Stoke-on-Trent plans cream tea world record attempt
A city-wide cream tea party is being planned for a world record attempt to mark Stoke-on-Trent's 100th anniversary.The aim is to gather the largest number of people taking part in a simultaneous cream tea party across multiple venues - from garden gatherings and office events to street parties and family get-togethers.People are being asked to organise simultaneous events at 11:00 BST on 8 July.The current record is held by Yorkshire Building Society, secured in 2015 with 667 members of staff taking part across six different sites.
"Stoke-on-Trent is a brilliant city, and this feels a perfect way to honour the city's 100-year celebrations and bring communities together," said Nicky Twemlow from YMCA North Staffordshire, which is one of the organisations that has signed up to take part.
Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Lyn Sharpe said the city's tea sets were famous all around the world, and that she could not think of a better way for Stokies to get together."I can't wait to sit down, enjoy a friendly chat with others and tuck into a tasty cream tea," she said."Many organisations are working behind the scenes to make this special event attempt happen as part of our centenary year celebrations. I'd like to thank them for pulling it all together."The event is also being supported by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the Community Foundation for Staffordshire, Made in Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent College, VAST, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Ambassador Theatre Group.
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