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For the last 3 years, From Longton & Proud CIC has been helping local families access school uniform through The Little ...
19/08/2026

For the last 3 years, From Longton & Proud CIC has been helping local families access school uniform through The Little Longton Uniform Exchange at Longton Exchange.

And today, we're opening the doors again as we get ready for the new September school year!

πŸ•š OPEN FROM 11AM TODAY

The Little Longton Uniform Exchange has been running all year round because we know families don't only need school uniform in September.

Children grow, sizes change, things get worn out and sometimes you suddenly need an extra jumper, a new pair of trousers or something you weren't expecting.

That's why we've continued to make school uniform available throughout the year, with items available free or at very low cost. What we have available can naturally vary, but the Uniform Exchange is always here for local families who need it.

With September just around the corner, we're bringing it back into the Pop-Up Shop so families can come along and see what's available for the new school year.

πŸ’™ TAKE WHAT YOU NEED
πŸ’™ PAY WHAT YOU CAN

πŸ“ Pop-Up Shop – Unit 36
Longton Exchange
πŸ•š Open from 11am today

For three years, this little project has been about much more than school uniform. It's about making sure families have somewhere local to turn when they need a little extra help.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported The Little Longton Uniform Exchange over the last three years, and to all the volunteers who make it happen.

This is what community looks like.

19/08/2026

✨ COME HAVE A LITTLE LOOK AROUND PEARL & GRAY… ✨

If you haven't popped in for a while, consider this your sign! πŸ‘€πŸ›οΈ

From gorgeous new clothing and accessories to bags, jewellery, scarves, bamboo socks and plenty of little gifts you didn't know you needed until you saw them… πŸ˜‚

There’s always something new to discover β€” and the shelves/rails have been getting a serious makeover lately! πŸ™Œ

And yes… you’ll probably come in for one thing and leave with three.

I don't make the rules. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ˜‚

πŸ“ Find us at Pearl & Gray, Longton Exchange Shopping Centre

❀️ Pop in and have a browse β€” and tell me what catches your eye in the reel!

Tag someone who needs a little shopping trip πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ›οΈ

18/08/2026

πŸ“»πŸ’š HERE IT IS… MY BBC RADIO STOKE INTERVIEW! πŸ’šπŸ“»

If you missed me on BBC Stoke & Staffordshire this morning, here’s the interview all in one place! πŸŽ™οΈ

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting about the Longton Community Care Package I've organised for our amazing firefighters at Longton Fire Station β€” and the incredible response we've had from the people and businesses of Longton. πŸš’β€οΈ

What started as a simple idea to say thank you has completely snowballed into something so much bigger than I ever imagined.

The donations, the messages, the generosity and the sheer number of people wanting to get involved has honestly been overwhelming and incredibly humbling.

And as I mentioned in the interview, this is what I love about Longton.

We show up. We support each other. We look after each other. πŸ’š

A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far β€” and to those who have helped spread the word.

And a special thank you to BBC Radio Stoke for giving me the opportunity to talk about something that's become very close to my heart.

Although… anyone who knows me will know that doing a radio interview is WAY outside my comfort zone! πŸ˜‚

I hate being recorded, I hate hearing myself back and I'm much happier hiding behind my phone writing Facebook posts… so this was definitely a "deep breath and just do it" moment! πŸ€£πŸ™ˆ

But if it helps shine a light on the incredible community spirit we've got here in Longton, then it's absolutely worth it.

Have a listen and let me know what you think! πŸ‘‡πŸŽ™οΈ

And if you're still wanting to donate, there's still time! πŸ’š

πŸ“ Pearl and Gray, Longton Exchange Shopping Centre
πŸ•˜ Open 9am–4pm
πŸ“… Donations accepted until Wednesday 19th August

Let's finish this off with a care package that shows our firefighters exactly how much Longton appreciates them. πŸš’β€οΈ

LOVE LONGTON. ALWAYS. πŸ’š

πŸ“»πŸ’š I'M GOING TO BE ON BBC RADIO STOKE! πŸ’šπŸ“»Well… this is something I never thought I'd be saying! πŸ˜‚Earlier today I had a p...
17/08/2026

πŸ“»πŸ’š I'M GOING TO BE ON BBC RADIO STOKE! πŸ’šπŸ“»

Well… this is something I never thought I'd be saying! πŸ˜‚

Earlier today I had a pre-recorded chat with BBC Radio Stoke about the Longton Community Care Package appeal I've organised for our amazing firefighters at Longton Fire Station. πŸš’β€οΈ

We'll be on air tomorrow morning between 7:30am and 8:45am.

And if you know me, you'll know this is actually quite hilarious because I absolutely hate being recorded, I'm rubbish in front of a camera and would much rather hide behind my phone and type a Facebook post! πŸ˜‚πŸ™ˆ

So the fact I've willingly agreed to talk on the radio is either a sign of how much this appeal means to me… or I've finally lost the plot! 🀣

I'll be chatting about how the idea came about, the incredible response we've had from Longton residents and businesses, and just how much the community has come together to support our local firefighters.

What started as a simple idea to say thank you has turned into something genuinely quite special. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’š

And that's all down to YOU.

Everyone who's donated, shared the appeal, encouraged others to get involved or simply sent a lovely message β€” thank you.

I'm incredibly proud of what Longton has done. ❀️

So set your alarms, grab your morning cuppa and tune in! β˜•πŸ“»

πŸŽ™οΈ BBC Radio Stoke β€” tomorrow morning, between 7:30am & 8:45am

And please be kind… remember, I don't do radio interviews for a living! πŸ˜‚

This is Love Longton. This is what we do. πŸ’š

πŸ’šπŸ”₯ LONGTON, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! πŸ”₯πŸ’šThe donations have been coming in thick and fast today and honestly… I can't be...
15/08/2026

πŸ’šπŸ”₯ LONGTON, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! πŸ”₯πŸ’š

The donations have been coming in thick and fast today and honestly… I can't believe the amount of support people are showing for our Longton Fire Station crew! πŸ₯ΉπŸš’

I've had residents, families and local businesses popping into Pearl and Gray throughout the day with donations, and every time I think "surely that's enough now!" β€” someone else walks through the door with another bag or box! ❀️

It really is testament to the incredible, supportive community we've got here in Longton.

This is what happens when a community comes together. We show up, we support each other and we look after our own. πŸ’š

A massive thank you once again to absolutely everyone who's taken the time to pop in and donate. Every single contribution is helping us put together something special for the team at Longton Fire Station.

🚨 SPECIAL SHOUT OUT! 🚨

A huge thank you to Iceland for arriving with a whole trolley load of supplies! πŸ›’β€οΈ

Thanks to Pam from Elite Fashion in Longton Market for her donation.🍫

And another big thank you to our regular Longton Artisan & Cultural Fair trader, Mobile Baa Bar, for their generous contribution. πŸ’š

Your support means so much!

πŸ“ DONATIONS ARE STILL WELCOME!

Just a reminder that Pearl and Gray is CLOSED TOMORROW, but I'll be back open on Monday from 9am–4pm for anyone who would still like to donate.

You have until Wednesday 19th August to drop donations off.

πŸ“ Pearl and Gray
Longton Exchange Shopping Centre
πŸ•˜ Monday–Wednesday, 9am–4pm

And don't forget β€” everyone who donates can add their name or a message to our Longton Community Thank You Card, which will be delivered alongside the care package. πŸ’ŒπŸš’

Longton, you really are something special. ❀️

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. πŸ’š

πŸŽΆπŸ’ƒ LONGTON, LET’S DANCE! πŸ’ƒπŸŽΆLooking for something a little different to do TODAY? Well, get your dancing shoes on because...
15/08/2026

πŸŽΆπŸ’ƒ LONGTON, LET’S DANCE! πŸ’ƒπŸŽΆ

Looking for something a little different to do TODAY? Well, get your dancing shoes on because Dancing in the Streets is coming to the Longton Exchange Cultural Area! πŸ•Ίβœ¨

🎡 Northern Soul & Motown
🎧 Authentic Soul DJs Mick Cotton & Steve Ball
πŸ’ƒ Dancing in the sunshine
β˜• Or simply grab a coffee, sit back and soak up the atmosphere!

πŸ“ Longton Exchange Cultural Area
πŸ“… Today β€” Saturday 15th August
⏰ 11am–3pm

Whether you're a seasoned Northern Soul dancer, a Motown lover, or someone who just enjoys a great atmosphere and good music, come along and join in! ❀️

And let's be honest… you don't need an excuse to have a little boogie! πŸ˜ŽπŸ’ƒ

πŸ‘‰ Tag your dancing partner, bring your friends and come down to Longton today!

Let’s fill the cultural area with music, dancing and a whole lot of Longton spirit! ❀️

πŸ’šπŸ”₯ LONGTON, YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN. πŸ”₯πŸ’šI honestly don't know where to start...I have been completely overwhelmed by the amo...
14/08/2026

πŸ’šπŸ”₯ LONGTON, YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN. πŸ”₯πŸ’š

I honestly don't know where to start...

I have been completely overwhelmed by the amount of donations that have been brought into Pearl and Gray today for our Longton Fire Station care package. πŸ₯ΉπŸš’

But do you know what?

This is what we do in Longton.

We show up. We support each other. We help each other. πŸ’š

Today I've had incredibly generous donations from individuals, families and local businesses, and the response has been genuinely overwhelming and incredibly humbling.

A huge thank you to the businesses who have already donated:

πŸ’š SDPrimeToys
πŸ’š Longton Vets for Pets
πŸ’š Paterson Brodie Limited
πŸ’š S & J Sister Travel
πŸ’š Dr Allison Gardner MP office

And of course, a massive thank you to every single individual and family who has popped into Pearl and Gray with something to contribute.

Whether you've donated a box of biscuits, drinks, chocolates, treats or something else for the crew β€” it all adds up, and every single contribution is going to help us put together something really special for the firefighters at Longton Fire Station.

And this isn't just about the goodies.

Everyone who donates will also have the opportunity to add their name or a message to our Longton Community Thank You Card, so the firefighters can see just how many people are behind them. ❀️

πŸ“ THERE'S STILL TIME TO GET INVOLVED

Donations can continue to be dropped off at:

πŸ“Pearl and Gray, Longton Exchange Shopping Centre ST3 2HT

We're open:
Monday - Saturday
πŸ•˜ 9am–4pm

Final day for donations: Wednesday 19th August.

I'll then put everything together with the help of Parsley and Sage Florist Stoke and deliver the care package to Longton Fire Station on behalf of our community. πŸš’πŸ’š

❀️ AND I WANT TO SAY ONE MORE THING...

Whilst we've started this specifically for Longton Fire Station, I absolutely want to acknowledge every single person working for Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service and our other emergency services.

There are so many people working incredibly hard, often behind the scenes and away from the spotlight, to keep our communities safe.

If I could put together care packages and personally deliver them to every single one of you, I honestly would.

But the reality is, it's just me, and I simply don't have the capacity to organise something on that scale.

That doesn't mean your work is any less appreciated.

To every firefighter, control room operator, paramedic, police officer, emergency services worker and all the other personnel who have been working tirelessly this summer β€” THANK YOU. ❀️

And to Longton...

Thank you for showing, once again, what our community is capable of when we come together.

This is Love Longton.

Not just a name.

It's what we do. πŸ’š

πŸ”₯πŸ’š LET'S SHOW LONGTON'S FIREFIGHTERS SOME LOVE πŸ’šπŸ”₯Longton's firefighters have had an incredibly busy summer, and I think ...
13/08/2026

πŸ”₯πŸ’š LET'S SHOW LONGTON'S FIREFIGHTERS SOME LOVE πŸ’šπŸ”₯

Longton's firefighters have had an incredibly busy summer, and I think it's time we showed them just how much their community appreciates everything they do. πŸš’β€οΈ

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service dealt with around 600 fires across Staffordshire in July alone β€” that's around 20 fire incidents every single day.

And we've seen the impact much closer to home too.

The multiple fires at Park Hall Country Park in July saw firefighters battling the blazes for almost 24 hours, with multiple appliances, a water carrier and rangers involved. Crews were called back again just days later to deal with further deliberate fires.

Behind every one of those incidents are people working incredibly hard, often in difficult and dangerous conditions, to protect our communities. πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’πŸ‘©β€πŸš’

So I had an idea...

πŸ’š LET'S PUT TOGETHER A LONGTON COMMUNITY CARE PACKAGE FOR OUR FIRE CREW πŸ’š

I'd love to ask the people and businesses of Longton to come together to create a big thank-you care package for the team at Longton Fire Station.

Nothing extravagant. Just lots of little things to say:

"We see what you do. We appreciate you. And Longton is grateful." ❀️

We could include things like:
β˜• Coffee & tea
🍫 Biscuits & chocolate
🍬 Treats & snacks
πŸ₯€ Drinks
🧴 Toiletries
🧁 Cakes or other goodies from local businesses
🎁 Little treats for the crew to enjoy

πŸ“ DONATION DROP-OFF:
Pearl and Gray
Longton Exchange Shopping Centre

And there's something extra I'd really love to do...

πŸ’Œ Everyone who makes a donation will have the opportunity to write or sign their name in a special Longton community Thank You card, which I'll deliver alongside the care package.

That way, the firefighters don't just receive a box of goodies β€” they'll receive a card filled with messages and names from the people and businesses of the community they're out there protecting. πŸ’š

Whether you're donating a packet of biscuits, a box of chocolates, a few drinks or making a small monetary contribution towards the goodies, every single contribution will be appreciated.

I'll put everything together and personally deliver it to Longton Fire Station on behalf of everyone who has taken part.

Because whilst they spend their days looking after us...

It's our turn to look after them. πŸš’πŸ’š

Let's show our Longton firefighters just how much their community appreciates them. ❀️

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