Photo taken at our 2023 Information Day at the Catalyst Building at Staffordshire University. On the left of the photo are exhibitor tables including Associated Optical and the RNIB but more tables can be seen going into the distance of the shot. They all have different coloured table cloths and a variety of information leaflets and equipment on their tables. Lots of attendees can be seen talking to the exhibitors.Photo taken at our 2023 Information Day at the Catalyst Building at Staffordshire University. In the foreground our trustee Sandra sits smiling at a table, on the table in front of her are a variety of raffle prizes including hampers and tickets for days out. Behind her across the back wall are exhibitors with their logos displayed on their roller banners. From left to right are Seeing Solutions, Staffordshire Cricket and the New Vic Theatres/ Appetite. We can see the backs of attendees facing the exhibitors, talking to them, trying equipment and collecting information.

This photo shows one of our exhibitors Wendy from Guide Dogs at her stand, she stands behind the table smiling. On the table is a blue tablecloth with the Guide Dogs logo on the front. On top of the table are a variety of multi-coloured information leaflets. Wendy wears a navy blue polo shirt with the Guide Dog logo in yellow. Also on the table is a box of celebration chocolates.This photo shows one of our exhibitors Associated Optical, a man wearing a blue shirt, he has a beard and is smiling. Behind him is a roller banner with the Associated Optical logo on it. In front of him is a long table filled with equipment that he has brought to show people. To the left of the table is a stand displaying eyeshields with a variety of coloured lenses. Next to that on the table are a variety of handheld and video magnifiers. To the right of the stand the RNIB's roller banner can be seen as they are at the next table.

Our 2025 Information Day is coming up.

It is an exhibition event taking place on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at Port Vale Football Club on Hamil Road in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.

It is a free event, parking is free, and the building is fully accessible, please enter via Port Vale’s main reception (Car Park D). The main exhibition space will be in the Legend’s Lounge on the first floor from 10am til 2pm. The event will also celebrate that 2025 is Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary year! It is 100 years since the city was granted city status and to mark the event there will also be Stoke-on-Trent-themed activities taking place throughout the morning and afternoon, with a celebration at 2 pm including a buffet and music. The event will finish at 3.30pm

We are pleased to announce that speakers and workshop leaders include:

Dave Steele: Award-winning poet, author, speaker, and advocate, also known as The Blind Poet. Dave recently made a film as part of the BBC’s Our Lives series, called ‘The Film I’ll Never See’, currently available on BBC iPlayer

Claire Sisk: Claire is a presenter, content creator, and disability advocate. Claire began losing her sight following a stroke. She has 109k followers on Instagram and regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning.

Jenna Goodwin: Jenna is a local artist, writer and historian, known as ‘The Red Haired Stokie’, she will be delivering two History Workshops throughout the day, helping us to celebrate our city.

Centenary Celebration Schedule

Centenary Celebration exhibitor list

There will also be live music from Staffordshire-based musician Ash Wall

Please get in touch for further information