Staffordshire scream park behind new industry body to raise the standard of Halloween haunts as trend for fright nights grows

A Staffordshire scream park has helped to launch a new industry body in time for October to oversee Halloween haunts across the UK as the appetite for gruesome fright nights continues to increase. The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Burton, which runs festival of fright Screamfest on 15 selected nights in October, is one ofContinue reading Staffordshire scream park behind new industry body to raise the standard of Halloween haunts as trend for fright nights grows

Art sculptures to raise funds for rising number of people suffering from mental health conditions in East Staffordshire

Support for families experiencing mental health concerns is to increase in East Staffordshire thanks to a unique art project. The Big Burton Carousel, run by Making Trails, will be auctioning off a series of art sculptures on Wednesday 19th October to raise funds for Burton and District Mind and are looking for businesses to findContinue reading Art sculptures to raise funds for rising number of people suffering from mental health conditions in East Staffordshire

Staffordshire pumpkin patch to be ready for Halloween despite the heatwave horrors

A Staffordshire farm park planted 7 acres of pumpkins for trick or treaters this year and despite the fears of a pumpkin shortage due to the unusually warm weather, are expecting around 9,000 pumpkins for children to pick this Halloween. The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Postern Road, Tatenhill, near Burton, has banished concerns ofContinue reading “Staffordshire pumpkin patch to be ready for Halloween despite the heatwave horrors

Squash club opens its doors to raise awareness of the world’s healthiest sport

Burton’s longstanding tennis and squash club is hoping to encourage more people to enjoy racket sports after figures reveal the number of squash players in England is dwindling. Despite the medal-topping success of England’s squash team at the Commonwealth Games, as the country became one of the most successful nations since the game was introduced,Continue reading “Squash club opens its doors to raise awareness of the world’s healthiest sport”

Staffordshire Scream Park unveils line up for its blood curdling Halloween events

A Staffordshire scream park is to extend its terror inducing Halloween fright nights for 2022 following the sell-out success of their festival themed scare attraction last year. This October the National Forest Adventure Farm, in Tatenhill, near Burton, will play host to 15-nights of gruesome fright nights as part of their Screamfest festival of terror.Continue reading “Staffordshire Scream Park unveils line up for its blood curdling Halloween events”

Making Trails hits the headlines with bid to save Britain’s struggling High Streets

Creative Word PR has been supporting art project Making Trails in raising awareness of how the arts can support the rejuvenation of High Streets post pandemic. Read their latest coverage in leading Government trade publications Public Sector Executive and LocalGov. Showcasing the success of the independent art trails in increasing footfall and instilling a senseContinue reading “Making Trails hits the headlines with bid to save Britain’s struggling High Streets”

Could art be the answer to saving Britain’s struggling High Streets?

Towns are being urged to embrace outdoor art as a way of saving Britain’s dying High Streets and increasing footfall in struggling towns. Despite positive steps, footfall in UK town centres is still well below pre-pandemic levels, as many shoppers turn to the convenience of online shopping with nearly 50 stores a day closing onContinue reading “Could art be the answer to saving Britain’s struggling High Streets?”

Hiking with a Viking to encourage sustainable school travel

Burton school children have been encouraged to walk to school with a Viking in a bid to ease congestion and reduce pollution. For Walk to School Week Outwoods Primary School, in Harehedge Lane, took part in a series of activities to encourage families to ditch the car and get active while walking to school. DesignedContinue reading “Hiking with a Viking to encourage sustainable school travel”

Burton garage goes green as it celebrates record year

Crescent Motors, in Wetmore Road, is leading the way in service and repairs for electric vehicles following investment in greener technology as they celebrate a record year for the family firm. After installing new equipment and training staff, the independent garage is now home to one of only 6.5% of mechanics in the UK currentlyContinue reading “Burton garage goes green as it celebrates record year”

Celebrating 60 years of print as company sets to expand

Momentous year for Birmingham print company as they mark 60 years in business with ambitious plans for growth. LG Davis, in Kings Heath, specialises in print, branded merchandise and office supplies and work with a variety of leading national companies, local SMEs and NHS Trusts. A family run second generation firm, they have now outlinedContinue reading Celebrating 60 years of print as company sets to expand