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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…
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Hanley to welcome CBeebies’ favourites for Christmas – and much more

CBeebies' characters are set to bring festive cheer to Hanley in the run up to Christmas 2021. Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) will welcome CBeebies’ characters to The Potteries Centre on various Saturdays. Personal…
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National fostering film project launched in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council fostering service alongside fostering services from across the country have joined together for the national release of a new short film commissioned by the largest collaboration of local councils and children’s…
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New opportunities with Emmaus North Staffs

Communities & Companions with Emmaus North Staffs Are you looking for a new opportunity in which your skills and expertise can help others? Emmaus North Staffs is in a very exciting time as the charity is looking for trustees to join…
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Let’s talk about Dementia

Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to contact their GP if they’re experiencing or worried about signs of dementia. The main signs of dementia include: Memory problemsChanges in your ability to complete normal tasksChanges…
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Second store in the Potteries for Sports Traider

The owners of the UK’s first chain of charity sports shops have opened a second store in the Potteries. Sports Traider - who provide opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled children - recently opened the doors to a brand new store…
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Wharfstock coming to Stone

Outdoor live music is being held in Stone to raise money for a brand new theatre and events space in the town. ‘Wharfstock’ is being staged by the Crown Wharf Theatre charity and takes place on Thursday 30 September at Westbridge Park. The…
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Just Say Something – life saving campaign

Former Blue Peter host Anthea Turner has joined Lou Macari, professional boxer Nathan Heaney, and organisations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to raise awareness of suicide prevention. The community campaign, Just Say Something, is…
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Heartwarming play for the Autumn

The New Vic begin their autumn season with a heartwarming story of love from one of Britain’s favourite playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn, when the theatre welcomes back the Stephen Joseph Theatre with The Girl Next Door. On stage from Tuesday…
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Authors invited to enter annual Arnold Bennett Book Prize

Authors are being invited to submit their entries for an annual book prize which will see one winner receive a cash prize of £500. Entries for the Arnold Bennett Book Prize 2020/2021, are open to writers based in Stoke-on-Trent, the wider…
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City’s Spitfire and £5.4m new gallery to be unveiled as nation marks Battle of Britain Day

Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic Spitfire and its stunning new museum gallery will be unveiled on September 15 - the day which marks the RAF’s victory in the Battle of Britain. A VIP launch event will be held at the Potteries Museum & Art…