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Against a clear, dark-blue sky, a town hall building is the backdrop for a huge light projection showing firework explosions in gold and green. Some people - and a dog - are milling about in the foreground.
  • Mon 9 Feb 2026 12:21·

Light Up Hanley Gallery

“Keep them coming please!” Our ✨Light Up Winter✨ series continued last week on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February with Light Up Hanley in the city centre. The centrepiece was a huge projection onto The Town Hall called Message in a…
  • Tue 27 Jan 2026 17:27·

Newcastle Under Light Access & FAQs

Newcastle Under Light Access & FAQs Here is everything we think you might need to know about planning your visit to Light Up Middleport. If you have another question that isn’t answered here, send us a message to askus@appetite.org.uk Do…
Newcastle Under Light. Drop-in workshops. Saturday 7 Feb.
  • Tue 27 Jan 2026 16:04·

Newcastle Under Light Drop-in Workshops

Wanted: YOUR stories for town centre light projection We are partnering up with Newcastle-under-Lyme BID and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to bring you Newcastle Under Light, part of Appetite’s ✨ Light Up Winter ✨ series. Featuring immersive artworks, projections and interactive installations, the Light…
  • Mon 26 Jan 2026 16:55·

Light Up Middleport Gallery

“We absolutely love this! Truly just like magic .” Families flocked to the first event in our ✨Light Up Winter✨ series, which was held in Middleport Park on 21 and 22 January. The event featured immersive light installations and sound…
Light Up Middleport Access and FAQs
  • Mon 26 Jan 2026 12:49·

Light Up Hanley Access & FAQs

Light Up Hanley Access & FAQs Here is everything we think you might need to know about planning your visit to Light Up Middleport. If you have another question that isn’t answered here, send us a message to askus@appetite.org.uk Do…
Light Up Middleport Access and FAQs
  • Wed 14 Jan 2026 12:59·

Light Up Middleport Access & FAQs

Light Up Middleport Access & FAQs Here is everything we think you might need to know about planning your visit to Light Up Middleport. If you have another question that isn’t answered here, send us a message to askus@appetite.org.uk Do…
A wooden photo frame stands on a windowsill. Inside the frame s a typed list herb and their properties. The windowsill the frame sits on, the wall and window frame are clearly in an old building. The window pane has stained pattern elements to the outer borders. There is the end of a green-leafed branch and a furry, orange flower head also sitting on the windowsill.
  • Tue 9 Sep 2025 10:53·

A Restorative Afternoon in Stoke-on-Trent

We were thrilled to receive the following blog post from audience member Helen Mollart, who has written about her experience at A Restorative by Sheila Ghelani as part of The Big Feast 2025. Did you have some words or photos…
The image shows a human sized silver slinky, towering over three people as though they might go inside. The people are laughing.
  • Thu 26 Jun 2025 17:01·

Work Experience at Appetite

Work experience at Appetite! During my stay at Appetite, I learnt lots of valuable information about the world of work. I was able to build my independence and confidence by completing day to day tasks, working with volunteers and asking…
The image is taken outside on a sunny day. A figure dressed in a colourful all in one outfit is pointing towards the camera, with arms outstretched smiling. They are walking along a low wall and behind them are other figures dressed in the similar colourful all in one outfits, some of whom are playing musical instruments.
  • Fri 7 Mar 2025 13:30·

Get involved with Appetite

Help us make things happen in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme! Get involved. Try something new. Join Appetite. There are so many ways that you can get involved and we would love to have you along. If you’d love to join us…
A town centre square is lined with shops, trees and people. In the centre is a large wooden structure - a wheel that is about 15 feet tall. We are looking at it from a sideways view so that we see the thick rim but not the spokes. There are two performers around the wheel both in a white t-shirt and blue denim dungarees. One performer is on the ground holding the wheel, while the other is sitting on the top of the wheel waving to the audience.
  • Wed 22 Jan 2025 13:11·

Shining a light on our Appetite Ambassadors

Our Appetite Ambassadors volunteer behind the scenes helping to spread the word about our events. They become involved in the project in a variety of ways either as an audience member, sometimes a volunteer or even just a community member…
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