EDITOR S LETTER
Exciting times are ahead for town
W Belinda Hargreaves Contents Editor news@timesandecho.co.uk Erin Tuckwell Tracey Redfern Design & Production Thomas Brian General Manager tom@timesandecho.co.uk Mobile: 07855 252693 Jane Walters Advertising Sales jane@timesandecho.co.uk Times, Echo & Life Publications 18 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1BD Tel: 01538 752214 www.timesechoandlife.co.uk life@timesandecho.co.uk
ell it s certainly exciting times ahead for Newcastle! Not only will our community be joining the nation as the country, hopefully, comes further out of the Covid-19 lockdown, but also millions of pounds of Government funding has been secured to improve communications, infrastructure and connectivity, and more, in Newcastle. Read all about the latter on page 9. I hope you enjoy reading this, the latest jam-packed edition of Newcastle Life Magazine. We have lots of articles celebrating life in the area including features focusing on much-valued volunteers within the community gaining welldeserved recognition, whether that be through a local annual awards initiative, or in Her Majesty The Queen s latest honours list. And there s more news of other awards which have been handed out including to the area s main hospital; a community support hub; and also the awarding of funding to our town s theatre-in-the-round. We also have lots of greenfingered stories from a new celebration floral artwork in town; a competition for all to get
involved in; to a gardening tips being offered by an expert in the town centre. And there s so much more to read in this edition so grab a brew, sit and relax while you read all about life in your community. We would love to hear from anyone in the Newcastle area about what they have been up to lately. Maybe you have celebrated a fantastic achievement? Perhaps your community group has gone above and beyond for others lately? Or maybe you would just simply like to send us a few words about how you enjoy being a part of the Newcastle community? Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us by emailing news@timesandecho.co.uk. We would also love to feature lots of lovely scenes from the area in our forthcoming editions, whether that be a selfie of you and your family while out and about in town, or a scenic view of the surrounding countryside, again please do email us your pics. Until next time take care!
Belinda
Cover Photo Our front cover photo, taken by a representative of Newcastle Borough Council, is of Ian Minshull, from Black Star Ceramics, with a new floral sign which has been made for Newcastle. See page 8 for the full story Find us on Facebook search for Stone & Eccleshall Life Magazine
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