Community Links
Activities are provided by both The Hub and partners that use our Centre. Stoke on Trent ACL daytime and evening courses for adults. (Some courses are free). Please check their website for available courses or phone 01782 234775
Stoke on Trent College
The college delivers a variety of courses which vary from managing money to art and craft.
Adult and Community Learning provide one off sessions and longer courses throughout the year.
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Regent College
Students from Regent College visit The Hub to complete their work experience. Tasks undertaken include gardening, cooking, tidying equipment and restocking the tuck shop.
Each student attends for one morning session per week, accompanied by their personal support worker.
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Stoke 6th Form College
The Hub also offers placements to Social Care students from the Sixth Form College. Small groups attend in order to gain confidence and experience in working with adults. T level students also complete an extended work experience at The Hub.
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Fenton Events Association
The Hub works with members of Fenton Events’ Association to plan and deliver local activities.
The switching on of the Christmas Tree lights is the focal point of the Christmas Event. Stalls can be found in the ballroom of the former town hall. The funfair is located on the car park and Santa is at The Hub.
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Coalfields Regeneration Trust
The Trust supports The Hub in many ways. It provides advice, funding and resources.
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Support Services
The Hub works closely with many support services, including the Stoke South Primary Care Network, social care staff and community nurses, who provide help and support when required.
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Heron Cross Allotments
The Hub has a small allotment area which provides fruit and vegetables, also gardening opportunities for our members. It is overseen by gardeners from Heron Cross Allotments.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Hub is fortunate, thanks to the help of Stoke on Trent City Council, to be supported by many organisations. The following companies have given valuable time, resources and funding to support our work:
- Atkins Realis – fire risk assessments and decorating
- Jewson – bark for the garden
- Dulux Paints – donation of paint
- Churchill Pottery – tableware
- Keble Heath and Galliford Try – laid new paths and donated garden furniture
- Gallagher Insurance – provided staff volunteering days and funding
- Metro Rod – drain clearing
- Westland Environmental Safety – Asbestos survey
The Hub has enjoyed the support of the Coop for many years, both through the membership donation fund and surplus groceries.
The Hub has a long-standing partnership with Valentine Clays – Love Clay, which enables our members to participate in pottery work, both at The Hub and Valentine’s studio.