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  • Thu 22 Jul 2021 10:28·

Ladybird Su’s Newcastle Common Diary #3

13th July 2021 – Strawberry Time! After a slight delay, we’re finally in! Appetite took over the shop at 23 High Street, Newcastle last week, and the artists moved in. The residency at the shop could not have started with…
  • Wed 30 Jun 2021 12:38·

Familiar Faces of Newcastle: Fleetwood Fisheries

In this week’s Familiar Faces Q&A, we spoke to Liam of Fleetwood’s Fish Emporium about taking over the family business during a pandemic and how it feels to see his face on a billboard on the A34!   What have…
  • Fri 18 Jun 2021 14:06·

Ladybird Su’s Newcastle Common Diary #2

It was back to Newcastle Market again this month, in my role as artist gardener for the growing season, meeting people in town for a chat about all things gardening related. The weather was in stark contrast to the April…
  • Fri 4 Jun 2021 15:57·

Familiar Faces of Newcastle: Sophie Davies

     In our latest Familiar Faces Q&A, we spoke to business owner Sophie Davies of Il Capo Barbiere’s, which is now open and can be found at Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme.       Can you tell us a bit…
  • Wed 2 Jun 2021 14:55·

Three Counties Artist: Lisa Goodridge

For our last Q&A in the series, we spoke to Lisa Goodridge who talks to us about their Three Counties second prize winning piece, ‘Wales #3’, which can be seen at Keele University campus as part of our Three Counties…
  • Thu 27 May 2021 14:44·

Three Counties Artist: Lyngard Simpson

In this weeks Q&A, we spoke to artist Lyngard Simpson who’s piece, ‘Beth’, was nominated for an Appetite Audience Choice Award. Lyngard’s work can currently be seen as part of the Three Counties Cubes at Keele University.   Can you…
  • Wed 26 May 2021 16:25·

Familiar Faces of Newcastle: Craig Armstrong

In this week’s Q&A, we got to know Craig Armstrong of The HopwaterCellar, an independent bottle shop and bar in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Craig talks about his independent business and his shares his thoughts on our Familiar Faces exhibition.   Can you…
  • Wed 19 May 2021 12:59·

Familiar Faces of Newcastle: Kim Manning

This week in our series of Q&As, we spoke to one of the Familiar Faces of Newcastle-under-Lyme Market, Kim Manning, who runs a watch-repair service and stall on the market. Kim talks to us about the business she shares with…
  • Tue 18 May 2021 17:28·

Three Counties Artists: Helena Shave

This week, we spoke to Audience Choice Award nominee Helena Shave, who’s piece ‘Bright Summer Flowers’ was created purely from plastic found washed up on the beach. Now, Helena’s piece can be seen as part of the Three Counties Cubes…
  • Thu 13 May 2021 12:58·

Familiar Faces of Newcastle: Black’s Menswear

As part of our Familiar Faces exhibition in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre, we’re speaking to the people behind the portraits, photographed by our commissioned photographer Adina Lawrence. This week, we spoke to Matt Woods, Manager of Operations of Black’s Menswear. Can…
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