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06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Unleash your creativity ✍️ Our Little Writers competition is BACK! 🎉

We're inviting disabled and neurodivergent children, aged 5-18, to share their most creative short stories or poems. 📚 Created in partnership with National Literacy Trust and supporting Go All In 2026.

They could write about their favourite pet, a hobby they love, a topic they’re passionate about or something wild and wonderful from their imagination! ✨

They'll even have the chance for their submission to be published in our Little Writers 2026 anthology! 💜

Entries close 30th June. We can’t wait to read your amazing stories and poems!

Visit our website to read the competition guidelines and how to enter 👉 bit.ly/4uegMxJ

National Literacy Trust in Stoke-on-Trent

06/03/2026

Share your views about diabetic footcare in Stoke-on-Trent
A confidential patient questionnaire has been launched to capture the experience of people needing diabetic footcare as well as the knowledge of the podiatry service.
The aim is to identify ways to improve diabetes footcare across the city in order to reduce the number of people who are having limbs amputated.
The survey will be live for the whole of March.
Please share with anyone who may have an interest in this area.
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
Diabetes UK
Stoke-on-Trent City Council

06/03/2026

Would you know what to do if someone suddenly collapsed in front of you?

They’re breathing — but not normally. Do you step in or wait for help?

Many people hesitate, unsure how to use CPR or a defibrillator. But every minute counts.

Join our FREE Restart a Heart Workshop and learn life-saving skills in just 2.5 hours. You’ll leave feeling confident and ready to act.

You’ll learn:
✅ The Chain of Survival
✅ How to perform CPR
✅ How to use a defibrillator safely

❤️ It’s National Heart Month in the UK — the perfect time to learn skills that could save a life.

Call us on 01782 234775 to enrol or register your interest on our website.

06/03/2026

Upcoming guided walk led by Martin Glover

06/03/2026

🌟 We are here to help! 🌟
Come and see our Family Advisors at your local Family Hub.
We can help you and your family with lots of things.
You can talk to us in person, by phone, or by email:
📧 FamilyAdvisors.Citywide@stoke.gov.uk
🗓 Here are our help times:
Monday
📍 Chell Family Hub: 10am until 12pm
📍 Shelton Family Hub: 1pm until 3pm
Tuesday
📍 Family Hubs @ Hanley Market: 10am until 12pm
Wednesday
📍 Tunstall Family Hub: 10am–12pm
📍 Blurton Family Hub: 2.30pm until 4.30pm
Thursday
📍 Bentilee Family Hub: 9.30am until 11.30am
Friday
📍 Normacot Family Hub: 10.30am until 12.30pm
📍 Abbey Hulton Family Hub: 1pm until 3pm
💛 Come say hello — we are happy to help! 💛

05/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3rzj9jy9e8o

Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

05/03/2026

🧶A Crochet of Mine 🧶

💜Date: Monday 9th of March
💜Location: A Child of Mine, 1 The Green, Stafford, ST17 4BH
💜Time: 11am-1pm

This is a relaxed and supportive crochet and knitting group that work on projects to support A Child of Mine is a variety of meaningful ways. The group are always looking to welcome new members to the team. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or knitter or a complete beginner, you will always be welcomed with a warm drink, a slice of cake and heaps of support!

If you would like more information about joining this incredibly uplifting group please contact Kirsty on: kirsty@achildofmine.org.uk

05/03/2026

Happening Tomorrow 🎬 Teen Film Night! 🎬
Thursday, 5th March | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct (next to Iceland), Longton Exchange Shopping Centre

🎟️ Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teen-film-club-march-tickets-1983347491738?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

CLUE TO THIS MONTH’S MOVIE:
Two best friends exist.
Then… something changes.
Bands play.
Secrets spread.
Probably some revenge.
There might be teeth.

💬 Need somewhere your teen can socialise safely and have fun?
✨ Ages 13–17
✨ Relaxed, welcoming and inclusive
✨ A great way to meet new people
✨ Hosted by trusted youth mentors & artists
Come with friends or solo, everyone’s welcome!

Snacks, a great film and good vibes included 🍿

🚫 We can’t share the film title (licence rules!) but you can email us to find out:
📧 info@urbanwildernesscic.com
🌐 urbanwildernesscic.com

🎥 Plus: Join our Teen Squad for more creative projects and events!
See you there! 🍿🎟️

05/03/2026

Sharing feedback about your experience of health or social care services is really easy. We have an online form, a BSL video form and an easy read form - so that there is a way for everyone to share feedback with us. If you find easy read forms easiest - check out ours and tell us about your recent visit to NHS or social care services. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/easy-read-have-your-say/

05/03/2026

Become a Paid Youth Ambassador for Stoke-on-Trent 🌟

Are you 14–24 and passionate about making a real difference where you live?

We’re looking for 20 young people to become paid Youth Ambassadors and help shape the future of Stoke-on-Trent. This is your chance to turn young people’s ideas into real action from improving mental health support to creating cleaner, safer public spaces.

If you care about your city and want to be part of positive change, we’d love to see you there at the YMCA ST1 3AE on the 28th March 10-12 or 1-3.
👉 Spaces are limited sign up and be part of something that matters.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-ambassador-recruitment-day-tickets-1984119723504?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/03/2026