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With probably the world’s most prestigious contemporary art prize, Turner Prize 2011, in the region until January 2012, there’s never been a better time to visit, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. With your Discover Pass you can enjoy: |
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Let author Jacqueline Wilson guide you on a journey of her favourite stories, characters and daydreams in the first ever exhibition dedicated to the bestselling author. Visit Seven Stories to learn how your favourite characters began and be inspired to create your own stories. |
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The region's first Rodizio restaurant is now open at Metrocentre Escobar’s is based on an authentic South American dining experience and features continuous table service of different delectable cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken. The experience starts with a trip to the extensive freshly prepared salad bar which has a wide range of salads, freshly prepared vegetables, a range of breads, imported cheeses and cured meats. |
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Las Iguanas throws open the doors to Latin chic on Grey Street, serving up mouth-watering ingredients and South American culture with vibrant décor and big smiles all round. In the bar you’ll find tropical punches ready to share and a selection of classic cocktails. Located just down the road from Theatre Royal, it’s the perfect place for a pre-show meal from the delicious early bird menu. |
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We love stuff. Any stuff really, but especially cool stuff to do with Newcastle and Gateshead. If you're anything like us you should visit our online shop where you'll find some great merchandise celebrating the area and everything we love about it, including our personal favourite, the ‘My Kind of Toon’ T-Shirt. All newsletter subscribers are entitled to a 20% discount, simply enter SHOP20at the checkout to claim your discount. |
Discover Pass
Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson, until September 2012
Racing at Newcastle Racecourse
Newcastle Racecourse is open all year round and is located within the 812 acre estate of High Gosforth Park and only 5 miles from the City Centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
With 30 race meetings Newcastle Racecourse is one of the most popular turf tracks in the UK. As well as first class racing, High Gosforth Park Estate is home to the Brandling House Conference & Banqueting facilities, Parklands Golf Complex, Complete Football 5-a-side Centre, and the Border Minstrel Public House.
Newcastle Racecourse is a Grade 1 dual code track. Highlights of the 2011 racing calendar include the John Smith's Northumberland Plate three-day Festival, Beeswing Ladies Day, StanJames.com The Fighting Fifth Hurdle, totesport.com Eider Chase and Guinness St Patricks Raceday. For further details see the racecourse website http://www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk/
Cricket at Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground
Fixtures throughout the summer from April to September
See website for details and dates www.durhamccc.co.uk
Olympics 2012
Olympic torch will be in our region between 14th and 18th June
14th - Edinburgh to Alnwick
15th - Alnwick to Newcastle
16th - Gateshead to Durham
17th - Durham to Middlesborough
18th Middlesborough to Hull
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13391986
http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/where-is-the-olympic-flame-going/newcastle.php
Football
26 July - 4 August 2012 St James Park Olympic football preliminaries and quarter finals
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/table/2011/feb/15/olympics-2012-schedule-football
Eat! NewcastleGateshead Friday 13 July and runs until Sunday 29 July.
http://www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com/ A celebration of all that is good about our local and not so local produce and eating establishments
The Bupa Great North Run 16th September 2012
Needs little explanation as it has become well known across the nation as an event showcasing both athletic excellence and the agony and spirit of fundraisers who come from all corners of the country to do their bit
