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Philip Astley Centre voted one of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s top attractions

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 collaborator and part of the Philip Astley Projects working committee, we are more than happy to send our congratulations to the wonderful Museum team.
A really big thank you to everybody who voted for us, all of your support is amazing and truly appreciated, to think support for Philip Astley Projects CIC and the Philip Astley Centre is growing so much is truly heart warming.
The Philip Astley Centre is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11.00am until 4.00pm (unless hosting a private event – check Philip Astley Projects Social Media for updates).
Pictured: Philip Astley Projects CIC Chair Arthur Barnard with Director Andrew Van Buren.
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Philip Astley Centre voted one of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s top attractions

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 ...

Philip Leese Paradise of the Potteries Lecture

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 ...

Keele University Flourish Programme student Hamza Usman

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 ...

Philip Astley Projects CIC volunteer Maddeline Childs secured 2nd place at “Can You Aerial”

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 ...

Fairground Art Historian Steve Smith lecture at Philip Astley Centre

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 ...

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Visit

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 ...

Popular Philip Astley theme Circus Skills Workshops in schools

Andrew Van Buren taking Philip Astley theme Circus Skills Workshops into Schools  Philip Astley Projects CIC Director Andrew Van Buren is currently touring the unique Philip Astley Theme Circus Skills Workshops around Staffordshire Schools. Today appearing at Heron Cross Primary School in ...

Successful Macmillan Charity Event

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 ...

Andrew Van Buren, the first guest speaker at ‘Networking with a Difference’

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 ...

Macmillan Charity Event

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 ...

Showpeople of North Staffordshire Exhibition celebrating World Funfair Month

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 ...

MP Adam Jogee visits the Philip Astley Centre

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 ...

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