
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)…

Alice in Wonderland Review
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a festive visit to the New Vic Theatre and this year’s winter production is as magical as ever.
Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is full of surprises in this perfectly adapted play by Theresa Heskins.
Alice…

Santa Dash at brand new Etruria Valley Link Road
CANCELLED - Statement from Stoke-on-Trent City Council (Friday 16 December 2022) says:
Due to the recent plummeting temperatures, we are sorry to inform you that this weekend’s (Sat 17th and Sunday 18th) planned Santa Dash will no longer…

Dementia-arts strategy recognised with national award
A collaborative project aiming to tackle loneliness amongst older people living at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme care village has been recognised with a national award win commending the positive impact on participants' wellbeing, as well as the…

Community Events – plus Christmas with Audley Brass
Audley Brass is opening are inviting members of the public to join them for behind the scenes 'rehearsal' events.
Audley Brass has a very rich heritage in the local community, having been in existence for over 120 years. The band has always…

Magical Lantern Procession for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Following the success of the 2021 event, local arts company B arts are working with Newcastle -under-Lyme BID, Amity Hub and local families to light up Newcastle Town Centre on Saturday 3rd December at 5pm.
Newcastle Lantern Parade is a magical…

Magical Christmas at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum has announced a host of magical Christmas events to help people across the city get into the festive spirit.
Kicking off the festive programme on Sunday 11 December, the Museum will welcome the award-winning Ragged…

‘Your Hero’ winners to help #Lightupcastle this Christmas
Newcastle-under-Lyme is to host a range of festive activities for a Christmas light switch on bonanza.
Newcastle-under-Lyme BID are looking forward to being joined by the winners of the Your Heroes ‘Child of Courage’ and ‘Future Star’…

Recipients for Culture and Events Project grants revealed
Eight recipients of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Culture and Events Project grants have been announced.
In August the City Council announced the launch of the Culture and Events Project grants totalling £75,000 of support, enabling organisations…

Staffordshire University’s IEZ Expo returns bigger and better
Businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to discover how they can benefit from Staffordshire University’s Innovation Enterprise Zone (IEZ) at a special event.
The Innovation Enterprise Zone Expo on Wednesday 23 November is an opportunity…

FREE Festive Parking for Newcastle-under-Lyme
FREE parking will be available in Newcastle-under-Lyme to encourage shoppers into town over Christmas.
From 18 November parking at Newcastle’s Midway car park will be free from 10am to 1pm every day. After 1pm it will cost just £1. Sunday…
