Archive - Words and Wonder

New murals celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramic heritage and bamboo’s creative potential

The Brilliant Botanicals murals can be found in Stoke town centre.

May 2 •

April 2025

March 2025

What I read: March 2025

You can often guess how much I've read lately by how long my hair is.

Mar 31 •

Young ceramic artists from Stoke-on-Trent offered international exchange opportunity

The British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) has launched the fully funded programme

Mar 28 •

Glittering charity ball raises more than £22K to support youth football coaching

Port Vale defender Nathan Smith was crowned the winner in a Strictly-style dance contest

Mar 26 •

Popular Stoke-on-Trent carnival and parade returns

Last year's Pig Walk attracted 20,000 people - and it's back!

Mar 19 •

Bamboo dome to be constructed in Stoke-on-Trent

Members of the public can explore the structure on Saturday, March 22.

Mar 17 •

Virtual reality swings bring thrilling free flight experience to Newcastle-under-Lyme

You'll be able to sit on a swing, put on a VR headset and launch into a choice of four fantastical flying adventures.

Mar 14 •

Local stars dance to raise funds to make youth football coaching available to all

Who will lift the Pro Level Vision Glitter Ball trophy?

Mar 12 •

Welcome to my new Substack

I'm having a bit of a play and will see how it goes!

Mar 10 •

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