A local charity is set to host a special launch event for their new Hanley superstore.

The all-day event on Saturday 6 June comes after Emmaus North Staffs - who aim to tackle furniture poverty - recently moved into a large store on the lower floor of the Potteries Centre.

Shoppers will be able to explore the superstore, which stocks household furniture items such as settees, wardrobes, tables and chairs as well as plus clothing and white goods.

They will also be able to join in with performances by the Staffordshire Choir Association, who will be performing several popular classics and parading throughout the centre at hourly intervals throughout the day to help raise awareness for the charity's 'Beds for Kids' campaign.

John Webbe, Executive Lead at Emmaus North Staffs, said: "We wanted to do something a bit special, and fun, on the day to encourage visitors and shoppers to explore the centre as well as learning more about our charity, therefore we are delighted that the Staffordshire Choir Association are joining us as we look to welcome visitors and shoppers into our new store.

"On the day we will also be sharing news about our Beds for Kids campaign, which we launched in 2022, following rising demands from families who cannot afford to buy their children a bed of their own.

"The numbers are staggering and it is estimated that there are 9,000 children in Stoke-on-Trent alone who do not have a bed of their own.

"The event is therefore a chance for the public to see the scale of our impact and help us ensure that no child in our region has to sleep without a proper bed."

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A spokesperson for The Potteries Centre added: "We are thrilled to welcome Emmaus North Staffs to The Potteries Centre. This new charity superstore is a fantastic addition to our retail lineup, offering our visitors a unique shopping experience centred around sustainability and community spirit.

"Beyond great shopping, what makes this partnership special is Emmaus' commitment to making a real difference locally. Their 'Beds for Kids' scheme is a lifeline for families in our community, ensuring that children right here in North Staffordshire have a safe, comfortable place to sleep.

"By opening this superstore in the heart of Hanley, we are not only expanding our retail offering but also helping to amplify the reach of this wonderful charity. We look forward to a successful partnership together."

The choir, led by Ashley Mellor who is also director of The Music in You, will start at the shop floor from 10am before heading to the upper floor with performances taking place each hour.

Ashley said: "We are really looking forward to supporting Emmaus's new chapter in the Potteries Centre, and at the same time it is great to support their Beds for Kids campaign - which is an amazing initiative."

The Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Cllr Joan Bell is also expected to be in attendance as well as some of the charity's supporters, staff and volunteers.

The launch event will take place from 10am unti 4pm on Saturday 6 June at the Emmaus North Staffs superstore located on the lower floor of the Potteries Centre.

For more information about Emmaus North Staffs telephone 01782 846 111 or visit the website here.

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