetness to keep you sticking to your healthy plan and staying away from the sugary treats. Feel-good fuel that will bring a bit of sunshine to your January blues. Sit in or stray out with smoothie in hand! £3. facebook.com/aurorakitchennewcastle

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ICE SKATING A great winter day out at Times Square’s ice skating rink. A perfect, fun-filled activity for the whole family. From £3, 10am - 6pm. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

FOOD RIBS & WINGS NIGHT Prepare for a messy night at Bonbar with slow roasted ribs and wings 50p a pop. 4pm - late. Bonbar, getintonewcastle.co.uk

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05.01.18 FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY

Cocktail makıng Shake things up at this brilliant Blackfriars workshop where you will learn how to mix up some bespoke cocktails. You’ll be able to show off next time your chums come round with your new tipple-making skills. The best part is - you get to drink them all afterwards. Why not book in for a spot of lunch in the restaurant after to soak up some of the drinks you’ll be enjoying? Sign us up! blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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A ROYAL AWARD

Newcastle College has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, in recognition for its outstanding commitment to vocational training through its Transport Academy. The prize forms part of the national honours system and is the highest major honour that can be awarded to a UK college or university. It is the most significant form of national recognition open to a UK academic or vocational institution. The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is a biennial award scheme where selection process is overseen by the Awards Council of the Trust, who make the final recommendations that are submitted to the Prime Minister for advice to The Queen. The prize will be formally presented to Newcastle College and students from the Transport Academy at Buckingham Palace in February 2018. ncl-coll.ac.uk

LIQUID SCIENCE SHOW WITH BUBBLEOLOGIST JESSE WARD

Join the wonderful Jesse Ward at the Discovery Museum as she demonstrates the amazing capabilities of liquids in an interactive bubble show the little ones will love. The fun doesn’t stop after the show as Jesse will be giving every child the opportunity to jump inside a big bubble. You can take plenty of pictures and make memories with the whole family. discoverymuseum.org.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

A VIEW FROM SPACE Take a peek at what our planet

FANTASTIC FRIDAYS AT AS YOU LIKE IT Kick off the weekend with live DJs and drink deals with 2 for 1 happy hours on all drinks between 5 - 7pm and 10 - 11:30pm. As You Like It, getintonewcastle.co.uk

looks like from space and learn all about understanding the Universe we live in. From £7.50, 10am - 6pm. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

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ART ENIGMA & THE NORTH EAST Check out a rare enigma machine, used to code secret messages during WW2. Find out how people in the North East played a part in helping the code breakers of Bletchley Park. Free, 10am 4pm. Discovery Museum, discoverymuseum.org.uk

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DIRTY LITTLE SECRET It’s no secret that Tup Tup Palace Fridays are a hoot! Head down for house anthems, old school hip hop and R&B. Tup Tup Palace, bigbadrobot.com

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Enter online to WIN a three-course meal for two at Pizza Express followed by overnight accommodation in a deluxe Staybridge Suite with breakfast, car parking and a bottle of prosecco. One lucky NE1 reader and a friend could win a fabulous overnight stay in Newcastle with a delicious three-course dinner for two at Pizza Express (Newcastle city centre restaurants only). The meal, complete with a bottle of prosecco, will be followed by a luxurious stay in one of Staybridge Suites’ deluxe one-bedroom suites with continental and cooked breakfast, car parking and a bottle of prosecco thrown in for good measure!

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06.01.18 SATURDAY PLANS

Start here

Learn to paint

Keep the kids busy with a painting class for 10 - 15 year olds at the Laing Art Gallery. Learn from the best as professional art educators share their skills. Create your very own masterpiece or just doodle away, whatever you do you can take your new work of art and put it on the fridge or up on your wall. laingartgallery.org.uk

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Delicious deli

Messy food is the best and there's handfuls of it at Sloppy Joe's Deli & Streetfood in Grainger Market. Choose from a range of sandwiches and salads that will change up your lunch break game for the rest of the year. sloppyjoes-streetfood.co.uk

Sneak peek

Let's start 2018 with a cracking weekend in the Toon! Follow our guide for all the best bits and top tips.

UN LUB F C K BOO

Get a sneak peek at Elisabeth Beresford’s Womble series of children’s books, straight from the Seven Stories archive. This is a unique opportunity to see original manuscripts and illustrations from her series that little ones and adults will love. sevenstories.org.uk

Behind the scenes

Find out what goes on when the curtains close at the Theatre Royal's Inside View Coffee Morning. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and find out a whole host of untold truths and unexpected revelations from some of the stage’s biggest stars and talented performers. theatreroyal.co.uk

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Sounds like new skills

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Warm up this January with some freshly baked bread after taking Blackfriars' Bread Making for Beginners workshop. Learn the art of artisan bread baking from their master baker and find out how to make four different loaves from seasonal savoury bakes to sweet specials. The workshop includes a threecourse lunch and refreshments. blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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TUMBLE INTO WONDERLAND

Learn a new skill this winter at Sage Gateshead's Come and Try Day. Fall in love with a new hobby and give either the ukulele, fiddle or steel pans a go. Who knows? You could be the next artist on the stage at the Sage! sagegateshead.com

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Bread winners

BEHIND THE THEATRE'S CURTAIN

AT TH E S A GE

YAY for the

UNTIL, UNTIL, UNTIL Take a look at Broadway legend, Ben Vereen’s controversial performance at Ronald Reagan’s inaugural celebration in 1981 supporting race equality. Free, 10am - 6pm. BALTIC, balticmill.com

Down the rabbit hole

It’s your last chance to catch Alice in Wonderland at Northern Stage tonight! This one is bigger, bolder and more bonkers than ever before. Get ready for an all-singing, all-dancing and whirlwind performance with all your favourite characters. northernstage.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK

CAFE ROUGE DINING DEALS Pop in for a delicious two-course meal for £12.95 from Cafe Rouge's Prix Fixe menu all day long. 9am - 11pm. Cafe Rouge, getintonewcastle.co.uk

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CLUB

FUTURE LOVE Digital does Saturday night with resident DJ Felix Leiter spinning all things House from 11pm. £6 (guest list entry before 12am). Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

07.01.18 SUPER SUNDAY

Something else...

DANCE

LA MILONGA DE LOS DOMINGOS Go to The Globe for a friendly, intimate Sunday evening milonga with 100% traditional music to tango to from the Golden Age and the Guardia Vieja. The Globe, jazz.coop

MARKET

SUNDAY QUAYSIDE MARKET Pop down and pick up everything from original artwork to delicious local cheeses. Every Sunday, 9am - 4pm. Newcastle Quayside, getintonewcastle.co.uk

Flat caps Yes, you heard right and nope, we aren’t talking about your leftover takeaway from last night. The Herb Garden are making your wildest dreams a reality with their delicious Sunday brunch menu. Grab a slice covered in all your favourite breakfast toppings, from chocolate, hazelnut and banana to bacon and egg. E TAK theherbgardenuk.com

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Go back in time at the Great North Museum and take a peek at a life-size T-Rex skeleton in all its magnificent glory. Learn all about the Earth's past through its fossil record and find out how amazing some of these creatures were. Re-assemble a prehistoric creature with visual technology and bring it to life with sound, touch and animation. greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

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Teddy Bear Trail! PIZ

If you go down to Seven Stories today you’ll surely be in for a surprise! Expect to see all your favourite book bears, and check out some of their habitats at the Bears exhibition! Rupert and Winnie-the-Pooh will be there and little ones are encouraged to bring along their very own teddy bear to introduce to the team. sevenstories.org.uk

Cake and classics

Join the most sophisticated movie experience in NE1 at Tyneside Cinema’s Afternoon Tea at the Movies. Enjoy tasty sandwiches, scrumptious scones and creamy cakes with unlimited tea and coffee refills while you sit back and watch a classic film. tynesidecinema.co.uk

Sunday feast

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with a delicious roast at Browns Brasserie & Bar? Round up the whole family, unwind in this sophisticated space on Grey Street and check in for all your foodie favourites including veggie and gluten free options. browns-restaurants.co.uk

Flares fever

Boogie on down to Flares this Sunday night for your pop music fix. Cheesy tunes, cheap drinks and chirpy partygoers – what more could you want? It’s the perfect way to end a wonderful weekend in NE1. flaresbars.co.uk

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DAY OF DEA LS ANCHE OF L A V A CHE ESE

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COME AND TRY DAYS - SINGING Pop down to the Sage and try your hand at singing in a taster session with some of the experienced leaders in the building. £8, 10am. sage, sagegateshead.com

Travel back in time

Get your Sunday morning coffee fix at Flat Caps Coffee on Carliol Square. If you’re a bit of a caffeine geek then this is the place to be and you certainly won’t be disappointed with your cup of the good stuff! flatcapscoffee.com

Pizza for breakfast

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Swept away

Pop into Hadrian’s Tipi and get taken away in an avalanche of cheese at The Cheese Run. Treats covered in a generous scraping of melted raclette cheese straight off the wheel. Sit in the comfort of the heated gondola restaurant and listen to your own playlist while you dig into all the yummy cheesiness your heart desires. hadrianstipi.com

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08.01.18 MONDAY MAKE-UP MOMENTS

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TALKS & WORKSHOPS NAKED EYE ASTRONOMY Take a tour into the night sky, learn about planets, safelights and of course the stars. You’ll leave with the signposts that will help you navigate through a dark cloudless night. From £3, 10am - 6pm. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

INGLOT IS ABOUT TO BECOME YOUR NEW MAKEUP OBSESSION! BRITTANY PAPE POPPED INTO THE NEW STORE FOR A MAKEOVER…

The Polish beauty brand landed in Newcastle in the autumn, becoming the first UK store to open outside of London. Based at intu Eldon Square, the pristine shop offers high-quality products for a great price. Makeup lovers rejoice! The sleek products are very elegant and affordable. With everything from the perfect foundation for your skin tone, to epic eyeliner that won’t budge, it would be difficult to walk in and not find something that you must add to your makeup bag. It’s also the perfect spot to get your glam new look for 2018. With passionate, friendly staff there to help you out, you’ll be able to find

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exactly what you’re looking for and get a little assistance if you’re not quite sure what it is you want. If there was ever a time to mix it up with your makeup, it’s the New Year. I’m often guilty of sticking to the same old makeup routine, so the thought of trying a totally new look was exciting. With that in mind, I was given a full makeover. To compliment my dark hair and eyes, I opted for a beautifully bright smoky eye using some of the orangey-red freedom shadow shades (£5 each) finished off with

some compulsory festive sparkle (Body Sparkles, £12). The brand new Soft Sparkler highlighter (£20) is a definite must-have for makeup addicts adding a gorgeous natural glow to the skin and finishing off that perfect party look. One of the most unique things about Inglot is its Freedom System. The magnetic palettes make it easy for you to create the perfect makeup palette tailored to you. Simply pick out your favourite products and put them into one handy container. inglot.ie

09.01.18 TIME FOR TUESDAY

SILVER SAX AND THE CITY Work together learning jazz, funk and soul in a like-minded group. A fabulous fun day for all filled with great sounds. £25, 10am - 11.30pm. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

FOOD & DRINK MAI TAI MONDAYS Kick-start your week with two Mai Tais for £10. Sip them to the sounds of rock, urban, R&B and soul classics from DJ Wayne C Macdonald, playing from 9pm! £10, drinks from 5pm. Colonel Porters, getintonewcastle.co.uk

LGBT REWIND Get the gang together and have some fun at this feel-good student night. £4, 11pm. Powerhouse, facebook.com/powerhouseclub

Or try... TALKS & WORKSHOPS BOOKWORM BABIES Meet new parents and kickstart the little ones on their love for literature at Seven Stories' fabulous family gathering. Visit the galleries, learn new songs and games and pick out the very best books for babies. Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

TONY LAW’S 2018 ABSURDITY FOR THE COMMON PEOPLE TOUR

Tony Law is back to take on the UK’s alternative comedy scene and he is stopping off at The Stand this Tuesday. Join him for an evening of belly laughs and new material. Having made appearances on the likes of Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You and Russell Howard's Good News, Tony is a hit with some of the finest people in comedy and he’s here for one night only. A stand up night packed with punchy comedy with this crazy Canadian! thestand.co.uk

DANCE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER & BEGINNER CLOG DANCING Get excited about trying your hand at clog dancing at this good fun workshop packed full of new steps, routines, styles and techniques of this percussive traditional dancing. £70, 7pm 8.15pm. Sage Gateshead sagegateshead.com

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TAP BEGINNERS

Tap originated in the United States as a blend of several percussive dances with a mix of African, Scottish, Irish and English contributions. It’s a cultural combination that is still greatly enjoyed today. Beat your feet along to Dance City and learn the fundamentals of the steps and styles. This class is for the fifties and over who fancy learning a new skill or hobby to jive along to the time of music. Bring plenty of enthusiasm and excitement with you! dancecity.co.uk

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WAIKIKI Hula your way down to House of Smith and say aloha to a night of fun on the beach. From £3, 10.30pm. House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

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10.01.18 WE LOVE WEDNESDAY

Supper Club

The menu will be prepared with options for veggies and meat-eaters alike. Grab a plate and dig into wholesome flavours bursting with enough brightness to make a rainbow look dull. Sounds great! tynesidecinema.co.uk

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TYNESIDE CINEMA IS COOKING UP A STORM AT THIS MONTH’S SUPPER CLUB.

DIG INTO WHOLESOME FLAVOURS

Super healthy superfoods are on the menu this week, kicking off the New Year with creative cuisine that will be plated up into five delicious courses paired with drinks for just £39.95 per person.

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COMEDY

RED RAW New year, new talent - and there's plenty of it! Head to The Stand to check out the North East's newest comedians as they test out their new material. £3, 7pm. The Stand thestand.co.uk

DRINK

2-4-1 COCKTAILS AT THE HANCOCK Hold a cocktail in both hands during The Hancock’s happy hour. Round up your friends and celebrate 5pm with a drink or two. 5pm - 7pm. The Hancock, thehancocknewcastle.co.uk

Who doesn’t love something brand new? Well we certainly do and we can’t wait for the Rock Show premiere at the O2 Academy. It’s the first ever Rodfest and its going to be your only chance to experience some of the very best bands the North East has to offer. What's more? All the proceeds will go to charity. Feel-good fun all for a great cause. academymusicgroup.com

MOJITO WEDNESDAYS Go to Popolo for marvellous Mojitos this Wednesday, all for the cracking price of £3.95. We’ll drink to that! From 5pm. Popolo, getintonewcastle.co.uk

11.01.18 THIRSTY THURSDAY

Why not MUSIC

COME WINE WITH ME

Discover the tastes of top-notch wines with Blackfriars' skilled sommelier. The evening will include a glass of fizz on arrival, six fantastic samples including a mixture of white and red wine plus some nibbles to soak-up the alcohol. Each wine will be discussed in detail with a guide on how it’s made along with the very best part - how to taste it. You’ll get the change to decipher confusing labels as well as the appearance, secrets of the nose and its all-important taste. Skills you’ll keep on using long after the evening. We’ll clink to that! blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

NEWCASTLE POWER BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB Calling all Newcastle businesswomen... pop to Bonbar this Thursday between 9.30am 11am and socialise with a whole room of professionals. Network and meet like-minded people to share your ideas and expand your knowledge. A great way to make some new business connections in a good fun and chilled-out setting. Dig into a delicious breakfast while you work the room. forwardladies.com

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MO SCOTT BAND Merging jazz, rock and the blues for an evening of Thursday night fun with the incredible Mo Scott. £5, 7.30pm - 11pm. The Globe, jazz.coop FREE LIVE MUSIC: PIZZA EXPRESS Enjoy free live music every Thursday at Pizza Express, Dean Street. Eat, drink and be entertained. Free, from 7.30pm. Pizza Express, pizzaexpress.com

ART

STARLESS MIDNIGHT Enjoy an exhibition which celebrates contemporary work by leading international artists who explore the important legacies of Dr Martin Luther King. Free, 10am - 6pm. BALTIC, balticmill.com

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12.01.18

GET FIT FRIDAY

WORK

NE1 ARE HERE TO HELP YOU BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES AND KICKSTART YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER A LIST OF GYM CLASSES IN THE CITY THAT WILL FIRE UP YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE AND LOOSEN UP YOUR JEANS AFTER ALL THE FESTIVE FEASTING.

MONDAY

QUEENAX Mix it up on your Monday lunch break and jog down to Sports Central for a truly challenging class. You’ll work up a sweat with a wide range of equipment from the multipurpose frame, which means your workout can include anything from suspension training and boxing rings to dip bars and pull ups. 12.30pm - 1pm. Sports Central Northumbria University, northumbriasport.com

WEDNESDAY

GROUP CYCLE Pedal your way into a perfect sweat at Eldon Leisure Centre’s Group Cycle. Move to the beat of the music and work through a series of interval cycles that will have you feeling great in no time. With only half an hour on the clock, you’ll still have time for a shower and hearty lunch! From £5.55, 1pm1.30pm. Eldon Leisure Centre, better.org.uk

THURSDAY

COMMANDO BOX CLASS Fight your way to fitness at this NE1 boxing gym. Boxing is a full body workout that will test out your technique as you move around the bags and finish up with some ab exercises. All levels welcome for an hour of fun fitness. First class is free, then £8 a class, 6pm - 7pm. F.I.T Club, fitclub.co.uk

TUESDAY

MUSCLE GAIN INDUCTION Tick off your Tuesday training with an informative and interactive session at Pure Gym in Eldon Square. Learn the routines that will sculpt your muscles with some of the top Pure Gym trainers in NE1. From £5.99, 8pm. Pure Gym Eldon Square, puregym.com

FRIDAY

FAT BURN It’s nearly the weekend! Squeeze in some calorie-burning cardio and high-intensity strengthening and toning at this fabulous Fat Burn Friday class. Burn off the calories just in time for a guilt-free weekend. £6.99 day pass or free to members, 12.15pm-12.45pm. The Gym, thegymgroup.com

THE TRANSATLANTIC ENSEMBLE PRESENT . . . TRANSLANTIC BOWIE

Spend your weekend celebrating the life and music of David Bowie with the brilliant Transatlantic Ensemble at Wylam Brewery. One of their biggest and best shows to date will be a true homage to the star by focusing intently on the music. Their brass band and incredible vocals combined will deliver a night of celebration worthy of a true music icon. wylambrewery.co.uk

Not your thing? SATURDAY

BODY PUMP Start Saturday with Body Pump - a barbell workout that will have you lifting your way to a leaner, fitter and more toned you. The total body workout is a great way to kickstart the weekend. From £3, 9.30am - 10.30am. Newcastle University, ncl.ac.uk

SUNDAY

NEW YEAR, OLD YOU. LOVE LIFE AS IT IS. 21 JANUARY 2018 Stretch your way into meditation flow and prepare your mind for the week and the year ahead. This workshop will guide your energy and ideas to all the right places whilst working on your core and balance. Good for the body and even better for the soul. £25, 11am - 1.30pm. Yoga Lillies, yogalilies.co.uk

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ART PIONEERS OF POP Browse work that revolves itself around some of the most influential stars of the 20th Century. Free, 10am - 5pm. Hatton Gallery, hattongallery.org.uk

FOOD & DRINK REVOLUTION DINNER SPECIAL Dig into two-courses for £10.95 at Revolution on Collingwood Street. The perfect way to kickstart your weekend activities. £10.95, from 12pm. Revolution, getintonewcastle.co.uk

MUSIC GET DOWN EDITS DJ SET Get down to a bit of house and disco at Hoochie Coochie with the brilliant DJ duo. Free before 10pm, £5 after. Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

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13.01.18 SATURDAY PLANS

#WeekendReady ANIM AL FU

Geordie Jackpot draw

N Check out a full-size model of an elephant, a great white shark and even more at the Great North Museum. Imagine these giants in the wild and feel little standing next to them. Learn all there is to know about some of the most fascinating creatures on our planet. greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

Frozen wonderland

Don’t forget, Saturday night means it’s time for the Geordie Jackpot draw. Could you have the £25k jackpot ticket, win the £1k payout or be in with the chance of winning fabulous prizes? You’ve got to be in it to win it… get your £1 ticket online every week. Good luck! geordiejackpot.co.uk

Bowie binge

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For a story that will warm your heart, pop down to Seven Stories for Love Matters Most with Gerry Turley. He tells the story of a polar bear heading into the unknown of a frozen wonderland in search of her missing little cub while he paints pictures on the wall. Fabulous family time. sevenstories.org.uk

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It's time for another action-packed NE1 weekender. Here goes...

Listen to the iconic sounds of Bach’s celebrated Brandenburg Concertos at Brandenburg Fest at Sage Gateshead. Get lost in his most recognisable themes and melodies, as well as offering solo spots for many combinations of instruments. A truly magical, musical evening. sagegateshead.com

Want more choice?

Rev up your engines for an evening of world class Motocross racing at the Metro Radio Arena. The Arenacross Tour 2018 brings with it high energy and thrilling entertainment from tricks and backflips to bright lights and adrenaline fuelled activities. It’s going to be an evening to remember and one for all the whole family to enjoy. metroradioarena.co.uk

Howay lads & lasses

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Celebrated sounds

Get your tickets now for the show that keeps on selling out. With a five-hour set presented by WHQ DJ Tom Caulker, and with full club décor, World HQ is set up for the ultimate Bowie binge. welovewhq.com

BAC

Howay the lads and lasses - come join Gavin Webster and Lee Kyle at The Stand for the only topical North East football comedy show, The Footbaaaall Show - Match Day Special! A night of lampooning of the region's clubs, great football nostalgia and anecdotes. Dig into pies and bovril in the break, and even have a sing song at the end. thestand.co.uk

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G GAN L IR Grab your girl gang and get straight to Wylam

Brewery for the most popular show of the year already with The Hits of Beyonce and Destiny’s Child. Sing and dance the night away alongside a 13-piece live band with a full string section. Don’t worry if you can’t make this one as another show has been added on the 19th. Single or not, get your hands in the air! wylambrewery.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

man tribute act Live/Wire. £20, 7pm. Riverside,

SEASONAL DINNER PARTY COOKERY Wow at your next gathering and learn how to cook a four-course restaurant standard meal with some of Blackfriars' top chefs. £26, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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ART Philipsz' wonderful adaptation of Karl-Birger Blomdahl’s

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opera Aniara 1959 and the Turner Prize-winning artist's

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FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK Hours of AC/DC and brilliant rock tunes relived from unique six

SUSAN PHILIPSZ - A SINGLE VOICE View Susan

take on the relationship between sound and architecture. Free, 10am - 6pm. BALTIC, balticmill.com

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14.01.18 SUPER SUNDAY

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COMEDY

ready for a night of dancing along to some of the very best swing music around. £28.30, 3pm. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

SEYMOUR MACE MAKES IT UP AS HE GOES ALONG Join Seymour and his mates on stage as they make up their script as they go along. Anything could happen, but we guarantee it will be a good laugh! £5, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

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THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SWING TIME JIVERS & POLKA DOT DOLLS Get

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TO ADVERTISE

HAPPY HOUR AT MADISONS BAR & LOUNGE Grab your mates, beat the January blues and get your hands on trebles for £3.50, cocktail jugs for £10, Jägerbombs and shots from £1.60 plus many more. From 5pm. Madisons Bar & Lounge, getintonewcastle.co.uk

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Dreamy delights

AN I NSP IRI NG

It’s your last chance to take a peek at the Paul Nash Exhibition at Laing Art Gallery. Get in quick and take a tour of his work famed for British Surrealism with a focus on our dreamy British countryside and coast. An inspiring, arty day out for the whole family to enjoy. laingartgallery.org.uk

Colourful chemistry

EX HIB

Get spellbound in the colourful word of chemistry at the Life Science Centre's Kaleidoscope show. Immerse yourself in knowledge as the Science Explainers explore the wondrous world of chemistry in their new show alongside a mesmerising soundtrack. life.org.uk

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LAING T HE AT

Yorkie puds!

Worked up an appetite while mooching around NE1? Make this one a Sunday to remember and book in for lunch at The Forth - one of the best spots in the city for a roast. Soak up the Sunday vibe with Yorkie puds, roasties and lashings of gravy! theforthnewcastle.co.uk

Teaching tango

Grab your adult and drag them along to the ever-popular Kids Comedy Club at The Stand. We promise they will love it! A fabulous afternoon showcasing some of the world’s best comedy, circus, storytelling, poetry, and stupid science. A bit of humour to get us through the winter months. thestand.co.uk

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A charming, family tale about love, loss and friendship. Bear and Butterfly is a beautiful play that comes to life at Sage Gateshead this Sunday afternoon using puppetry, live music and heat-warming storytelling. You are in for a treat and the whole family are going to love this one. sagegateshead.com

Take a trip to Buenos Aires with the sounds of classic tango tunes and learn the art of Argentinean moves at The Globe's Tango Lesson and Milonga. Whatever your level, get down and swing your hips using the traditional mirada and cabeceo. What a night! jazz.coop

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Discovery the delights of a dream bakery this Sunday morning. Pop to Mason + Rye in Fenwick Food Hall and start the day off with a tasty treat in one hand and a steaming cup of coffee in the other. Now that's why we call it a super Sunday! fenwick.co.uk

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Sunday soiree

The party doesn’t end on Sunday night here in the Toon and Tup Tup Palace is the place to be if you want to keep it popping. Persistence is the hottest spot after dark for drinks and dancing as the week comes to a close. We’ll cheers to that! tuptuppalace.com

JOI N TH FE E SUNDA ET Y NIGHT PARTY! AT THE GLOBE

15.01.18 MONDAY MOMENTS

POSTCARD FROM... India 2000kms, crazy traffic, horns blaring, cows in the road next door to ever-present stallholders, cars, buses, taxis, lopsided trucks, rickshaws, scooters – often with whole families on board, or goods only just balanced going off for sale. And people, people everywhere. India is the most wonderful, exciting assault on the senses – and I loved it! We started in Bangalore and, travelling via Goa (smart holiday destination and film festival venue) and New Delhi, ended up in Chandigarh to the north. We were there to meet Indian businesses, universities, start-up incubators, bio-tech clusters and generally get a feel for the place and its people.

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This is a country of 1.2 billion people, a daily birth rate of 70,000 (that’s a new Newcastle every week!) and they’re building 35kms of new road every day (up from 3kms just two years ago). This is a country of people in a hurry and, not dissimilar to some driving styles I saw, just want to get from A to B as quickly and efficiently as possible. Are there opportunities out there for the North East? Without a doubt! We share a language and a great deal of culture, including a significant diaspora population. From what I saw they really get the value of collaboration, including international. And I’m talking way more than Indian restaurants… education, bio-tech, pharma, manufacturing. You name it, they’re doing it – and to an enviable standard. We need to be there, working to mutual benefit – and I’m really looking forward to my next visit. Adrian Waddell

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NEWCASTLE LEGENDS IN CONVERSATION

Catch up with some local legends at Newcastle City Hall this Tuesday as former NUFC, Everton, Liverpool and England footie star, Peter Beardsley and one of Newcastle United’s greatest ever midfielders, Rob Lee, drop by for ‘Legends in Conversation’. Relive some of the glory days with the guys as they talk up the good stuff with Perry Groves from Talksport. theatreroyal.co.uk

THEATRE

PETER PAN PANTOMIME It’s your last chance to catch the panto everyone is talking about! The panto comes to an end this week. Catch Danny, Clive and Chris for plenty of laughs, dazzling costumes and a laugh out loud performance. From £13, 7pm. Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk

Tuesdays are for tasty food and tummy-tickling antics. Head to The Stand after you’ve checked out one of NE1 Restaurant Week’s delicious dining deals. The star of Ken Loach's smash-hit film, I Daniel Blake, Dave Johns brings a work in progress show to The Stand. It might be in the works, but with Dave Johns on the stage we know it’s going to be a great show! Get involved and you’ll be rolling down the aisles laughing. thestand.co.uk

DANCE

THEATRE SEASON LAUNCH EVENT Join Artistic Director Anthony Baker for a fun and informative evening as he introduces what’s on in Dance City’s spring season along with some special guests. Free, 6.15pm. Dance City dancecity.co.uk

FILM

ROH 2018: RIGOLETTO A fantastic performance screening of Rigoletto, a potent tragedy performed by The Royal Opera House. Pop down and see why it is one of the most popular operas of all time. From £16.30, 7.15pm. Cineworld cineworld.co.uk

MUSIC

TUESDAY JAM Join Paul Edis, Paul Grainger and Russ Morgan and enjoy the jamming session or bring along your instrument of choice and get involved. Free, 8pm. The Jazz Cafe, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk/thejazzcafe

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BLACKFRIARS, Check in at this old favourite this Tuesday and you won’t be disappointed. Steeped in medieval history and with a history of fine food in the bag too, they’re offering a three-course lunch for just £15 (Mon-Fri) or a two-course dinner for £15 (Mon-Fri).

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17.01.18 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

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NEWCASTLE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Learn how to capture the beauty of NE1 at night time with Gary Lintern Photography. You’ll get the chance to snap the stunning surroundings of the Quayside and city centre, mastering picture taking in the dark as you go. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in the field, there is plenty to learn for all. Bring along a camera, tripod and a nice cosy coat. The location will be emailed out to ticket holders, so go grab yours now! garylinternphotography.com

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FAT BUDDHA, Celebrate that midweek feeling with a tasty trip to Fat Buddha. Check out its fresh new look and enjoy a two-course lunch for £10, a two-course dinner for £15 or four tapas for £15. What’s not to love?

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WEDNESDAY EVENING COOKERY CLUB Take your home cooking to the next level with this weekly cookery club. A feast you can take home and tuck into in front of the telly! £35, 6pm - 9pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

MUSIC QUARTET FOR THE END OF TIME Head to Sage Gateshead to catch one of the most remarkable shows to have come from World War II. £13.50, 8pm. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

CLUB DIRTIZ Celebrate that midweek feeling and party all night with your pals at Dirtiz. £6, 10pm. Perdu, perdubar.com

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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN AT THIS IS TOMORROW 25 MAY 2018

This is the future. This is unmissable. This Is Tomorrow. Don’t miss Catfish and The Bottlemen this May at Newcastle’s This Is Tomorrow festival set to take over Spillers Wharf. The festival is the brainchild of SSD Concerts. It is born out of the cutting edge legacy of the ‘father of pop art’ Richard Hamilton and his vision of pushing the boundaries of what is expected. Catfish and The Bottlemen are returning to Newcastle to encapsulate This Is Tomorrow’s sense of unapologetic ambition! Spillers Wharf, tickets £32.50. efestivals.co.uk

CHINESE NEW YEAR

In February, the Chinese New Year celebrations, which mark the ‘Year of the Dog’ will return to NE1 with a stunning parade including: dragon and unicorn dances, a traditional lion, flag wavers, themed floats and inspiring drumming. NE1 have teamed up with the organisers to round up 50 excited volunteers to take part in the parade as individuals or as a group. Costumes and training will be provided prior to the parade that will weave through the city on Sunday 18th February following the New Year celebrations on Friday 16th. There are no age restrictions or requirements - just come along and enjoy the glittering parade as part of the drumming or dancing troupes. To register, please send an email to: info@newcastlene1ltd.com

SAM SMITH 21 MARCH 2018

We welcome the highly anticipated return of Sam Smith this March - bringing with him a set of beautiful songs to belt your hearts out to at the Metro Radio Arena on his biggest headline tour to date. Expect a night of brilliant new music from his album The Thrill Of It All, that will have you mesmerised from start to finish. Grab your tickets and get it in your diary! Metro Radio Arena, tickets from £30.20. metroradioarena.co.uk

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