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8 wholesome things to do this weekend


Flower Power – Wylam Brewery
When: Friday 24th January, 12:00pm – 10:30pm
Where: Wylam Brewery
Price: free
Flower Power is back at Wylam Brewery to showcase the best vegan food in the region.
Choose from numerous vendors offering vegan burgers, curries, pizzas and everything in between. There will also be the usual live DJ music, a gin bar, refreshing Wylam beers and a coffee station.
Buy your tokens, trade them in for food and vote for your favourite trader at the end of the night.
This is a dog- and family-friendly event!
Haven Life: Mandala Stone Painting – Jasmine Yoga
When: Friday 24th January, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Jasmin Yoga
Price: £25
Take some time out with this wonderfully mindful craft session.
Led by expert Melanie, you’ll paint beautiful mandala shapes onto stones using a range of techniques.
While you’re painting, there will be plenty of time to sip tea and chat to the people around you!


Queen Heaven: 360° immersive dome show
When: Friday 24th January, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Centre for Life
Price: £20
Queen Heaven has been enjoyed by audiences around the world from Germany to Japan – and now you can see it in Newcastle! Enjoy legendary rock band Queen’s hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium (a 360° immersive dome).
Using original archive footage, it celebrates the best of Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos and immersive solar system visuals.
Queen Heaven has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, and as such, contains non-astronomy content. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!
Suitable for ages 13+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Newcastle True Crime Tour – Newcastle City Centre
When: Friday 24th January, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Newcastle City Centre
Price: £18
Explore the dark underbelly of Newcastle’s past on a true crime tour through the city.
Starting at Earl Grey’s Monument, you’ll follow your local expert to scenes of murder, imprisonment, crime and despair, listening to suspenseful tales of witchcraft, debauchery, body-snatching and pranks gone wrong.
Locations include former jails, places of execution and courtrooms, many of which you might walk past without ever knowing they’re there!


Board Game Saturdays – BALTIC
When: Saturday 25th January, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: free
Spend a cosy Saturday playing board games in BALTIC’s Front Room.
Bring your own favourite games or choose from the selection on offer, then settle down for some friendly competition while enjoying free drinks.
LWWC Event: The Self Care Place (For Those Impacted By Cancer) – Jasmine Yoga
When: Saturday 25th January, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Jasmin Yoga
Price: free
This free yoga event provides a place of comfort and ease for anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, loved ones, carers and oncology staff.
Yogi Steph will lead the 2-hour relaxation session, which will involve gentle movement, easing tension and exploring restful shapes for the nervous system. Props will be provided so that you can get as comfortable as possible while practising breathwork and mindfulness.
Let your body and mind find peace as you look out at views of the sea and sky, and enjoy a warm drink and homemade treat afterwards while watching the sun set.


Wild Walk: Mid-Winter Highlights – Washington Wetland Centre
When: Sunday 26th January, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Washington Wetland Centre
Price: free (with general admission)
This hour-long wild walk lets you soak up the sights and sounds of winter on the reserve.
Reserve warden Kate will lead the way, showing you different catkins, nuts and seeds and the types of creatures that might nibble on them. Look out for any snowdrops!
This is a great opportunity to practise your wildlife identification skills with expert tips and hints, as well as ask any questions during the walk.
If you’re a photographer, you’ll be able to capture some stunning mid-winter shots too!
Sleep Workshop – Jasmine Yoga
When: Sunday 26th January, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Jasmin Yoga
Price: free (with general admission)
During this workshop, sleep expert, lecturer and counsellor Fiona Clark will teach you all about the ins and outs of sleep.
She will go through the importance of rest, the mechanics of sleep, stages of relaxation, circadian rhythms, creating a healthy relationship with sleep and more.
You will also discover strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep, including mindfulness approaches and restorative yoga poses.

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