A Burton school is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report recognising the way pupils ‘engage with learning and with each other’ as ‘impressive’. It is the latest in a hat trick of accolades for the town junior school. Burton Fields School, in Outwoods Street, has been praised as Good, only narrowly missing an overallContinue reading “Burton school celebrating after glowing Ofsted report completes hat trick of recognitions”
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Staffordshire students given unique chance to try their hand at special effects scare make up
College students have had the unique chance to try their hand at creating gruesome underworld demons, blood thirsty zombies and crazed clowns as Halloween scream park Screamfest is one of the only fright nights in the country to offer special effects work experience opportunities. Hair and Media Make up students from Newcastle and Staffordshire CollegeContinue reading “Staffordshire students given unique chance to try their hand at special effects scare make up”
Giant pumpkins, spooky shows and broomstick training for Halloween fun at the farm
A Staffordshire farm park is challenging families to find a bigger pumpkin this October as they unveil a mighty winter squash as part of a host of Halloween family treats at the farm attraction. The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Postern Road, Tatenhill, near Burton on Trent, which is home to seven acres of pumpkinContinue reading “Giant pumpkins, spooky shows and broomstick training for Halloween fun at the farm”
Regional PR a dying art or powerful ally?
When it comes to PR the power of the local press can sometimes be underestimated. Unfortunately, the 1500 regional newspapers, 600 radio stations and numerous regional broadcasters can be seen by some as the poor relation to the big bright lights of the national news. I often hear “nobody reads their local newspaper anymore,” “everyoneContinue reading “Regional PR a dying art or powerful ally?”
Regional PR helps to double ticket sales for Staffordshire family attraction
Ever wondered if PR can make a difference to your business? The National Forest Adventure Farm launched their six-week programme of activity Farmarama this year. Our latest case study shows how regional media coverage helped the team to secure record breaking visitor numbers thanks to ongoing PR and consistent marketing. Bringing the beach to BurtonContinue reading “Regional PR helps to double ticket sales for Staffordshire family attraction”
How to get the most out of your PR budget?
Economic changes mean that businesses are under increasing pressure to make every penny count so whatever your budget might be you want to know that your PR is getting the best results possible. Simple steps can make a big difference to how your budget performs. From how you recruit to what you do to integrateContinue reading “How to get the most out of your PR budget?”
Busting PR Myths
Part of our new series to demystify PR for SMEs, Busting PR Myths will provide straightforward answers to your most common questions about PR. From how it works to whether it is really right for your business, find out everything you need to know to make an informed decision. Each month we will tackle aContinue reading “Busting PR Myths”
5 things journalists hate to see in a pitch
Ever wondered why your press release gets no response yet rival businesses seem to always be hitting the headlines? Journalists receive hundreds of press releases every week. Their inboxes are usually full of the latest news stories with businesses all vying for their attention. So, what do reporters hate to see in their inboxes? HavingContinue reading “5 things journalists hate to see in a pitch”
Students given a lesson in entrepreneurship
A Staffordshire marketing expert is training the next generation of small business owners as a unique collaboration with a Midlands university offers a rare opportunity for students to buck the declining trend in self-employment. Nottingham Trent University has launched the first of its Marketing Mavericks courses with Victoria Prince of Touchpoints Marketing, who was recentlyContinue reading “Students given a lesson in entrepreneurship”
Spring is in the air as Lambing Live returns to a Staffordshire farm
Hundreds of new lambs, chicks, piglets and kid goats mean that Spring is definitely in the air at a Staffordshire farm this February. The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Tatenhill, will be alive with the bustling patter of tiny hooves and feet as the popular New Life on the Farm event welcomes in the arrivalContinue reading “Spring is in the air as Lambing Live returns to a Staffordshire farm”
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