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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…

Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee visited the Philip Astley Centre today. The Philip Astley Centre today received a visit from newly appointed Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee who showed great interest in Philip Astley’s life story as well as his legacy. Adam met with the Philip Astley Centre leads Andrew Van Buren, DIrector of Philip Astley Projects…

Philip Astley Centre hosts Heidi Browne Concert The Philip Astley Centre is hosting a FREE concert by award winning singer songwriter Heidi Browne as part of the Newcastle under Lyme Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday 27 July 2024. Award winning songwriter and performer Heidi Browne makes a long-awaited return to Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Jazz and Blues festival playing songs…

For anybody visiting Newcastle-under-Lyme there is now a new addition to the Philip Astley Town Trail in the form of dynamic street artwork. Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the completion of an eye-catching new mural on Newcastle-under-Lyme High Street. The vibrant artwork celebrates the legacy of renowned illusionists and magicians, Fred Van Buren and…