Entries by Baba

Charity signs lease to take on Crown Wharf Theatre building

An exciting project to deliver a brand-new theatre in Staffordshire has taken a major step forward. The charity behind the Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone has signed the lease to take on the building from Joule’s Brewery – and work will soon be getting under way on the backstage areas. The outer shell of the […]

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Three new wings for Helping Angels

A North Staffordshire charity, which provides vital support to vulnerable adults and children, is set to increase their services and employ three full-time members of staff after being awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.  Helping Angels Charitable Association has received £187,500 from the fund, which has secured employment for a Digital Lead, Community […]

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Staffordshire Staycation

Families are being encouraged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation during the school Easter holidays – and at the same time help support local tourist attractions.   The county has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions and with further easing of Covid-19 restrictions from 12 April, many are expecting to reopen for business. Some businesses […]

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Virtual market for Staffordshire Day

LOCAL businesses are being invited to take part in a virtual market to celebrate Staffordshire Day. Enjoy Staffordshire, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and the county’s other local authorities, want to support artisans, makers, producers and indie retailers as the county begins to come out of lockdown. On Staffordshire Day, a new section featuring […]

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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 Brownies have buried a vintage-style sweet jar containing their thoughts, personal memories and trinkets – within the […]

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Archaeologists make new discoveries at former pottery works

Archaeologists studying bottle ovens at a former pottery works have made a ‘significant’ discovery after new information emerged about the structures. Investigations by the team working at the Grade II listed Phoenix Works site, in Longton, have revealed that the two bottle ovens on site are not, as previously believed, up-draught types, but actually down-draughts […]

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Chance to win free entry for Potters ’Arf and six-month gym membership

The 1,000th adult to sign up for this year’s Potters ’Arf will win free entry to the race and a six-month membership to Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s gyms. The Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon is one of the most unique, community-spirited races in the UK. It has amazing support across Stoke-on-Trent, places for all, a wonderful atmosphere […]

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Future Journalist Award Winners Announced

The winners of the Staffordshire University Future Journalist Awards have been announced. Recognising the talent of aspiring young journalists, winners and runners up were announced during a virtual ceremony streamed Thursday 25 March. Winners for best written entry, best video, and best audio in five age categories were announced at the awards ceremony, which was […]

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