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Leek life goes on

Welcome to Issue 48 of theLeek Life Magazine – another edition published during such surreal times with the ongoing pandemic.

The good news is that more and more folk are getting vaccinated, but the not so good news is that there are also more and more variants of coronavirus popping up across the world –still such unprecedented and worrying times.

However, Leek Life goes on, albeit maybe not as vibrant as ‘normal’ times, but there’s certainly still lots going on within our wonderful community.

In this edition we take a look at what’s been happening, mainly behind the scenes, at the community-run Foxlowe Arts Centre, which is slowly but surely Government restrictions allowing -getting back to the vibrant arts venue it has become over the past decade.

Staying on the volunteer theme, we also have afeature celebrating much-valued volunteers within our area who have gained recognition at adistrict-wide awards ceremony.

We have an inspirational article abouthow the Kieran RutterLegacy Fund has managed to donate more than £60,000 to charities; an informative piece all about Scouting locally; news of a second single for aMoorlands musical duo; an introduction to our new town mayor; and information and pictures regarding two art exhibitions.

As always, we have many wonderful contributions from an array of Leek folk –all which make for interesting reading -and, yet again, we have some lovely smiley Leek Life Selfies.

And finally we have a What’s On section once more. Obviously it is not as packed as it should normally be at this time of year, butthere’s still lots to lookforward to.

Ihope you enjoy reading this latest edition of LeekLife and if you have astory to tell please do get in touch with me at hargreavespr@outlook.com.Front coverphoto by BrettTrafford Photography

www.bretttrafford.com

Until next time –take care!