Went to see Hamlet at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre it was fabulous. The leading actor Benedict Shaw was immense

Went to 100 Celebration for Stoke-on-Trent. It was North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra. The concert was brilliant.

I am from Stoke-on-Trent so am a plate turner. I did this on a holiday to Canada; Vancouver and Rocky Mountains. Here in Victoria at the Empress Hotel for afternoon tea

Back home after our epic holiday. Thank you Canada 🇨🇦 @mark-carney.bsky.social . The Rocky Mountains are amazing. Vancouver is great aswell

Had a fabulous time in Canada. The Rocky Mountaineer was great. Good food; too many drinks some no alcohol. The viewing platform is great; my husband got some good wild life photos. Leaving soon to go back home

Me and a bear in Canada

Afternoon tea at the Empress hotel. The table wear was Royal Doulton so hence the picture. The gin was a different colour it was there own Empress Gin

More whale pictures

Today whale watching was awesome as we had 5 whale and one baby whale

Just got service so yesterday around Vancouver

The plates for dinner are Steelite yes Stoke-on-Trent. Go on the Potteries

Start of our holiday to Vancouver in a hotel near Manchester Airport. Early to bed as up at 1:15 yes in the morning.

Thank you @nationalgalleries.bsky.social for thinking of Stoke-on-Trent for being the first place to have these pictures

Some more art work

My favourite piece of art is Joseph Wright of Derby. The experiment of a bird in an air pump.

Before the concert we went to Bethesda Gardens in Hanley for some great art

Went to A Night at the Opera at The Victoria Hall in Hanley. This was broadcast live on radio 3. It was a fabulous concert

I am getting excited. We go to Vancouver on Sunday. Three days there then Rocky Mountaineer. Going to Victoria for whale watching

Tonight went to a film show of 100 years of the city status. We saw film of King George V presenting the city of its new status. Here is to the next 100 years! SOT 100

100 years a city - #StokeonTrent

Today we are celebrating 100 years of the City of Stoke -o-Trent. Great people and excellent pottery

Tonight we went to @stokecityfc.bsky.social Disabled Supporters Group. Good discussions with some food laid on by Stoke. We are better together

The play I went to last celebrates 100 years since Arthur Berry. He was an artist, painter, poet and play write. The ending is so sad. Defiantly worth watching @newvictheatre.bsky.social

What a great show @newvictheatre.bsky.social What happened to Pheobe Salt. It was so said in the end. Great art work at the show. Thank you

At @newvictheatre.bsky.social to watch Whatever Happened to Phoebe Salt . Looking at the cast it should a great show.

Here is the poster

Went to a very interesting discussion on Devolution. Jane Ashworth from Stoke-on-Trent Council spoke eloquently about being for a mayor of Staffordshire. The gentlemen from Staffordshire Moorland was also for it and he spoke well. Sadly Staffordshire County Council nor Newcastle Council sent anyone

Went to the theatre last night to see Murder she did not write. It was funny and improvised. Great night out. Dinner before hand at Portopifino in Hanley.

Last morning in London then back to wonderful Stoke-on-Trent. Then tonight a play at the Rent in Hanley Murder she did not wright

Some Arnold Bennet members at the play yesterday afternoon. There is my husband on the left and me next to him

Add should have tagged @bennettsoc.bsky.social

At lunch time yesterday saw Marriage Material. It is set in Wolverhampton and is based on @Arnold Bennett’s Old wives tales 1908.He was the best author from Stoke -on-Trent.

Last night went to see Ewan in Ibson’s My Master builder. He was fabulous. The rest of the cast were great. A super play.

Last night went to Gordon Ramsey’s Street Burger for teaming was OK but had nachos on smashed burger so took them out now burger much better. Onion rings were sublime.

Happy Saturday; I hope you have a great day

Went to see The Comedy about spies at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. It was very funny

Pudding rhubarb pie and a lovely Portuguese tart

Lunch in Farringdon London lunch clams and pasta

Went to @stokecityfc.bsky.social Memories. This month Andy Griffin was spoken to

Today we went to see Mission Impossible Final Reckoning it is a good film. Tom Cruise is a excellent and the rest of the cast are great

Next weekend we are in London to watch 4 shows

Two weeks today we will have arrived in Vancouver. There for 3 days. Day 2 going to Victoria for whale watching. Then on Rocky Mountineer to go on a trip for 7 days. Then 4 days back to Vancouver for 2 days there including my birthday. It is going to be awesome

Heritage Roadshow in Stoke the Town Hall

Heritage Roadshow in Stoke. This is not a bottlekiln it is used to combust flint in a calculating Kiln

Heritage Roadshow Stoke part of a tiled signage near roof near Stoke Library

Heritage Roadshow Stoke part of the Trent river in Stoke near the D-road.

Heritage Roadshow in Stoke. Showing tile street name in Stoke

Heritage Roadshow in Stoke rebuilt part of original church in the grounds of Stoke Minster

Heritage Roadshow in Stoke Remains of bottlekiln near the Dipping House in Spode

The Heritage Roadshow in Stoke we went on a walk and saw Josiah Wedgwood grave in the grounds of Stoke Minster