City Centre News (March 2020) - Stoke BID

The Potters ’Arf marathon has been cancelled as civic leaders urge residents to follow social distancing health advice, in response to the coronavirus.

Gemma Bloor and Steve Armstrong, who own North Kitchen and Bar on Piccadilly, Hanley, launched a delivery service for the immune-boosting juices this week.

A dedicated website and telephone line are launching today to encourage the community to come together in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The future of Bonmarche had been plunged into uncertainty when the business fell into administration last October. But it has been saved by The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group which is retaining 265 Bonmarche branches across the UK.

XP-VR have joined the fight to help the scientific community learn more about (and hopefully discover a vaccine) for the COVID-19 virus.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019. As the situation in the UK evolves, we recommend that you stay informed by reading the latest information here.

“Stoke on Trent is a great place to start a local business” says Rhys Davey, one of the owners of XPVR Virtual Reality Experience based on Piccadilly in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre

The BID is working alongside Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to deliver their 'Let’s Do Mentoring' to City Centre businesses.

We're pleased to have launched the brand new CREATE Fund, inviting local organisations, community groups and individuals to apply for funding for projects, events, pop-up shops, workshops and more, to bring benefits to the City Centre.

The multi-genre music festival takes place on spring bank holiday 2020 (23rd and 24th May) and brings you some of the hottest emerging talent the country has to offer.