Entries by Baba

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The Ladyboys of Bangkok Review

If you’re looking for glitz, glamour, live music and a good ole giggle then get along to see the Ladyboys of Bangkok in Newcastle-under-Lyme. From the moment you enter the bright, big pink Sabai Pavilion you know you’re going to be in for a fun packed night of entertainment. Inside Thai food is on offer […]

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Lesiure Discount Scheme for Armed Forces Personel being considered

Plans to introduce a leisure discount card scheme for armed forces personnel are being discussed by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Cabinet is considering providing free and discounted access to facilities at Jubilee2 for serving and retired officers, as well as reservists, as part of its commitment to upholding the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. […]

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Belong wins Prestigious Award

Not-for-profit care village, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme, has won the award for Best Care Home Design at the Leaders in Care Awards 2019 – which honour the industry’s finest examples of best practice and innovation. Belong was recognised for its outstanding commitment to providing high quality bespoke care in a welcoming and supportive environment. The village incorporates […]

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Susan’s Milehouse Garden is Blooming Brilliant

A beautiful cottage-style garden in Milehouse hailed as an “outstanding example to us all” has been declared the best residential garden in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Susan Maydew was crowned the winner of the ultimate accolade in the Newcastle in Bloom and Community Awards after impressing judges with her excellent use of space and great attention to detail […]

The Woman In Black at The Regent

PW Productions are delighted to announce Susan Hill’s The Woman In Black, will visit the Regent Theatre, Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 November.   Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel tells the story of a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in […]

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The D-Road with Claybody Theatre

Following on from their critically acclaimed Sold-out productions – Dirty Laundry and Hot Lane – Stoke-on-Trent based Claybody Theatre Company will once again transport the city’s iconic Spode Works for the premiere of Deborah McAndrew’s new play about Stoke’s major dual carriageway – The D-Road. Written and directed by award-winning husband and wife team of […]

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Birthdays Past, Birthdays Present Review

Birthdays Past, Birthdays Present is a play which takes you back in time, detailing four birthdays over four decades for one family. Starting with Micky’s 80th birthday the scene centres around his and wife Meg’s living room. After several discussions between themselves – including Meg asking if her beloved is “still dry” – son Adrian […]

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NEW cafe at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station

A new upmarket coffee bar and kitchen has opened at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station. The Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen will serve up various different types of coffee from around the world plus snacks and hot food. Artwork celebrating the heritage, history and culture of the city by local ceramist Philip Hardaker is also featured inside […]

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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) and Belinda’s (Frances Marshall) house turns into bickering and banter not only between the hosts, but with their […]

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Emmaus Furniture Mine help Men Unite

Hanley charity shop – Emmaus Furniture Mine – has helped to kit out a brand new office for a pioneering mental health support group. Emmaus Furniture Mine donated six desks, office draws, reception chairs and a large meeting room table to Men Unite – who will soon be moving into their own premises. Men Unite […]