Keep it Local

Keep It Local, a community-centric initiative promoting local artisans and small businesses is excited to announce the grand opening of Staffordshire’s first Creative Department Store on 1st October 2024 in what was formally Next at The Potteries Centre in Hanley.
Situated in the heart of the shopping centre, this innovative retail space will offer a vibrant blend of creativity with two hundred makers and creators showcasing their wares, seasonal celebrations and charity events, plus exclusive artisan-led workshops.

The Creative Department Store, which will remain open until Christmas Eve, is more than just a retail space; is a hub of creativity where over 200 small businesses and local charities come together. Shoppers can explore a wide array of handmade clothing, home fragrance, jewellery, stationery, homeware, artwork, retro gaming, vintage clothing, and the uniquely local Stokie giftware along with artisans from further afield.

In addition to the retail experience, the store will feature themed events led by the triple-award winning Castle Events team including #MusicMonday with vinyl sales, #CharityTuesday highlighting local charities, #FoodieFridays showcasing local culinary talent, and #MeetTheMaker sessions where customers can interact with the artisans behind the products.

A variety of workshops, including musical theatre hosted by The Regent Theatre, circus skills, permanent jewellery sessions, and Christmas crafts such as wreath and candle making, will provide visitors with hands-on experiences to inspire the next generation of local creatives.

The Coffee House

The Coffee House is an independent chain of coffee shops across the North West of England. We serve our freshly roasted coffee, among variety of hot and cold drinks, along with homemade food such as sandwiches, paninis, salads, toasties and cakes galore. We pride ourselves on customer service, delivered in a warm, comfortable and modern surrounding 7 days a week, choose to sit in or take-out.

Bubble CiTea

Bubble CiTea proudly serves fresh Fruit Tea, Milk Tea and Crushed Ice drinks. Every season we adapt our special recipes to meet customers need. Providing customers the ability to mix flavours of Fruit Teas, Milk Teas and coupled with the array of toppings that can be mixed and matched. Bubble CiTea continues to excite customers and lead the fast paced drinks market.

Starbucks

Order ahead with the Starbucks® UK app. Skip the queue and get Rewards when you order on our app. Download the app. More than just great coffee. Explore the menu, sign up for Starbucks® Rewards, manage your gift card and more

Costa

Costa is open for outdoor dining and takeaways.

Café serving up high quality Italian coffee made from slow-roasted beans, plus hot chocolate, teas, syrups, sandwiches, snacks and pastries.

BB’s Bakers & Baristas

We currently have over 120 unique muffin recipes (you should see one of our muffin tastings), a range of barista-made coffees, and an ever-changing menu of artisan savoury foods to keep your taste buds tingling.
We also have a growing range of gluten-free products, including freshly baked muffins and toasties.

Ruff & Ruby

RGUK featuring Ruff Diamonds engages, equips and energises young people to realise their value, reach their potential and revolutionise their world. RGUK promotes positive self esteem and aspirations through innovative and progressive programs. This includes a collaboration of social and emotional learning, life coaching, mentoring, creative arts, VIP life lifts for ‘young people in need’, social enterprise and employment opportunities.

The RE:FRESH café is now open on the middle mall inside Ruff & Ruby

Keep it Local

The Coffee House

Bubble CiTea

Starbucks

Costa

BB’s Bakers & Baristas

Ruff & Ruby

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