Meet our mascot for the new Staffordshire History Centre
 In May, we asked for your help to name the children’s mascot for the new Staffordshire History Centre, and the results are in!
Meet Oatcake, the adorable Bagot goat, named after the popular Staffordshire delicacy. The Bagot goat is said to be Britain's oldest breed of goat and was first found here in Staffordshire. Oatcake is already busy visiting local schools and will feature in fun trails and games at the history centre.
Thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Stafford Borough Council, the Staffordshire History Centre, located on Eastgate Street, is set to open later this year.
The history centre will feature a four-storey extension for archive storage and a modern exhibition space, and a range of exciting activities to promote our fantastic heritage.
Keep up to date on the project blog here.
Newcastle theatre successfully bids for £100,000 to become greener
 The New Vic Theatre has secured a £100,000 grant through our Green Solutions programme to make their business more energy efficient
This funding will help the theatre cut its carbon footprint significantly—saving an estimated 68 tonnes of carbon emissions and reducing energy use by 360,000 kilowatt hours each year. The grant will fund upgrades like a new thermal roof, double glazing, and efficient boilers.
If you’re a business in Staffordshire or Stoke, you can also get free energy assessments, carbon training, and up to £100,000 in funding to make your business greener
Interested in making your business more energy efficient? Find out more and apply here.
Climate Action Fund now open
 The Climate Action Fund Part 1 is now open for applications! County councillors have £1,500 to give to non-profit groups for projects that tackle climate change.
One group that has made a difference in the community with the funding is Dane Valley Action Group (DVCAG) who used their grant to protect young trees they had planted. Altogether during the season, the team planted 2,460 trees across 13 sites in just 23 planting sessions.
- Part 1 (9 July - 8 October): Apply for funding between £500 - £3,000 if paired up with another councillor. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Part 2 (8 October - 13 December): Apply for up to £5,000 for projects on the circular economy and renewable energy. The best, most innovative projects will be awarded funding.
To apply for a grant, organisations will first need to speak with their county councillor and then apply online.
 Looking for things to do in Staffordshire this month? Here are some highlights:
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Camp Bestival (15 - 18 Aug) - Join Weston Park for their third Camp Bestival, packed with family activities and entertainment all weekend long.
- Trentham Live (15 - 18 Aug) - Trentham Live returns with an incredible line-up of artists set against the backdrop of our historic lakeside.
- Middleport Pottery Summer Camps (7 - 28 August) - Sign your kids up for creative days at Middleport Pottery with a variety of exciting activities.
Don't forget to check out Enjoy Staffordshire's 30 under 30 guide for affordable family days out in Staffordshire that don't break the bank!
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