Philip Astley Centre voted one of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s top attractions. Fantastic that the Philip Astley Centre has been voted one of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s top three Visitor Attractions, not bad considering it is only seven months since our doors first opened. Although the Philip Astley Centre didn’t get top place, which went to the Brampton Museum, a long-time…
Clough Hall Park Paradise of the Potteries talk drew a full house. What a fantastic lecture last week by local historian Philip Leese about Clough Hall – Paradise of the Potteries, the audience were enthralled by this talk, all were entertained and enlightened by this walk through local history of the theme park forerunner. Everybody…
Keele University Flourish Student Hanza Usman completes Phase One of Digital Project. Another achievement to celebrate at the Philip Astley Centre. Our Flourish Programme student Hamza Usman from Keele University has successfully completed Phase 1 and 2 of the Digital Gaming Project, designed as part of the programme for the Centre. Over the course of the project,…
Congratulations to Philip Astley Projects CIC volunteer Maddeline Childs Congratulations to our amazing Philip Astley Projects CIC volunteer Maddeline Childs who secured 2nd place at the “Can You Aerial” competition organized by CYD? Freestyle Convention. Maddie’s passion for circus arts and dedication shines through in everything she does, and we couldn’t be prouder of her…
Fairground Historian Steve Smith lecture on Fairground Art. A full house today at the Philip Astley Centre for the very popular and fascination Fairground Art talk by Fairground Historian Steve Smith. Our Mayor Cllr Barry Panter and Mayoress of Newcastle-Under-Lyme were joined by people who had travelled from around the country, all of whom were…
Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Heritage and the Chief Executive Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Visit the Philip Astley Centre The Philip Astley Centre today was visited by Cllr Craig Skelding, who is Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Heritage and the Chief Executive Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Gordon Mole. Both were absolutely amazed by the Centre…
A wonderful and successful Macmillan Charity Event was held today at the Philip Astley Centre, raising money for an important cause. Today Thursday 26 Sept 2024 the Macmillan Charity event at the Philip Astley Centre was a resounding success, it was wonderful to see a room full of people enjoying themselves, learning about Philip Astley,…
Andrew Van Buren was the first guest speaker, launching the new ‘Networking With a Difference’ Events. Philip Astley Projects CIC Director Andrew Van Buren was the guest speaker at the first ‘Networking with a Difference event held in Hanley Stoke on Trent on Wednesday 25 September 2024. The event was run by Babababoon PR and…
Macmillan Charity Event will be held at the Philip Astley Centre. Thursday 26 Sept 2024 join Allyson Ford at the Philip Astley Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme for a special Macmillan Coffee Morning with ‘Class, Coffee and Cake’. A fun morning of refreshments and the opportunity to take part in a Chair-acise class, all while raising funds…
The Showpeople of North Staffordshire Exhibition celebrating World Funfair Month last year was so successful that we brought it back! Every Year September sees funfairs worldwide celebrated, so to celebrate World Funfair Month this year the Philip Astley Projects has brought out of the archive our Showpeople of North Staffordshire Exhibiiton. For those who saw…