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    Alexis Forsyth

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    Alexis is the founder and editor of Newcastle Sparkles. She enjoys exploring everything that Newcastle has to offer and can usually be found Instagramming her latest foodie and cocktail pics.

    Afternoon tea at Jesmond Dene House
    Food and drink

    Afternoon tea at Jesmond Dene House

    July 31, 2021

    Time for tea! Indulging in a gorgeous spread of sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats at Jesmond Dene House.

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    Roof Thirty Nine at Fenwick
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    Roof Thirty Nine at Fenwick

    June 25, 2021

    Al fresco cocktails and dining reach new heights at Fenwick’s all-new outdoors terrace, Roof Thirty Nine.

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    Roomzzz Aparthotel Newcastle review
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    Roomzzz Aparthotel Newcastle review

    October 15, 2020

    Roomzzz Aparthotel in Newcastle promises an abundance of style, comfort and space blended with the convenience of a serviced apartment. Newcastle Sparkles checks in for the night to check it out.

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    Bottomless brunch at Turtle Bay Newcastle
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    Bottomless brunch at Turtle Bay Newcastle

    October 3, 2020

    Combining indulgent brunch dishes with plenty of boozy drinks, say hello to Turtle Bay’s frivolous bottomless brunch experience with a big Caribbean twist.

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    What to expect at Jesmond Beach Box
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    What to expect at Jesmond Beach Box

    July 24, 2020

    Life’s a beach at Jesmond’s new outdoor food and drink spot. No bucket or spade required.

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    Review: OSCiLLATE by Old Kent Road at Dance City
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    Review: OSCiLLATE by Old Kent Road at Dance City

    November 18, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles experiences OSCiLLATE – a dynamic tap dance show at Dance City by Old Kent Road that fuses contemporary dance with light and sound.

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    Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Northern Stage
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    Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Northern Stage

    October 4, 2019

    Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) turns the page on an all-female adaptation of Jane Austen’s romantic classic, combining comedy and karaoke at Northern Stage.

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    Dippy on tour at Great North Museum: Hancock
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    Dippy on tour at Great North Museum: Hancock

    September 22, 2019

    It’s your last chance to catch Dippy the dinosaur on tour in Newcastle at the Great North Museum: Hancock.

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    Luxury movie-going at Everyman Cinema Newcastle
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    Luxury movie-going at Everyman Cinema Newcastle

    September 21, 2019

    Everyman Cinema Newcastle brings a boutique movie-going experience to the city with its retro screens, stylish bar, and food and drink service.

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    Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage
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    Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage

    September 16, 2019

    The critically-acclaimed adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage. Newcastle Sparkles previews the show to find out what’s on the menu.

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    Review: The Escape Key Newcastle
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    Review: The Escape Key Newcastle

    September 12, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles delves into Newcastle’s dark past of witch hunts and executions with The Escape Key – the city’s number one escape room experience.

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    Go Ape Matfen treetop challenge
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    Go Ape Matfen treetop challenge

    August 14, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles swings into Matfen Hall for a thrilling Go Ape treetop challenge filled with thrilling zip wires, swings, and tightropes.

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    The Alchemist Newcastle food review
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    The Alchemist Newcastle food review

    July 24, 2019

    Famed for its theatrical cocktails, how does The Alchemist’s food menu stack up? Newcastle Sparkles visits the bar and restaurant to find out.

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    Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn
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    Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn

    July 16, 2019

    Tea for two… Indulging in St Mary Inn’s new rustic afternoon tea menu.

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    Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S
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    Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S

    April 15, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles catches up with local lass Katy Patino from Ponteland to find out more about her enviable role as an M&S Chocolate & Confectionery Developer.

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    My Fair Lady at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
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    My Fair Lady at Tyne Theatre & Opera House

    April 10, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an oh so loverly performance of My Fair Lady at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

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    I'm Alexis, sharing my top pick of things to see, eat and do in Newcastle and beyond.

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