Here are the many local organisations featured in HOOTENANNA! (Listed in the order in which they appear in the show)
The Indi Club
The Indi Club (previously known as Sneyd Green Community Hall) is an inclusive hub, offering a wide programme of activities, events and support services for the local community.
Craft, Create & Connect
St Mary’s Church Centre, Bucknall
Meets every Tuesday afternoon
BIMM Birmingham Gospel Choir
Part of BIMM University (for the Creative Industries)
We Love Stoke
Follow Steven and Kim’s social media to find the best of the city.
Ford Green Hall
A fine 17th Century timber-framed farmhouse and award-winning museum. Charity led by volunteers and members of the local community.
Closer To Home Walking Network
Offering FREE short Health Walks every day, in locations around Stoke-on-Trent. Walks are led by trained leaders and cater for all abilities.
Green Door
With a range of services, including accessible cycle hire, Green Door provides accessible activities encouraging the use of local green spaces.
Stoke-on-Trent Allotments Services
Why not follow World Record holder Derek’s advice and grow your own?
Cor Bach (It’s Welsh for 'little choir')
Midlands Choir of the Year 2022 – Cor Bach have a busy 2025 ahead. Follow them on Social Media.
Arthur Berry 100
Celebrating 100 years since the birth of celebrated artist and writer, Arthur Berry.
Barewall Gallery
Based in Burslem, offering British 20th Century and Contemporary Art. Barewall is a Community and Cultural Champion for the city.
FEASTED
A Chef’s Table, committed to telling the story of the city through food, with education and mentoring at its heart.
SIX TOWNS CARNIVAL - RELOADED
A free carnival celebrating Caribbean culture, with parade, music and food!
Cultural Zebra
Promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds for the benefit of the community.
NORSACA
(NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION) Providing authentic African and Caribbean food, based in Hanley.
YMCA North Staffordshire
Committed to empowering young people and strengthening the Stoke on Trent community.
NEENA’S
A small family run business offering a traditional Indian catering experience to suit a wide range of small parties and events.
NEW VIC THEATRE - The Three Musketeers
STOKE 100
In 1925 Stoke-on-Trent was awarded city status. In 2025 there will be lots of events happening to celebrate the City Centenary. Find out what’s on, and get involved. Website: Stoke100
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Former pottery, home of The Great Pottery Throwdown, and amazing museum.
Stoke-on-Trent BID
Business Improvement Districts (BID) independent, business-led, business-funded organisation formed to improve the city centre (Hanley)
BCB (British Ceramics Biennial)
The largest contemporary ceramics event in the UK, held across Stoke-on-Trent every two years. Offering a year-round programme of artist commissions, education and community projects. Website: BCB
Nick Degg
Poet Laureate for Stoke-on-Trent 2025
Living Heritage City Trail
Claybody Theatre and other local organisations are involved in making content for this interactive trail which will be launched in 2025.
Lymestone Brewery
Our Hootenanna Bar was provided by the wonderful Sarah and Matt. Best wishes to them for an exciting new adventure in 2025!
Penkhull Village Brass
Named after the Domesday village of Penkhull in Stoke. A community brass band serving the city and wider area. You may have spotted them recently on the Great Pottery Throwdown Christmas Special!
Also featured in our promotional short films
