A free screening of an inspirational film telling how a group of Jewish children fled Nazi-occupied Prague and found refuge in the Potteries takes centre stage at the Stoke-on-Trent Film Theatre on Wednesday (28 June). Winton: From Prague to Penkhull with Love, was produced by Stoke-based Inspired Film and Video as part of a Stoke-on-Trent City Council and City Centre …
Catenian Association support for the Gingerbread Centre
Families receiving accommodation and support from the Gingerbread Centre will benefit from a year-long fundraising drive by the Catenian Association Circle in Stoke-on-Trent. Each year, the Catenian Association, a group of Catholic laymen, raise funds for charity. Two long-standing members, Peter Thorpe and Dr. Mervyn Ryan, are also Trustees at the Gingerbread Centre and they were on hand to present …
Financial education in schools just doesn’t add up
Many British adults can be confused by financial matters due to a lack of education on the subject at schools and colleges. Just one in 10 adults say they received useful advice on finance through the education system, according to a survey by trade body R3 and polling body ComRes. “PHSE education in schools is meant to cover Personal, …
Inspiring the engineers of the future recognised with an MBE for KMF MD Gareth Higgins
KMF Managing Director Gareth Higgins has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Gareth, who has helped to steer KMF through 25 years of growth, is honoured for services to apprenticeships. North Staffordshire based KMF has gained a national reputation as a leader for apprenticeship and training, supporting young people into a successful career in engineering. The …
Helping Craft Potters to Flourish at Middleport Pottery
Craft businesses at a flagship pottery are flourishing with the support of Let’s Do Mentoring. Studio tenants at Middleport Pottery have gained valuable business support from a host of experienced mentors led by the Director of the ceramics factory and tourist centre, John Lowther. Middleport Pottery, which has gained national recognition as home of TV programme, The Great Pottery Throw …
Stafford Mum takes A Child of Mine on to the National Stage
The founder of Staffordshire based charity A Child of Mine is helping to shape national Government policy. Gayle Routledge has been asked to join discussions led by the Department of Health into how Child Death Review panels are conducted. Having founded a Child of Mine following the death of her two-year-old son Lewis died of cancer in 2010, Gayle has …
Alton’s Historic Village Pub the Bulls Head has been Reborn
An historic village pub is to reopen on Friday (9 June) following an extensive refurbishment programme headed by a local family. Reviving the 17th Century Bulls Head, at Alton, has been a labour of love for new landlord James Miller who grew up in the Staffordshire Moorlands village. An historic village pub is to reopen on Friday (9 June) following …
TV Star Jeff Stelling to Visit Titanic Brewery for a Pint as Pub Customers Raise Thousands of Pounds for Prostate Cancer UK
Popular Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling will take a pit stop at Titanic Brewery as he completes the Staffordshire and Cheshire leg of a marathon effort to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. The presenter will slake his thirst at Titanic Brewery, Callender Place, Burslem, as he walks between Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium, Port Vale (Vale Park) and the Crewe …