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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Went to see Hamlet at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre it was fabulous. The leading actor Benedict Shaw was immense

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Went to 100 Celebration for Stoke-on-Trent. It was North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra. The concert was brilliant.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I am from Stoke-on-Trent so am a plate turner. I did this on a holiday to Canada; Vancouver and Rocky Mountains. Here in Victoria at the Empress Hotel for afternoon tea

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Back home after our epic holiday. Thank you Canada 🇨🇦 @mark-carney.bsky.social . The Rocky Mountains are amazing. Vancouver is great aswell

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Had a fabulous time in Canada. The Rocky Mountaineer was great. Good food; too many drinks some no alcohol. The viewing platform is great; my husband got some good wild life photos. Leaving soon to go back home

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Afternoon tea at the Empress hotel. The table wear was Royal Doulton so hence the picture. The gin was a different colour it was there own Empress Gin

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today whale watching was awesome as we had 5 whale and one baby whale

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Just got service so yesterday around Vancouver

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

The plates for dinner are Steelite yes Stoke-on-Trent. Go on the Potteries

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Start of our holiday to Vancouver in a hotel near Manchester Airport. Early to bed as up at 1:15 yes in the morning.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Thank you @nationalgalleries.bsky.social for thinking of Stoke-on-Trent for being the first place to have these pictures

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

My favourite piece of art is Joseph Wright of Derby. The experiment of a bird in an air pump.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Before the concert we went to Bethesda Gardens in Hanley for some great art

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Went to A Night at the Opera at The Victoria Hall in Hanley. This was broadcast live on radio 3. It was a fabulous concert

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I am getting excited. We go to Vancouver on Sunday. Three days there then Rocky Mountaineer. Going to Victoria for whale watching

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Tonight went to a film show of 100 years of the city status. We saw film of King George V presenting the city of its new status. Here is to the next 100 years! SOT 100

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Today we are celebrating 100 years of the City of Stoke -o-Trent. Great people and excellent pottery

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Tonight we went to @stokecityfc.bsky.social Disabled Supporters Group. Good discussions with some food laid on by Stoke. We are better together

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The play I went to last celebrates 100 years since Arthur Berry. He was an artist, painter, poet and play write. The ending is so sad. Defiantly worth watching @newvictheatre.bsky.social

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

What a great show @newvictheatre.bsky.social What happened to Pheobe Salt. It was so said in the end. Great art work at the show. Thank you

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

At @newvictheatre.bsky.social to watch Whatever Happened to Phoebe Salt . Looking at the cast it should a great show.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Went to a very interesting discussion on Devolution. Jane Ashworth from Stoke-on-Trent Council spoke eloquently about being for a mayor of Staffordshire. The gentlemen from Staffordshire Moorland was also for it and he spoke well. Sadly Staffordshire County Council nor Newcastle Council sent anyone

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Went to the theatre last night to see Murder she did not write. It was funny and improvised. Great night out. Dinner before hand at Portopifino in Hanley.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Last morning in London then back to wonderful Stoke-on-Trent. Then tonight a play at the Rent in Hanley Murder she did not wright

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Some Arnold Bennet members at the play yesterday afternoon. There is my husband on the left and me next to him

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

At lunch time yesterday saw Marriage Material. It is set in Wolverhampton and is based on @Arnold Bennett’s Old wives tales 1908.He was the best author from Stoke -on-Trent.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Last night went to see Ewan in Ibson’s My Master builder. He was fabulous. The rest of the cast were great. A super play.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Last night went to Gordon Ramsey’s Street Burger for teaming was OK but had nachos on smashed burger so took them out now burger much better. Onion rings were sublime.

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Happy Saturday; I hope you have a great day

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Went to see The Comedy about spies at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. It was very funny

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Pudding rhubarb pie and a lovely Portuguese tart

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Lunch in Farringdon London lunch clams and pasta

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Went to @stokecityfc.bsky.social Memories. This month Andy Griffin was spoken to

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Today we went to see Mission Impossible Final Reckoning it is a good film. Tom Cruise is a excellent and the rest of the cast are great

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Next weekend we are in London to watch 4 shows

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Two weeks today we will have arrived in Vancouver. There for 3 days. Day 2 going to Victoria for whale watching. Then on Rocky Mountineer to go on a trip for 7 days. Then 4 days back to Vancouver for 2 days there including my birthday. It is going to be awesome

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Carolyn Ruane @carolynruane.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Heritage Roadshow in Stoke the Town Hall