Events in the North East

Just a handful of what's on offer .......

Alnwick Castle Winter Calendar http://www.alnwickcastle.com/whats-on

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:
10% off purchases in BALTIC SHOP .
10% off food and drink in the Cafe Bar .
10% off your lunch bill at rooftop restaurant, SIX .

Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson, until September 2012

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.

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 13th July to 29th July 2012

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