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With just another couple of weeks left of October, we are getting closer to the start of our festive shopping events at the Centre.

The first of these is on Thursday 7th November for the Caistor Late Night Shopping Event, with many of your other favourite Caistor businesses open until 8pm. 

We are hosting pop up stalls by some of our favourite makers and artists, as well as music from the Bella Mamas and the launch of our festive treats in the Cafe. 

We hope to see you there! Keep up to date on all the activity going on by visting the event page on Facebook -  https://fb.me/e/5MDyr9S2b

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and resourceful person to join our small but dedicated Café Team as the Café Manager. The postholder will be responsible for the day to day running of the Café. Candidates must have experience in staff supervision, catering and food preparation, be an excellent team player, deliver outstanding customer service and have the energy to help us continue to grow.

The Trustees are keen to appoint someone with local knowledge who is able to work off their own initiative, understands the community we serve and those we support. Hours are assigned on a rotational basis and includes weekends.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

The day to day operations of the café and adopts a hands on approach

As Café Manager, you will be required to:

· Manage the food and beverage provision on a day-to-day basis, in accordance with standards agreed with the Centre Manager

· Recruit, train and lead the catering and volunteer staff for within the Café and at functions/events as they arise.

· Plan menus in consultation with the Centre Manager and Directors

· Organise, lead and motivate the catering team to provide a vibrant environment for service users.

· Plan staff shifts and rotas, sharing the information to all who need it.

· Ensure health & safety and food hygiene regulations are strictly observed.

· Budget and establish financial targets and forecasts in line with Finance Director.

· Monitor the quality of the products and service provided

· Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

· Maintain stock levels and order new supplies as required

· Interact with customers when involved with front of house work

· Liaise with suppliers and clients getting best value where possible.

· Manage and input into the social media content strategy, for the café to engage the public.

Whilst not directly responsible for, you will have an awareness of the following:

· oversee the management of facilities, e.g. checking event bookings and allocation of resources and staff

· plan new promotions and initiatives, and contribute to business development

· deal with staffing and client issues

· keep abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus or trends in consumer tastes.

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to perform duties outside of this list.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th October after 5:30pm.

Position is available immediately.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.80 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 21 per week

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (required)

• Food preparation: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/10/2024

Apply online via Indeed

Katie Spencer has very recently just be voted "Female artist of the year 2023" by Fatea Magazine.

Katie Spencer will play at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre on Friday 11th October 2024 - Tickets Only £!2 are available from the Centre or on EventBrite.

Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people, as with the land, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. Stand in the same place for long enough and you can watch the sun rise over the North Sea and then sink into crop fields, glowing auburn in late-summer sun. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer’s music.

The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.

Katie Spencer’s widely celebrated album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding
musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon, yet intimacy and introspection still remain.
The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal
connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music.

Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship. As live music has returned to our world, we can expect to see Katie Spencer where she belongs once more, eyes closed, in the moment, performing.

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“Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine

“One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine ★★★★★

“Imaginative imagery supported by compelling music that summons up the best of early 70s folk, fluently delivered here with its own contemporary power. This is a fine collection of memorable songs by an outstanding writer and musician.” Record Collector

“A timeless English folk album, perfect for the still calm of a Sunday morning.” Shindig!

“Katie Spencer sits gracefully in a vocal nook between Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson and, to conjure a name we hear less often these days, Bridget St John.” Prog Magazine

“The way Katie plays is never contrived, showy or imitative; it sounds true … a world-class folk
guitarist” – fRoots

“Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces little tapestries of song”

Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin, the first human beings to set foot on the moon, will be blasting off at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre at 7:30 pm on Thursday 3rd October. 55 years after they first landed, Martha Woodward (Armstrong) and Bobby Milner (Aldrin) will re-enact that first moon landing, performing a series of tasks set by Mission Control.

No expense has been spared in creating this unique production. The astronauts’ bespoke spacesuits have been lovingly created by one of Caistor Arts Centre’s Knit-and Natter Group, Joan Deakins. Joan had never made a spacesuit before. ‘It’s not something you do every day,’ she said but confessed herself very pleased with her handiwork. ‘I think my spacesuits will be perfect for landing on the moon. They look very nice.’

The moon landing is just one part of a whole evening of poetry and performance. Also taking part will be Caistor’s very own acapella group, the brilliant Bella Mamas, poets Catherine Scott (a woman with a grudge), Amanda Crundall and Martha plus the first-ever performance of a brand new Halloween song, written specially for the occasion and sung by Maura Cook.

‘It promises to be a different kind of evening,’ Martha enthused. ‘It should be a fun. There’s a lot going on. Admission is free. Come and join us on the moon!’

Book Swap Club

Have you been looking for a Book Club with a difference?

Bring along your 5 Star Rated book to swap for another literary gem.

Why not treat yourself to coffee while you enjoy your new book?

Group meets Third Thursday of the Month: Next meeting 15th August 10am - 12 noon in the Library

The Centre is open Thursdays 9:30am to 4pm

We hope you have been enjoying the current art exhibition in the Cafe Gallery here at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre, where local artist Irene Cordery has a vast collection of Lincolnshire Landscapes and Wildlife.

Irene is an artist who is passionate about wildlife in Lincolnshire. She is known for doing Landscapes and Portraits. Irene uses different medias in her drawings such as, polychromous pencils, pastels, acrylic and watercolour.

Exhibition how available for viewing and purchases from the Cafe Gallery, don't wait for a rainy day to bring this Blue Sky Lincolnshire Landscape or maybe you’ll choose a Little Duckling to take home...

Open daily Mon - Sat 9:30am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm

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Sunday 4th August 2024

Due to staffing issues the Centre will be closed today, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

We will reopen Monday 5th August from 9:30am to 4pm

Celebrating 50 Years of the SLHA (1974 – 2024)

On wednesday 3rd July invited friends and supporters of the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology join us at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre launch an exhibtion to Celebrate 50 Years of the SLHA (1974 – 2024)

The exhibition is now open to view upstairs in the Gallery Room where you will discover the work of the group from the last 50 Glorious Years of the SLHA (1974-2024) featuring images and information about the society.

Planned Events

Childrens Workshop - Roman Rule! Morning 10:30am or Afternoon 1:30 on Wednesday 23rd July - £2

Guided Walk of Caistor: the surprising history of a hilly wolds town - Sunday 28th July £5 includes Tea & Cake

Childrens Workshop - Crafty Archaeology; Morning 10:30am or Afternoon 1:30 on Thursday 8th August - £2

Afternoon of Music: The Old Lincolnshire Farming Year Through music, stories and song Sunday1st Sep - £7.50

TALK: A Pictorial Tour of Bygone Lincoln - Thursday 5th September 2pm

Caistor Through the Lens

The exhibition is in our Cafe Gallery. These are photographs by a group of locals who have been learning The Photo-Haiku Method with the support of local photographer Stewart Wall.

It is on NOW… until the Tuesday 4th June 2024.

The Photo-Haiku Method has been designed by Stewart Wall and is a powerful workflow usually used whilst on a Ginko (Photo-walk) to produce powerful and personal photography with an aim to create photo-haiku projects for photobooks and zines.

Potter Through a Lincolnshire Landscape.

The exhibition in our Gallery Room is by a Trio of artists:

The Little Acorn Pottery, Karen Dziuba Art & Tim Freer Art

 This exhibition runs from 19th April through to 5th June 2024

The Little Acorn Pottery, as the name suggests, will be exhibiting and selling pottery ranging from decorative displays to functional ware i.e., mugs, yarn bowls, plant pots etc. All the items are handmade using a potter’s wheel or hand building techniques. The artists inspiration for her Spring 2024 collection is the flourishing frenzy of Spring.

Karen Dziuba Art, is art in textile and paint, showing sunset landscapes based on the Lincolnshire countryside. They will sit well with The Little Acorn Pottery’s work. In addition to the above work Karen will be showing brand new works that explore light and atmosphere in everyday situations

Tim Freer Art. Tim had not picked up a paintbrush or pencil for 35 years, until a change in circumstances and a move to Lincolnshire. This has inspired his love of art again. His works are now based on the resident wildlife, in particular British birds, hares & foxes

There will be a preview evening on Thursday the 18th June from 6pm – 8pm, where you will be able to meet all three of the artists.