Theatre mad digital entrepreneurs Rob Stanway and James Dawe have combined their passion for the stage and business to launch a national online magazine and guide to British theatre. At The Theatre (www.atthetheatre.co.uk) gives a comprehensive, independent guide to theatres and the productions they are staging. Launching in time for the festive Panto season, At The Theatre will also include …
Breakfast at the Brewery launched as North Staffordshire companies are urged to work together
A new not-for-profit networking group is being served up for North Staffordshire businesses by Titanic Brewery. Breakfast at the Brewery will be held monthly in the Sample Room at the Burslem brewery. Businesses will pay a meeting fee, but no joining or membership fee. The fee will cover room hire and breakfast and any money left over will be given …
Bright future for commercial laundry Iron Maidens
A huge new washing machine, with 10 times the capacity of a household appliance, is driving growth at a North Staffordshire commercial laundry, Iron Maidens is set to create new jobs and double capacity in 2015 after showing 50 per cent growth in the past 12 months. Funding via the Michelin Development Fund and Business Enterprise has helped fuel growth. …
Simon develops a recipe for success at the West End Village
Simon Carlin has cooked up a recipe for success after taking on a dream opportunity to run a restaurant and café for Staffordshire Housing Group. Former sales manager Simon was among applicants when the Stoke based housing association offered the chance to a caterer to establish a business at the West End Village. After coming out of a contract with …
Keycom Chief Executive named among the UK’s top women IT business leaders
A Staffordshire business woman has had her achievements recognised by being shortlisted for a top IT industry award. Meri Braziel, Chief Executive at specialist broadband provider Keycom, has been named as one of the finalists in the Business Leader of the Year category for the Women in IT Awards. Meri joined Keycom in 2011 and has 25 years’ experience in …
It’s all about the road: Artist Dan Thompson tells the story of London Road in year long Appetite project
A Potteries road steeped with history and folklore will come under the spotlight in a year long project. Acclaimed artist Dan Thompson is joining forces with community groups and Appetite to chronicle the life of London Road, Stoke. Dan is renowned for instigating the influential #riotcleanup project, will immerse himself in the local community as he compiles a history of …
Alice Charity appeals for people to wear a Christmas jumper to work to show support for North Staffordshire families in need
A charity is urging people to get into the Christmas spirit to raise funds for North Staffordshire families in need. The Alice Charity has organised a Christmas Jumper Day on Friday, December 12. The charity is appealing to people to wear a festive jumper to work and make a donation to the Alice Charity. Local businesses on the Silverdale Enterprise …
Giant Christmas tree made from plastic bags is set to light up Meir
A Stoke-on-Trent community will celebrate Christmas with a twist this year. Meir will be home to a spectacular six metre high Christmas tree – made from thousands of discarded plastic bags. The colourful Consumerist Christmas Tree has been commissioned by the Meir Christmas Events Board working with the arts programme, Appetite. The tree will be next to the Health Centre …
Ye Olde Kings Arms set to open on November 13th with the community at its heart
An historic Congleton town centre inn will reopen as a pub with the community firmly at its heart, following a major refit. Ye Olde Kings Arms will open on Thursday, 13 November, under the ownership of Titanic Brewery. Experienced pub manager Kathy Morton (pictured) is overseeing the transformation of the 16th Century pub which has perhaps been best known for …
Artist plans to get Stoke-on-Trent talking under her #chumbrella
Artist Sarah Nadin aims to get people talking with the help of her #chumbrella. The #chumbrella is simply an umbrella adorned with the Twitter hashtag – a shorthand form for sharing which is familiar to millions of Twitter social media users. Sarah hopes her #chumbrella will get people talking in open spaces around the world, but is trialling it in …