Exhibitors at ceramics industry showcase, Ceramics 2013, are to be offered expert advice on how good design can help businesses to succeed.  Ceramics 2013 organisers have linked-up with the Design Council to offer one-on-one design consultations at the event in Stoke-on-Trent on 26 September.  The annual showcase has a British design theme for 2013 and will include a keynote speech …

Staffordshire based Croft Architecture is celebrating its fifth birthday by offering the chance to win £5,000 worth of architectural services.  The giveaway could see fees wiped out completely on a job such as a home extension or amount to a major saving on larger projects.  Managing Director Carl Croft founded the Staffordshire Technology Park based practice in January 2009.  “The …

An extraordinary aerial theatre production is set to thrill audiences in Stoke-on-Trent. Acclaimed disaster movie in the sky “As The World Tipped” is being brought to the city by Appetite after thrilling audiences across the UK and abroad. Up to 10,000 free tickets are being made available for two outdoor performances to be held at Central Forest Park, Hanley on …

Real ale brewed just yards from Vale Park will be on sale at Port Vale Football Club this season.  Burslem based Titanic Brewery has pumped money into its local Football League club by taking out pitch side advertising at Vale Park.  And the sponsorship deal offers Titanic the chance to sell their award winning cask and bottled beer at the …

The debut performance of a band made up of local musicians, a park soundscape and traditional games and crafts are on offer as Stoke-on-Trent residents are invited to a picnic in the park.  Picnic, to be held in Tunstall Park on Sunday, 28 July, is among the first events to be held as the Appetite arts programme gets underway in …

Design innovator Wayne Hemingway MBE has been unveiled as the keynote speaker for Ceramics 2013.  Hemingway – of Red or Dead fame – will talk on a great British Design theme at the September event in Stoke-on-Trent.  Wayne Hemingway launched the iconic Red or Dead brand while in his early 20s and currently runs Hemingway Design along with his wife, …

Titanic Brewery’s Royal Exchange has been crowned Pub of the Year by beer lovers in Mid Staffordshire.  The Radford Street, Stone, pub was voted as the area’s star bar by members of CAMRA’s heart of Staffordshire branch.  The Royal Exchange is well known for its well kept beer, local pub food and friendly local pub atmosphere.  It plays host to …

A family from Longton has won £600 worth of energy efficient appliances after competing in an energy saving challenge.  Staffordshire Housing Association challenged their residents to go green for three months. Armed with energy saving devices, the families in Ruskin Close and Shenton Street, Longton, competed to see who could save the most energy. Winner of the competition, Lorna Proctor …

Claire Leigh A surge in the number of temporary jobs available is offering renewed hope to North Staffordshire job seekers.  Newcastle-under-Lyme based Brampton Recruitment is reporting high demand due to renewed economic optimism and the summer holiday season.  “It is looking likely that there will be more temporary roles available this summer than in recent years,” said Claire Leigh, Managing …

A tasty project aimed at feeding the appetite for the arts in Stoke-on-Trent is ready to launch.  A consortium of organisations have come together to secure £3m of Arts Council England funding for the city to develop the Appetite programme.  Aimed at opening up new arts experiences to all communities in the city, Appetite will be launched with an event …