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BY Baba

VOLUNTEERS are to be recognised for their hard work and commitment in supporting others during the coronavirus pandemic. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is encouraging people to nominate those who have made exceptional contributions in helping vulnerable residents for a Covid-19 Honours award. Councillor Brown said: “We know how our city has come together so...

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

7th May 2020

Housing Pods Created for the homeless

BY Baba

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is continuing its managed response to support homeless people through the coronavirus outbreak. Part of this response has seen the authority continue to work closely with the Macari Foundation with Unitas – the council’s housing repairs and maintenance company – working to transform a former warehouse in Hanley into a...

Local News, Uncategorised, Your Story

23rd April 2020

Bernie to live stream head shave for charity

BY Baba

A mum of two, who has been suffering with cancer for 14 years, is shaving her head to help raise money for charity – and is doing it live on social media. (Please note Bernie’s head shave took place on 30 April but donations can still be made.) Bernie Webbe, of Basford, was diagnosed with […]

Guest Blogs, Uncategorised

18th April 2020

Keeping the family entertained during lockdown – Guest Blog Mel Osborne

BY Baba

Guest Blog by Mel Osborne, of Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent. Mel is a freelance writer and a Film, TV and Radio graduate from Staffordshire University. Mel lives with her husband, Simon and two children. Here the 44-year-old shares her fabulous tips on what to do to help try and keep everyone busy, and how to have […]

Community News, Local News, Staffordshire News, Uncategorised

14th April 2020

Sing for our Angels and Feature in special video honouring keyworkers

BY Baba

VOLUNTEERS are being invited to record themselves singing Robbie Williams’ biggest hit – Angels – in a special tribute to keyworkers. Organisers of tourism group Enjoy Staffordshire, have been granted permission to use the 1997 hit track as a thank you to keyworkers helping the nation to get through the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy...

Business News, Charity, Uncategorised

18th February 2020

Travel agent John to head mammoth trek to support charities

BY Baba

Travel expert and charity champion John Lehnert is planning a new mammoth fundraising trek and this time he’s planning to take along Staffordshire business friends. John, who runs a Not Just Travel agency in Stoke-on-Trent, raised more than £2,000 in 2019 for Burslem-based charity Helping Angels during a gruelling five-day hike to the lost city […]

Community News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sport, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

21st January 2020

Iconic Potters Arf is back and open for registration

BY Blair

Online entries for the Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ’Arf Marathon have opened following a launch which saw more than 400 people sign up in one day. Participants recently flocked to the Victoria Hall, in Bagnall Street Street, Hanley, to register for the iconic event. The Potters ’Arf is back on Sunday, June 14 and […]

Community News, Culture, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

11th December 2019

Spectacular New Vic Spring Season

BY Blair

A rare staging of an iconic fantasy horror, an uplifting new play about the life of a local hero, a dark comedy classic and a revival of one of their most popular productions make for an exciting spring season at the New Vic. New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins will follow up her critically acclaimed […]

Community News, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

27th September 2019

Potto Lotto Stoke-on-Trent

BY Baba

Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing entertainment bundles in a bumper prize draw for the autumn. All players that have joined the Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s online lottery by Saturday 2 November will be entered in to the special draw, as well as being in with a chance to win up to £25,000 in […]

Culture, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

4th September 2019

Spode Works for DUST Rising 2019

BY Baba

DUST Rising (DR19) presents a compelling exhibition of contemporary visual art that highlights the old Meadows building at the heart of the iconic Spode Works, in Stoke-on- Trent. DR19 is a contemporary visual arts event by DUST Rising, featuring an exhibition of newly commissioned artwork that explores the industry and architecture at Spode. The event...

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Nominations for Honours Awards open for Volunteers

Housing Pods Created for the homeless

Bernie to live stream head shave for charity

Keeping the family entertained during lockdown – Guest Blog Mel Osborne

Sing for our Angels and Feature in special video honouring keyworkers

Travel agent John to head mammoth trek to support charities

Iconic Potters Arf is back and open for registration

Spectacular New Vic Spring Season

Potto Lotto Stoke-on-Trent

Spode Works for DUST Rising 2019

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