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9 things to do in the North East this weekend
WAVES HOLISTIC SOUND BATHS
When: Wednesday 18th September, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Where: Beamish Hall Hotel
Price: £15.00
This beautiful sound bath session is ideal for quietening the chatter in your head. Taking place in the regal setting of Beamish Hall Hotel, you’ll be treated to various sounds from therapeutic instruments, including gongs, singing bowls, chimes and more. The session is designed to reduce stress and anxiety, promote a sense of calm, improve mental clarity and balance energy levels.
BOOK TALK WITH DAN JONES – HENRY V
When: Wednesday 18th September, 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Where: Alnwick Castle
Price: From £12.00
Head to Alnwick Castle for an engaging evening with historian and author Dan Jones. Dan will be giving a fascinating talk as part of his book tour for his new biography of King Henry V. He’ll be delving into themes from his books, offering insights into colourful characters and monumental events. You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions and gain a deeper appreciation for history and the people who shaped it.
NO SUCH THING AS A FISH: THUNDERNERDS
When: Wednesday 18th September, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Where: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Price: From £37.50
Celebrate the 10th birthday of No Such Thing As A Fish, the award-winning podcast that is unapologetically nerdy. QI researchers and podcast presenters James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber will be discussing their favourite weird and mind-blowing facts during the evening, which follows the same format as their much-loved podcast. With half-a-billion downloads, the show has proven to be a hit with podcast audiences and it’s easy to see why! Come along for a night of fascinating facts and hilarity.
AUTUMN EQUINOX WELLBEING WEEKEND RETREAT
When: Friday 20th September – Sunday 23rd September
Where: Dalton Moor Farm
Price: £536.99
This luxurious autumnal retreat lets you refresh your mind and prepare yourself for the colder months ahead. You’ll stay in a beautiful wooden teepee in the peaceful natural landscape of the farm, where you’ll take part in various activities designed to soothe body, mind, heart and soul. Enjoy guided meditations, breathing exercises, sound baths, natural crafting, wild foraging and much more. In the evenings, relish delicious healthy meals around the campfire, and share stories and conversations with the people you meet.
FAMILY BAT WALK
When: Friday 20th September, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Washington Wetland Centre
Price: £12.00 per person
Get a glimpse into the nocturnal life of bats during this family-friendly walk through Washington Wetland Centre. Enjoy a warming hot chocolate or orange juice while you watch a show-and-tell from an expert focused on British bat species. You’ll then head out for an evening walk around the woods and reservoir, equipped with hand-held bat detectors to pick up any flying creatures.
DISCO BINGO
When: Friday 20th September, 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Where: South Northumberland Cricket Club
Price: £12.00
Enjoy an evening of great music and bingo at the South Northumberland Cricket Club. Grab your friends and get stuck into five rounds of the timeless game accompanied by great disco hits. There will be plenty of opportunities to boogie during the night. Even better? All profits go towards refurbishing the Gosforth play park.
NOWHERE GIRLS SOCIETY: SEPTEMBER MEET-UP
When: Saturday 21st September, 1.30pm – 5.00pm
Where: Cinema Paradiso, Newcastle
Don’t wanna be all by yourself this weekend? Join the Nowhere Girls Society for their September Meet-Up us at Cinema Paradiso on Saturday 21st September at 2pm for a screening of Bridget Jones’ Diary. They’ll be around from 1:30pm for chit-chats and a drink before the film. Just drop them a DM on Instagram if you’re going along.
DRAG ME TO THE 80s
When: Saturday 21st September, 6.30pm – 11.00pm
Where: Newcastle City Hall
Price: £30.30
You’ll just want to have fun as drag queen Paige Turner performs her all-live mix tape of bodacious 80s hits, rad parodies, and gnarly videos. Featuring totally tubular artists like CYNDI LAUPER, MADONNA, THE GO-GOs, TV theme songs, original music by Billy Recce written for the show and more…
THE TYNE SOCIAL – NEWCASTLE FRESHERS WEEK
When: Saturday 21st September, 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Where: HWKRLAND, Gateshead
Price: From £5.00
Loosedays is hosting a day-to-night party at Hawkrland as part of its Newcastle Freshers Week tour this weekend. Between 7-11pm, enjoy disco and house hits overlooking the Tyne. This event is a student-friendly but not student-only event, so you don’t need to be studying to attend. Friends from home or other universities are also welcome.
Want more inspo for things to book? Head to our High Life North events calendar for all of the events you’ll want to know about.
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