Staffordshire University work closely with North Shelton Community Centre and our partners My Community Matters.
They are holding a Summer Fair on Saturday 7th June from 11am to 2pm.
‘And the Doctor Said…’ is an innovative research project, which uses creative writing as a way of exploring people’s experiences of healthcare in North Staffordshire. 
A series of workshops led by creative writers, playwrights and storytellers took place during 2013 in four different community venues in and around Stoke-on-Trent. Through creative writing, the participants shared, reflected on and wrote about their health experiences.
The workshops resulted in diverse, interesting and poignant new creative writings that offer fresh insights and understandings of people’s experiences of health, illness and medicine in the region. These writings are all included in the project book, which is being launched at this event.
The book is published by North Staffordshire Press, and Malcolm Henson (Managing Director) will be at the event to help promote the publication.
A limited number of free copies of the book will be available, and we will be showing the project films, and inviting participants to share their stories. Everyone is welcome.
For further information please contact Kimberley Watson. Kimberley.watson@staffs.ac.uk Tel: 01782 294555
‘And the Doctor Said…’ website
Our feast of Fringe events opens with the ‘Big Lunch’ (A nationwide initiative from The Eden Project) in Hanley Park. Bring along a picnic, chairs & rugs and enjoy the entertainment provided by ParkLive!
Of course, if you are in the mood, you can join in. Sing, dance, act, tell a joke, play, do magic tricks, it’s your chance to shine (all acoustic).
There will also be a ‘Photo Walk’ at 2pm, with Photographers Collective North Staffordshire. Bring a camera and get creative! You might also want sensible shoes and an umbrella!
No booking required. Just turn up. Some snacks and cold refreshments will be provided.