Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walks

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Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walks

Enjoying life along the canal

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Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walks

Take a walk – or four!

Reconnecting with nature and water is a great way to banish the winter blues! From November to March, Appetite and artist Anna Francis are hosting a series of nature-inspired walks along the Trent and Mersey canal at Kidsgrove.

Each walk will have something different. As the seasons progress into deep winter you’ll explore the changes in the landscape with fellow walkers as well as some very special guests. Whether you are interested in foraging, nature or simply joining a friendly activity with others in your neighbourhood, Anna wants you to come along for the walk!

The first Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walk took place on Saturday 11 November. You can read all about it in our blog, where you can also download a free guide to the walk including information on the plant species you will see.

Schedule

Sunday 10 December  1 – 3pm  Foraging Walk

On this winter foraging walk you will be joined by forager and fermenter Emma Cronin of Wild Pickle. Along the way you will note the surprising number of things that can be foraged in December, and also get an overview of the Forager’s Code of Practice.

Saturday 13 January  11am – 1pm  Biodiversity Walk

Artist Anna and the group will be joined on this walk by a special guest! Andrea Ku is a beekeeper and biodiversity specialist of B4Biodiversity, whose aim is to raise the awareness of urban biodiversity through educational, practical, and creative projects. During this deep winter walk you wil explore what is happening in the landscape at this time of year.

Saturday 3 February 11am – 1pm  Group Walk: Anna leads another walk on the theme of the natural environment of the canal as a green asset for Kidsgrove.

Saturday 2 March  12 – 3.30pm  Foraging & Biodiversity: For the final walk in the series there will be a focus on foraging and biodiversity. PLUS you will walk along the path of the Staffs University Fine Art Student Art Trail, and have the opportunity to get involved with a hands-on activity.

How to book

Feel free to turn up on the day, although to make sure you are kept in the loop with updates such as rescheduling, it’s best to book for free on Eventbrite. You can find all the walks in one handy collection at bit.ly/KCNRWalks

Notes

Do you have something you’d like to share with Anna about the canal, the plants or animals that live there? Get in touch at a.m.francis@staffs.ac.uk

Send us an email to askus@appetite.org.uk if you’d like updates and future walks sent straight to your inbox!

  • Make sure to wear warm, preferably waterproof clothes and shoes!
  • Walks may need to be rescheduled where weather is bad or conditions become too slippery due to frost.
  • Walks along the often uneven towpath may not be suitable for everyone, including people with low vision or limited mobility, particularly in wet or frosty weather
  • Please let us know of any access requirements at least on week in advance via email askus@appetite.org.uk.

About the project

Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery is a partnership project by Appetite and Canal & River Trust. Appetite are supported by Go Kidsgrove to deliver projects in Kidsgrove.

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Anna Francis is an artist and researcher whose work promotes discussions about the spaces where we live through art. She is co-director of The Portland Inn Project.

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GAME at Newcastle Common

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GAME at Newcastle Common

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GAME at Newcastle Common

GAME on!

Time to get your ‘A’ game on as celebrated comedy duo Hunt & Darton take over Appetite’s Newcastle Common and turn it into … a game shop!

Get ready for amazing, analogue fun as we ditch the devices to bring you all your favourite family games including:

🧁 ‘Not’ The Great British Bake Off

🕵️ Scavenger hunt

🕹️ DIY arcade experience

Come join in the fun

Come and sample some FREE fun suitable for everyone in the first big event at the all-new Newcastle Common!

We are open for antics on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December from 11am – 3pm.

Find us at 2-3 Lancaster Buildings, Newcastle ST5 1PG (in what used to be the Thomas Cook travel shop opposite the Guildhall and Boots).

 

Coming to Newcastle Common

You can find parking information for Newcastle town centre on the borough council website. There are also a handful of accessible spaces on Merrial Street, and in front of the Art of Siam restaurant on the High Street.

There is one small step into Newcastle Common, though we do have an access ramp that can be used. Once inside, Newcastle Common is on one level and is fully accessible.

The closest public toilets are by the bus station, and there is a Changing Places toilet at Newcastle Library, in Castle House – both within two- or three-minute walk.

 

General information about Newcastle Common can be found in this Easy Read Word document or Easy Read PDF.

Want to know what else is going on?

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No need to book - just drop in!

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Welcome back to Newcastle Common!

Welcome back to Appetite’s Newcastle Common!

We are so excited to be opening the doors to our new home on Sunday 26 November! Our new home is 2-3 Lancaster Buildings, ST5 1PG, in what used to be the Hays Travel shop opposite the Guildhall and Boots. And we’re inviting you to come along and share what you’d like to see from us next!

Join in the fun

Drop-in to from 12pm to 6.30pm when we’ll have some crafty and creative activities to take part in. Come share your thoughts and ideas on what you want to see happen in Newcastle Town Centre and what you’d like to see at Newcastle Common.  

While you’re with us try your hand at Hyped Up Badge Making with the hilarious Jenny Hunt! Get the sharpies, pencils and fine liners at the ready to design and make a badge to celebrate anything you value; chips, your dog, your town, you, your amazing jumper, the pub, slushies, The Muppets Christmas Carol, pimped up coffees, a brew, Bublé, baubles, Bublé wearing baubles, Bublé wearing baubles with a brew, your mum, dad, nan, kids, your car, Greggs sausage rolls, that you’re simply alive or Minecraft.

As the lights get turned on lets punch their air and hype anything or everything we love! Come along and take part from 12pm to 2pm and 3pm to 6.30pm

What else is happening on the day?

Luma by Air Giants. How often is it that you get to meet a big, beautiful, glowing snail? We’re really looking forward to bringing the glorious Luma by Air Giants to Newcastle BID’s Christmas Lights Switch On #LightUpCastle on Sunday 26 November. See Luma outside Caffe Nero on Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme from 1pm to 7.30pm.

Getting there

Parking is free on the night on council car parks, which you can find a list of on the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council website.

 

 

General information about Newcastle Common and the event can be found here in Easy Read format either in Word or Pdf.

Want to know what else is going on?

Visit the What’s On page for events and go to Get Involved for more opportunities. For regular updates, why not subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook @appetite.stoke, Instagram @appetite_stoke, and X @appetitestoke.

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Luma at #LightUpCastle

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Luma at #LightUpCastle

How often is it that you get to meet a big, beautiful, glowing snail?

We’re so excited to be bringing the glorious Luma by Air Giants to Newcastle BID’s Christmas Lights Switch On #LightUpCastle on Sunday 26 November.

Luma is a nine-metre-long snail who loves an audience. Her presence as she looms above visitors is gentle, welcoming and otherworldly. ​Luma is a joyful and hopeful work which champions both nature and technology, and reimagines what robots can be for!

See Luma outside Caffe Nero on Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme from 1pm to 7.30pm.

Welcome back to Newcastle Common!

The doors of our NEW Newcastle Common are open! We have moved from our old space in York Place and will be opening our doors again in time for #LightUpCastle! Find us 2-3 Lancaster Buildings, ST5 1PG, in what used to be the Hays Travel shop opposite the Guildhall and Boots. Here’s what to expect from us on the day:

12 – 6.30pm: Welcome Back to Newcastle Common

Get stuck in to some creative activities and tell us what YOU would like to see happening at Newcastle Common next. Do you want more arts, exhibitions, family activities? Let us know! PLUS, our library will be be back open for browsing and lending.

12 – 2 pm & 3 – 6.30pm: Hype Badge making with Jenny Hunt

What do you want to hype!? Get the sharpies, pencils and fine liners at the ready to design and make a badge to celebrate anything you value: chips, your dog, your town, you, your amazing jumper, the pub, slushies, The Muppets Christmas Carol … As the lights get turned on let’s punch the air and hype anything or everything we love!

Getting there

Parking is free on the night on all council-owned car parks. Check the full list on the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council website.

Want to know what else is going on?

Visit the What’s On page for events and go to Get Involved for more opportunities. For regular updates, why not subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook @appetite.stoke, Instagram @appetite_stoke, and X @appetitestoke.

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Stories for the Living City

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Stories for the Living City

Get crafty, creative and share YOUR Stokie stories!

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Stories for the Living City

Come along to Stories for the Living City – where you can share YOUR story.  

Everyone from Stoke-on-Trent has a tale to be told and we can’t wait to hear yours!   

Come along to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery from 12pm to 3.30pm on Saturday 2 December for a joy-filled afternoon of Stokie storytelling and creation with local artists and YOU to help inspire and grow the Living Heritage City Trail by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.   

  • Tell your tale and make your own six-line story with Shahid Iqbal Khan (Punjab to the Potteries)
  • Be a photographer for the afternoon and explore your city through a lens with Nat Willatt  (Union, Picturing High Streets)
  • The creative power is in your hands! Create your very own character with Kidda Kinsey (illustrator of the trail map!)
  • Create a portrait guided by artist Daby Daby Obiechefu (TRIBES, Featured 23)
  • Share ideas and inspiration of what you’d like to see next from Appetite in the City Centre 

What is the Living Heritage City Trail?

The Living Heritage City Trail is a taster of the Living Heritage City project (launching in March 2025) that will connect the archives and collections of our museums to buildings and communities in Stoke and Hanley.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council will aim to work in partnership with local communities along the route and will consult and create with users, organisations and partners to showcase the rich stories and significant heritage of the city.

Read more about the Living Heritage City Trail on the Stoke-on-Trent City Council website.

Getting there & Access

The nearest pay and display car park is John Street car park (ST1 3BP).

The museum is a short walk from Hanley Bus Station, or a 20 minute walk / 12 minute bus journey from Stoke Train Station.

We recommend blue badge holders use spaces in Albion Street (ST1 1QF), where there is a disabled bay and on-street bays which are free to badge holders. There are also bays in Bethesda Street (ST1 3BP).

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is a step-free site and is fully wheelchair and push chair accessible. Assistance dogs are also welcome.

 

 

General information about the event can be found in Easy Read format available here in Word or Pdf.

Want to know what else is going on?

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Getting there

The nearest pay and display car park is John Street car park (ST1 3BP).

The museum is a short walk from Hanley Bus Station, or a 20 minute walk / 12 minute bus journey from Stoke Train Station.

We recommend blue badge holders use spaces in Albion Street (ST1 1QF), where there is a disabled bay and on-street bays which are free to badge holders. There are also bays in Bethesda Street (ST1 3BP) and outside Smithfield works (opposite Tesco).

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Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
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Punjab to the Potteries: Photography Workshop

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Punjab to the Potteries: Photography Workshop

Make your own mini portrait and find out the fascinating techniques behind the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition at Chapters Cafe!

As part of the Punjab to The Potteries project, photographic artist Sam Ivin created 23 portraits of the people who contributed their experiences as part of the research. During the process of taking the portraits, Sam took a keen interest in the sitter’s individual stories and used his conversations with them as the basis for the decorations that he hand painted onto each print. Tailored to each individual, they include colourful patterns and symbols inspired by Sikh images and Punjabi fashion.

During this session, Sam will outline his time as a photographer, and the journey from documenting stories of migration in Settling to the Punjab to the Potteries project.

The workshop will discuss different types of portraiture and set practical challenges to take some yourself. You will then print your images and decorate them.

You don’t need to bring any equipment to join the workshop; you can chose to use your phone or a compact camera provided by Sam. PLUS, Sam is offering to troubleshoot one of your own photos! Simply email it along with your query to askus@appetite.org.uk by Friday 20 November and he will go over it with you during the workshop. N.B. you must be happy to share the image in front of the group.


More in the series

If you are interested in this event, why not check out the other events in the Punjab to the Potteries series?

Friday 17 November: Conversation and Q&A session with members of the project team covering concept, production, community engagement and next steps.

You can also see the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition in Chapters Café until 25 November.

If you’d like future updates about Punjab to the Potteries direct to your inbox, email askus@appetite.org.uk or answer ‘Yes’ to the question when booking your ticket on Eventbrite.


Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you are planning on arriving before then, there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe.


Want to know what else is going on?

Visit the What’s On page for events and go to Get Involved for more opportunities. For regular updates, why not subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook @appetite.stoke, Instagram @appetite_stoke, and X @appetitestoke.

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Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you wish to visit on a week day during the day there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe.

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Punjab to the Potteries: Conversation + Q&A

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Punjab to the Potteries: Conversation + Q&A

Come along to Chapter’s Cafe, Keele University this Friday 17 November, 6-9pm, and let’s share some great ideas! Join us for the second event in our Punjab to the Potteries at Keele creative series as we explore the evolution of the project so far from one family’s photo collection to two new short plays and a LOT of new friendships!

Plus, give us your ideas for what exciting new directions we can take Punjab to the Potteries in next!

On the evening you will hear from four project members with unique roles, challenges and perspectives:

Gemma Thomas: Gemma is the director of Appetite who, in conjunction with their lead organisation, New Vic Theatre, commissioned the two new plays

Rasandeep Singh Devgon: as an Appetite Community Co-ordinator, Ras worked on spreading awareness throughout the local South Asian community

Valdev Bansal: the original concept of Punjab to the Potteries was Val’s, thanks to some old family photos

Filiz Ozcan: Filiz cast and directed the play readings

If you want to find out how to develop your creative project from concept to completion, come along and pick the brains of members of the team.


More in the series

If you are interested in this event, why not check out the other events in the Punjab to the Potteries series?

Monday 20 November: Photography workshop with photographic artist Sam Ivin

You can also see the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition in Chapters Café until 25 November.

If you’d like future updates about Punjab to the Potteries direct to your inbox, email askus@appetite.org.uk or answer ‘Yes’ to the question when booking your ticket on Eventbrite.


Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you are planning on arriving before then, there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe.


Want to know what else is going on?

Visit the What’s On page for events and go to Get Involved for more opportunities. For regular updates, why not subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook @appetite.stoke, Instagram @appetite_stoke, and X @appetitestoke.

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Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you wish to visit on a week day during the day there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

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Punjab to the Potteries: Writing Workshop with Sarah Bedi

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Punjab to the Potteries: Writing Workshop with Sarah Bedi

As part of the Punjab to The Potteries project, Playwright Sarah Bedi wrote the new short play When You Ask. Newly commissioned by Appetite and New Vic Theatre, the play is inspired by the stories of people in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Sarah now wants to share that experience to inspire others in their creative writing endeavours. Sarah will share not only the process of drawing on real stories to create something new, she will also talk about the profound connections she felt during her research.

During the practical part of the evening, Sarah will guide you through exercises and techniques that you can use during your own writing process.

We are sure that Sarah’s unique perspective will give you some excellent know-how to help you find and craft your next story.

Please note that this is an introductory workshop. There will be no finished piece of work completed ion the evening.


More in the series

If you are interested in this event, why not check out the other events in the Punjab to the Potteries series?

Friday 17 November: Conversation and Q&A session with members of the project team covering concept, production, community engagement and next steps

Monday 20 November: Photography workshop with photographic artist Sam Ivin

You can also see the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition in Chapters Café until 25 November.

If you’d like future updates about Punjab to the Potteries direct to your inbox, email askus@appetite.org.uk or answer ‘Yes’ to the question when booking your ticket on Eventbrite.


Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you are planning on arriving before then, there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe.


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Getting there

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you wish to visit on a week day during the day there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe.

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Chapters Cafe, Keele University
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Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 5BG
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Book via Eventbrite.

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Punjab to the Potteries: An Exhibition at Keele University

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Punjab to the Potteries: An Exhibition at Keele University

Celebrating the people behind the stories that inspired two new plays

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Punjab to the Potteries: An Exhibition at Keele University

Did you know that the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition is on at Keele University? First shown at New Vic Theatre in the run up to the play reading event of two newly commissioned short plays, the exhibition is currently on show in Chapters Cafe.

Punjab to the Potteries is a joint project between Appetite and New Vic. Two playwrights with strong ties to the South Asian community – Shahid Iqbal Khan and Sarah Bedi – were each commissioned to create a new 30-minute plays. The plays were researched and influenced by the memories and stories of people who were either born in the Punjab and migrated to The Potteries, or whose family made the journey and were born here. The plays were read by a cast during a celebration event at the theatre on 12 August 2023, which was a sell-out success.

As part of the project, photographic artist Sam Ivin created 23 portraits of the people who contributed their experiences as part of the research. During the process of taking the portraits, Sam took a keen interest in the sitter’s individual stories and used his conversations with them as the basis for the decorations that he hand painted onto each print. Tailored to each individual, they include colourful patterns and symbols inspired by Sikh images and Punjabi fashion.

If you’re interested in Sam’s artform, you can join him in a free workshop at Keele University as part of a series of events showcasing the practical processes and personal experiences of bringing a project like Punjab to the Potteries to life.

Monday 13 November: Sarah Bedi talk and introduction to writing. Sarah will discuss her connection with the stories she was told and how she found the experience of creating something new from them. She will then give audience members som exercises and techniques to help them begin their own writing journey

Friday 17 November: Members of the Punjab to the Potteries team, Gemma Thomas (Appetite director), Rasandeep Devgon (community engagement), Val Bansal (project originator), and Filiz Ozcan (play director) discuss the project, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Monday 20 November: Sam Ivin will give a brief introduction to his career as a photographic artist before taking audience members through practical exercises to capture portraits and work with the prints as art.

Booking by Eventbrite will be open soon so do please check back.


You can see the Punjab to the Potteries exhibition in Chapters Cafe until 25 November:
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am – 4pm

Parking is free on campus after 5pm every day during the week and all day on weekends. If you wish to visit on a week day during the day there is a small pay and display car park on Union Square but please note this does become very busy.

Access Chapters Cafe is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on Union Square car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park to Chapters Cafe. Chapters Cafe is a public cafe so it can become busy with customers during a weekday; if you prefer a quieter time to visit we suggest after 5pm on a weekday or going along on the weekend.

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Keele University, Newcastle ST5 5BG
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Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walks

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Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walks

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Kidsgrove Canal Nature Recovery Walks

PLEASE NOTE: This walk has been rescheduled from 4 November.

 

From November to March, artist Anna Francis is hosting a series of walks and workshops that discover more about the canal at Kidsgrove and its human and non-human neighbours. She looks forward to connecting with Kidsgrove people to find out what they love about the canal and how they use it now.

On the first walk, Anna would also love people to join who would like to be ‘human noticeboards’. A human noticeboard is an organiser, practitioner, maker or leader who has something great going on in Kidsgrove who would like to spend two minutes telling the rest of the group about it. Walkers can then find out more along the walk.

Other walks will have a different focus, such as foraging or exploring the art trail that will be installed by Staffordshire University students in March.

The first (rescheduled) walk takes place on Saturday 11 November 2023, 11am – 1pm. Anna will meet walkers at the lodge at the northern entrance to the Harecastle Tunnel (on the canal behind Kidsgrove Memorial Garden, towards Kidsgrove train station).

All the walks are free to join and you can turn up on the day, although Anna is encouraging people to register in advance via Eventbrite so she has an idea of numbers.

To have updates for future walks sent straight to your inbox, or to let us know of any access requirements, email askus@appetite.org.uk.

If you have any queries for Anna, she can be contacted on a.m.francis@staffs.ac.uk

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