Hello Stokies!
The sun is out, Wimbledon had us all gripped, Glastonbury brought the vibes and the City of Stoke-on-Trent smashed a world record!
On Tuesday July 8th at 11am across Stoke-on-Trent and the world we hosted a massive tea party to celebrate the city’s Centenary. With 15,000 people, 200 locations and 5 World Record Hubs we achieved the Guinness World Record for the World’s Biggest Cream Tea Party across multiple venues – a truly unforgettable day!
Make a Difference: The Future Ready Pledge
Beyond the tea party, we’re also making meaningful strides to support disadvantaged young people in our city – including those leaving the care system – through the Future Ready Pledge. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Each year, over 120 young people transition out of the care system, and they need our support. We’re calling on the Made in Stoke network to step up and offer anything from work experience to apprenticeships or even full-time roles.
We’re proud to say that over 29 businesses have already committed, but we need many more to join us. Our fantastic team members, Deb and Julie, can provide more details. Please email us at deb@madeinstoke.com and julie@madeinstoke.com to learn how your company can get involved.
Enjoy the summer and make the most of the many free events on offer as part of the Centenary year celebrations.
Dwain McDonald
Executive Lead
