Bethany Lockett

Features Writer Intern for the Staffordshire Signal, covering human interest stories, local events and community- focussed features across Staffordshire. Emphasising the achievements of local businesses, people and places across the region

Open Water Swimming

Have you ever stepped into a freezing cold shower or immersed yourself in an ice‑cold bath? Did you feel strangely energised, more awake or even just a little bit proud of yourself? If that feeling resonates then open water swimming could be what your looking for.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 6 Jun 2026

Amerton Farm & Billy's Farm Barn

Amerton Farm is a family run all weather farm park and attraction where animals are at the heart of this experience. Visitors can see and feed a range of animals, particularly bottle feeding new born lambs in the Spring months. An ideal location for families with young children.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 5 Jun 2026

Bolton Gate Arts

Bolton Gate Arts cleverly brings themed art and craft workshops together with nature inspired activities in one rural setting in Weston Coyney, on the outskirts of Stoke- On-Trent. With the Summer seasons calendar now all set just relax, enjoy, explore and have some fantastic days out.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 1 Jun 2026

Castle Classics Car Show

Newcastle- Under- Lyme hosted Castle Classics for the 3rd year running on 28th March. It welcomed over 60 Retro and Classic cars, filling the Ironmarket High Street with plenty of exitement and nostalgia.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 21 May 2026

Top 10 Bluebell and Woodland Walks in Staffordshire

Staffordshire is filled with plenty of amazing woodland scenes during Spring, which are ideal family friendly locations for walking, cycling and taking in nature. Be the first to visit some of these popular landscapes to witness the first bursts of colour and see life as it reawakens.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 18 May 2026

Top 10 Bluebell and Woodland Walks in Staffordshire

The Architectural Legacy of the Sugdens in Leek: The Chimneys, Churches and Character of a Moorlands Town

From towering chimney stacks to Gothic churches and Arts and Crafts flourishes, the architectural legacy of William Sugden and William Larner Sugden still shapes the streets of Leek today. Here’s why you should look up in the Staffordshire Moorlands town.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 14 May 2026

The Nicholson Institute in Leek, one of the finest surviving examples of Victorian architecture in the Staffordshire Moorlands - image by The Red Haired Stokie

Arty Duck 3D Modelling Studio

Founded by Chris Burgess, the Arty Duck Studio, has transformed some of Leek's iconic architecture into specialised distinctive 3D printed miniature models. Many landmarks and historic buildings have been bought to life with accuracy to mark the towns heritage and preserve its past in a modern way.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 30 Apr 2026