Entries by Baba

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Return of Kidsgrove Sports Centre

A fully refurbished Kidsgrove Sports Centre has opened its doors following a £7.5 million transformation financed by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Town Deal funding. The Council has worked closely with Kidsgrove Sports Centre Community Group, a registered charity, over the past five years to find a sustainable way of delivering premium health and fitness facilities for […]

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RECORD TRIP FOR TRAVIS AND IZAAK – SUPPORTING MEN UNITE

NINETY-TWO football league stadiums, 2298 miles, two friends – one huge charity mission – The Great British Football Road Trip. Travis Collier and Izaak Derbyshire, of Stoke-on-Trent started their fundraising journey for local organisation Men Unite, at Swansea at 12 noon on Friday 15 July, before heading to Cardiff, Newport, Bristol City and Bristol Rovers. […]

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Art Exhibition to encourage talking about mental health

An exhibition of work by up to 20 artists has been launched to encourage people to talk about mental health. Outloud will run in a family-friendly gallery and workshop space below Great Bear Tattoo Studio in Tunstall from August 19 to September 2. Organised by freelance graphic designer Daniel Rhead-Brown (main image), from Packmoor, the […]

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Queen’s Baton Relay visits BELONG Newcastle-under-Lyme

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme helped to mark the start of the two-day North Staffordshire tour of The Queen’s Baton Relay and welcomed the baton by fusing history and modern-day community spirit in the lead-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which start on the 28th July. Belong co-founder, Tracy Paine, who was recently awarded an MBE for services […]

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National heritage body spends detailed two-day tour of city

A major national organisation that champions England’s heritage has completed a two-day visit to sites across Stoke-on-Trent. Historic England commissioners and its executive board explored existing historical projects and future opportunities that support the city’s culture and heritage priorities. Stoke-on-Trent City Council hosted the visit, which included a tour of Stoke’s High Street Heritage Action […]

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Business start-ups given more reason to be inspired

Budding entrepreneurs have launched 34 new businesses across the region with support from Staffordshire University’s be inspired scheme. The be inspired programme provides Staffordshire graduates with the practical skills and a financial springboard to help new and developing businesses get off to a flying start. This year’s graduating showcased their new companies at ‘Start-Up GradEX’, sponsored […]

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TOM, DICK & HARRY PLAY FLIES INTO LONDON FROM THE NEW VIC

Critically-acclaimed New Vic production Tom, Dick & Harry, based on the true story of the most daring escape attempt in World War history, is transferring to London’s Alexandra Palace. Cast members escaped to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Hanley recently to see the world-famous Spitfire designed by Reginald Mitchell in celebration of the show […]

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