All the fun of the circus comes to Alsager Civic Centre on Friday 20th February at 11.30am when the National Clown Theatre brings its special laughter show to town. Combining the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus the show features some of Britain’s funniest clowns, magic, high flying diabolos, cartoon characters, balancing, plates pinning, a human slinky and even a performing piranha fish. There are loads of prizes with lots of hilarious audience participation. “We are bringing gallons of fun and bucketfuls of laughs” said Charlie Cheesecake the shows chief laughtermaker. “It’s a show for all the family whatever the weather.” Tickets are £5 available in advance from 01384 423496 with discounts available for parties.
Send in the clowns
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kidsgrove Wins Community Station Award
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kidsgrove station has been named winner of the Community Partnership category in East Midlands Trains’ annual Best Stations Awards. The award recognises the key role the station plays in its local community. [Read more…]
ICL to make a comeback
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The ICL name could once again be associated with the manufacture of computers in Kidsgrove. International Computer Logistics based in Butt Lane who trade as ICL, are a bespoke repair and refurbishement service but they are moving into the manufacture of computers, tablets and phones at their Cedar Avenue base. Owner Kevin Jones is giving the ICL name a new lease of life by reintroducing the ICL branding with an up to date range of products.
Kidsgrove land in ‘Call for sites’
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Land at Birchenwood/Kidsgrove Bank, the Rookery, and Gloucester Road, has been put forward at a recent Cabinet meeting as potential sites for development. The Call for Sites is an early stage in an information gathering exercise from landowners, developers, agents and members of the public, for sites for all types of land uses, not just housing and employment sites that will help inform planning policy to satisfy demand for housing, employment and other needs in the new Local Plan. [Read more…]
Decision time for Kidsgrove Sports Centre
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The feasability report on the future of Kidsgrove Sports Centre has been completed and will be presented to Cabinet on the 10th December 2014. The report will inform the Cabinet with a future detailed business case for the replacement or refurbishemnt of Kidsgrove Sports Centre. [Read more…]
Kidsgrove Christmas Shopping Challenge
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kidsgrove shoppers and their families are invited to take part in the second ‘Kidsgrove Christmas Shopping Challenge’ taking place in the run up to Christmas. [Read more…]
Money raised in memory of ‘Mo’
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Turner family, as well as friends, are celebrating after raising nearly £5000 for the Alzheimers Society in memory of Maureen ‘Mo’ Turner who died in January after a long battle with the illness. [Read more…]
Community hub for Princess Street
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has scooped a Government grant of more than £5million to fund two high-profile projects, and they will be using £1.2million to create a tri-service neighbourhood centre in Biddulph for blue light organisations. [Read more…]
Work starts on Biddulph’s new bowling green
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bowlers in Biddulph can look forward to a brand new green next summer as work starts at St Lawrence Road recreation ground. Bowlers have been without a home since the Labour Club was demolished to make way for the Sainsbury’s development in 2010. [Read more…]
Keep up to date with events in Biddulph
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The official Biddulph 2015 calendar is now on sale. This year the calendar celebrates the achievements of Biddulph in Bloom and consists of 12 beautiful photos, of Biddulph and the surrounding area. The calendar costs £3:50 and can be purchased from Wains, Chapter 1, Birthday Greetings, Brammers, Mothershaws and Council Connect.