We have to move to stoke for DH's job. He doesn't drive so will need to be able to access festival park by public transport, I'm a sahm at the moment so would like to be able to meet other mums without having to drive (although I DO drive so CAN, I just prefer to walk or take a bus/train when I can). Anyone have any experience of areas? Someone recommended Newcastle-under-lyme and basford but I have no idea.
We currently live in a small town/large village in Shropshire which we love; a couple of cafes/pubs/restaurants, a few hairdressers, butchers, grocers, florists and a few shops. Hourly buses to bigger towns and hourly trains to towns/cities. We'd love to live somewhere similar, but know it might not be possible - we will only be there for a couple of years renting. Where we currently live is just that bit too far to be commutable by public transport, it would be doable if DH could drive but he can't (medical reason). So we have to move. I've never lived in a city and am not against it, I just don't see the appeal of a "city centre" particularly.
ANYTHING you can tell us will be so useful. TIA