Save the Date for Astley’s Homecoming 2023

Save the date for Astley’s Homecoming 2023 which will be happening on Saturday 17 June 2023 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre.

Are you joining us for the first ever Astley’s Homecoming?
Have you enjoyed AstleyFest in the past? Or did you go along to The Homecoming?
Well welcome to this brand-new event, from the partners that gave you those two, in the heart of Newcastle!
?Saturday 17 June, 11am-4pm
Did you know Newcastle-under-Lyme is the birthplace of Philip Astley, founder of the modern circus? That’s why, in the towns 850th year, we wanted to bring something fabulous and circus-inspired to the town centre. To be a real celebration. Join us for the daytime programme, and soon to be announced evening cabaret. Watch this space…
Arts Council England National Lottery Heritage Fund

 

Updates can be found at: The Philip Astley Project Facebook Page & on Twitter also on the Philip Astley Project website: www.philipastley.org.uk

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