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ISS UE 3 5 Editor s Letter .......................................6 What s On............................................10 Appetite..............................................11 Olympic Champion ...........................12 Election Results..................................13 Staffordshire Police............................14 Exhibition............................................14 Retiring Policeman ............................15 Raising Awareness.............................18 St Andrew s Church ...........................19 UHNM Charity....................................20
Front page photo by Chris Byatt
Staffs County Show............................21 One CIC ..............................................22 Library Fun..........................................22 Patient Talk..........................................23 Jubilee Trees ......................................24 Fundraising..........................................25 Queen s Awards..................................26 Retiring Firefighter ............................28 Alice Charity........................................29 Gardening...........................................30 Did you know that you can read Newcastle Life online? Visit timesechoandlife.co.uk
EDITOR S LETTER
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HO else feels like the restrictions we had during the pandemic already seem ages ago? Gone are the days of having to remember a mask as well as your keys and mobile before leaving the house; gone are the days watching the news for the latest restrictions to be put in place or lifted it appears that life has, for many of us, gone back to normal. My heart goes out to those whose lives will just not be the same after the pandemic though those folk who have perhaps lost a loved one, or who are perhaps continuing to suffer from long covid, or perhaps lost their jobs and or businesses due to the surreal times of Covid-19. So it s Spring time a time for new beginnings, as they say.
Not only are we seeing blooming new life in our gardens and public open spaces but this Spring sees new beginnings from the surrealness of the pandemic. Many of us have perhaps changed ways in which we live that could be: continuing to work from home; not going out as often as we used to; or ensuring we spend more time with family and friends, now that we can. In this edition of the Newcastle Life Magazine, we feature many aspects of reflection from over the years, as well as take a look at a number of new beginnings in the area. Happy reading! Until next time take care!
Belinda
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WHAT S ON
Regular Events Castle Artisan Market Every third Sunday of the month. Monthly Artisan Market held in the historic market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Celebrating the best local makers, bakers and creators with an exciting mix of live music and street food too. Details: ww www ww.facebook.com/castleartisan. w The General Market Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 9am and 4pm selling a wide range of goods. The Antiques Market Operated by the Antique Forum Group every Tuesday and Saturday between 8am and 3pm, selling a range of antiques, collectables and vintage items. The Car Boot, Bric-a-Brac and Collectibles Market Operated by the Antique Forum Group every Thursday between 8am and 3pm, selling a range of bric-a-brac and collectable items. The Farmers' Market Every fourth Friday of each month around the Guildhall and alongside the general market, between 9am and 2.30pm, bringing together food from local and regional producers and also periodic craft and creative makers. For further details about Newcastle s markets, go online to: www ww ww.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk. w
Coming up
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Saturday, May 21 Exhibition: A Case for the Ordinary: Staffordshire's asylums and the patient experience touring exhibition at Brampton Museum in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Running through until July 3. Saturday, May 28 Celebrate Castle: 10.30am until 4pm at Brampton Museum, Newcastle. Details: ww www ww.appetite.org.uk. w
Jubilee Weekend in Newcastle Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 Outdoor Cinema at the Ironmarket. The Guildhall will be open to view the entries from the children s art competition and memorabilia from the seven decades of the Queen s reign (and bring along your own) and quizzes and craft work. Saturday, June 4 At the Guildhall market cross end. 11am: Drumming workshop by Madula 2pm: Crowning ceremony involving children and adults. Re-enactment of part of the Queen s coronation and photo-opportunity for all the family. 3.30pm: Story telling. 5pm: Film show - Ray Johnson heritage film. At Brampton Museum 10am, 11am, midday: Ray Johnson heritage film viewings (£5 charge). 1pm: 1950s music/dance session. Sunday, June 5 At the Guildhall market end 12.30pm: Loud Mouth Women. 1.30pm: St Mary s Primary School Choir. 2.30pm: Belly dancers. Midday, 1pm and 2pm: Magic shows and face painting. Plus charity stalls and artisan market and street party. Bring your own food and drink or purchase from the market stalls and/or neighbouring shops. At Brampton Museum event space 1.30pm onwards picnic. Picnic packs available to purchase in the museum. Please note that the information in this feature was correct at the time of print but all events are subject to change. Please check with the venues for updates.