Gina & Michael began their fostering journey 3 years ago, after speaking about fostering for a while they eventually knew the time was right. Gina said, “My daughter is a Social Worker for the Local Authority and was coming home every evening with stories about the lack of placements available for children in the area. […]
These beautiful market towns have so much to offer. Here’s 10 reasons to visit these bustling Staffordshire towns this summer Stafford and Stone are two towns which offer so much for visitors to discover. Just a few miles away from each other, both towns are equally steeped in history with interesting stories to tell –
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From July 24, until September 6, 2023 Affinity will be transformed into The Pirate Cove, complete with a huge sandpit, pirates, and exciting games all for free to help parents ensure their mini pirates have a fun filled summer holidays in Talke. What’s more, the summer season of fun is home to two competitions, giving
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On Friday Staffordshire Living’s Chrissie Woodward went along to meet up and coming artist Charmaine Chaudry. Charmaine is an emerging freelance portrait, landscape, and abstract artist, selling original canvas art and prints. If the surname rings a bell it is probably because she is the youngest daughter of Mo Chaudry, famous for being the Staffordshire
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The Great Pottery Throw Down. Pictured: Rich, Keith & Siobhan with Moorcroft designer, Emma Bossons FRSA and Moorcroft tubeline artist, Gill Johnson. The Great Pottery Throw Down 2023 on Channel 4 will host the country’s famous art pottery, Moorcroft, on Sunday 5th March, Episode 9. Series 6 commenced with 12 new home potters with Siobhán
Saturday 25th March 2023 at the Potters Club, Federation House, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent This registered charity has been inexistence since 2009. The aim of ‘The Friends’ is to raise much needed funds to support our local army cadet force, removing barriers to participation and enhancing progression within the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and beyond. If
Today (Tuesday 14th February) Dougie Mac is celebrating a huge milestone as it marks 50 years since the hospice first opened in 1973. Over the last 50 years the hospice has cared for thousands of local people facing a life-limiting condition across Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding villages. Known as The Douglas Macmillan Home
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Three charities based in Staffordshire have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to the Benefact Group. The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign. Stoke-on-Trent and District Gingerbread Centre, a charity providing 24 hour supported
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The Light up a life Campaign is Dougie mac’s annual campaign that has been running for 27 years where supporters can donate and dedicate a light on the Dougie Mac Christmas trees in memory of a loved one or loved ones. Each year over 4,000 people donate towards the Light up a Life campaign and
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Thousands of people from across Staffordshire turned out for the county’s seventh Staffordshire Day celebrations. It may have rained all day on Sunday, May 1 but the wet weather failed to put people off from enjoying the best of the region. A film festival, artisan markets and Instameets were among the events and activities on
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