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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, who have partnered with Newcastle BID, with the support of Newcastle Borough Council, to work with DUST Rising […]
Chinese New Year celebrations, bottle oven building challenges and live storytelling sessions are among a host of free online activities available for Stoke-on-Trent families over the half term break. The city’s museums, libraries and other indoor attractions remain closed throughout the national lockdown, but the venues are continuing to provide alternative entertainment on their websites […]
A range of wellbeing support is available for families during the half term break. The local StayWell service provides support for children and young people and parents and carers online, via phone calls and video support. You can contact 01782 418518 or email st*************@*********rg.uk to access the service. More details are available at http://changeshere4u.org.uk/ In […]
Half term will be very different this year, but there are still ways to enjoy it in Staffordshire, whether you are staying at home or exploring your local area. There’s a huge range of virtual rainy day activities to keep the family occupied, including Facebook Live events and videos from Peak Wildlife Park – perfect […]
More than a dozen play areas across Stoke-on-Trent are being spruced up ready for spring in the latest round of capital investment into the city’s parks and play areas. From Monday 15 February, locally based PM Training will be working at 13 parks and play areas to update facilities ready for families to enjoy. Jobs […]
Lockdown has been a productive time for Society of Staffordshire Artists member and resident of Newcastle-under-Lyme, painter Nick Moore. Nick, who has had recent success with portrait paintings of local legend, Neil “Nello” Baldwin and The Great Pottery Throwdown presenter Keith Brymer Jones, sought a new challenge and embarked on two related projects to celebrate […]
Jordan Brown Armstrong, who has cerebral palsy is on course to complete an incredible 50-mile challenge to support local charity, Helping Angels Charitable Association. Helping Angels Charitable Association has challenged local people to move 50 miles in February for their “Move For Inclusion” campaign. Fundraisers of all ages have signed up to raise funds which […]
A mum who set up a support group for parents during the pandemic has been recognised as a “Point of Light” by Prime Mnister, Boris Johnson. Carly Twigg, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded the Help, I’m Now Home Schooling! In spring 2020 and quickly attracted over 5,000 followers. Now Carly has been unveiled as a winner of […]
Have you ever wondered where the tradition of expressing emotion via cards came from? The origin of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to Ancient Rome, where St Valentine was driven by his Christian duties as a priest and granted marriages, despite them being banned by the Emperor. When he was caught marrying couple’s in […]
Helen Dalley first started to journal at the age of 12. And then when the pandemic hit in 2020 and lockdown’s were put in place she found journalling was a great way to boost her own well-being. Helen has since gone on to develop her journalling and is now teaching others about the positive affects […]
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