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ART IN THE PARK Art in the Park Festival set to take place for eighth year rt-lovers can look forward to the return of a popular Moorlands festival this spring when Leek’s Brough Park will once again play host to local artisans and craftspeople. Now in its eighth year, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council’s Art in the Park Festival will take place over the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May. Councillor Gill Burton, cabinet member for communities, told Leek Life: “This is one of the most anticipated events in the Moorlands calendar attracting more and more visitors and exhibitors each year. I’m looking forward to it already. “It’s a fantastic showcase for A also features interactive art activities, bandstand performances and children’s activities. The Council is now seeking expressions of interest from local artists and craft makers who would like to attend this year’s Festival. To book space in the marquee, or for more information, Tel. 01538 395522. anyone who makes their own items and I’m always impressed by the quality of range on offer and the skills and creativity displayed by local artisans.” Past exhibitors have included artists, jewellery makers, ceramic producers, photographers, bespoke greeting card makers, a basket weaver and a willow artist. As well as exhibitors and stalls, the event Leek Life Stone Life Eccleshall Life Stone Life Feb Mar 2014:Layout 1 out 1 feb 2014:Lay Leek Life jan 20/12/13 14:48 Page 1 Leek e Lif 13:58 Page 1 Stone FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014 2014 JANUARY/FEBRUARY Happy New Year to all our readers and advertisers 24/1/14 Life Stone Life Feb Mar 2014:Layo ut 1 24/1/14 14:04 Page 1 Eccleshall FEBRUARY/MAR CH 2014 Win tickets Home to the 2014 Improvement Show 6 page wedding day feature Meet the Eccleshall bake who’s cooking r up a storm Life Independent Education: Making the right choice for your child Festival the Four Four Time WIN TICKETS to a House 2014 at Buxton Oper Win tickets 6 page wedding day feature to the 2014 Home Improvement Show Times, Echo & Life Publications, 18 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1BD Tel: 01538 752214 • [email protected] www.timesechoandlife.co.uk 34 Leek Life March/April 2014