For the first time Biddulph Grange Garden is playing host to an exhibition of contemporary art by 5 exciting artists whose works reflect the themes of the garden.
Five contemporary artists will be creating an art exhibition with the theme of “Dangerous Discoveries” as part of the Trust New Art project. [Read more…]
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is backing the re-launch of the popular Space scheme by Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis to provide fun activities for young people during the school summer holiday.
Space was originally an activities scheme led by police in Staffordshire during the 80’s and 90’s aimed at engaging with young people. The new version of Space, coordinated by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, has similar objectives and is aimed at 11 and 17 year-olds. The activities have been planned and delivered by a wider collaboration of public and voluntary organisations, including the Police. Mr Ellis has pledged up to £140,000 to fund activities with an aim to increase skills, improve health and general wellbeing by creating opportunities to engage with young people positively. Activities will include sporting events, arts and crafts and music production. The Space scheme will runs until Friday 4 September and will cover areas across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Mr Ellis said: “I am bringing back a new version of Space to provide activities for youngsters during the school holidays. It aims to provide a positive experience for young people and opportunity to engage with public and voluntary sector organisations. The Chief Constable has agreed that neighbourhood policing teams will be at the heart of Space and is enthusiastically behind it.” Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has worked closely with the PCC’s office to organise and plan local Space activities. More information, including a calendar of events, is available at www.staffordshire-pcc.gov.uk/space
Biddulph Film Club have the latest children’s comedy ‘Paddington’ lined up for screening in February. Paddington is based on Michael Bond’s story of a young Peruvian bear who travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Paddington has been described as “a bear-hug of a family treat” with a critic saying “the new Paddington film is as warm and welcome as a hot pair of socks on a winter morning”. Paddington will be shown on Monday February 9th at Biddulph Town Hall 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Tickets are £4 each or £14 for a group of 4. You can reserve tickets by calling Terry on 01782 512445 or 07815 788495, or buy from the Council Offices next to the town hall. Children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. See website www.biddulphfilmclub.co.uk for details.
The next Biddulph Artisan Market will be on Good Friday – 3rd April 2015 9am to 3pm. The Artisan Market is to be found on the High Street between Wharf Road and Station Road with some stalls on the town hall frontage. The market is full of attractive stalls, bringing shoppers from far and wide to sample the delights offered by our specialist traders. There is a wide selection of locally sourced food and drink, plants, arts & crafts, textiles and so much more.
To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2015, the Biddulph Fairtrade Town Group and Sainsbury’s are hosting the GREAT BIDDULPH BAKE-OFF! National Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 runs from 23 February to 8 March. In Biddulph it will be celebrated on Saturday 7th March with the Great Biddulph Fairtrade Bake-off. This is a competition open to all Biddulph schools and community groups to find the best decorated cake using Fairtrade ingredients with a Fairtrade theme. Each group making an entry can bring along their own ‘winners’ to the cafe area of Sainsbury’s by 9.30am on Saturday 7th March. The Fairtrade Group judges will be searching for Biddulph’s best decorated cake(s) with a Fairtrade theme. Cakes must be: 1. Single 8 inch/20cm cake and/or a plate of 3 Cup Cakes; 2. Be accompanied with a description of how the cake was made and why the design was chosen. Tell us what you know about Fairtrade and if you have done any extra work as part of your entry. Cakes will be judged on: 1. Most creative design with a Fairtrade theme. 2. Most Fairtrade ingredients used. (Must contain a minimum of 2 Fairtrade ingredients). 3. Cakes will be tasted by the judges so must be edible! Groups/schools are free to organise their entry/ies in any way they wish; the overall aim is to raise awareness of Fairtrade. Prizes will be available for the best entries, including an engraved shield for the winning participating school. All entries need to be delivered to the Community Room upstairs in Sainsbury’s (by the Café) on Saturday 7 March by 9.30am. The event itself will take place in the Café from 10am. Put the date in your diary: The Great Biddulph Fairtrade Fortnight Bake-Off 2015, Saturday 7th March, 10-12, upstairs in Sainsbury’s Cafe. In addition to the Great Biddulph Bake-off judging, there will be some wonderful singing, Fairtrade goods for sale, and other activities. We look forward to seeing your entry!
A limited number of ‘early bird’ tickets are available for shows at the Biddulph Arms.
Diana Jones Weds Feb 18 : Biddulph Arms Fantastic American singer familiar to both Leek and Biddulph audiences, bringing her haunting voice and some Appalachian melodies back to the area. £12
Kris Drever Weds Feb 25 : Biddulph Arms Rare solo show for this hugely popular Scottish performer after a couple of appearances here with the mighty Lau. £12
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) Weds March 4 : Biddulph Arms First visit to Biddulph for the acclaimed Mercury Prize nominated I Am Kloot frontman after a couple of sell-out shows in Hebden Bridge and the recording of his live solo cd. £15
Eddi Reader Fri March 27 : Clonter Opera Once again it has long been an ambition of ours to put on the spellbinding ex Fairground Attraction favourite. Appearing with her superb band this should be a really special evening and looking likely to sell out. Clonter Opera. £22.50 www.clonteropera.com tel: 01260 224514
Luke Jackson & Jess Morgan Weds April 1 : Biddulph Arms Lovely double bill feraturing two of the folk scene’s most engaging and talented performers currently making a name for themselves nationally. £12 Tickets also available from : A & A Music, Congleton & The Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek.
We are now selling tickets via www.wegottickets.com (Booking fees will apply)01782 523277 www.biddulphupinarms.com
Do you feel like you need something to aim for? You can take part in a Swimathon at Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre helping raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Having a goal in mind is a great way to focus your workouts and motivate yourself. The swimathon takes place at the leisure centre on the weekend of April 17th – 19th. You can raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care by swimming 1.5 km, 2.5km or 5k, you can even enter the 1.5km and 5km as a team. The event is fully organised with dedicated lanes, so all you have to focus on is doing some training, raising lots of money for this great charity and enjoying the swim! To register, just go to http://my.swimathon.org and follow instructions.
Biddulph and District Youth Orchestra will be performing a Charity Concert at Biddulph Methodist Church and Victoria Centre in Station Road on the 7th February 2015 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets for the event will cost: £5 for adults and £2 for children, which includes refreshments. They will perform popular music plus there will be a prize raffle. Tickets available from Biddulph Town Hall or pay on the door. Proceeds from the concert will go to Biddulph Mayor’s Charities : Help for Heroes; Prostate Cancer UK; Alzheimer’s Society Biddulph and District Youth Orchestra are a young group of Musicians living in the Biddulph area who perform for the local and surrounding community. They have a wide range of music to select from and can tailor performances according to events and the seasons. They can accommodate beginners all the way through to very advanced players. See their website for details: www.bdyo.org.uk
