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…
Shortlisted for Visitor Attraction of the Year at the #LovNulAwards. We’d love your support. Please cast your vote for the Philip Astley Centre and help us celebrate circus, heritage and community! VOTING IS OPEN until 29th September. Philip Astley Centre, 25 Merrial St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2AE. For more information about the Philip Astley Projects…
Birthday Party with the Philip Astley Projects CIC! Hosted by the Philip Astley Centre Team, the circus themed party included circus skills by Andrew Van Buren, also hula hoop session with music & dance by Ally Dance & Exercise, crafts workshop and finishing it with a touch of magic! A huge thank you to King…
A full house joined us at the Philip Astley Centre for our Heritage Open Day talk by showman performer and speaker Andrew Van Buren – “Building the Excitement: Creating the circus” It was wonderful to see so many new faces discovering the story of circus architecture and the incredible legacy of Philip Astley, the Father…
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…