Premier the amazing Astley Town film celebrates Staffordshire town Newcastle-under-Lyme, birthplace of Philip Astley who was the Original Ringmaster, Military Hero and creator of modern circus. To watch the Astley Town film click Here. A Philip Astley Projects CIC Film. Featuring: Andrew Van Buren, Allyson Ford Van Buren, Dominic Biddle, Gordon Brayford, Lucy Enskat, Kate…
HISTORIC ENGLAND AWARDS AN EVERYDAY HERITAGE GRANT TO HIGHLIGHT SHOWPEOPLE OF NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE Funding has been awarded to The Philip Astley Project CIC heritage project in Newcastle-Under-Lyme as part of Historic England’s ‘Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class History. ‘Showpeople of North Staffordshire’ invites Fairground and circus families and workers to tell their own stories….
The AstleyFest2021 film produced by Emmy Award winning Junction 15 Productions for Philip Astley Project CIC. Featuring Van Buren Victorian Wonders Show, Acrochaps, Daniel Jones Dance, Staffordshire Poet Laureate Mel Wardle Woodend and more. Click here to watch the AstleyFest 2021 film. AstleyFest 2021 was held on Saturday 7th August 2021 in Newcastle under Lyme Town Centre and…
AstleyFest2021 Live & Online FREE Entertainment on Saturday 7 August 2021 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre. With the uncertainty of this year the Philip Astley Project team decided to move the event from Lyme Valley Park into the town centre and also building on last years online extravaganza’s success, so this year both will be combined…
AstleyFest2021 Live FREE Entertainment on Saturday 7 August 2021 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre. Roll up for a day of live entertainment in the town centre between 11.00 am and 15.00 pm. With Astounding Acrobatics, Mystical Magic, Dynamic Dance, Pondering Poetry, Competitions, and more. Updates can be found at: The Philip Astley Project Facebook Page & on Twitter also on…
Save the date for AstleyFest 2021 which will be happening on Saturday 7 August 2021 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre and online. With the uncertainty of this year the Philip Astley Project team decided to move the event from Lyme Valley Park into the town centre and also building on last years online extravaganza’s success, so…
Massive Congratulations to one of our Philip Astley Project team and all round great guy Mr Jim Worgan on being awarded the honour of Freedom of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough as a recognition to his work as a local community stalwart. Jim worked for 32 years in the mining industry, also he has been a key member…
Celebrations as our award winning Philip Astley Project animated film wins Staffordshire Day Film Festival 2021 Animation Category. The popular animated film ‘Philip Astley Father of Modern Circus‘ created by Stoke on Trent based Inspired Film and Video company for the Philip Astley Project has won against stiff competition the best Animation / Experimental Film…
Inspirational Van Buren’s Under Spotlight for Lifetime Achievement – Freedom of the Borough for Fred and Connie Greta. A husband and wife duo who entertained audiences all over the world for more than four decades with their magnificent magic and illusion performances have achieved their latest amazing feat – securing the Council’s highest honour. Fred…
The Philip Astley Project Wins Tourism Award. The Philip Astley Project has just won the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Award for Best Newcomer. The inscribed lead crystal cut glass award was collected by Philip Astley Project working committee members Trudi Barnard and Delyth Copp at the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards Ceremony on behalf of the Philip Astley…