culture recreation entertainment uk Flashcards
town moor size
It covers an area of around 1000 acres or 400ha,[1] and is larger than Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath combined, and also larger than New York City’s Central Park (843 acres).
town moor location
has suburbs all around it. It stretches from the city centre and Spital Tongues in the south out to Cowgate/Kenton Bar to the west, and from Gosforth to the north and Jesmond to the east.
culture in the ton moor
The Hoppings, said to be Europe’s largest travelling fun fair, is held on the Town Moor during the last week in June
Jesmond Dene,
Jesmond Dene, a public park in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, occupies the narrow steep-sided valley of a small river known as the Ouseburn,
the Ouseburn location
it flows south to join the River Tyne:
petting zoo jesmond dene
Jesmond Dene also contains a free-entry petting zoo known as “Pets’ Corner”, which has been a popular family attraction since the 1960s.
Attractions within Jesmond Dene
Attractions within Jesmond Dene include a coffee shop and a conference centre. The Fisherman’s Lodge restaurant has now closed,
The Rising Sun Country Park
The Rising Sun Country Park is a 400 acre natural green oasis
set in the heart of North Tyneside,
things at The Rising Sun Country Park
an organic farm, nature reserve, countryside centre, numerous
ponds, woodlands and extensive areas of grassland, the Country
what does the rising sun park promote
from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Country Park is actively promoting healthy living. It provides a resource for healthy outdoor activities, healthy food and encourages sustainable
practices.
what was the Rising Sun Country Park before
The Country Park has a rich and interesting heritage. It was
once the site of a coal mine and an isolation hospital for infectious
diseases
what is so special about the theatre royal
Theatre today is both neo-classical monument and cultural engine, with an annual audience of 400,000 and over 400 performances each year;
who granted the theatre royals royalty status
Granted its Royal licence by King George III,
when did the theatre royal open
the Theatre Royal Newcastle opened on Drury Lane off Mosley Street in 1788 and soon established itself as one of England’s leading theatres.
when did eldon square opened
It opened in 1977.
what was there before eldon square existed
Until the 1970s Eldon Square was a famous part of Georgian Newcastle as designed by John Dobson in about 1824.
why do some people dislike eldon square
it was largely and controversially demolished in the 1970s, with only the eastern terrace left standing.
what is above eldon square
, a leisure centre called Eldon Leisure
rock climbing bowling etc
how many shops are there in eldon square
150
metrocentre vs eldon square
it has 340 shops a is 2,000,000 square feet
2nd largest shopping centre and leisure centre in the uk
St James’ Park is…………
…… a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Premier League club Newcastle United F.C. With a seating capacity of 52,405 it is the seventh largest football stadium in England.[2]
St James’ Park purposes
it was used as a football venue for the 2012 Olympics,
and for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
St James’ Park and charity
. In addition to professional football, the stadium has hosted charity football events and rock concerts, and been used as a set for film and reality television.
problems that St James’ Park faced
Throughout its history, the desire for expansion has caused conflict with local residents and the local council
The Mela is a …………….
free event, based around Pakistani, Bengali, Indian and other South Asian cultures
the mela being a free event
largest free event of its type in the North East of England.
why is the mela important
It is a significant cultural event in the life of the city, and an opportunity for all cultures and sections of the community to celebrate diversity in a warm and family friendly environment.
who is the mela organised by
The event is organised by Newcastle Asian arts and Music (NAAM) with the assistance of Newcastle City Council and The Freemen of the City of Newcastle.
2016 mela
2016 Last year over 30,000 people enjoyed the food, browsed around the many fabric, clothing, jewellery and information stalls in the bazaar area and took in all the fun of Clarks Funfair
the ouseburn history
the ouseburn’s industrial heritage had left many large buildings which, since the 1970s, have increasingly been utilised as creative workspaces by artists, musicians and performers.
what happened to the ouseburn in 1966
From 1996, a development trust (the Ouseburn Trust), in partnership with the local authority, has led the area’s regeneration as a cultural hotspot. This has been so successful that Ouseburn is now marketed as a trendy place to live.
the ouseburn now
The area is now a hub for the arts and creative industries, and is home to :
the Biscuit Factory (open gallery),
the Mushroom Works (open first weekend of the month), Testhouse 5 (appointment only),
fenham
Today Fenham is most well known in the local area for its large Asian community with many of the businesses in the area being Asian-owned and including many specialty stores such as a halal butchers and Asian jewellery and clothing stores.
fenham and races
There are many ethnic minority groups living side by side in Fenham with a significant number of people being of either Pakistani or Bangladeshi origin
Jesterval,
Jesterval is , The North East’s Premier Comedy Festival, collaboration with Gateshead Council.
how many chinatowns are there in the uk
It is one of only five Chinatowns in England, with the other four being in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool.
when did the first chinese store opened
The first Chinese restaurant in Newcastle, the Marlborough Café, opened on Scotswood Road in 1949.
22 Chinese style lanterns
22 Chinese style lanterns were installed in Stowell Street to replace the existing street lights in 2008
