1835 – The Last Men Hanged for Buggery
In this post we explore local connections to James Pratt and John Smith who were the last two men to be hanged in England for the crime of ‘buggery’.
1883 – Oscar Wilde Visits Staffordshire
Oscar Wilde visited Staffordshire on more than one occasion to deliver lectures as part of his national tours.
2024 Queer Britain
Photographs of our visit to Queer Britain in London, the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum. This trip was organised by Appetite. The Dragged Around London guided walk focused on King’s Cross area that includes places frequented by Mark Ashton and Mike Jackson when they were working on the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners […]
The Letter Men
The Letter Men is a window into the untold true story of two gay men – Gilbert and Gordon – desperately in love but torn apart by war.
Potboiler – Gay Stoke
In GAY STOKE local theatre group Potboiler is embarking on a journey with older LGBTQ+ people from Stoke-on-Trent to discover and re-tell local stories of gay life…
Who Is Molly Leigh
Through immersive music & storytelling, we will explore local history from the perspective of women and those excluded by society for being ‘different’ to find out, Who Is Molly Leigh?
Beat the Cold
Beat the Cold are a local charity, whose aim is to reduce fuel poverty, and cold related ill health in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, and surrounding areas, They can help you access grants and support payments and give you helpful tips and advice.
Know Your Neighbourhood Celebration Event
Come and join us to enjoy singing with the Boat Band, traditional Indian dancing and polymer clay modelling. There will also be stalls with local community organisations and a free lunchtime buffet.
Community Health Champions Report 2023
Our Community Health Champions Report 2023 summarises members feedback and case studies for our highly successful involvement in the Community Health Champions initiative.
Deaf Awareness
By learning basic signs, you can communicate with deaf people around you, such as deaf colleagues, family or friends. If you’re interested in learning some basic British Sign Language (BSL) from home – here are some free resources!
