Programme of events
April 2023
13 April
B's Dementia Cafe
Sammy Bell's tea room, Belong Newcastle, Lower Street ST5 2RS
Thursday 13 April 2023 - from 14:00
This event sees the launch of B's cafe which will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Sessions are free and will include entertainment, refreshments and opportunity to access support whilst forming friendships. Please book in advance.
Cost: free
How to book: contact Emma Palin or Isis Whitmore on 01782 986300
20 April
Fascinating folk of Newcastle film show: Vera Brittain
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 20 April 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A special archive film show from Ray Johnson about Vera Brittain.
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21 April
Titanic History Talk
Belong Newcastle, Lower Street, ST5 2RS
Friday 21 April 2023 at 2:00pm
To commemorate the sinking anniversary of RMS Titanic our heritage coordinator Isis Whitmore will be doing a talk on the latest research, survival stories and how we can help maintain the historical significance of this great tragedy. The event is free entry however advance booking is required.
Cost: free
How to book: contact Isis Whitmore, Heritage Coordinator, on email Isis.whitmore@belong.org.uk or phone 01782 986300
27 April
Fascinating Folk of Newcastle talk: Vera Brittain
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 27 April 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A special talk by Barbara Andrew about Vera Brittain.
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28 April - 30 April
Lymelight Festival
Newcastle town centre
28 April
Poetry and amusing anecdotes about growing up in Newcastle under Lyme
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Friday 28 April 2023 - 12:00pm to 2pm
An afternoon of poetry and amusing anecdotes from local poet Nick Degg about growing up in Newcastle under Lyme.
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28 April
The Lost Charter: Exhibition preview event with artist Glenn James
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Friday 28 April 2023 - 2pm to 3pm
An exclusive first look at the Lost Charter exhibition at Brampton museum with a chance to join artist Glenn James to make close up drawings of the beautiful charter illustrations.
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29 April
The Lost Charter: Exhibition openig event
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Saturday 29 April 2023 11am
A live Q+A with Heritage Champion Simon White and artist Glenn James
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Ongoing events
Look out for:
- distribution of ceremonial mugs to primary schools
- Britain in bloom planting
- flags and bunting in Queens Gardens