Press Release: Businesses invited to explore bamboo’s potential at UK summit in Stoke-on-Trent
A major national summit exploring how bamboo could transform industries from construction to textiles will be held in Stoke-on-Trent this October. The fifth UK Bamboo Summit, which will take place at the Goods Yard in Stoke from 10am to 5pm on Friday, October 10, will bring together researchers, innovators, businesses, policymakers and artists to explore […]
Wonderful Wormery: Wormery and Artwork
On Saturday 6 September, we built our wormery with Emma and Sam from WormWise, and the people came along to help. Here is a gallery of the process by Gemma, Emma and Sam. Thank you to everyone who came along. To celebrate the arrival of the worms and wormery, we commissioned artist Olivia Azzopardi to […]
Volunteer with Brilliant Bamboo
We’re developing a range of projects, and if you’d like to help in someway and volunteer your time, skills and experience we’d like to hear from you! If you’d like to support in other ways, visit our Support Us page. You can volunteer at our Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet in Stoke Town, or be a […]
Saturday 6 Sept: Wonderful Worms! A worm composting workshop.
Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftovers? Are you intrigued by the wonderful world of worms? Saturday 6 September 2pm – 4pm Land off Boothen Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4AH When you arrive at the gates there will be an A-board sign saying Open, please walk right and in towards the containers. Come […]
Brownfield Parklet introducing Dan Southward
Artist Dan Southward is working with us at Brilliant Bamboo as part of residency for the development of the Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet. We hand over to Dan to introduce himself, and his approach to this project “I am a freelance artist and photographer, amongst various other roles and responsibilities, I have been based in […]
Bamboo bench honouring Stoke-on-Trent’s canal heritage goes on display in Hampshire
By Hannah Hiles for Brilliant Bamboo A bamboo bench which was inspired by a Stoke-on-Trent family’s history has gone on display at a prestigious, award-winning gardens and arboretum in Hampshire. The bench, which was created by artist Spencer Jenkins as part of a Brilliant Bamboo project with Middleport Matters, was made from bamboo harvested at […]
Thursday 28 August 2025: BAMBOO in the Brownfield Parklet.
Get Ready for a Thrilling Day at the Brilliant Bamboo Parklet in Stoke! Event Info: Thursday 28 August 2025 11.30am – 3pm Live Performance of BAMBOO: 1:30pm Location: Land off Boothen Road, Stoke, ST4 4AH We’re teaming up with our incredible friends NoFit State Circus to bring you BAMBOO — a spectacular high impact, high-skill […]
Saturday 9 August: Brownfield Parklet Open Day and Brilliant Bamboo Birthday Party!
Join us for a vibrant, fun-filled celebration as Brilliant Bamboo turns TWO! Saturday 9 August 2025 12pm – 3pm 📍 Bamboo Parklet, Land off Boothen Road, Stoke Town, ST4 4AH Bring your family, bring your friends – and get ready to be wowed by the power of bamboo! Discover how this incredible plant is transforming lives, inspiring creativity, and […]
Brilliant Bamboo secures brownfield site in Stoke for pioneering parklet
Press Release by Hannah Hiles for Brilliant Bamboo. A Stoke-on-Trent-based bamboo project has found a home on a disused patch of concrete in a supermarket car park where a major pottery factory once stood. Brilliant Bamboo, led by Gemma Thomas, has signed a 10-year lease on an approximately one-acre plot on the edge of Sainsbury’s […]
Brilliant Botanicals: Public art rooted in place, sustainability and story
Brilliant Botanicals is a public art project from Brilliant Bamboo that brings two striking new murals to Stoke-on-Trent, honouring the city’s ceramic history while exploring the creative, sustainable possibilities of bamboo. Artists Rob Fenton and Reiko Kaneko created two different but visually connected designs, working closely throughout with Brilliant Bamboo director Gemma Thomas, from setting […]