Staffordshire’s record office is preparing to reopen to the public from Tuesday 14 July.
The office, on Eastgate Street in Stafford will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for two weeks and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a further two weeks, before resuming normal opening times from 11 August. Saturday opening will commence from 22 August reverting back to one per month.
A Makaton choir has marked VE Day by putting together a heartwarming video of the Vera Lynn classic We’ll Meet Again.
The Shine & Sign choir, which was set up by the charity Liberty for vulnerable young people with SEND to communicate their love of music, has been rehearsing via the video conferencing site Zoom.
The choir has proved to be invaluable for some of its members who have difficulties speaking and communicating. Makaton is a special language programme which uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
Unfortunately due to the Covid 19 lockdown, Transforming the Trent Valley like many other organisations have had to cancel all face to face sessions until further notice. But that doesn’t mean you can’t join us for a daily dose of nature and heritage!
Keele University is offering student interns to charities and not for profits - free of charge, no PAYE, working from home on a role or project of your choice (Keele will pay the students) - there are many talented students ready to work. Funding is kindly provided by Santander Universities.
Example projects could be research, helping to locate funding sources, administration, data analysis, social media (setting up, running and even training to your staff), Marketing, or help with fundraising
Round 1: 09 April 2020 to 16 April 2020 | Round 2: 16 April 2020 to 30 April 2020
The Arts Council are making £160 million of emergency funding available for those organisations and individuals who will need it during this crisis, and they have also changed the funding requirements for individuals and organisations currently in receipt of our funding, to help alleviate pressure on them as best they can.
Creativity is the focus of Staffordshire Day celebrations and organisers Enjoy Staffordshire are looking to hear from artists, creatives, makers, performers, poets, writers, film makers, musicians and anyone who would like to share or showcase their skills and entertain and inform the public through a schedule of live performances, virtual gallery visits/ exhibits, readings, talks and demonstrations, or interactive workshops that people could get involved in from their living room.
Founded in 1961, Lichfield Civic Society is a voluntary organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the features and character of the historic Cathedral City of Lichfield. A City to be cherished now and for future generations.
The Society reviews and monitors developments in the City and District, liaises with local authorities, and promotes environmental improvements.
News of the Society's activities is published in a monthly Newsletter which is free to members.
An historic landmark in Newcastle town centre which dates back to 1713 is busy, full of life and providing a useful range of services to the local community.
That is the conclusion of a 12-month arrangement with Support Staffordshire who have agreed to continue managing the Guildhall while its long-term future is decided.
The county-wide voluntary sector support organisation took over the running of the iconic building, opening a community and voluntary sector hub, in January 2019 following the relocation of Council staff to Castle House.
A small grants scheme is again offering grants of up to £500 for arts activities that involve Staffordshire Moorlands residents.
The aim of the grants scheme is to encourage more people in the Staffordshire Moorlands to get involved in arts and cultural activities, as well as increase the diversity of activities on offer in the district.
Over the past two years, we’ve awarded more than £2.1 million in interest-free loans and grants to help community spaces all over the UK build their trading activities and become more financially sustainable.
Spaces supported include a community-run lido in Cornwall, a village hall in the Hebrides and a co-operative farm in Northern Ireland.
