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Schools' insight into waste reduction through county roadshow
• Waste minimisation roadshow tours Staffordshire primary schools
• Children gain insight into where their waste goes and how they can reduce it
• Roadshow now going out to county libraries
22 April 2026
How a Stoke-based animation studio brought Staffy to life
• Staffy was created by a Stoke-on-Trent animation studio using a blend of traditional creativity and innovative modern technology.
• The character is the result of collaboration between local artists, businesses and the community, combining skills like sketching, sculpting, digital design and 3D animation.
• Staffy now fronts Staffordshire’s tourism campaign, including the Staffy Trail, helping showcase the county as the nation’s playground.
22 April 2026
