
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)…

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…

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…

Treemendous Planting in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Much-loved green space in the Westlands is one of the first areas in Newcastle-under- Lyme to officially become an Urban Carbon Capture Area (UCCA).
The Council has worked with the Westlands, Seabridge and Clayton Residents’ Association to…

Get Home Safe Campaign launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme
A new zero-tolerance campaign to help at eliminate the risks of harassment to female residents, shoppers and visitors at night has launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is rolling out a package of initiatives…

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…

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…

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…

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'…

Moontopia Review
B’arts is back with their first in-person production- MOONTOPIA - since the pandemic struck...Here Baba's Reviewer- MELANIE OSBORNE describes her adventure in helping to solve the Mystery...
Moontopia has been created and devised by theatre…

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…
