Tag Archive for: staffordshire

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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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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume - Artistic Director of Upswing - as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.   As Associate Director, Vicki will explore artistic opportunities, working…
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Stunning images of China taken by Victorian photography icon at city museum

An internationally-acclaimed photography exhibition - which reveals rare images of 19th century China - has arrived at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. China: Through The Lens Of John Thomson (1868-1872) has attracted almost one million…
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Smart digital solutions sparks growth and new premises for Blink Digital

Digital innovation has seen North Staffordshire businesswoman Tracy Hollins develop new offices and support more clients, despite the stormy economic conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Tracy founded Blink Digital three years ago…
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What type of face covering wearer are you?

From patterned and funny face coverings to just simply plain and practical, residents have adapted to wearing face coverings over the past few months. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has now launched the ‘What type of wearer are you?’ campaign…
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Guest Blog Adam Gratton – Storytelling with your community

Adam Gratton, 40, is a freelance media consultant, journalist and podcaster who has worked in local community radio and Stoke-on-Trent Live, while supporting citywide community projects such as the Appetite Art programme. Adam has also worked…
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Care village residents’ dating advice reaches one million people

Dating advice from residents of the state-of-the-art Belong care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme has proved a surprise social media sensation.  With decades of courtship behind them, the octogenarians decided it was time to pass on…
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Spicy competition gives ginger cats and dogs a chance to shine

Calling all ginger cat and dog owners, a unique festival wants you to shout about your beloved pets. The fourth annual Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place between September 23 to September 27 and celebrates all things ginger.…
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Housewarming Season to reopen newly refurbished auditorium at New Vic Theatre

An exciting autumn season will reopen the newly refurbished auditorium at the New Vic Theatre - including a change to the previously announced Christmas show. The New Vic’s Housewarming Season will celebrate the theatre’s reopening following…
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A book of prayers from North Staffordshire cathedral canon

A North Staffordshire boy who grew up to become the Canon Chancellor of a cathedral has published a new book featuring his own prayers. Canon Ian Stockton, who was born and raised in Silverdale and went to Newcastle High School, has written…
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New canal-side theatre taking shape in Staffordshire

The charity behind a brand-new theatre in Staffordshire have given people a glimpse inside and now asking what should be taking place there when it opens its doors. New interior photographs show the scale of Crown Wharf Theatre – which…