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Wes Leavy repeatedly asked himself the questions – “Am I good enough? Can I do it?” At the time Wes, of Burslem weighed around 20 stone and did little exercise. But after himself, family and friends decided to raise money for Wes’s younger brother, a charity boxing match was the target to help with the […]
Queens of the Coal Age at the New Vic is powerful, emotive and resurgent in reminding people about the movement which supported miners and their families during a political shake up. Maxine’s Peake’s play focuses on Women Against Pit Closures and is based on the true story of four women who occupied Parkside Colliery during […]
Staffs Imperial Stormtroopers – a unique group of men, women and children who are spreading joy everywhere they go throughout Stoke-on-Trent and beyond — but why and where did it all begin…? The year is 2016 – Darren Nield and Andrew Ford stumbled across a TK Stormtrooper suit which was a bit battered and worse […]
Luke Biddulph and Alex Chafe – two DJ’s from Stoke-on-Trent with two minds and talents which combined is seeing them make firm inroads into the Tech House music scene. Former Sports Therapy Graduate, Luke first took his hands to the mixing tables at aged 13, but it wasn’t until he was a student at Staffordshire […]
Less than half a mile away from Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre is a hidden gem which is the Brampton Museum. Steeped in history and the former family home of Thomas and Jane Mellard this unique building is full of not just educational artefacts, but fascinating exhibitions. After either driving up to the museum via a long […]
Stoke-on-Trent and Pottery go hand in hand. For centuries the City has produced pottery which can be seen all over the world, and the history dating back over 300 years is quite remarkable. A unique insight into this history can be experienced at the Gladstone Pottery Museum, in Longton where giant bottle kilns and trips […]
Astley’s Astounding Adventures – increase the added emphasis on Astounding by one million per cent and you might just be able to imagine what this sensational show achieves via this review. Unbelievable circus performers combined with passionate and convincing acting bring a piece of history to life in more ways than one in the New […]
Stoke-on-Trent’s Douglas Macmillan Hospice not only provides help and care for adults facing incurable illnesses, but practical, clinical and emotional support is also being provided for people with Dementia and their families. This Admiral Nurse Service was introduced at the hospice, which serves primarily the North Staffordshire area, in 2017. The service was developed in […]
Along Ford Green Road, in Smallthorne a delightful little gem can be found. One steeped in history and set in beautiful surroundings away from the hustle and the bustle. That gem is Ford Green Hall – an award winning museum which offers a fantastic insight into the life of the Tudors and Stuarts. After parking […]
Hairspray at The Regent, Hanley – It’s magic gains a hold on you. Hairspray is glittery and it’s bouffant. Feel-good musical numbers neatly segue into song and dance routines, and then without missing a beat turn into Motown and Blues. It’s a musical tour de force through the changing cultural landscape of the late ‘50s […]
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