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6 things to do this weekend
NATURAL PRINTING IN THE WOODS
When: Friday 12th April, 1.00pm – 3.00pm (drop-in, no need to book)
Where: WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Price: Part of admission fee
Venture into the woods for this nature-themed printing workshop. An expert will show you a range of printing and mark-making techniques, such as Japanese leaf-dyeing. You can also try some natural collaging with features and leaves. This is a lovely opportunity to get the whole family together. Take away anything you make to display at home.
VIN SUPPER CLUB WITH DOTTY IN THE KITCHEN
When: Sunday 14th April, 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Where: VIN, Gateshead
Price: £47.50
From 7pm, personal chef Dotty will be transforming VIN into a pop up restaurant for the night. Enjoy a four-course including seasonal snacks, an asparagus tonnato starter, poached cod main course and delicious mascarpone and brown sugar panna cotta. Plus, on the night there’ll be a specially curated paired wine flight to accompany your meal.
BOND BY CANDLELIGHT
When: Sunday 14th April, 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Newcastle Cathedral
Price: from £23.50
Enter the exciting world of 007 with this candlelit performance by UK-based chamber orchestra, London Concertante. The musicians will be joined by three singers who will perform a selection of suspense-filled, iconic themes from the much-loved James Bond films. The beautiful cathedral setting, with its swooping arches and high ceilings, provides the perfect acoustics and atmosphere for the night.
SUNDAY WINE SOCIAL
When: Sunday 14th April, 1.00pm
Where: Long Friday, Jesmond
Price: £40.00 (choose Sunday Wine Social when booking a table)
Long Friday is hosting its first Sunday Wine Social, joining forces with their friends at Dynamic Vines from London. They’ll be serving six wines from the Loire Valley alongside snacks from the menu. A great chance to learn about new wines and have a fun afternoon with great vibes.
THE QUIRKY WEDDING FAYRE
When: Sunday 14th April, 11.00am – 3.00pm
Where: The Croft Hotel, Darlington
Price: from £5.00
The Quirky Wedding Fayre showcases unconventional wedding suppliers for those who want their day to be truly one-of-a-kind. With its enchanting Garden Chapel and botanical Garden Suite, The Croft promises a magical setting for exploring alternative wedding options. The introduction of a “Quirky Quiet Hour” is a great way for individuals who find large crowds and noise overwhelming to enjoy a quieter browsing experience during the event.
MAGICAL SOUND SCAPE FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL
When: Monday 15th April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Earthlings
Price: from £8.30
Escape the chaos of daily life with this blissful sound experience. You’ll be guided through a range of soundscapes made by different instruments, from singing bowls to gongs. As the harmonious sounds envelope you, you’ll find your whole body, mind and soul relaxing and letting go of stress. This is a safe space where you can take some time to be in the present, release any anxieties and begin to heal.
Want more inspo for things to book – including a quirky wedding fayre, 007 Bond music by candlelight and a Blues dance class? Head to our High Life North events calendar for all of the events you’ll want to know about.
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