Tag Archive for: Stoke-on-Trent

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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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City Council awarded Foster Friendly status

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been awarded Foster Friendly status, the Fostering Network's programme to encourage employers to support fostering, and in particular, foster carers. To be recognised as a Fostering Friendly employer the city…
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Greenwood Dreams Review

Greenwood Dreams Review  For a number of years, Claybody Theatre has built up a big following and reputation for producing heart-warming plays based in Stoke-on-Trent. They combine a professional company, a community cast and celebrate all…
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Funding boost to help digital Angels

Vulnerable adults supported by a Stoke-on-Trent charity are set to be educated on how to communicate online thanks to National Lottery funding of just under £40,000. Helping Angels Charitable Association is recruiting for a digital inclusion…
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Safety takes centre stage as First Aid training continues

Over 100 companies have now benefitted following the launch of First Aid training by a Stoke-on-Trent health and safety company, with workshops continuing during Lockdown 2 in a Covid-19 safe environment. BPA Safety has invested in new equipment…
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The Hoard – Rediscovered Review

The Hoard - Rediscovered Review One of the biggest Covid casualties this year has to be the theatre industry. Personally, I was very concerned for our own wonderful theatres in Staffordshire. However, the thing about creatives is they are…
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Are you set for the Alice Charity Santa Dash?

The traditional Santa Dash is off the cards this winter but North Staffordshire’s Alice Charity has unveiled a way for runners, walkers, and dashers to don the red suit, get active and raise funds for families living in poverty. Alice is…
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Potto Lotto launches amazing entertainment prize bundle

Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing entertainment bundles in a bumper prize draw for Christmas. We have all had a tough 2020, this prize draw is a great opportunity to win a Christmas gift while also helping out local charities.…
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Lateral flow coronavirus tests and 250 businesses apply for grants

Almost 1,000 nurses, frontline council workers and other public sector staff have trailed new lateral flow coronavirus tests in the city, ahead of a national roll-out. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been working closely with the Department…
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Digital skills hub and new film headquarters planned for Stoke

A Stoke-on-Trent animation company has joined forces with international film studio to create a new headquarters and a digital and creative hub for Stoke-on-Trent. The new complex on Campbell Place, Stoke, features Framescape, a digital and…
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Art project creating an Appetite for all seasons

A local arts project is continuing to spread positivity and support people’s well-being in the face of COVID-19 and lockdown measures. Article by Adam Gratton Since late October, Appetite, funded by Arts Council England and the National…