Tag Archive for: Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…
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£23.6 million secured for Newcastle Town Deal Vision

A vision to improve communications, infrastructure and connectivity in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been given the go-ahead by Central Government and awarded £23.6 million to make the plans a reality. The success of the Town Investment Plan (TIP)…
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Kiln Associate Programme launched by New Vic

The New Vic Theatre is offering three companies the opportunity to be an Associate Artist at the theatre-in-the-round for one year from September 2021, as part of Kiln Associates, their artist development scheme. The successful candidates will…
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Sweet Memories to share for the future

A time capsule unearthed in 30 years’ time will describe the experiences of young girls growing up in Newcastle-under-Lyme including what their life was like in lockdown during a global pandemic. Members of the 1st Newcastle St Paul’s…
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Theatre of Football project to tackle racism and unite communities

A powerful county-wide project to tackle racism and unite communities through the power of football and the arts has been launched. It’s Not As Simple As Black and White - launched by New Vic Borderlines, Port Vale FC Foundation Trust,…
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Hanley Town Hall lighting up purple in celebration of Census 2021

Hanley Town Hall will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census and its importance to communities. The event is being organised by The Office for National…
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Un-Frogettable Sculpture in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A giant amphibian has hopped on to one of the largest roundabouts in Newcastle-under- Lyme thanks to the talents of young engineers and funding from sponsors. Apprentices from social enterprise PM Training have made an 8ft sculpture of a…
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Fantastic Town Deal for Kidsgrove

Ambitious proposals to deliver an unprecedented regeneration programme in Kidsgrove will become a reality following confirmation of a once in a lifetime funding opportunity. The town is receiving £16.9 million from the Government’s Town…
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‘BIG’ Project underway at Brampton Museum

A new an exciting phase in the life of a much-loved museum and art gallery is to get underway after being awarded almost £250,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The ‘Brampton is Growing’ (BiG) project will see Brampton Museum’s…
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Treemendous sweet gift from Japan

Residents and visitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be able to enjoy a delightful display of beautiful blossoms from Japan for years to come thanks to an initiative celebrating a long standing international friendship. Thirty Sakura cherry…
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Every other Seat takes centre stage in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A playful but poignant pop-up art exhibition highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the creative sector and local businesses is in Newcastle-under-Lyme's Town Centre. The exhibition has been brought to the High Street by Appetite,…