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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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Future Journalist Award Winners 2022

The winners of this year’s Future Journalist Awards were announced during an awards ceremony held at Staffordshire University’s new £43 million building, The Catalyst. The awards are an annual competition hosted by the journalism department…
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Foster carers teaming up for Potters ‘Arf 2022

Foster carers in Stoke-on-Trent are taking part in the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon as a relay team to encourage others to get involved in giving children a second chance. The Foster carers will also be joined by fostering social…
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Generous Jim and Local Businesses help to keep clock ticking over at Museum

A beautiful Victorian clock at the Brampton Museum has been restored to its former glory thanks to the generosity of a community stalwart and several businesses. Within hours of a Facebook post highlighting the kindness of Freeman of the Borough…
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Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2022 winners

Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2022 winners have been announced. Organised by the Stoke-on-Trent City Council run City Music Service, the competition was split into two categories – junior, up to and including year eight and senior, year nine…
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Marvellous – Review

Marvellous - a play to inspire, to share happiness and a play which explores the remarkable lifetime experiences of local legend Neil “Nello” Baldwin in true fashion...Review by Baba's Editor & Founder Sonya Farrall. 5* The ever-outstanding…
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Artisan Market set for Piccadilly

A brand-new artisan market is taking place in the Piccadilly area of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Launching on Sunday 27 March, from 10am, the market will boast 40 stalls of local makes and bakes. Piccadilly Artisan Market is organised by the team…
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Libraries to celebrate Shakespeare week

Families across Staffordshire are invited to 'boogie with the bard' at Staffordshire libraries to celebrate this year’s Shakespeare week. Organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare Week from 21 to 27 March celebrates…
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Juncture by #7 exhibition at The Brampton Museum

A NEW visual art show exhibition is taking place at Newcastle-under-Lyme's little gem - The Brampton Museum. Juncture by #7 will be held a the brand new The Jim Wain Courtyard Gallery, at the Museum from 19 March - 8 May 2022. 'Juncture'…
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The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery team with Pinc College for innovative project

Staff from The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery have teamed up with students of Pinc College, a specialist college for creative education, for an innovative education project about the Staffordshire Hoard. The Potteries Museum & Art…
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Raising Voices Exhibition in The Catalyst at Staffordshire University

An exhibition of creative work which aims to tell the stories of people living in poverty and hardship in Stoke-on-Trent is taking place at Staffordshire University. The Raising Voices exhibition and Manifesto for Change event will take place…
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