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Staffordshire County Shows ......6 Editor s Letter.............................8 Stafford Grammar School ........10 Stafford Borough Council.........12 Queen s Platinum Jubilee.........14 Jubilee Celebrations..................11 Scout Bands...............................16 Photo Exhibition.......................16 Acoustic Festival of Britain.......17 Advertising Feature ..................18 Stafford Flower Club.................20 Gardening...................................20 Stafford Gatehouse...................22
Scout Camp Appeal...................23 World Book Day .......................23 Apprenticeships........................24 Eccleshall Festival ....................25 Crown Wharf Theatre ..............26 What s On..................................27 Young Farmers Club.................28 Stone Food and Drink Festival.29 Enjoy Staffordshire Awards......30 The Women s Institute..............32 Stone Scooter Club....................33 Girlguiding................................34 Quiz Corner...............................34
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW AWARD WNNING MARKET
Packed programme for county show
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he Staffordshire County Show will be held on our traditional dates of Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2. Here is a round up of this year s community extravaganza from one of the organising team members: This year s show will be held during Jubilee Week, accordingly, we are working on some very special events at the Show to celebrate the Queen s Platinum Jubilee. More information about what these events are will be revealed in the press and on our social media platforms over the coming weeks. The show offers something for visitors of all ages. Youngsters will enjoy riding on the narrowgauge steam railway or traditional attractions such as Punch & Judy and donkey rides. Teenagers and adults will be thrilled by the Monster Trucks - Big Pete and the Grim Reaper, when they leap into the air and land on a row of cars. Whilst the next generation of farmers will be inspired by the first-class entries in livestock competitions across the Showground that are at the heart of this traditional agricultural show. The show at the County Showground on Weston Road, some four miles from Stafford, is one of the area s major events of the summer and is expected to attract more than 65,000 visitors. During the school half-term holidays the County Show offers a full day out for all the family. A packed Main Ring programme includes a range of attractions that includes, in addition to the Monster Trucks, the Young Farmer s Floats which this year has a theme of West End Musicals, show jumping, the Grand Parade of Livestock and the Parade of Hounds. In the Country Pursuits Arena visitors can watch the birds of prey display, the ferret roadshow, have a go at fly casting or sit back and learn all about pigs with the Hogg Show. Around the Showground there will be demonstrations of traditional rural crafts such as thatching, coracle making and drystone walling as well as view a display of vintage cars and agricultural machinery. However, at the heart of the Show is livestock with over a thousand cattle, sheep, pigs and goats and over fifteen hundred horses and ponies. There are a number of competitions and shows within the show including the Sheep
Shearing and Wool Handling Competitions, the Farriery Competition where blacksmiths compete to make the perfect horseshoe before using it to shoe a horse, the Fur and Feather Show with a vast array of poultry, waterfowl, cavies (hamsters and guinea pigs) and rabbits as well as the Bee & Honey Show with its working hive. In addition the dog show will attract around 2000 dogs representing every breed of dog in the UK so if you are thinking of buying a dog this is an ideal opportunity to compare the various breeds and talk to their owners. Children of all ages are especially well catered for with a children s farm, fairground rides and the opportunity to have their picture taken with the giant tortoises. Shopaholics will be able to browse over four hundred trade stands selling everything from cars to hot tubs. In addition there is a food hall with a further fifty stands selling a range of mouth-watering local produce for immediate consumption or fresh and packaged items to take home. When it s time to take a break what better way to relax than having a picnic next to the bandstand listening to the brass band or the jazz band. However, for something more tranquil there is a twenty-acre wood ideal for a walk in the shade or a quiet picnic. Once again we are delighted that Rea Valley Tractors and Dunstall Holdings will be the event s main sponsor. Advance tickets, which offer a substantial saving on the gate price, go on sale from April 1 to print at home or download to your phone. Further details about the Show and details of how to purchase advance tickets are available on the website at www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk or follow us on Facebook@staffscountyshow.
EDITOR S LETTER
My heart goes out to all affected
Belinda Hargreaves Contents Editor life@timesandecho.co.uk Erin Tuckwell & Tracey Refern Design & Production Jane Walters Advertising Manager Tel: 07817 128582 jane@timesandecho.co. uk Times, Echo & Life Publications 18 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1BD Tel: 01538 752214 www.timesecho andlife.co.uk life@timesandecho.co.uk
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o finally the coronavirus pandemic is no longer dominating the news obviously that is very good news after the past two years. However it has sadly been replaced by the awful news about war-torn Ukraine. It s just terrible I cannot imagine what it would be like living in fear of you, your family, and your home, possibly being bombed at any time. My heart goes out to all affected by this so unnecessary conflict which none of us expected to see in this day and age. Moving onto a lighter note, here
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we have another jam-packed edition of the Stone & Eccleshall Life Magazine. We have lots of news about a variety of community events and activities which are finally making a welcome comeback after two years break due to the pandemic. We also have some lovely features about a variety of awards and recognition which has been dished out to local businesses, organisations and individuals. I hope you enjoy reading our latest Stone & Eccleshall Life Magazine. Do you have a story to tell about life in Stone or Eccleshall? Email me at belinda@timesandecho.co.uk. Until next time take care!
Belinda
Stafford Grammar School
Here s some helpful tips from a Head teacher. Miss Martin, Head of Stafford Prep. School explains what can give your child the best start in their first year at school.
You and your child are both likely to get emotional, and that s okay! It s a big step for everyone involved. Even the most confident children can take time to settle in - remember it is a big change and a whole new adventure.
Read with your child every day and fill in the reading journal to let their teacher know. We re lucky that all of our Reception pupils have one-to-one reading time with their class teacher every day, but with larger classes it can be difficult to fit this in once a week. Reading with your child every day at home can make a huge difference.
This has been difficult during the Covid pandemic over the past two years and yet is an important part of life. Try and encourage your child to share toys and communicate with other children in different environments. At the Prep. School we run free Little Explorers sessions to help with these vital skills.
STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
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he Welcome Back Fund from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) supported the safe return to high streets and helped to build back better from the pandemic. The funding built on the £50 million Reopening High Street Safely Fund (RHSSF) allocated to councils in 2020 and the European Regional Development Fund announced that the project was to be extended and the criteria was to be broadened to support recovery. Stafford Borough Council were awarded £122,000 and the final piece of work has been launched. Taking on the 'Our Beautiful Borough' campaign initiative of last year the Fine Food & Drink message brings together all of the borough food and drink producers and providers under one umbrella to promote the borough as a destination for hospitality tourism and leisure. Chair of Visit Stafford and Chief Executive of Stafford Showground Richard Williams said With The County Show and LoveCheeseLive events providing opportunities for enterprises and entrepreneurs to showcase all that the borough has to offer there is a wealth of support to help those who have faced incredible challenges. It's great to see the borough council supporting the hospitality sector further by working with our food and drink producers and providers alongside the team at Visit Stafford More details of the campaign can be
found at www ww ww.ourbeautifulborough.co.uk w Councillor Frances Beatty, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Planning, said the idea behind the campaign was to support the local visitor economy by encouraging visitors to stay for more than a night and to experience the wealth of hospitality the borough had to offer. The campaign features digital and print promotions, engagement with businesses and local business groups, and outdoor advertising in and around the borough. And videos of the three town centres have been created so that other agencies and groups can help promote the area. Cllr Beatty added: We do have an amazing borough with rich variety of heritage and culture; sitting on the doorstep of Cannock Chase - an area of outstanding natural beauty - a river running through an award-winning historic park in the heart of Stafford, and miles of canals flowing fll through villages and towns, with some wonderful places to eat and drink in Stone, Eccleshall and the county town. This campaign captures so much of what we have to offer and makes it easy for others to share and also shout out about Our Beautiful Borough and why it is a great choice to visit and enjoy. Since the start of the pandemic the borough council has paid out nearly £50m in Government grants to the retail hospitality and leisure sector including £4m in Additional Restriction grants.
QUEEN S PLATINUM JUBILEE
Support available for celebrations It would be a fitting tribute to see the money used towards creating a lasting legacy to celebrate this milestone anniversary.
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ommunity groups and organisations across Stafford Borough are being invited to bid for funds as part of the Queen s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Stafford Borough Council has set aside funding for groups to bid for up to £1,000 to help them mark the 70 years on the throne of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll - for example staging an event or creating a legacy in the local community such as a book about the area, dedicated bench or jubilee wood. The council has stated that it is also waiving fees for residents wanting to close roads to hold street parties during the jubilee weekend in early June. The jubilee cash is being administered by the Community Foundation of Staffordshire as part of the borough council s Small Grants Fund. The Foundation is an independent charity whose aim is to strengthen local communities across the county. The fund is open to groups and volunteers in the area who aim to make life better for residents with potential grants of between £100 and £1,000 that can be used to pay for a range of costs such as new equipment, materials, training, or go
towards the running of an event. But this year the money will also support projects relating to the Queen s Jubilee celebrations this summer - and the fund will consider organisations that are planning activities. Councillor Jeremy Pert, Cabinet Member for Communities and Health, said it was another great way the borough could pay tribute to the country s longest reigning monarch. He said: It has been incredible to hear how many people have taken up our offer of free road closures to put on street parties to celebrate Her Majesty s Platinum Jubilee. And now we want to help residents and community groups mark the occasion with the opportunity to get up to £1,000 to help them do so. It would be a fitting tribute to see the money used towards creating a lasting legacy to celebrate this milestone anniversary. I know that many communities can reference events that were put on in 1977 to mark the Silver Jubilee with, for example, books and videos created from some of the events. The more creative the idea the better.
I d urge people to take a look on the website to find out more and then get their applications in as soon as possible so they don t miss out as it is expected the grant funding will be in high demand especially with the focus on creating treasured community assets. For further information about the funding, go online to: https://staffordshire.foundation /grants/sbcsmallgrants. A four-day event over the long bank holiday weekend in early June is also taking place in Victoria Park to celebrate 70 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The collaboration between the operators of the park s Alberts Café and the borough council will see a beacon lit on Thursday, June 2 with live music, food and other entertainment across the weekend. A floral tribute to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth ll will take centre stage at award-winning parks in Stafford and Stone. The flowers in the carpet beds at Victoria Park in Stafford and Stonefield Park in Stone will replicate the official emblem that has been created to celebrate the 70 years Her Majesty has been on the throne. Meanwhile, Fulford Village Group are busy making plans for the Queen s Jubilee weekend. They are working on ideas to include a Jubilee Garden Trail on the Saturday followed by a barbecue and live music at the pub. Street parties are encouraged on the Sunday and the group plans to deck the village in bunting. For further information about the Fulford celebrations, email fulfordvillagegroup@googlemail. com.
Education supplEmEnt
Thursday 26th May
Stone Scout Band
SCOUT BANDS
The 5th Leek Scout & Guide Band
Bands join forces to parade together
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SCOUT and guide band in Stone is joining forces with another band in Staffordshire to parade at community events together. The Stone Scout & Guide Band is collaborating with the 5th Leek Scout and Guide Band, and joint rehearsals have begun. Kerry Dawson, bandmaster of the Stone Band, said: We are really excited to be collaborating with 5th Leek Scout & Guide Band. We hope this will become a long-term partnership and lead to even more opportunities for our young people to show everyone what they are capable of, as well as attract more young people for both bands. Kerry added: Music is so important for so many people, so
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to be able to team up with another respected band in Staffordshire and have to chance to learn skills from fantastic musicians is absolutely fantastic. A spokesman for the Leek band said: We are really looking forward to working together and being able to get out and perform again, after what has been a difficult couple of years for us all. We had a superb first practice with Stone Scout and Guide Band. Thank you so much for hosting us, it was a very productive session. Band Leader Mark Bradford further said: We intend to alternate between venues for practice sessions. Our aim is to parade together for St George s Day in Stone and hopefully Cheadle Carnival on July 2 followed by Leek Club Day.
We hope this venture will put us in the public eye and help with recruitment ultimately enabling both bands to continue. The 5th Leek Scout and Guide Band is a competition class Traditional flute, bugle and drum marching scout and guide band founded in 1960's representing Leek and Staffs Moorlands District. For more information, go online to the Facebook page 5th Leek Scout & Guide Band. Meanwhile, Stone Scout & Guide Band has been a permanent fixture in Stone since its inception in 1986. For more information, go online to the Facebook page Stone Scout & Guide Band.
Elements of creative work on display
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photographer is displaying his latest creations at a town centre
venue. Noel Bennett is presenting his latest exhibition entitled Elements at Gallery at 12 in Eccleshall. Noel, who kindly supplies the Stone & Eccleshall Life Magazine with stunning images for our front cover each edition, said: The exhibition is like nothing seen before - a
totally new concept of display to illustrate how my mind ticks with some of my more creative works. The exhibition opened on Saturday, March 26 and is running throughout April. Gallery at 12 is situated at 12 The Arcade, High Street in Eccleshall. It is open between 10am and 5pm Tuesdays to Saturdays. For further information go online to: www.noelbennettphotograp hy.co.uk.
ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN
Great line-up for return of festival 5 Hills Out
Fred's House
Merry Hell Band
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he 2022 Acoustic Festival of Britain will be taking place from May 20 until May 22 at it s regular venue of Uttoxeter Racecourse. The musical extravaganza, which offers festival goers the opportunity to camp over the weekend if they so wish to, has a cracking line-up of music acts. A spokesman for the team behind the Acoustic Festival of Britain said: We have top local musos back together, Yeah
Jazz, after a long time away. They reformed as part of Radio Murphy amongst other bands in the recent past but the festival s Sunday sees them play main stage in a huge marquee together again. We have top folk band Merry Hell back on the Saturday. They hail from the north west, songs are very much related to the northern workers and they have been voted Best Live Act on the folk market for the past three years by Mark Ratcliffe and his BBC Folk programme. The spokesman continued: Also playing on the Saturday are local favourites from Ashbourne, 5 Miles High. A rebellious funk folk six piece of rhythmic mayhem and fun. The best known, and biggest Sea Shanty band in the world are The Olde Time
Sailors, a 17 piece outfit that have toured the world for many years, selling out the main theatres and venues across Americas and Europe. An hour of Irish classics and a second show later on Saturday of the sea shanties of the world, a site to be witnessed that will blow the punters away. They come with a stage presence and decor to suit the occasion. They added: Top world music group Fred s House are returning after eight years away, after a 2021 sell out tour that pushed them into the folk and world charts on two releases. For further information and to purchase tickets for this year s Acoustic Festival of Britain, go online to www.acousticfestival.co.uk.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
More than nine decades of
Jones & Shuffs A well-established builders and plumbers merchant is continuing to go from strength to strength. Jones & Shuffs, which is now trading in it s 98th year, has recently had yet another expansion with that of a new bathroom and kitchen showroom at one of its three sites. The company, which has been supplying building, plumbing and heating products to the building industry for almost 100 years, has branches in Stoke, Longton and Kingsley Moor. Jones & Shuffs Stoke is situated a few minutes from the motorway network for all your plumbing, heating and sanitary requirements; while the Longton branch is for all your building and landscaping requirements and there is also a new bathroom and kitchen building now open at this site. At Jones & Shuffs Kingsley Moor there is one of the largest bathroom and shower showrooms in the Midlands where the team offers displays from all the leading manufacturers. The company has eco bathrooms and kitchens on display, along with K.Vit bathroom collection and Scudo beautiful bathrooms.
98 years ago, the business was started by the present owner s grandfather. The team offers an express delivery services and takes pride in having well-trained and helpful staff. Now offering a complete service with all aspects of building, plumbing, heating now available at one site, they have landscaping displays on the same site. Jones & Shuffs are landscape suppliers of Tobermore, Eatons, and Long Rake Spar. The company was established in 1924 and the business moved to Lytton Street Stoke to allow for the development of the A500, the original building was demolished to make way for
the dual carriageway. The business opened a second branch in Longton specialising in the heavyside of the building industry. In 1983, they were one of the first builder s merchants to have a Computerised Point of Sale system. And in 1992, they opened their third branch which was a Bathroom Showroom at Kingsley Moor. Jones & Shuffs has carried out a number of charity fundraising initiatives over the years, including Company Golf days, sponsorships for local football teams and bowling clubs, as well as supporting local schools and colleges. To find out more about the business, go online to: www.shuffs.co.uk.
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STAFFORD FLOWER CLUB
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tafford Flower Club is blooming once again after a break due to the pandemic. Our February meeting is our AGM, a very important time for us, when we collect ideas together for future meetings, explain to our members what our club has done practically and financially over the last 12 months. Most importantly we have a chance to catch up with our friends over light refreshments. We don t have a demonstrator this month but we shall be entertained by an interesting speaker who will show us slides of Beautiful Britain. We will also be holding our popular tombola and also our flower arranging stall
where you can pick up a bargain. Do come and join us, you will all be most welcome. March is associated with Spring Flowers, when the countryside and gardens start to wake up, hares challenge each other to box to see which is the stronger and protecting their territory, often known as the Mad March Hares. Stafford Flower Club will be welcoming Ian Sharpe to give us his interpretation of March Madness depicted in flowers. A man with unusual ideas, I am sure it will prove to be a very entertaining and enjoyable afternoon of flowers. We will be having our usual raffle of the flowers that have been
once again arranged, the In It to Win It competition and our sales table will be providing your needs for your own flower arranging projects. A chance for everyone to catch up with friends for a chat over light refreshments during our interval before Ian does his final arrangement. Do come and join us, you will all be most welcome. The Flower Club meet at Rising Brook Methodist Church, starting at 2.15pm, there are lots of parking spaces so you won t have far to walk. For more information email stafford.flower.club@outlook.com or call Mrs Keast on 07708 025255. Report by Margaret Read
GARDENING
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Hardy Geraniums for Spring Colour
pring is the time we have colourful flowers of bulbs and shrubs in our gardens and parks. The perennial garden is quiet at this time, but one garden favourite is putting on an early show: coloured leaf hardy geraniums. One with the showiest leaves is Sericourt with leaves that are pale lemon in colour in March, becoming greener as spring turns to summer. It is quite fast growing making a good sized clump in a year. Margaret Wilson has green leaves with white stripes forming a low mound. The pale, mauvy blue flowers are perfectly set off by the leaves. The leaves keep their patterning through the summer as well. This variety is best grown in light shade. Springtime is slightly taller and has pale green leaves with bold red markings and does well in sun or shade. The similar Lisa has less red but a soft whitish centre to the leaves. Again. this one is good in sun or shade.
A giant among geraniums is Rachel s Rhapsody, which has bizarrely variegated leaves in spring. Each leaf is different, sometimes with large blotches of cream or paler green with small patches of red, and at other times green with almost lacy white patterns. Cutting back hard in midsummer which encourages a fresh crop of patterned leaves. Claudine Dupont has leaves of golden yellow with small red marks across them. The books will tell you this type needs moist shade for she thrives in full sun on a dry sandy bank. Sometimes leaves can be dark and mysterious. Samobor is a very well-known variety with dark, almost black marking on the leaves. This one comes true from seed and can produce too many seedlings. Cut off the flower stems before the flowers fade to prevent seeding the maroon flowers are nothing to write home about and won t be missed. Victor Reiter is a variety of
the native meadow cranesbill and has dark, almost purple leaves and pale violet flowers. Hardy geraniums are one of the easiest and best garden plants and the coloured leaf varieties are just as accommodating with the added bonus of garden interest early in the season. Get down to your local plant fair this spring and pick up one (or more) of these little gems. Janet & I organise Plant Hunters Fairs, specialist plant fairs at wonderful locations. Local Plant Fair dates: Capesthorne Hall and Gardens on Sunday, April 10; Dorothy Clive Garden on Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 18; Cholmondeley Castle and Gardens on Sunday, April 24; Weston Park on Sunday, May 1 and Monday, May 2; Adlington Hall on Sunday, May 8. For further details go online to: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk. Martin Blow
STAFFORD GATEHOUSE
Shakespeare classic at castle
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his summer s about the return of Shakespeare Shakespeare to the castle for production of ROMEO the first time since 2019. + JULIET is on course Marketing Manager Keith to be the first sell-out at Harrison said: We ve genuinely Stafford Castle for 25 years. been taken aback by the ticket Almost 5,000 tickets for the sales. run from June 24 July 9 have We have sold more now already been snapped up and than some previous some performances have productions have sold in total already sold out. and the production doesn t The production marks the even open until June 24. If 30th anniversary of Stafford things carry on at this rate, I Festival Shakespeare, which think it will be a sell-out, which began with Henry V in 1991. will be the first one for many It will star American actor years. Tom Zachar as Romeo and Prestigious bar and grill The Madeleine Leslay from BBC Post House will be providing Radio s The Archers as the bar and catering Juliet. through their new It seems Other notable outside events actors in the company Boutique everyone is production include Events and Keith excited about the added: We re Sean McKenzie, who has appeared delighted to have return of in Downton Abbey Boutique Events Shakespeare to with us this year. and a host of films, West End star Everyone knows the the castle Stanton Wright and quality of their food Stafford s own Tom and service and it aligns Vaughan. perfectly with the experience A key member of the cast is we want to give people who Gill Jordan, as The Nurse, who come to see ROMEO + JULIET. is better known for her comedy Not only have we got a great character Doreen Tipton. cast, but we ve made major Gill said: I ve performed changes to the way the stands, Shakespeare before and it will the bar and the catering is set be a surprise for people to see up so it will be a big me as someone other than improvement on anything Doreen but a nice surprise I that s gone before. think! And I say that as someone The production is being who loves going up to see these directed by Tim Ford, who said: shows at the castle it s always It s all coming together a great night. incredibly well and I can t wait Tickets are available from to get to work with the cast. the Box Office on 01785 The response from the 619080 or public has been incredible and www.staffordgatehousetheatre. it seems everyone is excited co.uk
Gill Jordan (NURSE)
Madeleine Leslay (JULIET)
Tom Zachar (ROMEO)
SCOUT CAMP APPEAL
Adventurous folk needed for summer camp
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Scout Camp is set to welcome more than 1,400 young people this summer after being chosen to host a National Citizen Service (NCS) camp. However, to make this happen Kibblestone Scout Camp, the team are on the look out for adventurous local people who are looking for a challenge to help run the event with them. The camp, which is situated in Stone, will open its doors to young people from across the Midlands looking to for an opportunity to make new friends and try a range of exciting outdoor pursuits. But to enable them to make this a reality they need to recruit temporary multi-activity instructors to help deliver the programme. The chosen team will be helping with a range of thrilling activities including climbing, orienteering, abseiling, and archery. Stevan Fern, Estate Manager at Kibblestone said: At Kibblestone we are delighted to have been given the chance to host an NCS programme this year and are looking forward to welcoming
nearly 1500 young people to our camp, but we do need help which is why we are looking for people to get involved. This is a brilliant opportunity especially for those with an interest in outdoor pursuits, sports or leisure although we are open to applications from anybody with an interest in what we are offering. It s a chance to gain experience, expand your skillset as we will be offering lots of training, make new friends and have some fun over the summer. In addition to accommodation and food for the duration of the camp, those selected to be part of the team will receive a wealth of training including first aid, safeguarding and safety, COSHH, manual handling, ERCA Adventure Park Instructor, in-house low ropes and cave maze training and relevant association certificates for archery and rifle shooting. All training will be paid, and uniforms and PPE will be provided. Staff will be needed between June 6 and August 19 and there will be opportunities for overtime and weekend work later in the year, and apprenticeships are also available. To apply or find out more information contact Stevan Fern by email at manager@kibblestone.org. To find out more about the camp, go online to: www.kibblestone.org.
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oungsters at a village school have been joining in on an annual celebration of literature. The 2022 World Book Day took place recently and staff and pupils at Fulford Primary School joined in on the fun of the day by dressing up as their favourite book characters.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Best-selling dish started with apprentice
Apprentices are critical to our business, says the head chef at multi-awardwinning venue in Stone. Four apprentices now work at Aston Marina, from restaurants to events and even ground maintenance. The latest kitchen apprentices are supported by grants from the Staffordshire Means Back to Business Scheme, which is making up to £5,000 funding available for businesses to recruit and support an apprentice. Now the new apprentices are making a huge impact on the business, bringing great ideas and culinary creativity with them. Sixteen-year-old apprentice pastry chef Shizelle Porter is looking to follow in fellowapprentices footsteps and get a best-selling dish on the menu. Shizelle said: I love working here you get to work with great seasonal ingredients and can get really creative because of the great equipment that was bought with the grant.
I started off as a kitchenporter and worked hard, so they started training me in the pastry section. I m developing some great ideas for new dishes and being from South Africa, I really want to bring some of that influence to the menu in the future.
Carl Lavery has been Head Chef at the restaurant for three years and said: We have a development programme here at Aston Marina for our apprentices it s all about
honing their culinary and customer service skills to provide an excellent dining experience for our guests. And from a personal point of view, I love to pass down skills to the next generation they learn with enthusiasm and bring great ideas and a real vitality with them. The grant funding really helped to support them and buy the equipment to get creative in the kitchen. Aston Marina has a long history of supporting apprentices, recently taking on Ali Gee as a permanent chef after his two-year apprenticeship across all the kitchen specialisms. Carl added: Taking on apprentices is a commitment but the grant funding helps and it s absolutely worth it. Getting the funding to support the apprentices took weeks, not months and was really straightforward. I would definitely recommend this grant to other small businesses.
ECCLESHALL FESTIVAL
Festival to make a welcome return
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community extravaganza in Eccleshall is set to make a welcome return this year. The Eccleshall Festival will be returning in 2022 with the Ecclian Society Open Gardens weekend on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19. A week of events is planned and local organisations are invited to add events to the programme. The street market is set to take place on Saturday, June 25 between 10am and 4pm. Further details can be obtained from the website at www.eccleshallfestival.co.uk or by calling Libby Dale on 01785 850124 or emailing libbydale@tiscali.co.uk for street Market details and Peter Jones on 01785 851381 or 07815 419166 or peterwjones@btinternet.comfor general festival details. Email: contact@baystoneinteriors.com | Tel: 0800 644 6383 or 01785 817065 Showroom: 13 Station Road, Stone, ST15 8JP | www.baystoneinteriors.com
CROWN WHARF THEATRE
Flying high after support from Spitfire group
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he charity that is delivering a new theatre in Stone is flying high with the support of The Star of Stone Spitfire Group. The Spitfire Group has become the latest gold founding partner of the Crown Wharf Theatre as the charity edges ever closer to opening the doors of the theatre. In 1942, the people of Stone raised £5,000 to fund a Spitfire for the war effort. The plane was named The Star of Stone because the fundraising meetings are thought to have been held in The Star Inn pub in the town. The plane was flown from RAF North Weald by the Norwegians of 331 Squadron. Sadly, on 19 June 1942, the Star of Stone pilot, Flt Lt Karl Jacobsen, died after being shot down over the Channel. Set up in 2018, the Spitfire Group aims to keep the story of the Star of Stone alive and to celebrate the huge community effort in the town that delivered the plane. Numerous events and visits have been held over the last few years. And a painting of the Star of Stone Spitfire by Charles O Neill has been presented to the family of Fl Lt Karl Jacobsen and to the mayor of his home town near Oslo, to the Norwegian Ambassador in the UK, and to many other organisations. They have now been invited to the Royal Palace in Oslo to present a painting to the King of
Norway, whose father and grandfather escaped (along with Karl Jacobsen) on HMS Devonshire in 1940 following the Nazi invasion of their country. A painting was presented to the Crown Wharf Theatre recently, and the Spitfire Group has become a gold founding partner, as well as sponsoring four seats at the theatre, all dedicated to the Star of Stone. Geoff Berriman, group leader of the Star of Stone Spitfire Group, said: We re delighted to support Crown Wharf Theatre. When it opens its doors, it will be an incredible addition to the cultural life of the town. It s simply mind-boggling what can be put on there and the impact it can have. In 1942, the people of Stone came together to fund The Star of Stone Spitfire. It was a wonderful community effort, and a similar community spirit exists around the Crown Wharf Theatre, as individuals, businesses and organisations all do their bit to make sure the theatre opens and is a huge success. Leo Capernaros, Crown Wharf Theatre trustee, said: We re so proud to be supported by The Star of Stone Spitfire Project. We ve been so fortunate, right from the beginning, to have so many people stepping forward and backing the Crown Wharf Theatre. From individuals helping at our fundraising events, to businesses donating
their time and expertise, to organisations like The Star of Stone Spitfire Project becoming founding partners, getting the theatre open is a real community effort. The shell of Crown Wharf Theatre was built as a gift to the town by Joule s Brewery the theatre s lead sponsor as part of their Crown Wharf development by the Trent and Mersey Canal. Back in 1942, Joule s was also the lead sponsor of the Star of Stone Spitfire. The Crown Wharf Theatre Charity took on the theatre in April last year on a peppercorn rent and, thanks to support from local businesses and a £50,000 grant from the Town Hall Charities, got to work first on the back-of-house areas, which are nearing completion. A £75,000 grant from the Community and Environment Fund, in place to benefit communities being disrupted by HS2, was awarded to Crown Wharf Theatre at the end of last year, which means work in the auditorium can now get under way. The grant will be used to fund the lighting grid, sprung timber flooring, sound equipment and acoustic treatments. Leo added: With the help of so many people, we ve achieved so much and we re taking exciting steps to getting the theatre open. There s still a way to go, so we d love to hear from individuals who want to volunteer their time, or businesses who want to help by donating time or expertise, or anyone who s interested in sponsoring a seat or becoming a founding partner. For further information go online to: www.crownwharftheatre.org.uk.
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World of Wedgwood
Fulford Village Walks Starting on the Village Green at 10.30am the walks will be at a gentle pace and will take us on footpaths around the village. The walks will however, involve climbing over stiles and walking across muddy terrain, so sturdy footwear is recommended and wellies if there has been lots of rain. We will be back by about 1.00pm in time for anyone who has worked up an appetite to have Sunday lunch or hot baps at the Shoulder. Date: Sunday, April 3. Details: 01782 398280.
At the World of Wedgwood Lots of different workshops and activities at the Barlaston site. Including Pottery Painting in the World of Wedgwood Decorating Studio throughout the Easter Holidays. Plus The Woodland Easter Trail, Paint and Feast on April 16: Join Team World of Wedgwood on a woodland search for ceramic bunnies before heading out to the Decorating Studio to paint them. You ll finish your magical day with a well-deserved Little Bunnies Afternoon Tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room with your teammates. Plus The Bird House Workshop on April 20 with the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Join
the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust to forage for bird feeder in the Hem Heath Woods, then head into the Decorating Studio to paint your very own Wedgwood ceramic bird house, hand thrown by the team at World of Wedgwood. Details: www.worldofwedgwood.com. At Stafford Gatehouse A variety of shows and performances at both the theatre and the castle. Details: https://staffordgatehousetheatre. co.uk/whats-on.
Coming up Spring Plant Hunters' Fair on Saturday, April 2 Sugnall Walled Garden, Eccleshall. Entry to the plant fair £1 and brilliant two-acre walled kitchen garden. A great place to find some wonderful plants to get your gardening season off to a great start. Featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries. The plant fair runs from 10am-4pm. The Walled Garden (ST21 6NF) is on the B5026, Eccleshall to Loggerheads road, two miles from Eccleshall. Details: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk. Handful of Songs by Stone Girlguiding Thursday, April 14, at 7pm and then again on Saturday, April 16, with a matinee performance at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm. Tickets available online at www.handfulofsongs.org.uk/tick ets or via email from tickets@handfulofsongs.org.uk.
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t s most certainly fantastic that community events and activities are making a welcome comeback. Here s just some of what s coming up in our area. 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. Easter Weekend Plant Hunters Fair Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 18 The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge. £5.00 entry to garden and plant fair. This Easter Sunday and Monday the wonderful Dorothy Clive Gardens are opening their gates for what has become one of the best-loved garden events in the region with a winning line up of the best nurseries around, a most charming and beautiful garden and a truly relaxing and inviting atmosphere. The 12-acre Dorothy Clive Garden features a superb woodland garden, alpine scree, a damp garden and spectacular flower borders. Famed for its dazzling spring display of rhododendrons and azaleas with massed drifts of bulbs. The Plant Hunters Fair boasts 20 brilliant nurseries, including RHS Medal Winners offering a tremendous variety of plants. The fair runs from 10am5pm both days. The garden is on the A51 near Woore, four miles south of Bridgemere, (TF9 4EU for satnav.) This event is a ticketed event with limited tickets available full details at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk.
Do you have a public/ community event coming up which you would like to appear in our What s On feature? Email what, when, where, etc, to our Editor Belinda at hargreavespr@outlook. com.
Staffordshire YFC celebrates Platinum Year
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TAFFORDSHIRE County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (SCFYFC) started celebrating their Platinum Anniversary by holding a Dinner Dance this Spring, at the Ingestre Suite, County Showground in Stafford.
Eccleshall YFC current members The evening saw 450 guests including current and past members as well as many supporters of Staffordshire YFC, enjoy a three course roast dinner and then socialise and dance to music from The Sound Party Band. A fund-raising raffle and auction were also held on the evening, with the top item of a three-night stay in a holiday cottage in Cumbria fetching more than £800. A spokesman for the young farmers said: The event sold out within five days of tickets being released and all those who attended thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with old and new faces, after two years of events of this type not being held due to the pandemic. In addition to the fundraising for Staffordshire YFC, the auction also had a special donation from Amerton Farm, for an Alpaca Experience Day, which fetched £360 to be donated directly to help those in need in Ukraine. The tables on the evening held photo displays of former and current throughout the seven decades showcasing the different types of activities that members can take part in and in The Boden Room next to The Ingestre Suite, there were videos and more photo memorabilia on display to reminisce over. Currently, the federation has nearly 650 members across ten clubs in the county Abbotsholme, Ashley, Chase, Cheadle, Eccleshall, Leek, Lichfield, Stone, Uttoxeter and Waterhouses. The members who are aged from ten to 28 years
enjoy a varied programme of learning activities and competitions including Public Speaking, Tug of War, Cookery, Rural Skills and a wide variety of sports for all ages. Members can also gain developmental skills via free training and awareness evenings including Mental Health Awareness, Farm Safety, Team Building and Healthy Eating at their club meetings and via the County and National programme. SCFYFC has adapted over the last two years during the pandemic and as a county it continued to deliver activities and competitions including a Virtual Show Floats Competition, the size of shoe boxes and two Virtual Annual Rallies with over 15 competitions in each. Clubs are now looking forward to a much more normal year, with the Annual Rally planned for Saturday, May 7 with more than 40 competitions taking place at Hall Farm, Pipe Ridware, by kind permission of R J Smith and Son. County chairman, Toby Hall said: After what has been a two-year period like no other, it s amazing to say the next 12 months for Staffordshire YFC are looking very promising and I can t wait to get started in living the dream. With membership consistently high throughout the clubs, it gives myself as county chairman great optimism as we look ahead to our landmark days such as the Rally and County Show. For any further information about joining Staffordshire YFC, contact Julia Taylor, County Organiser, on 01785 248645 or email organiser@staffsyoungfarmers.org.uk.
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STONE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
New summer dates for gastronomic gathering
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he popular Stone Food and Drink Festival is set to take place on Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17 this year in a change from its regular slot of the first weekend of October. The move is driven by the potential for work to start on extensive developments to the festival s home of Westbridge Park in the autumn, and will see the packed programme brought forward for foodies to enjoy in the summer months. Food lovers will still enjoy live cookery demos, talks, tastings, live music, street food, artisan food stalls and family fun - with some exciting new additions to the event set to be announced in the coming months. Full details and tickets are set to be released in Spring via the festival website at www.stonefooddrink.org.uk.
Friday 15th Sunday 17th 2022
ENJOY STAFFORDSHIRE AWARDS
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USINESSES from across the Stone and Eccleshall area and beyond have come out tops at an annual awards ceremony. A number of Staffordshire tourism and hospitality businesses have been crowned at the recent Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism and Good Food Awards 2022. Following a two-year hiatus due to coronavirus, businesses from across the county gathered at Keele Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme, for the glittering black-tie event, which was sponsored by We are Staffordshire and organised by Enjoy Staffordshire. A spokesman for Enjoy Staffordshire said: An audience of more than 250 guests saw the winners of 16 categories, including The Trentham Estate (Large Visitor Attraction of the Year), Foxfield Railway (Small Visitor Attraction of the Year), and No26 at Aston Marina (Independent Restaurant of the Year), announced by the host, BBC
Midlands Today s Rebecca Wood. The CBeebies Land Hotel at Alton Towers Resort was named Hotel of the Year, while The Meynell Ingram Arms at Hoar Cross, near Burton, was Pub of the Year, and the Ramblers Retreat won the Tea Room/Coffee Shop of the Year award. The Experience of the Year went to Moddershall Oaks, New Business of the Year was Play@ Lower Drayton Farm, near Penkridge, and Denstone Hall Farm Shop, near Uttoxeter, was the Food & Drink Retailer/Farm Shop of the Year. B&B and Guest House of the Year was The Little George in Eccleshall, and the Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year award went to Mayfield Snuggery, on the Staffordshire-Derbyshire border. The spokesman continued: And there were further wins for The Trentham Estate, in the Resilience & Innovation and Unsung Hero categories, and Alton Towers Resort, which was
successful in the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism and the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism categories. There was also a special award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism in Staffordshire presented to The Very Reverend Adrian Dorber, Dean of Lichfield, in recognition of his work to position Lichfield Cathedral as a premier historic and religious tourist destination. Councillor Philip White, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member with responsibility for tourism at Staffordshire County Council, said: Our annual awards are a wonderful celebration of our amazing tourism sector and an event we all look forward to. Our tourism businesses continue to deliver year on year, attracting more and more visitors to the county, generating millions of pounds
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for our local economy and sustaining tens of thousands of jobs. I couldn t be more proud of the sector and I would like to say a huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists. The winners of 14 categories progress to represent Staffordshire at the national VisitEngland Awardss for Excellence, to be held in June 2022. Category sponsors at the 2022 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards were RH Advertising, Staffordshire Business & Environment Network, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Insight6.
THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
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he Women's Institute (WI), which was formed in 1915 and is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK, plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. Here we take a look at what's been going on at local WI's and see that they are not just jam and Jerusalem. Is your WI group in the Stone, Eccleshall, and surrounding area? Would you like your group to be featured in our WI pages? Email Belinda at life@timesandecho.co.uk.
Aston-by-Stone WI What an unusual year was President Chris Payne s opening remark at the Annual Meeting of Aston-by-Stone WI on March 9, as she presented her report. Indeed it was. But we kept going. The weather in 2021 seemed to sense our determination, for we arranged several outdoor, socially-distanced meetings which were all blessed with sunshine or, at the least, a lack of rain. We were reminded of the Safari on Crown Meadow, the wonderful Garden Party in member Anita Murphy s garden, the Christmas party with our own inimitable brand of entertainment and other memorable visits and meetings. We visited the Lymestone Brewery in February, held an auction to swell funds for the WI s charity, Associated Country Women of the World, and achieved success at the County Show, to name but a few. All helped us to keep in touch and to come through 2022 with membership as strong as it was 12 months previously. There were successes to report, lost members to lament, new members to welcome, and above all a sense of survival and continuity. It s good to look back and see just how much we ve achieved. Did we do all that? There is hope for the future, if we have done so well under recant difficult circumstances. This seems even more important these days, after two difficult years of Covid, and the dreadful news emerging from Ukraine at present. New meetings, outings and activities are planned for the rest of 2022 and beyond. At our next meeting on April 13 we will welcome speaker Jan Mitchell whose topic is Twenty ways to lift your Spirits. A good start to our new programme. To find out more, ring 01785 615662. If you would like to join us, ladies, you will be most welcome. We meet at Aston-by-Stone Village Hall on the second Wednesday of the month. Do turn up you ll be made welcome, and can count on home-made cakes at refreshment time. Report by Kate Wain
Stone WI Well, normal service was resumed this week for Stone WI after quite an unexpectedly long break. Our last meeting was at the beginning of December when we had our Christmas party and quiz. Then came along a few problems. Our first meeting of the new year should have been on the first Wednesday of January, when we were hoping to enjoy some exercises whilst seated, supposedly to dispel the winter blues and perhaps shed a few calories after our Christmas festivities and indulgences. We hoped it would be fun and perhaps supply some laughter as we wrestled with chairs and scarves. However it was not to be. February s meeting left us in a similar predicament. Sheila was still not well, and Heather, once back from Denmark, managed to catch Covid. With her blessing, February's meeting was cancelled too. Because some of us had an incomplete list of names and information, I went to the venue in case anyone hadn't received the message. I found just one lady, a new member, heading towards the venue. Such fun. So March's meeting, (hurrah), was the first of the year, and did actually happen despite the horrible weather which was very dull, wet, rainy and uninviting. Eleven members sang Jerusalem, went through some WI information, before Heather gave us a talk about Travelling Alone, with particular reference to her own experiences and for those with disabilities. She stressed the necessity of forward planning and communicating with people at departing venues at airports, coach firms, cruise ships, ferries etc. After Heather s talk, our thoughts turned to where do we go from here. Sheila would not be continuing as Secretary but wished to remain a member. After her illness, she was finding the job too much. Heather also said she wished to relinquish her position as president in the near future. So we have a lot of thinking & sorting ahead of us including suggesting suitable ideas for future meetings. Ideally we need to contact those members who were unable to be with us before informed decisions can be made. We managed to have a raffle (as well as the obligatory cuppa, biscuit and chat) where proceeds were to be forwarded to help the relief situation in Ukraine. If you would like to come and join our merry throng, perhaps bring a friend, some fresh ideas, & swell our numbers, you would be assured of a warm welcome and lively participation. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month, at 2pm in Christ Church annex. Our next talk, given by one of our own members, is about Making a Will and Powers of Attorney. If you fancy hearing about that, and having a good chance to meet new people, have a good chat and a lovely hot cuppa, a biscuit (or two) then just come along, or contact Heather first, if you require any more information. You can contact her on 01785 600945. Report by Pam Farnsworth
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STONE SCOOTER CLUB
Raising funds for humanitarian appeal
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tone Scooter Club is in its ninth year and is operating currently with over 20 members with some of them being with the club from the very start. Prior to Covid and government riding restrictions the club s Events Diary was busy every month listing rallies and ride outs which were attended from February to October. One of the highlights of the season was the annual fund raising event that took place during the kinder months and this was a riding challenge for all who took part on motor scooters, some scooters being 40, 50 or even 60 years old. The challenge in the past has been the North Wales 300 and this was completed in under 12 hours riding into Mid-Wales, Snowdonia, Anglesey, Llandudno and finally back into Stone. This year we are planning another Welsh route bringing in
more riding skills and challenges and possibly a little bit further so all donations would be kindly appreciated. One of the riders to take on the challenge again this year is club member Malcolm Cooper (aka Cooperman) who s 80th birthday was in March this year. Malc is a long serving member and normally ride more miles per annum than the younger club riders. All monies collected will go to the DEC (Disaster Emergency Committee) via the British Red Cross for the families fleeing the conflict after leaving their homes with only items they were able to carry this will provide water, shelter and healthcare to all refugees and displaced families. This year s challenge will take place in either May or June and fund raising will take place up until then. The club s base is located at the Bridge pub in Stone and club members will be there with the British Red Cross collection boxes
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from 7.30pn until 10.30pm on Wednesday, April 13th and Wednesday, April 20, collecting any kind donation the members of the public or businesses would like to donate. Let s hope this war is over sooner than later but in between time let s all pull together and help the poor people who are really suffering from this nasty conflict. Hoping to see you on April 13 and 20. Stone Scooter Club can also be seen in this year s Festival Parade which is on June 18. They will also, on the same day, have there own stand at Westbridge Park where they can be seen displaying their scooters and collecting donations on behalf of the British Red Cross for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. For further information about the Stone Scooter Club, go online to: www.facebook.com/StoneScooter Club Report by Len Hamilton
GIRLGUIDING
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hat does a spoonful of talent, a cupful of songs and a good sprinkling of sparkle get you? Well of course it s the return of a Handful of Songs 2022. The recipe for a great show is on the cards again when Girlguiding Stone Outward Division take to the stage to wow audiences with their singing, dancing and comedy talents. A spokesman for the group said: The last two years with the onset of the pandemic have had a huge impact on the show, with A Handful of Songs 2020 being cancelled only weeks before the cast were due to take the stage. Although a smaller cast than before again, due to all the challenges that Girlguiding has faced through the pandemic, we
All the ingredients for a great show have a cast of Brownies, Guides and section members gearing up to impress in what promises to be a fabulous show. They continued: So what s makes A Handful of Songs so special? Born back in 1975 by Maureen Recine, the current county commissioner, a show was put on for the residents of Barlaston for Christmas, met with huge joy a seed was sown for the start of something very special. 43 years later A handful of Songs has gone from strength to strength, finding its feet on a professional theatre stage and being the only national biennial girl guiding show. The show has even been on the west end stage in London. With no auditions the shows pride itself on being open to all girl guiding members and promises to give them a unique experience, being part of a professional show and the opportunity to learn new
skills in singing, dancing and acting alongside meeting new friends and having a whole load of fun mixed in to. The spokesman added: This year s show brings the delights of the west end musicals mixed with a touch of Disney and sounds straight from the charts. Over 35 songs, hundreds of costumes and some razzle dazzle added to the talents of a group of young and passionate girls promises to create a show that you wouldn t want to miss. The show takes to the stage at the Repertory Theatre in Stokeon-Trent on Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14, at 7pm and then again on Saturday, April 16, with a matinee performance at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm. Tickets are available online at www.handfulofsongs.org.uk/ticket s or via email from tickets@handfulofsongs.org.uk.
Let s get quizzical
COMPILED BY PAUL STEELE
1 Cigar, Rebut and Sissy were the first three answers on which internet word game bought in January 2022 for a seven figure sum? 2 Which toy company was founded by the Hassenfeld siblings? 3 Kristen Stewart, Emma Corrin and Naomi Watts have all played which royal on screen? 4 Which ceramicist produced Bizarre ware? 5 How many pawns are on a chess board at the start of a game? 6 Which 2022 ITV thriller tells the story of Fi Lawson, who arrives home one day to find a family of strangers moving into her house and her husband, Bram, has disappeared? 7 What does a barium meal precede? 8 What began as the Pilton pop, blues & folk festival? 9 Which TV show took its title from a Whiskas advert? 10 In which decade was the first Magnum ice cream sold?
11 Who was announced as the representative of the United Kingdom at Eurovision earlier this year? 12 What amp fuse would you typically find in the plug of a kettle? 13 Who got a haircut in Judges 16:19? 14 How many basic positions of the feet are there in classic ballet? 15 Which horse, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, retained the Champion Hurdle at this years Cheltenham Festival? 16 In the weekday TV schedule at what time does This Morning usually start? 17 Eating which meat is avoided by superstitious cricketers? 18 Who is Lewis Hamilton s teammate this season at Mercedes? 19 Edward Woodward, Denzel Washington and Queen Latifah all played which character on film or TV? 20 Which continent lies in all four hemispheres?
Quizzes compiled by Paul Steele - email: pnsteele@aol.com - Paul's 'Which One?' quiz game is available on Amazon.
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1. Wordle Tip May 1st s word will begin with the letter A 2. Hasbro 3. Princess Diana 4. Clarice Cliff 5. Sixteen 6. Our House 7. X-ray examination 8. Glastonbury festival 9. 8 Out of 10 Cats 10. 1980s (1988) 11. Sam Ryder 12. Thirteen 13. Samson 14. Five 15. Honeysuckle 16. 10am 17. Duck 18. George Russell 19. The Equalizer 20. Africa
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