
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)…

Carers’ achievements celebrated at champion awards
A former pub manager from Newcastle-under-Lyme who swapped the bar for the reception desk of a care village is amongst those who have been recognised at the annual Belong Champion Awards - which celebrates the not-for-profit operator's teams…

DELIGHTED TRACEY WINS COUNCIL’S IPAD COMPETITION
A Silverdale resident has achieved two personal goals thanks to a competition encouraging
households to save time and do it online.
Not only is she making her life easier by having a wide range of council services available at her fingertips…

Giant Carbon Bubble for Staffordshire
People across Staffordshire will have the chance to learn more about climate change when a huge bright orange ‘carbon bubble’ tours the county.
The 10-metre bubble installation due to tour in summer 2023 will help people to visualise how…

850th Celebrations for the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is celebrating its 850th anniversary as a borough throughout 2023.
Newcastle-under-Lyme was granted its first royal charter in 1173 by King Henry II – after a population grew around a “new castle” built by the Normans –…

Dementia-arts partnership launches creative tool to support care sector
An arts activities guide, designed especially for people living with dementia, has launched as part of a collaboration between leading dementia specialists, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme and Bluecoat - Liverpool's contemporary arts centre - to…

TEDx to highlight Staffordshire University’s Spring Events
One hundred guests will be part of Staffordshire University's stellar line-up for its first TEDx event featuring creative minds from across the region.
The theme of TEDxStaffordshireUniversity which takes place on Wednesday 1 February, is…

The Potters ‘Arf 2023 – who is taking on the Challenge?
THE Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon is now open for entries.
The iconic half marathon returns on Sunday 11 June 2023, with five different options for people of all abilities to take part.
For the seasoned runners, you can run the 13.1…

Funding available for groups supporting armed forces communities
Voluntary groups and organisations working with armed forces communities in Staffordshire are being encouraged to apply for funding.
The Veterans’ Foundation grant scheme is now open for applications from groups who work with those in need…

Ladies Day Odds On to be a New Vic Favourite
Opening the New Vic’s spring season, Ladies’ Day sees four women swap their typical working day at a fish factory for front row at the races.
The life-affirming comedy from Amanda Whittington, writer of Kiss Me Quickstep and The Thrill…

NEW VIC BORDERLINES PLAY MY THOUSAND YEAR OLD LAND RETURNS TO STAGE TO MARK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
A documentary play, based on survivor testimonies from the genocide and war crimes that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will have two performances at the New Vic Theatre.
Written by Bosnian war survivor Aida Haughton MBE and New Vic Borderlines Director…
