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CONTENTS JANUARY 2015 6 It's the 'Show of the Year' on Saturday/ Sunday, January 17th/18th, as, once again, Blackpool stages its world-famous 'Pigeon Weekend'! The resorts Winter Gardens is, as ever, the venue for the largest gathering of pigeon-fanciers in the UK, organised by the Royal Pigeon Racing Association. The event attracts 'flocks' of enthusiasts of the avian family, Columbidae. The Blackpool show is, indibitably, one of the biggest in the world, attracting around 25,000 visitors, and is the town's busiest weekend of the year. 9 The latest charity night to be staged at Baddeley Green WMC features a Ladies' Fresh Air Pink Night on Friday, January 23rd. Entertainment will be provided by drag queen, the fabulous Miss Angel Delight, and wonderful Soul & Motown singer, Randy. Tickets, priced at £25, are available by telephoning Karen on 07854548670 or Carli on 07468-575227. 16 Come back to the 1980s with Congleton Players as they stage John Godber's worldwide hit, 'Bouncers', at Daneside Theatre next month! Meet our eponymous heroes: your 'friendly', neighbourhood law-enforcers (if you have ever been out at night, you will know the type - black-suited and bow-tied, standing at the entrance). Four, high-energy actors portray over 20, different characters in one. crazy night on the town. Directed by Simon Wain, the show runs from Tuesday, February 3rd, to Saturday, February 7th. 18 As heard on BBC Radio 4, John Shuttleworth returns to Newcastle's New Vic Theatre with his latest show, 'A Wee Ken to Remember', on Wednesday, February 18th. He wanted to share memories of favourite weekends, but, by mistake, the poster said: 'wee Ken', instead of 'Weekend'. So, John has to spend the evening, paying homage to his next-door neighbour and sole agent - the diminutive Ken Worthington! In his brand-new show, "Sheffield's funniest man" will perform classic tunes, along with newer ditties. 20 Cold, damp weather can unmask signs of arthritic change in dogs and cats, and, now is a great time to take a good look your pets and make sure that they are comfortable. Do they have difficulty getting up and lying down? Do they seem stiff or lame? Does it take a while for them to get going in the morning? If so, your pet will benefit from a check-over to identify any problems and work how best to treat them. If your pet is showing any signs of arthritis call into The Croft Veterinary Clinic, Newcastle-under-Lyme, today. sales: 01782 461711
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Best-known (in colloquial parlance) as the 'Pigeon Weekend', this is a legendary, three-day event, which will induce myriad pigeon-fanciers and fellow enthusiasts of the avian family, Columbidae, to 'flock' to England's most popular seaside resort on Saturday/ Sunday, January 17th/18th. The largest gathering of pigeon-fanciers in the UK, this show offers something for the whole family; whether you are a new member, curious about pigeons or a veteran pigeon-fancier (from trade-stands, various groups and organisations, talks, films, young fanciers areas, to the main event [the
The Blackpool show is, indubitably, one of the larget in the world, and regularly attracts around 25,000 visitors. It is regarded as the resort's busiest weekend of the year, when hoteliers, restaurateurs, taxidrivers and shopkeepers welcome pigeon-fanciers and their families with open arms!
can be termed the 'Crufts of the Pigeon World' , approximately 2,500 birds are on display, all attempting to win 'best in show', with the winner going on to the Supreme Champion class.
Aficionados can buy anything from a £25,000 mahogany loft to a bag of pigeon-corn at one of the 200 or so trade-stands.
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The event supports the British Fanciers' Pigeon Lung Research Team with a sizeable grant each year, enabling it to continue research into this respiratory disease, and it is also the largest, single donor to ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) with over £440,000! Help the Aged has also been a recipient
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HOT & COLD FOOD AVAILABLE FROM THE KITCHEN AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES LARGE CAR PARK
ALL Premier League Games on Every Week COME & WATCH THE MIGHTY POTTERS!!! Our large Concert Room is offered for private hire to all customers on Fridays nights (when available), and you can also relax in the club’s refurbished Lounge.
EXCELLENT INDOOR GAMES FACILITIES PLUS OUR OWN BOWLING GREEN COACH PARTIES WELCOME ON APPOINTMENT
Our Top-Flight live entertainment for Saturday & Sunday nights
JANUARY
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one at. You can be an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet you.
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one at. You can be an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet you.
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion 197 Meir road Stoke on Trent Staffs ST3 7JF
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion 197 Meir road Stoke on Trent Staffs ST3 7JF
Sat 3rd - Lucas Adams Sun 4th - Tyler Jon Sat 10th - Ben Wright Sun 11th - Andy Hammersley Sat 17th - Suzzi Sun 18th - Faye Horne Sat 24th - Dale A Williams Sun 25th - Sean Haven Sat 31st - Shelley Marie
Friday 25th January - 8pm
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Every Wednesday BINGO NIGHT
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OFFERING A WARM WELCOME AT
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Top beers & lagers from Coors
BINGO MON/SAT NIGHTS & SUN LUNCH THURS QUIZ NIGHT FOR CASH PRIZES ALSO INDOOR BOWLING
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• Games room including snooker
JANUARY
• Bowling Green • Pigeon Club
Sat 3rd ......... Excellent Duo
COACH PARTIES WELCOME • LARGE CAR PARK LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT/SUN EVENINGS
Sat 10th ....... Duo
JANUARY
Sat 3rd - Danny James Sun 4th - Limosine Sat 10th - Amy Sun 11th - JC Rayne Sat 17th - Kaela Santosh Sun 18th - Fall Gize Sat 24th - Dani Rodgers Sun 25th - Classic Gold Sat 31st - DISCO Party
JANUARY Sat 3rd - Enrico Sat 10th - Jenni Stevens
Sat 17th ....... Duo
Sat 17th - Mick Taylor
Sat 24th........ Band
Sat 24th - Kaela Santosh
Sat 31st ........ Instrumental Duo
Sat 31st - Sarah Dee
Auction Nights Sunday & Monday
football bt sports all premier & top live matches function room available please ring club for details
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JANUARY ENTERTAINMENT
live entertainment
Sat 3rd KICK
JANUARY
Sat 10th BREATHLESS
Sat 3rd Jason Kerr Sat 10th Echo Beach Sat 17th Rhiannon Hill Sat 24th Tide of Sound Sat 31st Connie Rhodes
Sat 17th OVER AND OUT
CARLING LAGER • TRADITIONAL BASS GUEST BEERS • CIDER
Sat 24th EDDIE BROWN Fri 30th **Beadsmith Family** tickets from club
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Snooker - Line Dancing every Tuesday Sequence Dancing every Thursday Outdoor/Indoor Bowls
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JANUARY
Sat 3rd - JOHN PAUL Sun 4th - JANE WOODWARD Sat 10th - HARRY MARKS Sun 11th - ADAM SOUTH Sat 17th - AMANDA LEA Sun 18th - NICOLA ASHLEIGH Sat 24th - ANDY STINE Sun 25th - TERRY DEAN Sat 31st - JOSHUA MUMBY
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WE ARE NOT CLOSED & WE'RE NOT GOING TO CLOSE!! JANUARY FRI 2ND - ROCK & ROLL SAT 3RD - PRIVATE PARTY FRI 9TH - SOUL & MOTOWN SAT 10TH - COUNTRY & WESTON FRI 16TH - ROCK & ROLL SAT 24TH - COWBOYS FRI 30TH - TERRY JAY & FRIENDS LONNIE KING, TRACY RAYNE & RICHARD COMFORT (MULTI-AWARD-WINNING SHOW!!) Bingo every Friday & Sunday night in Lounge Wednesday Afternoon Social Afternoon LARGE Screen TV in Bar Soul & Motown Sessions (ring for details) 75/85 Mulgrave Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
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A Warm Welcome Awaits You At
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JANUARY Sat 3rd - Starlights Sun 4th - David Oz Sat 10th - Back to Back Sun 11th - Peter May Sat 17th - Impact Sun 18th - Caroline May Sat 24th - Beat 2 Beat Sun 25th - Matt Fisher Sat 31st - A Box Full of Sparks BINGO WED/FRI/SAT/SUN NIGHTS AND ALSO SUNDAY LUNCH ** MONDAY NIGHTS** PRIZE BINGO WITH GOOD PRIZES - WHY NOT COME ALONG & BRING THE KIDS FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE - RING CLUB FOR DETAILS COACHES WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT BEERS FROM CARLSBERG, COORS & HEINEKEN
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Keyboard nights at Wolstanton WMC WOLSTANTON Workingmen's Club plays host to concerts by professional artists on the first Thursday of each month. The performances are presented by the North Staffs. Organ and Keyboard Club. The third Thursday of the month is 'Open Night', when home-players are take their own instruments and, (regardless of age or ability) are given the opportunity to play for fellow-members on their own instruments. Concert admission is £4 for non-members and £3 for members. For more information, telephone Tony Lawton on (01782) 858907.
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HEALTH & WELL - BEING IN 2015 A better quality of life
Their studies showed people, who strengthen these muscles tend to feel less breathless when A TEAM of scientists at Britain's leading undertaking physical activities; this could mean Human Performance research universities walking up the stairs or doing some essential discovered that a major cause of breathlessness garden maintenance could feel much easier. is the weakness of the inspiratory or breathing Specific breathing training or Inspiratory muscles. Muscle Training (IMT) involves breathing explained a spokesperson. 'Our commitment to against an inspiratory you is second-to-none' "Engaging in the activity is more load (generated by inspiratory muscles in the same way that lifting important than the end-result." a training device), THAT is the promise made by this a dumb-bell strengthens the biceps. Located at 1a, Rope Lane, Wistaston, which strengthens the Crewe-based, high-quality careThis form of Betamindes provides a range of provider. training has been non-medical services for people who used extensively Appositely-named Betamindes offers want to live independently, but find in patients specialist day-care in its specificallyeveryday-living activities not as easy with chronic designed bungalow for people of as they used to be. obstructive all ages experiencing memorypulmonary Examples of the extensive list problems. disease (COPD, of services provided include Its domiciliary staff will assist with e.g., emphysema companionship, personal care, all the daily activities which aren't as and chronic medication-reminders, mealeasy as they used to be in your own bronchitis) and preparation, light housekeeping, home. also athletes local transportation and 01782 281 774 looking to convalescence and respite care. Whether help is needed for one improve hour up to 24 hours a day, staff are Tues to Fri - 9am - 6pm All Betamindes' staff complete a Why choose Cookies performance. Saturday - 9am - 4pm available to assist seven days a week (including weekends and holidays). Indeed, Betamindes' commitment to you is 'second-to-none', and includes both personal care and home-help services, in addition to companionship.
We offer a dementia day care in our specifically designed bungalow for people of all ages experiencing memory problems. Our domiciliary staff will assist with all the daily activities that aren’t as easy as they used to be in your own home. Whether you need help with :• Personal care • Home Help • Companionship/ Shopping "Delivering quality local care"
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Day care at Betamindes gives individuals the opportunity to meet others in a relaxed homely setting (its bungalow is situated in a splendid position, integrated within the local community of Wistaston expectations. and within easy reach of Crewe, Nantwich and surrounding care. services areas). "We offer a diverse range of occupational activities, which stimulate, engage and enable the individual to recognise his or her potential and regain and maintain confidence, positive image and social skills,"
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Researchers find that 'vaping' can help smokers to quit NEW research appears to undermine fears that 'vaping' will encourage non-smokers to take up the habit. A review by the medical research group, the Cochrane Collaboration, finds that controversial electronic cigarettes, on the contrary, help those who wish to stop smoking (either to quitor by reducing the amount they consume). Researchers from the UK and New Zealand analysed two, previous, randomised controlled trials on e-cigarettes' role in quitting, and concluded that they had beneficial effects. They found that almost one in ten (9%) smokers who used e-cigarettes containing nicotine gave up within a year - more than double the 4% wh used nicotine-free vaporisers. When the review's authors looked smokers using e-cigarettes who had not quit, they discovered that 36% of vaporiser-users had halved their intake of cigarettes, compared with the 28% who did not (despite being given a placebo). Co-author, Peter Hajek, a professor of clinical psychology at Queen Mary, University of London, admitted that findings were not definitive, because the two trials included only 662 smokers. "Both trials used electronic cigarettes with low-nicotine-delivery, and it is likely that more recent products are more effective, since previous research suggests that higher and faster nicotine-delivery facilitates treatment-effects," he said. Commented Ann McNeill, professor of tobacco addiction at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College, London: "While the studies included were limited in number and used e-cigarettes QUALITY FRUIT AND VEG which are now ALL AT COMPETITIVE PRICES largely obsolete, the results are clear: 153 NEWCASTLE STREET e-cigarettes are helping smokers to MIDDLEPORT, ST6 3QJ quit or substantially TEL 07883 485066 cut down."
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LEADING a 50+ weekly, low-mobility volunteer vacancies in areas, including exercise group is no sweat for Age UK Cobridge, Meir, Stoke, Leek Town, Biddulph mentors, Doreen (88) and Sandra (65), who Moor and Ipstones. have put members through their paces Additionally, there are volunteer vacancies, every Thursday at Longton Central Hall, both for walk leaders and for administrative since training in 2008. staff (particularly data base input). Said Sandra: "Helping older people improve For further information about our activities their mobility and reduce the risk of falls is programme, project membership or extremely rewarding. Our members have volunteering opportunities: fun getting fit, whilst making new friends." CONTACT: The Ageing Well Team, Age UK Regular exercise boosts energy, increases North Staffordshire, on (01782) 200739 or confidence and self-esteem, not to mention 286207. reducing the risk of heart-disease and strokes. By offering low-cost exercise, walking groups and walking football sessions, the Ageing Well Project encourages older people to keep physically, mentally and socially active. Added Doreen: "The fact that members report significant * Low – Mobility Exercise * improvement in (£2 per session - first visit free) their health and * Walk and Talk (under 1 mile) * well-being through * Step Out & Age Well (3 - 6 miles) * attending our exercise sessions * Walking Football * (£2) makes my role as a group leader very worthwhile. The Improve STRENGTH & MOBILITY exercise helps my Reduce THE RISK OF FALLS arthritis, too." With FREE training available in Spring 2015, Age UK is Further details on: (01782) 200739 looking for people like Doreen and Registered Charity number: 1087774 www.ageuk.org.uk/northstaffs Sandra to fill
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HEALTH & WELL - BEING IN 2015 A NEWLY-launched product may help millions of women around the country appear more beautiful overnight. It is not, however, an anti-ageing moisturiser, a wonder cleanser or concealer, the latest must-have beauty product comes in a more unusual form.... We've all heard of the term, 'beauty sleep', but a recent study, published in the scientific journal, Sleep, confirmed 'officially' that a lack of sleep makes you less attractive.
Last year, researchers at Stockholm's Karolinska Institute looked into how forty people viewed subjects deprived of sleep. Help may be at hand, however, from what could turn out to be the most effective beauty product on the market, in the form of Helps Stop Snoring Spray (which was launched in selected Boots stores and on Boots.com), and has been clinically proven to reduce snoring in 80% of users. Helps Stop Snoring Spay contains a number of essential oils, which, in combination, offer an easy and effective way to help reduce nighttime noises.
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FOR the past, eleven years, Vicky Postles has earned a nonpareil reputation as a specialist in all aspects of hairdressing and beauty services at her Wellastocked, City Centre salon. In addition, sole proprietor, Vicky, carries Compact in size, but out pre-bonded hairwide-ranging in scope, extensions (see 'Before Faith Hair & Beauty offers and After' illustration, a welcoming, friendly showing the 'magic' that atmosphere and first-rate she can weave). service in every feature of The Hanley salon also hair design, majoring in caters for male customers superb cuts and colours. (cuts starting from £8) and for children (aged three-to-nine-years), costing a mere £6. On the beauty side, her business offers waxing, nails and facials.
Cellophony takes it bow(s) THE UK's leading cello ensemble is performing an evening of 18th and 19th century German music at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle, on Wednesday, January 21st. Cellophony has won a global following and universal acclaim for its unique repertoire and exhilarating delivery, playing at festivals across Europe and as far afield as South Korea. In conjunction with Concerts at Keele, the New Vic programme will include J S Bach (three preludes and a fugue from 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'), Franz Schubert (three songs from 'Schwanengesang') and Richard Wagner (prelude to 'Tristan und Isolde'). Tickets for the performance (which starts at 7.30pm) are priced at £15, £20.50 and £22 (with concessions and Under-16s Go Free), and are available from the New Vic Box Office or online at www. newvictheatre.org.uk
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Fabulously French-Canadian! FOLLOWING summer tours of North America and Europe, the truly stunning band, Le Vent du Nord, is back at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle, on Monday, January 19th, for a night filled with that special, French-Canadian spirit! With driving tunes and heart-felt songs, the band mixes French, Irish, Scottish and English tunes and traditions to make thrilling music with a unique, 'Quebecois' sound, and promises another New Vic evening with the very best music from around the world. Tickets for the performance (which starts at 7.30pm) are priced at £17 and £19 (with concessions and Under-16s Go Free), and are available from the New Vic Box Office or online at www. newvictheatre.org.uk january 2015 | 15
CONGLETON IN 2015
It's time to meet Lucky Eric - and the 'Bouncers'!
IT'S FRIDAY night: it's disco night - time for 'Bouncers' to come alive! Yes, Congleton Players' first production of 2015 is the most popular, internationallyacclaimed work of playwright, John Godber (BAFTAwinning author of 'On The Piste', 'Up 'n' Under' and 'Teechers'). Come with the Players back to the '80s, and meet the bouncers - your 'friendly', neighbourhood lawenforcers (well, the law, according to them!) at Congleton's Daneside Theatre in February. Don't mess with them, though; they may just throw you out.
for their big night-out.
Later, in the tatty, glitzy glamour and flashing lights of the nightclub, follow their progress to the disco-floor, where an entire crosssection of disco-goers, including a smoothtalking DJ, lipstick and lacquered girls, 'Hooray Henrys', the over-indulged and many more gyrate to the pulsating beat of the '80s nightclub scene. And, so begins the journey into Friday night under the everwatchful, ever-ready, ever-observant - BOUNCERS! NOTE: THE PLAY CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. The four-strong cast comprises Martin Daniel (as Lucky Eric), Andrew Tooth (Les), Daniel Masterson (Ralph) and James Hulme (Judd).
If you have ever been out at night, you will know the type - black-suited and bow-tied, standing at the entrance.
Directed by Simon Wain, 'Bouncers' can be enjoyed from Tuesday, February 3rd, to Saturday, February 7th, starting at 7.30pm.
Four, high-energy actors portray more than 20, different characters in one, crazy night on the town.
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Meet PLAYWRIGHT, John Godber, has giggly won multiple awards around the girls world for his most popular play, 'Bouncers'. and lads on the make as they prepare
Tickets, priced at £6 (Tuesday), £8 (Wednesday-Saturday) and £7 (concessionary), are available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Tel: (01260) 271095.
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OUT & ABOUT BRITISH BREWING INDUSTRY IS "IN EXCELLENT HEALTH", AVERS NEW REPORT THIS country now boasts the most breweries per head of any country in the world. That's the message from the Good Beer Guide 2015, pubished by CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale), which reports there are are 1,285 breweries operating in this country - one for every 50,000 people and the largest number since the 1930s and '40s. During the past, twelve months, 170
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breweries have opened in the UK, maintaining a growth-rate of over 10% per annum. Neddless to day, nearly all new breweries are producing cask-conditioned 'real ales' as their core products, giving an even wider choice of beers for drinkers and a welcome boost to the embattled pub sector. The guide lists breweries throughout the UK, including the 8,000-plus 'real ales' which they produce, alongside 54,940 real ale venues. Before falling into decline, London was once one of the world's greatest brewing centres, but 2013 saw brewery numbers double. "Real ale is the only success-story in a declining beermarket," said the guide's editor, Roger Protz (one of CAMRA's founders).
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Were you BORN to PERFORM? WHATEVER your age, if you, your child or student is a born performer, enter the Newcastle-under-Lyme Festival for Music, Speech and Drama!
'A Wee Ken to Remember' NEW Vic favourite, John Shuttleworth, returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme on Wednesday, February 18th, with his latest show. As heard on BBC Radio 4's 'John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music', our hero wanted to share memories of favourite weekends. But, by mistake, the poster said 'wee Ken' instead of 'weekend'; so, John has to spend the evening paying homage to his next-door neighbour and solo agent - the diminutive Ken Worthington! In his brand-new show, 'A Wee Ken to Remember', "Sheffield's funniest man" will perform classic tunes, along with newer ditties. Tickets for the performance (commencing at 7.30pm) are priced at £19 and £20.50, and can be purchased from the New Vic Box Office or online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk
This annual event, organised by volunteers, provides excellent opportunities for ALL ages of amateur performers, and features a wide range of competition classes, with written and verbal adjudication by experts for competitors (and trophies for winners). "We aim to provide a well-organised and enjoyable festival; a platform for amateur performers of any age age, from far and near, to demonstrate their talents," explained Publicity Officer, Steve Hughes. The Festival with take place at Newcastle College and St. John Fisher Catholic College on Saturday, March 14th; Friday, March 20th, and Saturday, March 21st, 2015, and ENTRIES NEED TO BE IN BY MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2015. For anyone who can act, recite, play an instrument or sing, or is in a band or choir, this chance to perform in front of a live audience should not be missed. Budding composers and poets are also catered for, with competitions to perform their own creations, or have them performed on their behalf.
England's greatest folk musician at Newcastle LAUDED by Q Magazine as "the greatest English folk-song performer of them all", Martin Carthy will be making his first solo visit to Newcastle's New Vic Theatre on Wednesday, January 14th. A unique singer, a ground-breaking guitarist and a master, musical innovator, Martin has (for almost 50 years) inspired generations of artists - from the likes of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to Richard Thompson, Martin Simpson and many more - and a special night is assured.
day-out, one in which you can see and appreciate the talent of others, matching your conclusions with those of the adjudicator," said Peter Hughes. "There is a friendly atmosphere at our festivals, and this is reflected in the favourable feedback that we receive from competitors and audience alike. "In 2014, a total of 1,257 performers took part, and they were supported by an audience of at least an equal number of family, friends and other visitors."
Visit the event's website (www. newcastlefestival.org.uk), which gives details of the 2015 Newcastle Festival for Music, Speech and Drama, and from which the syllabus for the Festival can be read, printed or downloaded. If no internet and printing facilities are available, contact Steve Hughes on (01782) 787935 for a printed version.
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and Julie sell and fit laminates, which continue to be popular (owing to its modern, clean appearance). Their firm's curtains and blinds department also provides the perfect finish to your windows. And there's more, since an impressive selection of fabrics (from, for example, Hardy and Belfield), which are ideal for creating your desired 'look'. As well as a terrific choice of curtains (taking in dramatic pelmets and valances), you can choose from an extensive variety of blinds, including Roman, roller, vertical, metal and wood Venetian - all made-tomeasure. Why not call into Joe and Julie's showroom today? Alternatively, visit the business's website: www. victoriacarpets.co.uk
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continued from page 26 The Dorothy Clive Garden is both intimate and informal; a network of paths ensure that there is always something to discover and delight.
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Throughout the year, the garden hosts a wide variety of events, from small, guided walks to major plant-hunters' fairs. Home-made food is available, and new are gluten-free choices in the Garden Tea Room. Situated in North Staffordshire at Willoughbridge, near Market Drayton, close to the Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the Dorothy Clive Garden is located on the A51 midway, between Stone and Nantwich. During the Winter, the Garden and Tea Room is open from 10am to 4pm every weekend in October, February and March. Disabled and coachparking is available.
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van coming in the opposite direction, before he crashed." PC Hughes, who rescued Harrison from the burning car, before raising the alarm, added: "This is something I don't think I will ever forget, simply because I saw this from start to finish." Convicted of drink-driving, Harrison was banned from driving, and had to pay courtcosts and complete a community service-order at a riding school for disabled people. Harrison stated: "I want to share my story to discourage people from drink-driving to use me as a learning-curve and not make the same mistakes I made. My advice to other people is: don't take the risk of drinking and driving. It's not if, it's when. You will get caught out." Between 2011 and 2014, Staffordshire Police arrested nearly 5,000 drinkdrivers - 95% of these were
Said Chief Superintendent Jeff Moore: "We urge people to 'Stop and Think' - to plan their nights-out beforehand, especially sorting out how they are going to get home, appoint a designated driver that won't be drinking or pre-booking a reputable taxi firm. "Harrison's predicament happened, because he hadn't made those plans. Thankfully, he survived and did not harm anyone else, but the next person to take the wheel under the influence may not be so lucky." The video is available to view on the Staffordshire Police You Tube channel. Posters featuring Harrison will be distributed to all licensed premises in Staffordshire to create a stark reminder of the consequences to all those drinking and considering driving home.
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Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto FOR the third of its four appearances in the Stoke-on-Trent Festival 2014/5 at Hanley's Victoria Hall, the BBC Philharmonic is offering a trio of great works on Friday, February 6th.
CONDUCTOR, Juanjo Mena.
Conducted by Juanjo Mena, the concert commences with the rarelyheard Overture, 'Windsor Castle' by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), to be followed by the Piano Concerto No. 5 ('Emperor') of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), with Hannes Minnaar the soloist, and the Symphony No. 3 ('Scottish'), of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47).
SOLOIST, Hannes Minnaar.
Born in Vitoria, in the Basque region of Northern Spain, Juanjo Mena, one of the country's most distinguished conductors, succeeded Gianandrea Noseda as the BBC Philharmonic's Chief Conductor in 2011.
JOSEPH Haydn (1732-1809).
Tickets for the concert (which starts at 8pm) are priced at £15-£31, and can be purchased from Music Mania Box Office, 4-6, Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent , Tel: (01782) 206000, and are also available online at www.musicmania.com
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