Calling all crafters as town creates new makers’ market to boost creative industry

Crafty entrepreneurs are being given the chance to shine as a Staffordshire town opens an independent haberdashery and makers market full of locally, handmade gifts, confectionary and homeware. The Crafty Attic is being created at Helen’s Bake House and Tearoom, in Market Place, Burton. Focused on showcasing handmade and collectible goods, it will be aContinue reading “Calling all crafters as town creates new makers’ market to boost creative industry”

Bringing the beach to Burton as farm park splashes out on new play area

Staffordshire farm park makes a splash as it launches its biggest ever beach themed summer party with a £100,000 investment in new play equipment. From Saturday 19th July to Monday 1st September the National Forest Adventure Farm, in Tatenhill, which is home to the UK’s longest outdoor Mega Slide, will be filled with seaside themedContinue reading “Bringing the beach to Burton as farm park splashes out on new play area”

Burton estate agency expanding after being recognised as one of the top in the country

Burton estate agency is set to expand after being recognised as one of the best in the business by an independent UK property award. Open House Burton and Swadlincote, based in Gretton House, Third Avenue, Branston, has been singled out for the British Property Awards gold award for UK estate agents. Run by husband-and-wife duoContinue reading “Burton estate agency expanding after being recognised as one of the top in the country”

Staffordshire farm bursting with fun as ‘Willy Wonka of bubbles’ brings bubble bonanza to the Midlands

Bubble bonanza is taking over a Staffordshire farm park as the UK’s leading 12 times Guinness World Record bubbleologist brings his unique mix of show stopping giant bubbles to the family friendly attraction. Samsam Bubbleman, who has performed for HRH King Charles and even featured in the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony and Disney’s 2019 remakeContinue reading “Staffordshire farm bursting with fun as ‘Willy Wonka of bubbles’ brings bubble bonanza to the Midlands”

Families with critically ill children to get a much-needed boost thanks to help from a Staffordshire farm park

Staffordshire farm park pledges support for the UK’s first holiday village offering critically ill children and their families a magical free holiday to recuperate and reconnect in the Staffordshire countryside. The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Burton on Trent, is hoping to raise thousands of pounds through charity events this year for the new holidayContinue reading “Families with critically ill children to get a much-needed boost thanks to help from a Staffordshire farm park”

Spring is in the air with first new lambs of the season

Thanks to BBC Radio Derby for coming out to see the National Forest Adventure Farm’s first lambs of the season this morning on the Breakfast Show. Not even 24 hours old the triplets born yesterday afternoon arrived early to become the first at the farm this year. Farmer Ivor Robinson, who owns the popular farmContinue reading “Spring is in the air with first new lambs of the season”

Nottingham entrepreneur recognised as one of the top six marketers in the country for her support with small business growth

Nottingham entrepreneur has been singled out as one of the top marketeers in the country as she supports hundreds of entrepreneurial business owners to scale up and realise their dreams. Vic Taylor, who runs Touchpoints Marketing, at Ransomwood Business Park, in Mansfield, has been named as one of Enterprise Nation’s top 6 marketing advisers inContinue reading “Nottingham entrepreneur recognised as one of the top six marketers in the country for her support with small business growth”

Winter wonderland receives a festive makeover as farm park transports families to the North Pole

Singing snowmen, festive treats, thousands of dazzling ‘Northern lights’ and a visit to see the big man himself as popular winter wonderland returns to the Midlands transporting families on an immersive North Pole adventure. Join the National Forest Adventure Farm, in Burton on Trent, as they take on the sights, sounds and smells of theContinue reading “Winter wonderland receives a festive makeover as farm park transports families to the North Pole”

Event aims to boost business growth in Newcastle-under-Lyme as project celebrates 30 new startups in the town

Staffordshire businesses are being urged to unite as part of a project to boost business growth in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Economic growth programme Your Path to Profit, which was created by Staffordshire entrepreneurs Vic Taylor and Veronica Kitton, focuses on helping people take the next step into self-employment. Working with Keele University the duo has supported 30Continue reading “Event aims to boost business growth in Newcastle-under-Lyme as project celebrates 30 new startups in the town”

Sparkling display set to return to dazzle Staffordshire skies

Sparkling displays, live music and aerial fire shows will light up the Staffordshire skies as a Burton farm brings back its sell out Bonfire Night family event. Fireworks at the Farm, which launched last year and packed three sell out nights to celebrate the firework season, is set to return to the National Forest AdventureContinue reading “Sparkling display set to return to dazzle Staffordshire skies”