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Double Bill Film Talk by Andrew Van Buren
ByJohn Audley November 14, 2025

On 20 November 2025 Andrew Van Buren will be presenting his film show talk about some of his favourite acts. Andrew will share his insights, background and details around some of his favourite acts from the world of variety and circus through the ages. With film footage of the acts this promises to be an…

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Andrew Van Buren speaker at Connects Network
ByJohn Audley November 7, 2025November 14, 2025

Our Andrew Van Buren was guest speaker at the Connects Network meeting this week on November 6th over at Smithfield Works in Hanley. With his wealth of experience and engaging presence, it proved to be an inspiring and memorable conversation about his life in showbusiness and Philip Astley Projects work. For more details about Connects…

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Popular Philip Leese Halloween Talk
ByJohn Audley October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Thursday we had the fascinating Philip Leese Halloween talk about ‘Staffordshire Folklore’. A room full of visitors heard tales of ghostly ghouls, spectral spirits and headless ladies, all delivered with Philips sense of fun and wonderment. Our next talk at the Philip Astley Centre is on 13 November when David Hulse will be talking about…

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Philip Leese Halloween Talk
ByJohn Audley October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Thursday 30 October 2025 join local historian Philip Leese for a Halloween journey into the mysterious North Staffordshire folklore, with plenty of ghostly tales. 2pm – 3pm at the Philip Astley Centre 25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AE. Tickets £4 includes free tea / coffee and biscuits. Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle…

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George Formby Tribute ‘Turned out nice again’
ByJohn Audley October 24, 2025October 25, 2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for “The Lancashire Lad and His Uke” with @Jon Baddeley, celebrating the life and music of George Formby. The return of Jon Baddeley ‘turned out nice again’ and all agreed it was a fantastic event full of smiles, songs, and nostalgia! Here are a few snippets…

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Awards Finalists
ByJohn Audley October 15, 2025October 25, 2025

Thrilled to share that our very own Andrew Van Buren was named a finalist for the Spirit of Newcastle-under-Lyme Person Award at the 2025 #LoveNULAwards yesterday organised by Newcastle-under-Lyme BID at the Newcastle College (NSCG) Performing Arts Centre! Andrew’s lifelong dedication to celebrating Philip Astley, circus heritage and the local community continues to inspire so…

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Circus Workshops in schools
ByJohn Audley October 14, 2025October 25, 2025

Wonderful that our circus skills experts Andrew Van Buren and Allyson Ford returned to Heron Cross Primary School to support the curriculum and share the story of Philip Astley – while performing and teaching circus skills. Always a pleasure, thank you for inviting them back again and making them so welcome. To learn more about…

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Double Bill Film Show
ByJohn Audley October 13, 2025October 25, 2025

Thursday 16 October 2025, 2pm Double bill Film Show: Films include Philip Astley Story, Philip Astley Project History, World celebrated Circus acts and more. £5 for the films, tea / coffee and biscuits. With a short interval. Meet – Chat – Watch – Enjoy. The Philip Astley Centre. 25 Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AE www.philipastley.org.uk…

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Back by popular demand
ByJohn Audley October 12, 2025October 25, 2025

Ready for a singalong? Thursday 23rd October, the Philip Astley Centre welcomes back Jon Baddeley for “The Lancashire Lad and His Uke” — a feel-good music event celebrating the unforgettable music and humour of George Formby! Enjoy classic tunes and a look at Formby memorabilia up close! Date: Thursday, 23rd Oct Time: 2pm- 3.30pm Tickets…

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Andrew Van Buren & Allyson at Keele University
ByJohn Audley September 27, 2025October 4, 2025

The Philip Astley Projects own Andrew Van Buren and Allyson Ford Van Buren had a fantastic time welcoming new students to Keele University during Freshers’ Week with a showcase of circus skills and performance. It was a brilliant way to kick off the new term and share a little of Philip Astley’s legacy with the…

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