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Volunteers needed to Paint the Reginald Mitchell Way Aeroplanes (Spitfire and Super Marine)

Volunteers needed to Paint the Reginald Mitchell Way Aeroplanes (Spitfire and Super Marine)
September 4, 2010 by MarkEllam
A couple of months ago, both Dereth and Bryn had mentioned on different occasions that the plane silhouettes on the grass banks of Reginald Mitchell Way. Again, new user Rob Ledgar of The Old Post Office Gallery in Burslemsuggested it after having a crack at where in Tunstal... Read More

Fireworks at 3:30am !

Fireworks at 3:30am !
September 4, 2010 by MarkEllam
I'd just like to say on behalf of the neighbourhood thankyou to the inconsiderate person(s) who decided it was a good idea to have a fireworks display at 3:30 am this morning. If anyone knows who It was please report them to the police for their anti-social behaviour ! ... Read More

Cophurst Quarry Update

September 4, 2010 by MarkEllam
Regarding Cophurst Quarry, Lightwood Road, A number of residents and Potential Residents have contacted me over the last month regarding the potentially illegal quarrying activity that was taking place some months ago and whether it is still occurring.  Click here to read th... Read More

Have you registered your electoral details ?

Have you registered your electoral details ?
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Residents are being encouraged to register their electoral details as soon as possible so that they can vote in next year’s all-out city council elections. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has posted out electoral registration forms to households across the city as part of an ... Read More

The Tour Of Britain

September 3, 2010 by mikerawlins
Probably one of the best kept secrets of September in Stoke-on-Trent. The Tour Of Britain is coming to Stoke-on-Trent for a 3 successive year and building on the success of previous years, the race is not only going to Start & Finish in the city, it is also going to b... Read More

Entertainment

Take a tour around the city’s historic towns during national Heritage Open Days

Take a tour around the city’s historic towns during national Heritage Open Days
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Federation themed guided tours of four of the city’s historic towns will take place this month as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme. The tours, entitled ‘The Past Shaping the Future’, will take place around Burslem, Longton, Stoke and Hanley (City Centre).... Read More

Visit @Wedgwood_Museum for an event on history of tea and #Wedgwood on Sun 12th Sept

Visit @Wedgwood_Museum for an event on history of tea and #Wedgwood on Sun 12th Sept
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Enjoy the past, buy the present and treasure the experience. Wedgwood is a name recognised instantly around the world. Josiah Wedgwood, the 'Father of English Potters', founded the company in 1759. The Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum offers a unique chance to immerse your... Read More

Here’s a reminder of what’s going on across the city over the next week…

September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Event Name Short Description Location Dates Free Canal Crafts Free drop-in canal craft sessions with British Waterways. Etruria Industrial Museum 03/09/2010 Scrap Heap Challenge Crafts from recycled materials Fenton Library 03/09/2010 Junior ... Read More

Tour of Britain Community Rides – 12 September 2010

Tour of Britain Community Rides – 12 September 2010
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Why not join our cycle ride and follow Tour of Britain riders under the starting gantry at Burslem. Other rides leave each of the six towns and are gentle, fully marshalled rides. All rides meet up in Central Forest Park for a roll into the City Centre to watch the Tour of B... Read More

Have you voted yet in Stoke’s Top Talent ? Voting Closes 5pm Today !

Have you voted yet in Stoke’s Top Talent ? Voting Closes 5pm Today !
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Councillor Roy Naylor  asks for your vote that could help to make a dream come true for a Special Needs Group. Voting Closes at 5pm today Friday, so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE VOTE, they have had a call from the Sentinel putting them on standby so they need YOUR VOTE. The ... Read More

Neighbourhood Watch

Burglary in Durham Drive, Florence on Tuesday Night – Anyone Found a Handbag ?

Burglary in Durham Drive, Florence on Tuesday Night – Anyone Found a Handbag ?
August 19, 2010 by MarkEllam
Between 11pm on Tuesday night and 8am on Wednesday morning, a house was burgled in Durham Drive,... Read More

Thefts from Vans – Neighbour Watch Alert

Thefts from Vans – Neighbour Watch Alert
August 6, 2010 by MarkEllam
Once again we are seeing vans being attacked for tools in the south of the city.  On Tuesday eve... Read More

Florence RA

Florence Residents Association AGM – Monday 20th September

Florence Residents Association AGM – Monday 20th September
September 2, 2010 by MarkEllam
This years AGM will be held at 7pm on Monday 20th September, Bethel Church, Dunr...

Consultation Begins on Anti-Social Behaviour in Florence Alleys

Consultation Begins on Anti-Social Behaviour in Florence Alleys
August 29, 2010 by MarkEllam
During a previous exercise by Florence Residents Association in support of a pe...

Fashoda House

Fashoda House
August 20, 2010 by mikerawlins
Following on from the earlier post about Fashoda House. I have heard that the...

Queens Park Partnership

Bottle Neck Blitz 4 – Saturday 11th September

Bottle Neck Blitz 4 – Saturday 11th September
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
This Saturday see the return of Bottle neck Blitz, at the Queens Park, Longton. ...

Queens Park Partnership AGM – 2nd September

Queens Park Partnership AGM – 2nd September
September 1, 2010 by MarkEllam
Wish to find out more about Queens Park Partnership? or Do you have some...

Tour of Britain Prostate Cancer Charity Cycle Race 2010

Tour of Britain Prostate Cancer Charity Cycle Race 2010
August 31, 2010 by MarkEllam
The  Tour of Britain Prostate Cancer Charity Cycle Race 2010, this year begins a...

Dresden RA

EON – Central Networks – Please return our calls – Update

EON – Central Networks – Please return our calls – Update
August 19, 2010 by MarkEllam
Another Update tonight is that following our protestations to EON and as a result of raising the pro... Read More

Dresden Residents Association Open Meeting and AGM – 16th August

Dresden Residents Association Open Meeting and AGM – 16th August
August 9, 2010 by MarkEllam
Dresden RA hold their Open Meeting / AGM on Monday 16th August 7pm at the Longton Elim Church on Car... Read More

Democracy

Have you registered your electoral details ?

Have you registered your electoral details ?
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
Residents are being encouraged to register their electoral details as soon as po...

@RobFlelloMP joins Twitter

@RobFlelloMP joins Twitter
July 20, 2010 by MarkEllam
You can now follow our Stoke-on-Trent South MP, Rob Flello MP on Twitter....

Follow your MP’s activities in Parliament

Follow your MP’s activities in Parliament
July 9, 2010 by MarkEllam
Robert Flello Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent South Did you know you can follow o...

Other Local Organisations/Associations

Cockster Brook Family Fun Day – September 19th

Cockster Brook Family Fun Day – September 19th
September 3, 2010 by MarkEllam
The 'Friends of Cockster Brook', are a newly formed group and have big plans to improve the cockster brook valley area. On the 19th September they have organised a Family Fun Day - Click on the image to see the full flyer. - BBQ - Penalty Shoot Out - Bouncy Castle - Archery - Crafts and Stalls - Dog Show - Pet Micro-Chipping... Read More

Check It Out Day – Saturday 11th Sept, UHNS

Check It Out Day – Saturday 11th Sept, UHNS
September 2, 2010 by MarkEllam
Like to Know how your Local Hospital is doing ? Find out about careers in the NHS ? Check Out Technology and Try it For Yourself ? Like to have your health Checked or Quit Smoking ? Or just find out about the new Hospital that opened in just 18 months ? Then, This Saturday, 11th September between 10am and 4pm, at the Central Outp... Read More

For all you dads and boys (age 10+)

For all you dads and boys (age 10+)
August 13, 2010 by MarkEllam
Join us for family fun... technology made easy - build your own radio using a circuitboard. Starting Tuesday 17 August (3 weeks, 2 hours per week) Westfield Children's Centre, 2.30 til 4.30pm Have fun during the summer holidays... Read More

Mums and daughters – need some pampering ?

Mums and daughters – need some pampering ?
August 13, 2010 by MarkEllam
Summer holidays making you weary? Join us for health & beauty tips, advice and free treatments Starting Wednesday 18 August, (2 hours per week, 3 weeks) 10.30 - 12.30, Westfield Children's Centre Its time for you to put your feet up, feel good and look radiant...... Read More

Churches

Bethel Kids Summer Activities

Bethel Kids Summer Activities
July 12, 2010 by MarkEllam
Well, the kids are soon breaking up for their summer holidays, so what you going to do to keep them entertained and out of mischief or under your feet ? Maybe this is the answer ?   Longton Bethel Church have planned a full summer of entertainment and activities for children of all ages so wat not take a look at the list of events / entertainmen... Read More

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