A charity which provides long term support for homeless families in North Staffordshire is set to benefit from Christmas festivities at Lichfield Cathedral. The Gingerbread Centre has been chosen by the Church of England Diocese of Lichfield to receive gifts left by visitors to the cathedral. The presents will be given to three charities including the Gingerbread Centre, Stoke-on-Trent. Gingerbread …
Christmas themed Snow White figurine launch brings festive cheer to the English Ladies Co.
A limited edition figurine depicting Snow White in a Christmas cloak has been launched following the success of an exclusive deal between the English Ladies fine china company and the Disney Corporation. The Stoke-on-Trent business has seen high demand after it unveiled three Disney Princess fine bone china figurines in summer 2016. More than a 1,000 of the …
Anthony completes seven-year process to become the latest fully qualified member of the Croft Architecture team
Anthony Walker has become the fourth fully qualified architect at a growing Staffordshire practice after passing his Part 3 Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture. Anthony joined Croft Architecture as a Part 3 trainee and has combined his studies with practical on-the-job learning. “Working part time has allowed Anthony to be actively involved in a diverse range of projects,” explained …
Tea room opens its doors to combat loneliness this Christmas
A Gnosall tea room is to throw open its doors to people who face a Christmas alone. Lily’s Secret Vintage Tea Room will provide free coffee, mince pies, Christmas music and a fun festive quiz on Friday, December 23. The tea room, which is tucked away inside Swan Pit Nursery, Gnosall, will be open between 10am and 1pm for people …
Inspired celebrate a decade of growth and innovation
Inspired Film and Video is celebrating a decade of growth and innovation which has seen the company gain a major domestic and international reputation. Films by Stoke based Inspired now feature on television across the globe and the company has helped to promote their home city through a series of award winning documentaries. Inspired’s work for business, charities and in …
History of the six towns help Graphix create a stunning environment for Novus Property Solutions
Landmark moments in North Staffordshire’s history helped design agency Graphix and the Novus marketing team produce a stunning, bespoke look for the new Novus Property Solutions head office. Graphix won a major contract to brand the Festival Park offices – transforming the building which had previously held bet365 staff. Working closely with the marketing team at Novus, the …
Kate teaches the world to dance at international Salsa slam
A Stafford and Stone dance teacher taught pupils from across the word to Salsa at a dance convention on Jersey. Kate Beauchamp was among a handpicked list of instructors for the world-renowned Jersey Salsa Slam – and she took along 28 local dancers to join in the fun. Kate, of the Groove Academy, is the only instructor to be asked …
Simon Chubb launches his first book after drawing up a successful career as a cartoonist
Cartoonist Simon Chubb is launching his first book – just months after giving up a full time teaching career to become a cartoonist. “Dad, Seriously” is an exploration of the funny side of parenting and gives an affectionate nod to Simon’s relationship with his own teenage children and former pupils. Simon, from Newcastle-under-Lyme taught in Staffordshire schools for 20 years …
Global Entrepreneurship Week event is set to inspire business growth in Staffordshire
Event: GEWStaffs 2016, bet365 Stadium, Friday, 18 November, 9am until 4pm. An event set up to inspire Staffordshire business is bigger than ever in 2016 after announcing a move to the bet365 Stadium. Global Entrepreneurship Staffordshire was set up by Stone businesswoman Sarah White in 2013 and has grown year on year. The 2016 event will be held on Friday, …
Employers warned of fines as auto enrolment reaches a peak
Fines for businesses who fail to provide pension schemes are rising with four times more companies facing fixed penalty notices. A total of 3,728 fixed penalty notices, where companies are fined £400, were issued between July and September, compared to 861 between April and June. Auto enrolment is now believed to be reaching a peak and this has resulted in …