Re-Form Heritage, Stoke-on-Trent (2026)

15/10/2026

On 11th September, as part of Heritage Open Days, we set off on a guided walk through Fenton from Fenton War Memorial to Glebedale Park Memorial. Along the way we explored how communities remember, and the themes of remembrance, industry and landscape change.

Thank you to The Hub for welcoming us at our halfway stop.
At the end, we sat on the grass and talked about memories, regeneration and different ways to memorialise people and the past. It was a real highlight, and we’re grateful to everyone who came along and shared their thoughts.
If you have photos, memories or stories connected to Fenton War Memorial or Glebedale Park Memorial? We’d love to see them! Share them here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5mt3vS6zBC
Photo Credit: Andy Perkin (Potteries Heritage Society).

This event was part of the Centenary Restoration Fund project, led by Stoke-on-Trent Council & Re-Form Heritage thanks to a £240,252 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

19/09/2026

TODAY!
12th & 19th September
Bethesda Chapel Open Days
FREE ENTRY
12 noon to 2pm
An opportunity to visit Bethesda Chapel, once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries. This beautiful Grade II*-listed building seated up to 2500 people in its heyday, making it the largest place of worship in North Staffordshire. Re-Form Heritage / Friends of Bethesda guides will be available to share the history of the building and discuss future plans. The building is currently undergoing a phase of repair works so this is also a chance to see what has been done to date. Pre-Booking is not required for this event.

16/09/2026

Centenary Restoration Fund Phase 2 Tender Applications Now Open!
Re Form Heritage is inviting tenders from experienced conservation contractors to undertake repair works to 9 historic monuments across Stoke-on-Trent as part of Phase 2 of the Centenary Restoration Fund (CRF).
Typical works include:
• cleaning
• redecoration
• repointing
Contractors may submit tenders for one, several, or all monuments.
Works are expected to take place between November 2026 and January 2027. This phase forms part of a wider restoration programme with a total budget of £146,000. These works are led by Stoke-on-Trent Council & Re-Form Heritage thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
How tenders will be assessed:
• Quality (60%)
• Cost (40%)
Mandatory checks, including proof of insurance and evidence of financial standing, will apply.
Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday 20 September 2026
More Info: https://re-form.org/news/centenary-restoration-fund-phase-2-tender-applications-now-open/

15/09/2026

WE HAVE BEEN AWARDED A SANDFORD AWARD!
Our amazing Learning Team here at Middleport Pottery have been awarded the Sandford Award. The Sandford Award is a standard of excellence in education & learning programmes in heritage sites, museums and galleries across Britain. Middleport Pottery is the only venue in Stoke-on-Trent to be announced as a 2026 winner, making us only venue in Stoke-on-Trent to receive this award since 2013.
Amanda Phillipson, Sandford Award Lead Assessor said “Middleport Pottery offers pupils a unique opportunity to learn about a craft and art form that has been at the heart of the site for more than 130 years. The combination of hands-on activities, factory tours and heritage tours helps to foster a strong sense of local pride among pupils from Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area, and this is achieved successfully. The value of learning about the past in the very place where history was made, while traditional pottery-making processes can still be seen in action today, cannot be overstated. Through enthusiastic delivery and memorable first-hand experiences, pupils leave with a deeper understanding of their local heritage and a genuine sense of pride in the achievements of their area.”
WELL DONE TO OUR AMAZINE TEAM – WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
To find out more about our Learning Programme please email [email protected]

10/09/2026

TOMORROW - 11th September
Walking Tour - Exploring Fenton's Monuments & Stories
FREE EVENT - Pre-Booking Required
Time: 1pm - Beginning at Fenton War Memorial
Beginning at Fenton War Memorial and ending at the Glebedale Park Memorial, the walk will explore how local people, industries and communities have shaped Fenton over time, and how these places continue to be remembered and valued today. The walk will end at Glebedale Park, where you are welcome to stay for an informal picnic
Tickets - https://re-form.org/heritage-buildings/middleport-pottery/whats-on/

07/09/2026

First phase Centenary Restoration Fund Work -James Brindley Statue
Some jobs can't be rushed... especially when every brushstroke counts. Work continues on the James Brindley statue, where the team from UK Restoration Services are carefully repainting the plinth inscriptions as part of the Centenary Restoration Fund.
These works are led by Stoke-on-Trent Council & Re-Form Heritage thanks to a £240,252 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. These works will run until the end of October

04/09/2026

12th & 19th September
Bethesda Chapel Open Days
FREE ENTRY
12 noon to 2pm
An opportunity to visit Bethesda Chapel, once known as the Cathedral of the Potteries. This beautiful Grade II*-listed building seated up to 2500 people in its heyday, making it the largest place of worship in North Staffordshire. Re-Form Heritage / Friends of Bethesda guides will be available to share the history of the building and discuss future plans. The building is currently undergoing a phase of repair works so this is also a chance to see what has been done to date. Pre-Booking is not required for this event.

02/09/2026

Centenary Restoration Fund Phase 2 Tender Applications Now Open!
Re Form Heritage is inviting tenders from experienced conservation contractors to undertake repair works to 9 historic monuments across Stoke-on-Trent as part of Phase 2 of the Centenary Restoration Fund (CRF).
Typical works include:
• cleaning
• redecoration
• repointing
Contractors may submit tenders for one, several, or all monuments.
Works are expected to take place between November 2026 and January 2027. This phase forms part of a wider restoration programme with a total budget of £146,000. These works are led by Stoke-on-Trent Council & Re-Form Heritage thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
How tenders will be assessed:
• Quality (60%)
• Cost (40%)
Mandatory checks, including proof of insurance and evidence of financial standing, will apply.
Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday 20 September 2026
More Info: https://re-form.org/news/centenary-restoration-fund-phase-2-tender-applications-now-open/

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