Summer at Jesmond Dene Hotel
Gordon Barr, Evening Chronicle
JESMOND Dene House Hotel in Newcastle has a number of events lined up over the coming months.
JUNE
Sunday 14: Sunday on a Plate. Seafood Special. The day’s freshest catch from one of our region’s popular local food heroes, seafood specialist Robert Latimer, will make this a summery seaside evening, whatever the weather. £35
Monday 15: Ladies who Lunch. A treat from Betty’s, Yorkshire’s famous Café Tea Rooms. Back by popular demand, Lesley Wild, a member of the Betty’s family and founder of Betty’s Cookery School, demonstrates more scrumptious dishes from her book, A Year of Family Recipes. £37.50
Sunday 21: Father’s Day Lunch. Treat the man in your life to a lazy three-course lunch with a surprise gift for every Dad. £28
Friday 26: Jazz Supper with Allison Hildreth and Utopia playing harmonic jazz with an enthusiastic swing and a refreshing choice of material. A great evening if you like dancing. £37.50
JULY
Monday 13: Ladies who Lunch. Handbag therapy with Debbie Percy. Can you ever have too many? Find out what your handbag says about you. Plus Pilates expert Rachael Faulkner shows how to carry your handbag in style and comfort. £37.50
Friday 24: Jazz Supper. Rat Pack Night with The Paul James Band. This hugely popular four-piece band recreate the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and others of that unforgettable era. £37.50
AUGUST
Friday 28: Jazz Supper. The five-piece Taylor Moon Band, with female vocalist, play classic soul, blues and jazz. £37.50
Monday 31: Bank Holiday Afternoon Tea at The House served in the Great Hall with Champagne and live music. £25
