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The Macari Foundation, run by Lou Macari of course, do some great work in the area, and they are appealing for a bit of help – they need single beds and mattresses and bedding – either new or good condition second hand. If you have something that will do for Lou and his team you […]
Today, Thursday 2nd March Staffordshire libraries will be celebrating all things children’s books with World Book Day. Children up and down the county will be encouraged by their schools to dress up as their favourite book character from Harry Potter to Little Red Riding Hood aimed to spread the joy of reading. Encouraging a love […]
If you aren’t already a member …join up today!! Did you know Staffordshire Libraries provide safe, warm, and welcoming spaces with access to lots of great services, such as FREE books and electronic resources. With a Staffordshire library card, you can download eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines, eComics, and eNewspapers on the go! At Staffordshire Libraries […]
Kevin Lovatt has been in touch from the Higherland Methodist Church in Newcastle … to spread the word about ‘Fustian’ … who are a group of amateur musicians – also they are friends and are from three families living in Newcastle who all attend the Higherland Methodist Church. They have an eclectic taste and perform […]
The society, which was founded in 1933, has within its ranks some of the most accomplished and well respected names in the Staffordshire art world; both professional and non-professional. Throughout its history the focus of the society, has been both inclusive and encouraging––offering opportunities to develop as practitioners and exhibit in an ever–increasing number of […]
The next production at the New Vic Theatre is ‘Quality Street’ which is a co-production between the New Vic Theatre and Northern Broadsides. Jane went along to the New Vic to have a chat with one of the actors – Aron Julius who is playing Valentine Brown …. here’s what they talked about! Photograph courtesy […]
With regards to saving money – have you joined your local library – it is free to join!. A lot of local libraries are now providing warm spaces and there are so many books you can borrow for all the family including audio books – also magazines and comics– you can download books on line […]
People who live here in Newcastle-under-Lyme who are struggling to buy food, get in touch with the Newcastle Staffs Foodbank – you can contact them on a freephone number 0300 102 9088 and they will tell you how to get a food bank voucher.
We mention ‘Affordable Foods in Blurton’ a lot and that is because they do so much … there is always something going on there to help the community … and here is a good one ……. Next Wednesday 22nd February between 10 and 12 there will be a ‘Coffee Morning’ at Affordable Foods in Meaford […]
Ladies Day – The New Vic Theatre By Amanda Whittington All photographs by Andrew Billington What a great subject matter – four fish factory workers go to ‘Ladies Day’ at the races. It is a delightful, easy to follow production about the lives of four very different women, all very good friends and colleagues – […]
