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New service gives library users access to free e-audiobooks
Stoke-on-Trent’s libraries are launching a new service which will allow customers to borrow free e-audiobooks online 24 hours a day.
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20 fantastic half term activities in Stoke-on-Trent – and lots are FREE
Make sure you don’t miss out. Check out this rundown of a few of the amazing opportunities for families that are available in the city from February 17 to 21.
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Museum exhibition reveals impact of comic book icons
Superhero fans can discover more about the huge impact of their favourite characters at a new Potteries Museum & Art Gallery exhibition.
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Hero animals honoured at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
An exhibition honouring hero war animals will go on display in February at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent.
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Potto Lotto launches amazing fitness prize bundle
Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing fitness bundles in a bumper prize draw for the New Year.
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Hundreds sign up for iconic Potters ’Arf Marathon
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.
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Thousands to celebrate Chinese New Year at city museum
Amazing acrobats, dancing dragons and marvellous magic will entertain the crowds during Chinese New Year celebrations at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
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Narnia characters to take families on magical museum adventure
Children will be transported to a magical land of fauns and talking animals this weekend as the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery conjures up a Narnia-inspired event.
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Tickets on sale for festive Songbirds concerts
Tickets are on sale for a series of Christmas concerts which will showcase some of the best young musicians in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Celebrate Diwali at city museum
Thousands of visitors will enjoy dance, music and food as they explore the story of Diwali during a spectacular event at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
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Superstar DJ to play at Spode Works
Legendary DJ Pete Tong will be heading to Spode Works next month – the latest big event to be held at the iconic venue.
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Staffordshire Hoard secrets revealed in landmark publication
Following a decade of intensive conservation and expert research, a new book will be available from November.
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Work starts on refurbishment of popular artificial football pitch thanks to city council funding pot
A free-to-use artificial football pitch that is enjoyed by thousands of residents every year is being refurbished – the latest project to benefit from the City Council’s Community Investment Fund.
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New mobile app option for visitors
A new mobile app has been launched for visitors to Stoke-on-Trent so that they can quickly and easily find out information about the city 24 hours a day from wherever they are.
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Catering company signs up to be part of park’s restoration
Visitors to a historic park in Stoke-on-Trent will soon be able to enjoy freshly prepared food, quality hot drinks and afternoon tea when a stylish new café venue opens inside a renovated pavilion.
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Stoke-on-Trent parks recognised as some of the UK’s top green spaces
Three Stoke-on-Trent parks have been recognised for their beauty in a national competition.
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Programme of free performances at Hanley Park’s restored bandstand
A 123–year-old bandstand will soon be alive to the sound of music once again – after it was restored as part of the multi-million pound restoration of Stoke-on-Trent’s biggest park.
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Museums celebrate 10th anniversary of Staffordshire Hoard
It’s the treasure that unlocked the dramatic history of 7th century England and the world of its warrior elite. Ten years ago on 5 July 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard was discovered in a farmer’s field
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Swim Safer – free classes and advice to honour Ryan’s memory
Bookings for all sessions can be made from Thursday, June 27, by emailing swimsafer@stoke.gov.uk or calling 01782 236210.
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Table tennis club pings towards building ownership
A table tennis club is set to be given the go-ahead to take on the running of its current home on a permanent basis – as part of an asset transfer with Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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City museum shortlisted for national family friendly award
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery has been shortlisted for the prestigious Family Friendly Museum Award, it was announced today.
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Thousands of children to learn water safety skills
Swimming instructors are teaching thousands of children how to be safe and have fun near water, as part of a national drowning prevention campaign.
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Hundreds of Potters ’Arf runners to race through city
Spectators are being urged to line the streets of Stoke-on-Trent as hundreds of runners take on this year’s Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ’Arf Marathon.
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Mill repairs to protect nationally-important heritage site for future generations
Refurbishment work has started to preserve and protect a 162-year-old potters’ mill that is the only one of its kind left in the world.
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Spectacular light festival seen by thousands proves Stoke-on-Trent has got what it takes to hold world-class events.
Nearly 16,000 people attended a three-day arts extravaganza in Stoke-on-Trent, with a further 24,000 watching the proceedings online.
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Swimming and gym passes up for grabs in this year’s Easter Potto Lotto draw.
In a special Easter draw, players of Council’s online lottery will be in with the chance of winning two family swim passes for Dimensions and a six month gym membership at Shapes at Fenton Manor.
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Talented pupils from across Stoke-on-Trent will perform at the Victoria Hall for three concerts.
Eight hundred and fifty young people from 36 schools across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford and Wrekin will take part in the annual Recorder Festival.
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£210,000 grant for Spitfire display to help inspire visitors
Plans for the stunning new Spitfire gallery at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery have received a further boost after being awarded £210,000 from a national grant.
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Plans submitted for new Spitfire gallery at museum
New images of the stunning £6m Spitfire gallery at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery have been revealed – as the planning application for the development is submitted.
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Spectacular Staffordshire Hoard helmet reconstructions revealed for public display
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Museums Trust have today (Friday, November 23) revealed two stunning reconstructions of a magnificent helmet contained within the Staffordshire Hoard.
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Sing a song of Christmas at the Victoria Hall
Tickets are now on sale for a series of Christmas concerts which will showcase some of the best young musicians in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Work on Park Hall visitor centre to get under way
Work is set to start on a new visitor centre at a city beauty spot.
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Young sport stars benefit from council funding boost
Young and talented athletes from Stoke-on-Trent have been given a financial boost to help them achieve their sporting goals.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum lands top TripAdvisor accolade
A Stoke-on-Trent museum has been recognised as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner.
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Queen’s Park is recognised as one of the UK’s very best green spaces
Volunteers and staff at Longton’s Queen’s Park are celebrating after the venue was awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the eighth year in a row.
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Two lucky Potto Lotto players win £2000 each
Two lucky Potto Lotto players have won £2000 each, just over one month after the lottery started.
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City Songbirds to fly high at Victoria Hall
Tickets are on sale for a series of concerts which will showcase some of the best young musicians in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Iron Age gold goes on permanent display at museum
Ancient jewellery believed to be the earliest example of Iron Age gold ever discovered in Britain is back on permanent display in Stoke-on-Trent from today (May 25).
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Potto Lotto draws supporters!
The city’s newest lottery has sold almost 1000 tickets for its first draw. Potto Lotto is a new online lottery for Stoke-on-Trent that aims to help raise funds for good causes.