The Big Centenary Tea Party!
Join us in celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s 100-year anniversary with the Big Centenary Tea Party! On 8th July at 11am, communities across the city are being invited to come together and share in this wonderful occasion. The city is also aiming to achieve a world record.
Community groups and organisations are being urged to join the Big Centenary Tea Party as part of the city’s 100-year celebrations and be a part of a world record attempt.
The Big Centenary Tea Party is being organised by YMCA North Staffordshire, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, Staffordshire Community Foundation, Made in Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent College, VAST, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council, supported by The Ambassador Theatre Group and a wide range of organisations and community partners.
The Big Centenary Tea Party is the perfect way for Stokies to come together and celebrate 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent was awarded city status. There will be different ways to get involved, including hosting your own tea party, organising a community event, or being a part of the world record attempt.
The Big Centenary Tea Party is already proving popular with organisations across the city, and Stokies across the globe!
“We’re thrilled to be part of the Big Centenary Tea Party and bringing everyone together to celebrate our wonderful, shared history. Let’s use this world record attempt to dream big and work together to make the next 100 years just as incredible!“
Steve Adams – Chief Executive, Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire
“We are delighted to be involved in the Big Centenary Tea Party and will be supporting the World Record Attempt. Stoke-on-Trent is a brilliant city, and this feels a perfect way to honour the cities 100-year celebrations and bring communities together.”
Nicky Twemlow – Community & Partnerships Director YMCA North Staffordshire
“Stoke-on-Trent College is delighted to be supporting the Big Centenary Tea Party. This is an opportunity to bring our staff together and celebrate 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent in style.”
Hassan Rizvi – Principal & CEO Stoke on Trent College
“The Big Centenary Tea Party is a fantastic opportunity for communities to come together to build relationships and to celebrate, not only the history of our city, but also its future potential.“
Lisa Healings – Chief Executive VAST
“This is going to be a fun-filled event involving so many people from across our city.”
I can’t wait to sit down, enjoy a friendly chat with others and tuck into a tasty cream tea. Our city’s tea sets are famous all over the world so I can’t think of a better way for us to get together for a brew in Stoke-on-Trent than this.”
“Many organisations are working behind the scenes to make this special event attempt happen as part of our centenary year celebrations. I’d like to thank them for pulling it all together.
“There is still time to take part, and you’ll help us get one [step] closer to possibly beating the record. If this happens, you’ll be able to tell your friends and family forever more, ‘I’m a record breaker!’”
The Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Lyn Sharpe
“Staffordshire Chambers are proud to support The Big Centenary Tea Party – a brilliant celebration of community spirit, connection, and 100 years of making a difference. It’s an opportunity to show how important it is to bring people together, and what better way than over a cuppa and a slice of cake!“
Tom Nadin – Head of Projects – Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
“This is more than just a tea party; it’s a testament to the spirit of our community. We are inviting everyone from our oldest residents to our youngest students to join us in creating a moment in history.”
Dwain Mcdonald – Executive Lead Made In Stoke
For more information on the Big Centenary Tea Party please visit: https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/tea-party/
Or email: teaparty@staffordshirechambers.co.uk.
