Visitors to Ceramics 2013 will be able to learn more about revolutionary technology that could cut energy costs for the industry by up to 30 per cent. The technology could help UK producers reduce carbon emissions at the same time as increasing profits and employment – and experts believe there could also be benefits for sectors that use advanced ceramics, …
Join Appetite for an edible, audible experience in Longton Park
Travel through time at Queens Park Longton as the Appetite arts programme once again celebrates park life in Stoke-on-Trent. An exploration of the park, past, present and future will be told through sounds and stories at the Picnic event on Saturday, 28 September (from 3 to 5pm). And families will have the chance to get creative in the lead up …
Funny men and women challenged to stand-up for a comedy charity challenge
Every office or factory has a comedian, or so they say. Now a charity is giving the workplace funny man or woman a once in a lifetime chance to take the spotlight. The Gingerbread Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, is hosting a six week comedy course culminating in a gig in front of a live audience. The corporate comedy course has been devised …
Future ceramic designers to quiz Hemingway at Ceramics 2013
Aspiring ceramic designers will get a unique opportunity to meet UK design guru Wayne Hemingway at Ceramics 2013. More than 30 students from ceramics design courses at Staffordshire University, Newcastle-under-Lyme College and Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College are being invited to an exclusive question and answer session on design with the Red or Dead founder. Ceramics 2013 on September 26 has …
New Recruit for Brampton’s Staffordshire team
Ebony Washington has joined the expanding team at Brampton Recruitment. Seventeen-year-old Ebony joins Brampton a year after leaving school and beginning a career in recruitment. Ebony has been appointed as a Resourcer at the Newcastle-under-Lyme head office of Brampton Recruitment. Claire Leigh, Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ebony to our team. I’m proud of Brampton’s record of …
Don’t be a “job snob,” employment expert warns
Recruitment expert Claire Leigh today warned of the potential dangers of being a “job snob” as a report suggested some young job seekers were turning down so-called unsuitable roles. Despite falling employment in the general workforce, statistics show that another 15,000 people aged 16 to 24 became unemployed in June, bringing the total to 973,000. The Recruitment Society says part …
Lisa’s eyefourdesign helps North Staffordshire companies to sparkle
One of Stoke-on-Trent’s oldest companies has had its image refreshed with the help of graphic designer Lisa Gilliver. Lisa, who owns Longton based eyefourdesign, project managed an evolution of branding and signage for accountancy company, Geens. And eyefourdesign was also commissioned to look after brand management for Synergy Dental Care of Biddulph, in a project which even involved designing a …
Staffordshire pub plays host to first Librium Games
A Staffordshire pub is to host the first World Championship of a game which was invented in the county. Librium Games has become a popular pastime in pubs in Stafford and Stone since it was introduced by inventor Steve Howe in 2011. Now the Sun Inn, Stafford, is to host the first Librium Games World Championship on Monday, 26 August. …
Design Council to offer free advice to exhibitors at Ceramics 2013
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 architects’ £5,000 birthday giveaway
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 …