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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)…

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Stunning images of China taken by Victorian photography icon at city museum

An internationally-acclaimed photography exhibition - which reveals rare images of 19th century China - has arrived at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. China: Through The Lens Of John Thomson (1868-1872) has attracted almost one million…

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National recognition for parks and green spaces in NUL

Several Newcastle-under-Lyme parks and green spaces have been recognised as some of the best in the country. Six venues in Newcastle-under-Lyme are among 2,000 sites that have received prestigious Green Flag status. The international scheme,…

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Funding lifeline for venues and arts organisations

Venues and arts organisations in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving a share of the Government’s £1.5bn Cultural Recovery Fund. Article By Jamie Summerfield The first wave of funding –…

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The Call with Claybody Theatre

Following on from their highly successful podcast Dirty Laundry earlier in 2020, Claybody Theatre have taken an opportunity during lockdown to develop their digital work with a brand new five-part audio drama series – THE CALL. Creative…

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Green Flag joy for Hanley Park

Hanley Park has been recognised nationally and awarded its first Green Flag Award. The 123-year-old venue, which has undergone a multi-million pound restoration over the last four years, has been recognised nationally as a quality green…

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New Vic’s revamped auditorium open to audiences

The New Vic has re-opened for performances with Ghostlight, the first part of its season of socially-distanced productions for autumn. Ghostlight, the first piece to be showcased in the theatre’s newly refurbished auditorium, is a short,…

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New opportunities for volunteers at charity Emmaus North Staffs

Volunteers at a Stoke-on-Trent charity will now be able to access valuable skills development and training following on from the appointment of a new development coordinator. Emmaus North Staffs - a charity which works to prevent homelessness…

Community News, Local Information, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Exercise Outdoors in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A new range of outdoor exercise classes and activities have been launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The classes and activities - launched by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council - are for all ages and abilities and will take place at Bathpool…

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Keep Talking for your community

A community research project made up of volunteers from across Stoke-on-Trent has been using creative methods to evaluate the needs of local communities and people living in the city, through finding out more about the issues affecting their…

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Belong launches Covid-19 Dementia Guide

A guide to help families and friends of people with dementia recognise and overcome some of the barriers created by isolation, face coverings and social distancing - due to covid-19 - has been released by charitable organisation Belong. The…

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