Still a lot to do with the building but the gardens and flower pots are looking glorious. #georgianhouse #community #communitybuilding #artscentre #loveleek #peakdistrict #staffordshiremoorlands #touristinmyowntown #totallylocallyleek #totallylocally #communitarian

There’s always an adventure to be had in Foxlowes beautiful gardens #gardens #adventures #loveleek #lovestaffordshire #peakdistrict #staffordshiremoorlands

Back in the day to cool off the citizens of Leek would put on extra clothes and heavy tweeds! This is the cooling off committee in front of the Foxlowe when it was the textile union headquarters and the Trades & Labour Club. #livemusicvenue #independentcinema #livetheater #comedyclub

Pauline Simcock Cafe Art Space Exhibition Artist in Residence Sat 17 July to Sat 11 Sept 2021 Pauline studied at Stoke-on-Trent College of art and Hammersmith and Chelsea art school. Pauline explores painting, textiles, collage and photography and says of her work ‘my intense interest in colour is revealed in subtle unusual patterns and images that draw on the natural world - geology, plants, the sea.’ Simcock widely exhibits in England and Europe. #art #artist

One of today’s specials is Summer Vegetable Paella (vg) (gf) Our specials today are Smoked Salmon Paté served with Toast, Salad and Gherkins Summer Vegetable paella, add A Glass of Sangria For £5.00 Sun-dried Tomato and Ricotta Tart (v), served with Salad Minute Steak (gf), with Roquefort Butter, Roast New Potatoes and Broccoli.

Theatre from Live & Local, Tuesday 10th August 7.30pm The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Actor Neil Gore brings Robert Tressell’s humorous and absorbing book to life in his lively one-man show. With projected animation & fantastic story telling there’s something for all the family here, not least the chance to become acquainted with this timeless story of political awakening. Based on Tressell’s 1914 novel, this enduring and entertaining classic story of Edwardian painters is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain themselves and their families, poverty and the constant fear of unemployment notwithstanding, while renovating a large townhouse for the local mayor. “All these aspects of life will be portrayed through theatrical tricks, songs, Magic Lantern projection and skilled performance of lively, relevant characterisation and rich storytelling. Tickets £12.50: students £9.00 (Tickets on line only) #livetheatre #liveandlocal #actors

The Foxlowe as a building has played a prominent role in the towns history, from being on the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed, solicitors House & attorney to the Earl of Macclesfield, WW1 Red Cross hospital and for most of the 20th century the home of the textile union and a Trades & Labour Club. This plaque was kindly donated and will be be displayed along side other items relating to the Foxlowe. If you have any photos or items of interest related to the Foxlowe and you want to donate to the Charity then please get in touch. #artscentre #heritage

There’s always a lot of painting to be done at the Foxlowe, today we had Chris & Chris repainting the exterior (in a more pleasing colour approved by the local conservation officer) & Alex rubbing down and painting the railings at the front. With having so much money lost during the lockdowns the charity is having to rely more on volunteers. #volunteers #farrowandballoldwhite #johnstonespaint

Good look to everyone involved with the Sunday Supplement tomorrow, the Foxlowe’s Drawing Room Cafe and gardens will be open along with the Fox and Crow Gallery on the ground floor. #sundaysupplement #totallylocallyleek #totallylocally #independentbusiness #independentcafe

Russel Kane made a surprise visit to this weeks Leek Comedy Club. The regular comedy club is on the first Thursday of the month and Jamie Sutherland made a welcome revisit. #jamiesutherland #russelkane #livecomedy