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South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Newport's Potters Pub is a community entertainment hub
It sits on the corner of Upper Dock Street, with an unassuming exterior that quickly becomes something entirely different once you step inside. While most may call in for a quick pint after work or for a delicious meal during a lunch break, may more people flock to Potters during the weekend to make the most of their extensive entertainment options. The pub becomes a makeshift dancefloor after dark (Image: Facebook) It begins on a Friday evening, when the bottom section of the pub is cleared into a makeshift dancefloor in the late afternoon, before a live band takes over for the remainder of the night. Live music returns every Saturday evening, keeping regulars and newcomers entertained until the early hours. The venue is over 25s only during these times, allowing those customers that may be a little older feel welcome and giving them their own space in a city with plenty of options for the 'younger crowd'. Manager Emma Gorvett believes that people want a reason to come out and that the promise of a pint isn't enough anymore – this is why Potters is dedicated to putting on events for their customers every single weekend. Bands work hard to entertain audiences every weekend (Image: Facebook) It's not just the usual cover bands that Potters will host; they were a part of the 'Pirates of 'Port' sea shanty festival that took place earlier this year and, while many of the regulars weren't too impressed, Emma stands by the fact that you should try anything once. She said: 'You have to try new things! How will you ever know if they work or not? 'People want a reason to come out and we give it to them.' Potters' roof terrace is a talking point for most of Newport and a novelty for the city. A DJ takes over the space during the weekend, elevating the peaceful vibes to a party atmosphere. Their rooftop bar is a novelty for the city (Image: Facebook) Alongside the more traditional entertainment options, wellbeing groups meet in the space during the week. These groups include anything from Veterans and adoption support groups to groups of people that simply meet up every week for a chat. Emma said: 'They don't treat us like a pub; they use us like a meeting room – it's a really important part of what we do.' There's a lot of love in Newport and it feels like it starts here in Potters.
BBC News
29-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Robins heaps praise on 'outstanding' Stoke
Stoke City manager Mark Robins called his side "outstanding" after the Potters' 3-1 victory over Queen's Park a convincing display, goals from Bae Jun-Ho, Junior Tchamadeu and Million Manhoef earned three vital points in a tight battle at the foot of the Championship."I thought for 60 to 65 minutes we were outstanding and then we allowed them for one or two reasons a little bit more possession of the ball," former Coventry boss Robins told BBC Radio Stoke."They used it by getting the ball forward as quickly as they possibly could. We had to deal with that threat, that ball as well as we'd done the majority of the game."But in that period, the goal against us came which was the only blemish on what was a really good afternoon for us."The performance was one of the best since Robins arrived in Staffordshire on New Year's Day. The Potters managed 20 touches in QPR's box and dispossessed Rangers 16 times across the 90 minutes. "The performance was really good from minute one," added Robins. "We moved the ball really well, we created some spaces, down the right hand side in particular with Junior and Million but also on the left hand side with Eric (Bocat) and (Bae) Jun-ho."I'm delighted for him (Tchamadeu) as well because his performance today deserved that, deserved a win."Milly (Manhoef) as well his performance was really strong and I was really pleased to see him return from international duty in the manner that he did because his Thursday training was as good as I've seen from him."Robins will be hoping for a repeat when Stoke visit Preston North End next Saturday.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎧 Millwall loss a massive sucker-punch
"It's a massive sucker-punch to what seemed like a promising week. It's annoying that a game has been decided by that. It's just a tough one to take." Stoke City fan and host of the Potterlytics podcast, George Weaver, joins BBC Radio Stoke presenter Lucas Yeomans to discuss the Potters' last-gasp defeat by Millwall at The Den. You can listen to the full episode of A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 Millwall loss a massive sucker-punch
"It's a massive sucker-punch to what seemed like a promising week. It's annoying that a game has been decided by that. It's just a tough one to take."Stoke City fan and host of the Potterlytics podcast, George Weaver, joins BBC Radio Stoke presenter Lucas Yeomans to discuss the Potters' last-gasp defeat by Millwall at The can listen to the full episode of A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast on BBC Sounds.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Stoke City's women reach National League Cup final
Stoke City might still be labouring a little at the wrong end of the Championship table, but the Potters' women's team are at least enjoying a little success. The women, who play in English football's third tier, won 3-0 in their National League Cup semi-final at Home Park, Plymouth. And midfielder Molly Holder would love to see a few more to watch them play Nottingham Forest at the Bescot Stadium, Walsall on 23 March. And no! The Potters' men's team don't have a game that day! Latest Stoke City news, analysis and fan views
