NEW! A Virtual Tour of the Blue Bell

Thanks to the marvels of modern science, you are now able to take a tour of both the inside and outside of the Blue Bell, without leaving the comfort of your own home!  Just go to the new Virtual Tour page and follow the instructions.  (Unfortunately you won’t be able to get a “virtual” pint - you’ll actually have to come to the pub in person for that!)

 

A big thank-you to Andrew Barrett who did all the photography and the technical bits to create the tour.

Music Quiz & Fund-Raising Results

A very entertaining pop quiz was held on Tuesday 18th March, featuring music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.  There were about 8 or 9 teams competing, but unfortunately we’ve forgotten who won! (I think it was Tony, Melvin & the Blue Notes - doubtless someone will correct me if it’s wrong).  The total sum raised for charity was £63.  A big thank you to Shelley and Sheena for running the quiz, which was very high-tech this time, complete with laptop and computerised playlist.

 

We have also been raffling (by means of a football card) two giant Easter eggs on behalf of Kidsgrove Rotary Club.  The winner of the second egg donated it back for further fundraising, so it was auctioned off on Easter Sunday and realised a further £20 to add to the £120 from the raffle - thanks to Ron and Phil for their generosity.  We decided to add our quiz proceeds to this and so we will be able to give a grand total of £203 to the Rotary Club, who are supporting Kidsgrove and Newchapel Scouts.  Thank you to everyone who contributed.