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Lockdown restrictions have resulted in creative opportunities for Newcastle-under-Lyme artist, Nick Moore. Making virtual contact with artists and friends who were also affected by isolation has strengthened his existing friendships and opened up opportunities for the artist to reach out to the people he has been influenced by. Nick’s portrait of Nello was completed by […]
This year’s Astley Fest is taking place virtually on Saturday 1 August, with an exciting line-up of online workshops and inspiring performances for families to get stuck into, thanks to The Philip Astley Project. Astley Fest was due to return this year following a successful event at Lyme Valley Park in 2018, which marked the 250th anniversary […]
In recent months Jamie Stonier has been reaching out to more communities online sharing his sign language skills. The 32-year-old has posted regular videos on social media in which he provided simple demonstrations of every day words, and his latest episodes have also seen the father of two helping to raise money for charity. “I […]
Staff at Newcastle’s popular Brampton Museum are preparing to reopen the museum and gallery to the public next week for the first time since the lockdown and with new Covid Secure measurements in place. Initially, the museum will be open to the public from Monday to Friday only, from 1-5pm, with visits restricted to the […]
A competition has been launched to select 50 pieces of art which will celebrate one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous landmarks – its bottle ovens. The competition is open to all and organisers are looking for 2D pieces for the project as part of this year’s Potteries Bottle Oven Day celebrations. The Bottle Oven Art Club […]
Click, call and collect services have expanded at Stoke-on-Trent libraries. Stoke-on-Trent City Council introduced the services for customers to access books at Longton and Tunstall libraries in response to the coronavirus while library buildings have been temporarily closed. Between 6-12 July, a total of 1,223 books and talking books were issued through the service. Based […]
Members of council-run leisure centres will be able to use gyms at a number of sites, as part of a phased reopening of services in line with national health guidelines. Facilities at some Stoke-on-Trent City Council-run venues will open again from Monday 27 July. It will mean that gyms at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Dimensions […]
A network of Staffordshire businesses successfully switched almost 250 members to online video meetings when the coronavirus lockdown hit the UK and has unveiled growth plans, even though face to face meetings are unlikely to return for several months. BNI Staffordshire hosts a mix of breakfast and mid-morning network meetings each week with chapters across […]
The first widespread survey of stress levels in the UK workforce is set for launch following a partnership between an award winning Staffordshire-based wellbeing coach and Keele University. Nicky Bartley of Thrive and Shine has developed an audit to help businesses identify and measure stress in the workplace with the help of Keele’s KRISP business […]
In a step to make-up for unavoidable lost time at Jubilee2 – and as a reward for their patience – all Jubilee2 gym members are to be given special offers and reduced fees when the popular leisure centre reopens to customers. Covid-19 Secure measures have been introduced at the centre during lockdown, along with a […]
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