Philip Astley Project

Join us Sat 19 April 11am - 4pm @ Philip Astley Centre Merrial Street Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2AE for Free Exciting & Fun Activities here in the birthplace of Philip Astley philipastley.org.uk #philipastleyprojectscic #philipastleycentre #WorldCircusDay #worldcircusday2025

Lovely visit from Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee to the Philip Astley Centre who showed great interest in Astleys life legacy & the Philip Astley Projects CIC work. Thank you @AJogee for your interest & support #philipastley #adamjogeemp #andrewvanburen #heritage #artsculture

Happy Birthday Philip Astley. 8 Jan 1742. Newcastle under Lyme. #philipastley #philipastleyprojects #newcastleunderlyme #BornOnThisDay

Lest We Forget... Photo Philip Astley - Van Buren Collection. #philipastley #philipastleyprojects #astley #RememberenceSunday #sevenyearwar

On @bbcmtd ☔️ With flood warnings across Midlands could leaky, wooden dams inspired by beavers 🦫protect vulnerable areas? @worcester_uni 🎪 Celebrating Staffs founder of modern day circus during Newcastle’s 850th anniversary! 🏇Teen jockey sensation @loughnane_billy !! 🎊

We attended #KeeleUniversity Breaking the Mould Awards Ceremony where Philip Astley Project was shortlisted for the Cultivating Talent Award. Well done to winners Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust #philipastleyproject #PhilipAstley #wearestaffordshire #KeeleBTMAwards #ironbridgegorge

Wed 9 Aug 2.pm Belong Village Newcastle under Lyme, Andrew Van Buren Free talk Philip Astley & Me. Continuing 850th celebrations of Newcastle under Lyme Free Event 01782 986300 belong.org.uk #BelongVillage #andrewvanburen #PhilipAstley #nul850 #Astley

Tomorrow Thurs 3 August 11am Free Film - Wild West Legend Buffalo Bill & his links to North Staffordshire. In Newcastle Common, High Street, Newcastle under Lyme. This Philip Astley Project is funded by Historic England Everyday Heritage supported by Appetite. #philipastley

Take a look at our award winning animated film about Philip Astley, Original Ringmaster, Father of Modern Circus and Military Hero. youtube.com/watch?v=e6diQz… #philipastley #philipastleyproject #astley #nul #newcastleunderlyme #stokeontrent #staffordshire #animation #animated

If you want to learn more about Philip Astley then take a look at our website: philipastley.org.uk #philipastley #philipastleyproject #astley #circus #newcastleunderlyme #stokeontrent #culture #heritage

Free Film Show Fri 28 July 2.00pm Jacob Decastro the clown in Astley's company by Ray Johnson Staffordshire Film Archive, Newcastle Common High Street, Newcastle under Lyme (Opp Art of Siam Restaurant) Open Thurs, Fri & Sat 11 am - 3 pm #PhilipAstley #philipastleyproject #Astley

Our friends at Gandeys came to visit our Showpeople of North Staffordshire Exhibition: #philipastley #philipastleyproject #astley #circus #northstaffordshire #newcastleunderlyme #gandeys #Film

'Show People'🎡🎠🎪🤹‍♀️ We are thrilled to be featured in the new pop-up exhibition hosted by @PhilipAstleypro showcasing the experiences of North Staffordshire fairground & circus families and workers. 📍 - Newcastle Common, Staffs 📆 - Until 26th Aug, 11am - 3pm Thurs, Fri, Sat

Don't forget Free Film showings alternating on Thursday & Fridays, exhibition space - Appetite's Newcastle Common, High Street, Newcastle under Lyme. #PhilipAstley #philipastleyproject #appetite #ShowPeoplenorthstaffordshire #Circus #astley #NorthStaffordshire #fairground #films

The exhibition is on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Newcastle Common for the next few months so get yourselves down there to see what it is all about. Would love to hear your feedback once you have been.

A long term project with @PhilipAstleypro and @appetitestoke is being opened today to the public. Show People Of North Staffordshire exhibition in Newcastle Under Lyme shows my photography alongside vintage images and memorabilia appetite.org.uk/event/show-peo…

First visitor to our Showpeople of North Staffordshire Exhibition Aaron Bell MP. fb.watch/luvDbmOmeZ/ #AndrewVanBuren #PhilipAstley #Philipastleyproject #Appetite #AaronBellMP #NewcastleunderLyme #Circus #Fairground #historicengland #ShowpeopleofNorthStaffordshire

Opening this Friday 30 June with Staffordshire Film Archive Film Show 'Showpeople of North Staffordshire' Exhibition #Showpeople #exhibitions #philipastley #philipastleyproject #astley #Newcastleunderlyme #Appetite #circus #fairground #history #culture #heritage

Astley's Homecoming this Saturday 17 June, lots of FREE circus entertainment in the heart of Philip Astley's birthplace Newcastle Under Lyme Town Centre, pop down and take a look! appetite.org.uk/whats-on #AstleysHomecoming #LoveNUL #Newcastle850 #philipastley #philipastleyproject

Brampton Museum Circus Skills workshops with some magic surprises. Tomorrow Wednesday 31 May sessions throughout the day. Details: ticketsource.co.uk/brampton-museu… Info film: youtube.com/watch?v=JVPrPf… #circusskills #andrewvanburen #BramptonMuseum #circusworkshops #newcastleunderlyme #Magic