Author: Hitmix Local News
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If you are looking for something worthwhile to do, something that will help the community, how about becoming a first aider. North Staffs Voluntary first aid service was established in 1995 (that’s 30 years this year) – you will no doubt have seen them at local events. All their members are volunteers, and they are […]
Earlier this week His Majesty The King was given a glimpse into the future of JCB hydrogen power as he toured the company’s World Headquarters as part of its 80th birthday celebrations. As JCB prepares to mark the historic milestone, the company is developing an internal combustion engine which is powered by hydrogen, a zero-carbon fuel […]
Staffordshire History Centre is celebrating, having welcomed its 5,000th visitor to the new heritage attraction since opening in November. Aoife, aged nine, from Wolverhampton, hit the milestone when she visited with her family during a trip to Stafford for the half term holiday. During her visit she got the chance to explore the centre, particularly […]
Work is scheduled to begin to reduce rough sleeping and help those at risk of homelessness in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Conversion work starts this week to adapt former offices at Stubbs Gate to provide safe, secure accommodation for those needing support. Nearby residents have already been shown plans for the building, named Navigation House, and will be […]
Following a central government proposal to reorganise local government, Stoke-on-Trent City Council have published a paper promoting the creation of a North Staffordshire Unitary Authority, which would merge Stoke-on-Trent, the Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough into one single council, believing it can be a catalyst for sustained economic growth. For the people of Newcastle, this […]
Caudwell Children are in fact hosting a fantastic Literacy Event, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust. It’s designed especially for children with Special Educational Needs bringing the joy of storytelling to life in a truly magical way. And, According to the National Literacy Trust, over three quarters of the wards of Stoke-on-Trent have the […]
Also on Wednesday 19th February at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton, with shows at 11.30 and 1.30 you can take part in the Peter Pan Show – you can Join the Boy who never grew up as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure alongside his fairy Tinkerbell and of course Captain Hook! It […]
Also another great place to visit for half term – Affinity Staffordshire at Talke, previously known as Freeport, have an event going on from through to Sunday 23rd Feb where you can take an adventure ‘Down The Hole’ for some mini golf madness every day … as always its for free! So whatever the weather […]
And half term is finally here – and there are a few things for you to do with your youngsters to keep them happy – the team who run Winter Wonderland are bringing ‘Funderworld Theme Park’ to the same car park that Winter Wonderland sets up on opposite the bus station in Hanley. All of […]
Another nice one for half term for 11 to 16 year olds who are into creative writing. Stoke on Trent City Council as part of their 100 year celebrations are looking for 100 writers for their ‘100 books in 100 years’. This week there are three creative writing workshops with Lou Cliffe-Minns to help your […]
