CELEBRATING NEWCASTLE

Newcastle 850 Event Calendar

Here is a list of just some of the events which are still yet to take place as part of the celebrations of Loyal and Ancient Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s 850th anniversary of the granting of the first charter.

March 31: Mayor’s Ball and 850th Heroes Awards.

April: Theme – Writing and Literature

5th: History of the Burgess, talk at St Giles Church, free.

20th: Film Show at Museum, Vera Brittain at 2pm, £5.

27th: Talk at Museum - Vera Brittain at 2pm, £5.

28th: Poetry and amusing anecdotes - Nick Degg at 12pm, £5.

29th-30th: Lymelight Festival in Newcastle town centre.

29th April – 9th July:

Charters/850 Exhibition at the Museum.

May: Theme - Military

4th: ‘About Time’ Dance event at Newcastle College.

18th: Military Matters Film

Show at Museum at 2pm, £5.

25th: Talk at Museum– Thomas Harrison at 2pm, £5.

27-29th: Jazz & Blues FestivalNewcastle Town Centre.

June: Theme – Big Celebration/Performing Arts

3rd: Celebrate Newcastle, 1173 Medieval day - Museum and Brampton Park, Free.

15th: Film Show at MuseumPhilip Astley at 2pm, £5.

18th: 850 Market in Newcastle Town Centre.

24th: Tri Services Armed Forces Day in Newcastle Town Centre.

29th: Talk - Philip Astley by Andrew Van Buren at 2pm, £5.

July: Theme – Sports

1st: 1920’s Jazz Day at MuseumJake Legg Jugg Band.

20th: Film Show Sporting Heroes at Museum at 2pm, £5.

23rd: Music for Brampton Museum’s 80 birthday at 2pm4pm.

27th: Potters at Play– talk by Mervyn Edwards at 2pm, £5.

August: Theme – Heroes

5th: Betley Show.

17th: Film Show at MuseumMining Heroes at 2pm, £5.

24th: Talk at Museum - Miner’s Rescue Teams at 2pm, £5.

September: Theme – Rights and Protests

8th: The Knight’s Templar of Keele, Chris Malkin Memorial Lecture at Brampton Museum at 11am, free.

21st: Film Show at MuseumFanny Deakin at 2pm, £5.

Get creative with competition

Youngsters are being invited to get creative with an annual competition.

This years Children’s Painting Competition by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has a theme based on the heritage of the area.

Spokesman for the council said: “This year our popular Newcastle in Bloom Children’s Painting Competition theme is all about the heritage of our beautiful borough.

“In 2023 we are celebrating the 850th anniversary of Newcastle-under-Lyme gaining the Royal Charter.

“This competition is part of a planned programme of projects and events to celebrate the anniversary and we invite participants to use their

28th: Talk at Museum - Fanny Deakin at 2pm, £5.

October: Theme – Art

19th: Film Show at MuseumClarice Cliff at 2pm, £5.

21st: Mayors Ball – Keele.

22nd: Showing of ‘The Colour Room’ at Museum at 2pm, £5.

26th: Talk at Museum - Clarice Cliff at 2pm, £5.

November: Theme – Science and Engineering

5th: Mayors Charity Fireworks.

11th: Talk at Museum - Reginald Mitchell at 2pm, £5.

12th: 1940s Music at Brampton Museum at 2pm, £5.

16th: Film at Museum - Reginald Mitchell at 2pm, £5.

30th: Talk at Museum- Oliver Lodge at 2pm, £5.

December: Theme – Living Legends artwork to portray Newcastle’s heritage and its link to the Bloom Campaign.”

7th: Talk at Museum - An Ancient and Loyal Borough at 2pm, £5.

21st: Film at MuseumNewcastle through the Ages at 2pm, £5.

The above information was correct at the time of print. All events are subject to change and more are being added throughout the year. To keep up to date, go online to: www.newcastlestaffs.gov.uk/850.

The spokesman continued: “Any medium permitted: paint, crayon, pencil, pen and ink, computer generated. Maximum size 51cm by 76cm.

“Age groups based on curriculum key stages: Class one – up to seven years of age; Class Two –eight to 11 years of age; Class Three – secondary schools; and Class 4 – special schools.

“The council reserves the right to reproduce the wining artwork, in any form.”

Entries should be sent to: Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme. ST5 1BL, with a completed entry form at the back of each painting.

The deadline for entries is Friday, March 31.

For further information go online to: www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/newcastle-lyme850th-anniversary.