A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast is back with season 2! Carol isn't with us this week so we've dragged Tony 'the wizz' Walley in front of the microphone for this episode. We have three cracking interviews to bring you including Dominic Halpin who brings his 'A Country Night in Nashville' show to the stage of the Victoria Hall this coming Saturday night. […]
Trentham Live returns with an incredible line up of artists in our unique historic lakeside setting for a fifth year. This year's line up is: Thursday 20th August - The Fratellis with Support Acts Friday 21st August - Madness with support Saturday 22nd August - Five with support from The Wanted 2.0 Sunday 23rd August - The Human League with support from Altered Images and Blancmange I manged to catch […]
A Country Night in Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Taking you on a journey through the history of country, and featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased […]
July and August are normally quieter in the world of theatre but whislt the boards may not be trodden as often, Theatres like The New Vic step up their outreach work. I recently managed to catch up with Jill Rezzano the theatre's head of education who tells us what the summer has in store for her and her department. Listen blow:
Carol Lovatt caught up with exciting local band Ricolte for their very first radio interview. Recorded at the Artisan Tap, the conversation gives listeners the chance to get to know the band, and to discover what's next for this talented local act. It's a relaxed and engaging interview that celebrates home-grown talent and shines a spotlight on another great success story from the Staffordshire music scene.
Leek Town will start the new season at home to Whitby Town on the 8th August. The Yorkshire side make the journey down to the Staffordshire Moorlands having just stayed up on the final day of last season. That is followed up for Leek by a trip to FC United of Manchester on the 11th August before visiting Stockton Town on the 15th August. Boxing Day sees Josh Brehaut’s side […]
Congleton Town’s third season back in the Northern Premier League West will kick off at home to Vauxhall Motors on Tuesday 11th August. That is subject to the Bears not needing a replay against AFC Wolverhampton City in the FA Cup. If they do need a replay, then the league season will not get underway until 18th August as they head to Stalybridge Celtic due to playing in the FA […]
Newcastle Town will host new boys 1874 Northwich in their opening game of the Northern Premier League West season on Tuesday 11th August. 1874 won promotion from the Midlands League Premier Division last season as they defeated rivals Northwich Victoria in the playoff final to end a two-season absence from the Northern Premier League. That game is subject to not needing a replay in their FA Cup tie […]
Kidsgrove Athletic will face Chasetown in the opening game of the new Northern Premier League West season on Tuesday 11th August. The Scholars are now managed by former Port Vale and Stoke City defender Carl Dickinson, with the former Hanley Town manager joining the club in the final weeks of the previous season from Leek Town. That game is subject to Kidsgrove not needing a replay against Abbey Hulton United […]
Returning Hanley Town will start the new Northern Premier League West season against fellow step 5 champions Wythenshawe on the 11th August. As Hanley Town won the Midlands Football League Premier Division, Wythenshawe claimed the North West Counties Football League Premier Division title, giving both sides an immediate return to the Northern Premier League. That game is subject to Hanley not needing an FA Cup replay against Stourport […]
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