The bunting and streamers have been packed away after NE1’s inaugural Bigg Market Bash on Saturday 13 April, but the celebrations are set to continue.

Engineering company, Siemens is sponsoring the Siemens Boat Race of the North for the next two years – a company working to create a smarter, more sustainable energy supply for UK cities and infrastructure.

NE1’s Grey Street Gathering returns to Newcastle city centre next week, on Monday 8 April in time for Easter, the school holidays and hopefully the start of some warm, spring weather. The pocket park is a fabulous addition to Newcastle’s famous Grey Street, paid for thanks to the generosity of NE1’s Geordie Jackpot subscribers.

To celebrate the completion of the newly redeveloped Bigg Market – NE1 Ltd with support from Newcastle City Council’s Market Team will be hosting the first ever ‘Bigg Market Bash’, a family fun day and street food market in the Bigg Market on Saturday 13 April from 11am to 4pm.