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Newcastle under Lyme
The Borough of Newcastle under Lyme is part of Staffordshire and is close to junctions 15/16. The market town of Newcastle under Lyme has a population of around 75,000. The area has a wide range of retailers, many of which are independents, a dedicated market area which has a selection of types of markets running throughout each week. Keele University and the popular College are also very close to the Town Centre, which has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag, like a green flag for parks and gardens, is an award to promote safe and managed night time economy.
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York Place wins ethical workplace accreditation
York Place becomes first shopping centre in UK to win prestigious ethical workplace accreditation. The fairplace Award ® – developed in partnership with the property industry – allows businesses to demonstrate practical commitment to people, local community and planet.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Weekly Footfall update
This week’s latest Footfall data for Newcastle-under-Lyme; WEEK COMMENCING SUN MON TUES WEDS THURS FRI SAT TOTAL 16th April 2017 474 4329 6762 6197 6935 7387 8482 40586 16th April 2018 4812 8999 10938 10880 9192 11284 12747 68852
Sponsorship Opportunity for Homecoming 2018
Local businesses are being given the opportunity for a sponsorship package for this years Homecoming event. The Homecoming is a well established Circus themed event that happens in Newcastle-under-Lyme every year. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever with Newcastle-under-Lyme being named as one of the 6 cities of circus! Sponsor The Homecoming 2018
BID Highlights and Achievements in 2017
We have produced a Highlights and Achievements brochure which details all the projects, activities and events we have delivered or helped to deliver during 2017. A copy of the booklet was sent with all the levy bills for 2018/2019 but you can view and download here also! NULB;A5 12pp highlights_Final
Open Call to Local Artists!!
Are you a local artist and would like to be involved in this years Astley Town Trail? This is a great opportunity to get involved with young people and be a part of the Astley Project! http://www.philipastley.org.uk/news/town-trail/
WHAT's ON in Newcastle under Lyme
Visitors to the Brampton Museum can follow in the footsteps of a team of intrepid research volunteers who have used their skills, tenacity and commitment to investigate our most burning questions: What is Astley’s connection to Newcastle-under-Lyme? What would his early life have been like? How might this have influenced his later career? The free 12-week exhibition will educate and excite adults and young people alike. By viewing circus prints, posters and costumes, visitors will learn about Astley’s life and how his career influenced later developments in the performing arts up to the present day. Objects on loan include items from the V&A Museum’s Theatre and Performance Collection on public view in Staffordshire for the first time. Opening Dates and Times May 5th – July 15th 2018 Monday to Saturday – 10am to 5.30pm Sunday – 2pm to 5.30pm For more information please visit – http://www.philipastley.org.uk/events/exhibition-philip-astley-his-life-and-legacy/
Celebrating 250 years of the Modern Circus
AstleyFest is coming to town on 4 August 2018, giving thousands of people the chance to enjoy a free and fabulous fun day out as we bring Astley’s astounding life to life in Lyme Valley Park. Expect to be dazzled with a range of daring talent ‘entering the ring’ including circus performances, horse shows, military displays, hands-on activities, and much more. There will be a tasty range of food stalls and stacks of fun ways to find out more about the man and myth of Philip Astley. Children and adults alike will love clowning around, trying their hand at circus skills and seeing awe-inspiring circus acts. AstleyFest is proud to be showing the premiere of New Vic Theatre’s performance of Roll Up, Roll Up, a brand-new show about Philip Astley developed with local writers, performers and choir members. Don’t miss out on this wonderful day out as AstelyFest promises to offer a knockout punch of quality entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
Make your way to the Lyme Valley Parkway on Sunday 21st October for an evening of spectacular fireworks, fair ground rides and much more! Watch this space for more info.
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