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

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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