Editors Letter

Belinda Hargreaves Contents Editor news@timesandecho.co.uk Erin Tuckwell Tracey Redfern Design &Production

ThomasBrian General Manager tom@timesandecho.co.uk Mobile: 07855 252693

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Find us on Facebook search for Stone & Eccleshall Life Magazine Well it’s certainly exciting times ahead for Newcastle!

Not only will our community be joining thenation as the country, hopefully, comes further out of theCovid-19 lockdown, but also millions of pounds of Government funding has been securedtoimprove communications, infrastructure and connectivity, and more, in Newcastle. Read all about the latter on page 9.

Ihopeyou 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 alocal 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 outincluding 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 anew celebration floral artwork in town; acompetition for all to get involved in; to agardening tips being offered by an expert in the town centre.

And there’s so much more to read in this edition –sograb 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 beenupto lately. Maybe youhave celebrated afantastic achievement? Perhaps your community group has gone above and beyond for others lately? Or maybe you would just simply like to send us afew words about how you enjoy being apart 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 aselfieofyou and your family while out and about in town, or ascenic 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 anew floral sign which has been made for Newcastle. See page 8for the full story

Have you taken aphoto in or around Newcastlewhich you would like to be considered for use on the front cover of our magazine? Email us at news@timesandecho.co.uk