e Community Development Social Care and Assessment Team Riverside Employment & Training centre JULY 2015 All details are correct at time of publishing Date Activity Time Cost July 2015 Where is it/contact details £ Sat 20th June Sat 25th July Staffordshire Hoard Festival Including: Unearthed/The Gift – 2 plays on a double bill 500 pieces – the story of a single moment in time, 5th July 2009, when the Staffordshire Hoard is discovered Various times Free - £15.50 New Vic Theatre Etruria Road £2 off for Basford concessions Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. Please ring to ST5 0JG book a ticket, or book online (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/b ook-tickets/book-online Zoom = Orph - using the patterns from the pieces in the Staffordshire hoard, creating colourful art A Thing Worth Keeping – an audio tour around the building, asking each person to think about what’s important to you The New Vic Dig – an archaeological project in the gardens of the New Vic, with the Archaeology Team To book or for more info, please email: [email protected] g.uk Please see the website for more details Fri 26th June Fri 31st July Various times Free entry Events may charge Biddulph Festival This is the Festival’s 18th year, with over 50 events including music, dances, guided walks, plays and comedy, exhibitions and family fun days Biddulph Staffs. (tel) (01782) 297845 https://www.facebook.com/Biddul phFestival Mon 29th June Sat 4th July Love me Tender The new musical featuring the music of Elvis Presley. From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango and West Side Story Wed 1st July 7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Wed 1st July and Sat 4th July Tickets £14.90 £43.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket 10 am 12 noon Free entry 1 pm £9.50, plus tickets for the show are £14.90 £43.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket Westport Lake coffee morning No need to book, just come along Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/l ove-me-tender/regenttheatre/#performance_tabs=tab_ performances Westport Lake Visitor centre Westport Lake Road Longport Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4RZ Come and enjoy some cake by the lake!! Join us for a brand new monthly event at Westport Lake. There will be stalls and special offers, to help us raise some money for conservation Wed 1st July Afternoon Tea Relax in our beautiful Ambassador Suite with a pot of tea or coffee and a selection of delicious sandwiches and cakes, served on vintage china and tiered cake stands, and then see the matinee performance of Love me Tender Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/Afterno on-Tea-Tickets/19/13942/ Wed 1st Fri 31st July Tickets can be purchased from 5 pm – 7.45 pm £5 after 5 pm No need to book, just come along Evenings in July at Trentham Gardens http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/evenings-injuly-at-trentham-gardens Enjoy an evening at Trentham Gardens until 9 pm from Sunday to Friday The tour starts at 6 pm at the Gardens entrance Wed 1st July Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 £5 Includes evening garden entry National Garden Scheme Gardens Tour Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/nationalgarden-scheme-garden-tour-1july Michael Walker, Trentham’s Head of Gardens and Estate will provide an iniformative walk around Trentham Gardens All proceeds go to the National Garden Scheme Thurs 2nd July 6.45 pm Singing School Choirs Concert Performances by St. Pauls, Greenways, Goldenhill and Christchurch Primary Schools Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent Please ring to ST1 4HG book tickets (tel) (01782) 409307 or book online Email: [email protected] k http://www.mitchellartscentre.co.u k/whats-on/ Tickets are £5 - £7 7 pm Wed 1st July The gates open at 6 pm Theatre in the Gardens – Emma In advance Adults:£13.75, Children £8.75 Shugborough Estate Milford Stafford ST17 0XB On the gate – Adults: £15.75, Children: £10.75 (tel) (01889) 881388 http://www.shugborough.org. uk/Homepage.aspx The classic Jane Austen book is adapted into a play for the outdoors, in which Emma tries to match up her friends. Please bring a picnic and blankets Thurs 2nd Sat 4th July 7.30 11 pm £5 9 am Free entry No need to book, just come along Longton Beer Festival Gladstone Pottery Museum Uttoxeter Road Longton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ (tel) (01782) 237777 The 5th Beer Festival to be held in the unique surroundings of the Museum Organised by the Longton Community Partnership Age 18 and over Fri 3rd July Biddulph Artisan Market An artisan market selling handmade and locally produced items No need to book, just come along Biddulph Staffs. ST8 6AR Fri 3rd, Mon 6th, Fri 10th, Mon 13th Fri 17th, Mon 20th, Fri 24th, Mon 27th and Fri 31st July 10 – 11.30 am Free 6.30 – 8.30 pm £12.50 Functional Maths. And English Skills check Please ring to book a place, or book online Course runs for 1 day Run by Adult & Community Learning Fri 3rd July Friday Twilight – Afternoon Tea with the Georgian Butler Please ring to book a place The Throne A double bill of performances The Throne is a comedy about Staffordshire characters, love and romance, and Larksong is a powerful tale of friendship and fate, where a gang of youngsters risk the anger of a King Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 232323 Meet Samuel Adams, the Butler ina grand Regency house, who has been in service for many years. Watch a demonstration of the dinner table, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and home made cakes Age 18 and over Fri 3rd Sat 25th July 15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (Tel) (01782 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ 7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.15 pm matinee on Sat 11th July £13 - £22 New Vic Theatre Etruria Road £2 off for Basford concessions Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. Please ring to ST5 0JG book a ticket, or book online (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/b ook-tickets/book-online Fri 3rd July 7.30 pm Showaddywaddy This rock ‘n’ roll recently celebrated their 40th Birthday. Sat 4th July 11 am 2.45 pm Global Groove Music and dancing, street entertainment, artisan market and fairground rides Also craft workshop from 11 am – 4 pm at the former Stoke City shop (where the High Street meets the Roebuck Shopping centre) Please see the website for the full programme Organised by Newcastleunder-Lyme Town Centre Partnership Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre Partnership £22.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket Free No need to book, just come along Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 871 7649 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ showaddywaddy/victoria-hall High Street Newcaslte-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1PT http://www.visitnewcastleunderly me.co.uk/event/global-groovedance-event-and-carnival-parade Sat 4th July 2 pm Free entry No need to book, just come along Newcastle-underLyme ‘Midsummer Wakes’ Carnival Parade Queens Gardens Ironmarket High Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF http://www.visitnewcastleunderly me.co.uk/event/global-groovedance-event-and-carnival-parade Also craft workshop from 11 am – 4 pm at the former Stoke City shop (where the High Street meets the Roebuck Shopping centre) Please see the website for the full programme. Organised by Newcastleunder-Lyme Town Centre Partnership with a grant from Awards for All Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre Partnership 7.30 10 pm Sat 4th July Ska and The Jam Tribute by The Rude Boys Make a hot Summer Saturday date with live music from local band The Rude Boys, in the style of two tone bands Madness and The Specials, and also The Jam. Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends for a night of live music at the magical lakeside amphitheatre. Advanced tickets – Adults: £14.50, Children and concessions: £12.50 Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 644536 Online advanced tickets Adults: £13.50, Children and concessions: £11.50 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/live-musicska-and-the-jam-tribute-by-therude-boys-4-july On the day tickets Adults: £17.50, Children and concessions: £15.50 Sat 4th July 9 am 4 pm Free entry 11 am 5 pm Free entry Stone Farmers’ Market Fantastic produce from across the area Sat 4th July No need to book, just come along Parking is £3 per car Cycling Festival 10 am 1 pm Free Please ring to book a place Work Party at Swineholes Wood Drystone walling and bracken pulling 10 am 5 pm Join us to travel on the Knotty train, said to be the oldest train in the country. Special vintage trains will run throughout the day Swineholes Wood Ipstones Edge Staffs. Contact: Val Riley (tel) (01538) 300264 Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Sun 5th July Shugborough Estate Milford Stafford ST17 0XB (tel) (01889) 881388 http://www.shugborough.org. uk/Homepage.aspx Cycle riding and activities Sun 5th July The Market Place Stone Staffs. ST15 8JR Free adult Steam train rides from £8 per adult, £6.50 for concessions, £3.50 for children under 16 Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Road Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent T11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210 http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/e vents.php (Due to the historic nature of the Knotty train, there is no wheelchair access on board) 10.30 am Sun 5th July Free No need to book, just come along Leek Market Place Leek Town Centre Leek Staffs. Leek Sunday Supplement An artisan market with local food, jewellery, ceramics, photography, art, homewares, and lots of Leek’s independent shops and cafes will be open 11 am 4 pm Sun 5th July Adults : £1 Children: 50 p Tudor Day at Ford Green Hall Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG (partially wheelchair accessible) Step back in time for a taste of life in Tudor times. Live music, a working forge, and Tudor cookery, demonstrations of calligraphy and blackwork, and children’s activtiies and jousting Sundays 5th and 12th July 2 – 3 pm Park in the Park Join Park Church for prayer and worship in Hanley Park, every Sunday from 21st June to 12th July. Everyone is welcome Free No need to book, just come along Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX Mon 6th Sun 19th July 10 am 4 pm £2 per group/car RSPB Coombes Valley No need to book, just come along Greater butterfly orchid fortnight at RSPB Coombes Valley Six Oaks Farm Bradnop nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 7EU Contact: (te) (01538) 384017 Email: [email protected] We are hosting a variety of activities to appreciate our beautiful wildflowers especially our fantastic greater butterfly orchids. From guided walks, self lead trails and examples of flower pressing, there is so much for everyone to get involved with Mon 6th Sun 12th July 10 am 5 pm Conservation Week at the Monkey Forest Trentham Monkey Forest is holding the 1st Conservation Week of the year. This week helps to highlight the brilliant work that is being done to help protect the endangered species that inhabit the Monkey Forest. So why not get involved with this worthy cause!! Adults £8.00, concessions £7.50, disabled person/carer £5.00 per person, child aged 3-14 £6.00, child under 3 free of charge No need to book, just come along Trentham Gardens Estate Southern Entrance Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR (tel) (01782) 659845 http://www.trentham.co.uk/monke y-forest 1 – 10 pm Mon 6th July Free No need to book, just come along Water Way Contact: Gary Cicinkas (tel) (01782) 454404 Email: Experience a range of small, interactive performances in the park and around the canal, as evening sets in Mon 6th July Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX [email protected] 11 am 12 noon History Walk – the demon drink in Tunstall - with Mervyn Edwards Free Please ring to book a place Join local historian Mervyn Edwards for this fascinating walk into history Meet at the Old Town Hall, Market Place, Tunstall Tunstall Town Centre Butterfield Place Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6AZ (tel) 07824 473432 Email: [email protected] A Green Door event 9.30 am 12.30 pm Tues 7th July Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground A range of indoor and outdoor activtiies including Singing with Art Brasil (between 11 am – 12 noon). For adults £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Please ring to book a place North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 1.30 – 4.30 pm Tues 7th July £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground A range of indoor and outdoor activities including Gardening – take part in some gardening and planting with John and test out your green fingers!! North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Please ring to book a place For adults 6 – 10 pm Tues 7th July 70s Night Racing Prices range from £10 - £38 Under 18s free if accompanied by an adult Watch some horse racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse Wood Lane Uttoxeter Staffs. ST14 8BD Contact: Hayley Locker (tel) (01889) 562561 With live music from Bootleg Abba 10 am 12 noon Wed 8th July Stress Management Workshop COURSE STARTS TODAY, and runs for 3 weeks Run by Adult & Community Learning £5 if you live in the city, £10 if you live outside the city, free if you get ESA/JSA Please ring to book a place, or book online Changes Wellbeing centre Victoria Court Booth Street Stoke-on-Trent (Tel) (01782 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ First Aid – Emergency and Basic £5 if you live in the city, £10 if you live outside the city, free if you get ESA/JSA COURSE STARTS TODAY, and runs for 3 weeks Please ring to book a place, or book online Wed 8th July 5.45 9.45 pm Run by Adult & Community Learning The tour starts at 6 pm at the Gardens entrance Wed 8th July £5 Includes evening garden entry National Garden Scheme Gardens Tour St. Johns Welcome centre 30 Greasley Road Abbey Hulto Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8JE (Tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/nationalgarden-scheme-garden-tour-1july Michael Walker, Trentham’s Head of Gardens and Estate will provide an iniformative walk around Trentham Gardens All proceeds go to the National Garden Scheme Wed 8th July 7.30 pm Ensemble 360 New Vic regulars and one of the most outstanding chamber groups of the UK £16 – £22 £2 off for concessions Please ring to book a ticket, or book online New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Basford Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/b ook-tickets/book-online Thurs 9th July 1 – 3 pm Free Please ring to book a place, or book online Functional Maths. And English Skills check (Tel) (01782 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ Course runs for 1 day Run by Adult & Community Learning Fri 10th July 10 am 1 pm Mental Health Awareness Workshop Free Please ring to book a place, or book online COURSE STARTS TODAY, and runs for 3 weeks 12 noon 11 pm Real Ale Trail Bar at Kingsley & Froghall Station with live acoustic music Steam train rides to visit local pubs For full details, please see the website Tunstall Library Victoria Institute The Boulevard Tusntall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6BD (Tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ Run by Adult & Community Learning Fri 10th Sun 12th July Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3JT Free entry Steam train rides on Fridays: Adult ticket £10, Senior ticket £9, Child ticket £5 Steam train rides on Saturday and Sunday: Adult ticket £11 Senior ticket £9 Child ticket £5 Churnet Valley railway Kingsley &Froghall Station Froghall Staffs. ST10 2HA (tel) (01538) 750755 https://www.churnet-valleyrailway.co.uk/event/634/rail-aletrail-11th-july Fri 10th July 7 pm Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket The Lion King Festival Join Birdcage Festival for the Lion King Festival, a community event celebrating the award-winning West End Festival 9 pm Fri 10th July Stand up for Stoke Award winning comedian Patrick Morahan is on the stage in this show Sat 11th July £13.90 Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 871 7649 http://www.atgtickets.com/search ?search=Enter+Show%2C+Artist +or+Venue Tickets are £15 Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Please ring to Stoke-on-Trent book tickets ST1 4HG or book online (tel) (01782) 409307 Email: [email protected] k http://www.mitchellartscentre.co.u k/whats-on/ 9 am 4 pm Free entry 9.30 am 4 pm Free entry Farmers’ Market at Cheadle No need to book, just come along Cheadle Staffs. ST10 1AQ With a rich variety of local and regional produce Sat 11th July Farmers’ Market at Stafford Lots of fruit, vegetables and local food and drink for sale No need to book, just come along The Market Square Stafford ST16 1DJ (tel) (01785) 245935 Sat 11th and Sun 12th July 10 am 5 pm The Great British Food Festival Free entry 12 noon £9.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket, or book online Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 871 7649 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ organ-proms-13/victoria-hall/ 2 – 3 pm Free Meet at Bolton Gate car park off Leek Road Weston Coyney Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BH Contact: (tel) 07824 473432 Email: [email protected] Organ Proms Sat 11th July No need to book, just come along Please ring to book a place Closer to Home Walks – Park Hall Country Park Explore the beautiful Park Hall Country Park in this 1 hour led walk A Green Door event in partnership with Closer to Home Walks http://www.shugborough.org. uk/Homepage.aspx 11 am 3 pm Friends of Haywood Fair Including craft stalls, activities and entertainment Sat 11th July Shugborough Estate Milford Stafford ST17 0XB (tel) (01889) 881388 On the gate – Adults: £7.50 Children 5 – 12: £2.50 Concession: £6 This Food and Drink Festival has a traditional British Summer Party feel. Dress in red, white and blue if you wish!! Sat 11th July In advance Adults: £6.50, Children 5 – 12: £2.50, Concessions: £5 Haywood Academy High Lane Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 7AB 7.30 pm Sat 11th July £5 Please ring to book a ticket Legendary Lonnie See the 50s/60s rock music performer in concert 7.30 10 pm Sat 11th July Tribute to Guns ‘n’ Roses and Bon Jovi Make a hot Summer Saturday date with live music with tribute bands ‘Guns or roses’and ‘The Bon Jovi Experience’. Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends for a night of live music at the magical lakeside amphitheatre. Sun 12th July A slow paced cycle ride celebrating china (20th) anniversary of the launch of the national cycle network. This circular route uses national cycle routes and passes several famous name potteries, museums and china attractions and has a stop at Westport Lake Advanced tickets – Adults: £14.50, Children and concessions: £12.50 Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 644536 Online advanced tickets Adults: £13.50, Children and concessions: £11.50 http://www.trentham.co.uk/w hats-on/trenthamgardens/live-music-tributesto-guns-n-roses-and-bonjovi-11-july On the day tickets Adults: £17.50, Children and concessions: £15.50 10 am The China Cycle Trail Northwood Parish Hall Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Nick Broad (tel) 07795 683686 Email: [email protected] Free Please ring to book a place Meet at Central Forest Park Chell Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6BB Contact: North Staffs. Sustrans Volunteers (tel) (01782) 616243 Emal: [email protected] Sun 12th July 11.30 am 4.30 pm Adults: £3.50 Children: £1 (Includes tea/coffee and biscuits) Open Gardens and Scarecrow Trail at St. Giles Church, Croxden Beside Croxden Abbey Croxden Staffs. ST14 5JF Visit the beautiful gardens in the lovely village of Croxden near to historic Croxden Abbey. Includes new gardens for this year, and National Gardens Scheme Open Gardens. Activities for children, and refreshments including cream teas, ice creams, Pimms and wine. Plant stall with plants to buy or swap Admission is by a programme purchased at starting point of St. Giles Church Sun 12th July 11.30 am 7.30 pm Six Towns One City Carnival 2015 A fantastic day of celebration to highlight the positive aspects of our city. Live music stages including Reggae, Calypso, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul, House, Funky and Urban Beats, family activities, a steel band, carnival costumes, dancers, a taste of the Caribbean and other foods. Everyone welcome Free No need to book, just come along Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX Sun 12th July 10 am 1 pm Workparty at Rod Wood (Path and boundary maintenance) 1.30 pm Sun 12th July Sunday Scenes Tour Rod Wood Basford Please ring to nr. Leek book a place Staffs. Contact: Liz Simcock (tel) (01782) 533545 Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site Included in Trentham Gardens Estate garden Stone Road admission – Trentham Adults: £9.70, Children: £8.15, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX Concessions (tel) (01782) 646646 (seniors and students): £8.15, People with disabilities and their carers: £4.90 (each), Children under 5: free Take a walk with a member of the Trentham team and discover the story behind the restoration of Trentham Gardens 4 pm Sun 12th July Free Please ring to book a place £14 Please ring to book a ticket Steam & Cream Enjoy a ride on a steam train in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside with a cream tea Please arrive 30 minutes before departure http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/sundayscenes-tour-12-july Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Road Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210 Email: [email protected] http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/e vents.php Mon 13th July 9.30 am 2 pm Get Started with Email COURSE STARTS TODAY, and runs for 4 weeks £5 if you live in the city, £10 if you live outside the city, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place, or book online Run by Adult & Community Learning Mon 13th July 7.30 pm £16 – £22 £2 off for concessions Boys of the Lough Please ring to book a ticket, or book online The first full-time Celtic band to tour internationally 9.30 am 12.30 pm Tues 14th July Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground DJ and Music Production Workshops with Gifted Workshops – produce your own music using Apple Mac IPads and music software. For adults £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Please ring to book a place 15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (Tel) (01782 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Basford Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/b ook-tickets/book-online North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Tues 14th July 10 am 1 pm Free 12 noon 6 pm Prices range from £10 - £38 Autism Awareness Workshop Please ring to book a place, or book online COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY Run by Adult & Community Learning Wed 15th July Afternoon Racing Under 18s free if accompanied by an adult Watch some horse racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse Tues 14th July 1.30 4.30 pm Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground A range of indoor and outdoor activities including Giant Outdoor Craft – get creative. For adults £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Please ring to book a place Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3JT (Tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ Uttoxeter Racecourse Wood Lane Uttoxeter Staffs. ST14 8BD Contact: Hayley Locker (tel) (01889) 562561 North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Wed 15th July 6.30 pm In advance Adults £12 Concessions £8 On the gate – Adults £15 Concessions £10 Iolanthe Dorothy Clive Garden Willloughbridge Shropshire TF9 4EU (tel) (01630) 647237 http://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/ev ents/ Gilbert and Sullivan’s most magical comic opera is set half in fairyland and half in Westminster,and is about how people from different backgrounds can become friends. With a live piano accompaniment Bring a picnic, folding chairs and blankets. Cakes and hot drinks are available from the tearoom Suitable for age 5 and over Wed 15th Sat 25th July Gold Please check times when booking Showtime 2015 The Marilyn Jones Dance centre is proud to present their very talented pupils in a colourful song and dance spectacular ‘Showtime 2015’ £2 off for concessions Please ring to book a ticket, or book online Gold still holds a special power over us. But what has changed in the way we view this metal over the last 1000 years? Wed 15th Sat 18th July £10.50 £12.50 7.15 pm every evening, plus a 2 pm matinee on Sat 19th New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Basford Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/b ook-tickets/book-online Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent Please ring to ST1 4HG book tickets (tel) (01782) 409307 or book online Email: [email protected] k Tickets are £12 http://www.mitchellartscentre.co.u k/whats-on/ Fri 17th or Sat 18th July 9 – 11 am Free No need to book, just come along Eid Prayers in the Park Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX Email: [email protected] Join At-Tawheed Foundation for Eid Prayers in the park this July. Please note that this event may take place on either 17th or 18th July Fri 17th July 9 am Free entry Farmers’ Market at Newcastle-underLyme Selling a wide variety of local produce Fri 17th July 3 pm 7.30 pm £28.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket, or book online Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 871 7649 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ organ-proms-13/victoria-hall/ 7.30 pm £20.90 - £24.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ an-evening-of-dirty-dancing-thetribute-show/regent-theatre/ Bellowhead Britain’s most famous traditional folk act Fri 17th July An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show A wonderful evening of music and dancing No need to book, just come along Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF (tel) (01782) 742375 Sat 18th July 9 am 3 pm Free entry Races start at 10 am Included in garden admission – Adults: £9.70, Children: £8.15, Concessions (seniors and students): £8.15, People with disabilities and their carers: £4.90 (each), Children under 5: free Fine Food Market at Leek Market No need to book, just come along The Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH (tel) 07766 160492 The market brings together local and regional specialist food producers Sat 18th July Stoke-on-Trent Rotary Club Bell Boat Race Teams from around the city will be taking part in the Bell Boat Race with toke-onTrent Rotary Club. Proceeds will go to local charities Sat 18th and Sun 19th July 10 am 5 pm Summer Steam Gala See steam engines in all their glory. Featuring visiting locomotive ‘Wissington’ Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/stoke-ontrent-rotary-club-bell-boat-race No need to book, just come along Free entry Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Road Steam train Blythe Bridge rides from £8 for adults, £6.50 for Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG concessions, £3.50 for children under 16 (Prices may vary due to this being a special event) (tel) (01782) 396210 Email: [email protected] http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/e vents.php 10.30 am 7 pm Sat 18th July £2 Children under 5 years are free No need to book, just come along Inspired Festival With theatre performances, appearances by Nello, artisan craft and food stalls, mine tours, steam rides, museum, and much more Sat 18th July Sun 13th Sept 11 am 4 pm £1 per person 11 am 5 pm In advance Adults: £12.50 Concessions: £10.50 Children (5-15): £7.50 Children under 5 are free No need to book, just come along Wildlife Explorer Trail in Dovedale Apedale Heritage centre Loomer Road Chesterton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB Contact: Steve (tel) 07746 193644 or Jill (tel) 07805 443595 White Peak Estate Office Home Farm Ilam Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2AZ (tel) (01335) 350503 Go wildlife spotting in Dovedale on a self led trail for families Sat 18th July Mon 7th Sept Seven Secret Doors at Shugborough Estate Discover the secret doors, each leading to a magical place in the gardens. An activity for all the family On the gate: Adults: £15 Concessions: £12 Children (5-15): £9 Children under 5 are free Shugborough Estate Milford Stafford ST17 0XB (tel) (01889) 881388 http://www.shugborough.org. uk/Homepage.aspx Sat 18th July 1 – 4 pm Free entry No need to book, just come along All Saints business showcase and crafters’ Fayre To promote local businesses and artists. Lots of handcrafted items for sale. This will be held monthly from now on Sat 18th July and Sun 19th July 2 – 5 pm £3.50 per adult, children are free No need to book, just come along National Garden Scheme – The Old Vicarage All Saints Church Leek Road Joiners Square Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3HH Contact: Claire Walker (tel) 07922 640442 Email: Harmonizeaccessories@gm ail.com Fulford nr. Stone Staffs. ST11 9QS 1.5 aces of formal gardens on a sloping site around Victorian house (not open) Home made teas available Sat 18th July 8.00 pm Laugh out Loud Comedy Club Bringing the best of live stand up comedy to Stoke-on-Trent 18 and over £14.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/LOLComedy-Club-Tickets/19/14068/ Sun 19th July 9 am Staffordshire Bike Show This year’s highlights include: Carl Fogarty - (4 times World Champion and ‘King of the Jungle 2014’) Kevin Carmichael Extreme Motorcyle Stunt Rider Steve Colley - 3 times British solo trials champion Danny Butler – Extreme Mountain Bike Show Live music from a variety of bands A Triumph World Record attempt With over 80 exhibitors and traders 10th Birthday Fun Day at the Monkey Forest Join in the celebration with our action packed family fun day!! Wildlife TV presenter, Michaela Strachan, will be at Trentha Monkey Forest on 19th July as part of the forests’ 10th Birthday Fun Day – it’s set to be a really wild celebration!! Britannia Stadium Stanley Matthews Way Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EG No need to book, just come along (tel) (01782) 813866 Free parking mailto:info@staffordshirebikesho w.co.uk Email: http://staffordshirebikeshow.co.uk / 10 am 5 pm Sun 19th July Adults: £5 Children under 12: £1 Adults £8.00, concessions £7.50, disabled person/carer £5.00 per person, child aged 3-14 £6.00, child under 3 free of charge No need to book, just come along Trentham Gardens Estate Southern Entrance Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR (tel) (01782) 659845 http://www.trentham.co.uk/monke y-forest Mon 20th Sat 25th July East is East A classic comedy about a family 7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Wed 22nd and Sat 25th £11.90 £36.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ east-is-east/regent-theatre/ Strong language Tues 21st July 9.30 am 12.30 pm £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Please ring to book a place A range of indoor and outdoor activities Cookery – make some tasty sausage rolls and cheese straws For adults Tues 21st and Wed 22nd July 9.30 am 4 pm on both days Dry Stone Walling training Learn the traditional art of dry stone walling in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Organised by the Churnet Valley Living Landscapes Partnership. Age 16 and over £40 per person Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for both days (Location to be confirmed Discounts are available for groups, existing volunteers, trainees and CVLLP or wildlife staff Please ring or email to book a place, and then you will be given the location upon booking) Contact: Nicki Dyas (tel) (01538) 381356 Email: [email protected] Tues 21st July 12 noon 2 pm Free 1.30 4.30 pm £6.50 per person, carers free Functional Maths. And English Skills check Please ring to book a place, or book online Course runs for 1 day Run by Adult & Community Learning Tues 21st July Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Longton Library Sutherland Institute Lightwood Road Longton ST3 4HY (Tel) (01782 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Please ring to book a place A range of indoor and outdoor activtiies including Zumba with Jess. Join our fun standing or seated Zumba session (between 2 – 3 pm). For adults 9 – 11 am Wed 22nd July Rugby World Cup Rugby’s greatest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, will visit Trentham Gardens during the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. You can view and photograph the World Cup and take a leisurely stroll around the rugby photographic exhibition located in the Shopping Village Free admission to Trentham Gardens between 9 – 11 am No need to book, just come along Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 644536 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/rugbyworld-cup 12 noon 3 pm Wed 22nd July Free No need to book, just come along Bentilee Tournament Day Contact: Charlotte Brough (tel) 07771 501118 Email: [email protected] .uk Come down to Bentilee Youth centre and get involved in the sports tournament Age 11 – 19 Wed 22nd July 1 pm Afternoon Tea Relax in our beautiful Ambassador Suite with a pot of tea or coffee and a selection of delicious sandwiches and cakes, served on vintage china and tiered cake stands, and then see the matinee performance of East is East Wed 22nd Sat 25th July Global Beat (Community Dance) Prepare to be whisked away to many wonderful places, from Australia to Africa and Japan to Jamaica as we will take you on a musical journey around the globe. With colourful costumes and magical choreography. Dancers from 2 – 90!! Bentilee Neighbourhood centre Dawlish Drive Bentilee Stoke-on-Trent ST20EU 7 pm every evening, plus a 2 pm matinee on Sat 25th £9.50, plus tickets for the show are £14.90 £43.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/Afterno on-Tea-Tickets/19/14044/ £10 adults, £8 children, senior citizens and concessions Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307 Please ring to Email: [email protected] book tickets or book online k http://www.mitchellartscentre.co.u k/whats-on/2/ Thurs 23rd July 10 am 1 pm Free 12 noon 3 pm Free entry Dementia Awareness Workshop Please ring to book a place, or book online COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY Run by Adult & Community Learning Fri 24th July Tales from the Staffordshire Hoard The theatre comes to the Museum café as actors interact with customers with tales of the Staffordshire Hoard. Throughout the day visitors can also discover the world of theatre props making and scene setting Sat 25th and Sun 26th July Learn the traditional art of dry stone walling in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Organised by the Churnet Valley Living Landscapes Partnership. Age 16 and over Potteries Museum and Art Gallery No need to book Bethesda Street just come along Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW (tel) (01782) 232323 9.30 am 4 pm on both days Dry Stone Walling training Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST`1 2BX (Tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ £40 per person Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for both days (Location to be confirmed upon booking) Discounts are available for groups, existing volunteers, trainees and CVLLP or wildlife staff Please ring or email to book a place, and then you will be given the location Contact: Nicki Dyas (tel) (01538) 381356 Email: [email protected] Sat 25th and Sun 26th July 11 am 4 pm Horse Drawn Carriage and Pony Rides Take a relaxing ride around the gardens and parkland, and take in the surroundings!! (Pony rides for children only) Sat 25th July 11 am 4 pm Green Door and more Horse and carriage rides: £3.50 Pony rides (children only): £3.00 In addition to garden admission – Adults: £9.70, Children: £8.15, Concessions (seniors and students): £8.15, People with disabilities and their carers: £4.90 (each), Children under 5: free No need to book, just come along Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 Free entry Central Forest Park Chell Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6BB No need to book, just come along Contact: Green Door (tel) 07824 473432 Email: [email protected] Family Fun Day, showcasing the accessible activities available through the Green Door Ptroject and its partner organisations. Arts and Crafts, childrens activities, animal event, cycle event, dance and much more 7.30 10 pm Sat 25th July A Trribute to Elvis Make a hot Summer Saturday date with live music from A Vision of Elvis (top tribute act Rob Kingsley) at Trentham this year. Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends for a night of live music at the magical lakeside amphitheatre. www.donnalouisetrust.org http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/horsedrawn-carriage-and-pony-rides25-and-26-july Advanced tickets – Adults: £14.50, Children and concessions: £12.50 Online advanced tickets Adults: £13.50, Children and concessions: £11.50 On the day tickets Adults: £17.50, Children and concessions: £15.50 Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 644536 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/live-musica-tribute-to-elvis-25-july Sun 26th July Audley Brass Band 12 noon 12.45 pm and 1.30 2.15 pm Audley Brass Band will be playing a variety of music in the gardens Included in garden admission – Adults: £9.70, Children: £8.15, Concessions (seniors and students): £8.15, People with disabilities and their carers: £4.90 (each), Children under 5: free Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 644536 http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/trentham-gardens/audleybrass-band-26-july No need to book, just come along Sun 26th July 1.30 – 4.30 pm £3.00 per adult, children are free 1.30 – 4.30 pm £3.00 per adult, children are free National Garden Scheme – The Bowers No need to book, just come along The Bowers Church Lane Standon nr. Eccleshall Staffs. ST21 6RW A tranquil 1/3 of an acre cottage style garden Home made teas available Sun 26th July National Garden Scheme – The Beeches A plant lover’s garden of approximately 2/3 of an acre, enjoying views of the surrounding countryside Home made teas available No need to book, just come along The Beeches Mill Street Rocester Staffs. ST14 5TX Tues 28th July 9.30 am 12.30 pm £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Please ring to book a place Bingo – it’s eyes down for a fun Bingo session For adults Tues 28th July 10 am 5 pm Brick Carving Join our workshop to carve your own design into an unfired house brick with expert help. Let your imagination run wild, and take your artwork home with you. Free with admission – Adults: £7.50 Concessions: £6 Children (4-16 years): £5.25 No need to book, just come along Gladstone Pottery Museum Uttoxeter Road Longton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ (tel) (01782) 237777 Suitable for all ages Tues 28th July 1.30 4.30 pm Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Games Afternoon – come and take part in Wii games, DVD games, card games and a selection of board games For adults £6.50 per person, carers free Or £10 for the whole day (please bring a packed lunch) Please ring to book a place North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612 Tues 28th Sat 1st Aug Dirty Rotten Scoundrels One of the funniest movies of all time is now a smash hit musical Wed 29th July 7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Wed 29th July and Sat 1st Aug £19.40 £47.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 10.30 am 3 pm Free Meet at the main visitor centre car park Park Hall Country Park off Hulme Road Weston Coyney Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BH Wildlife Fun Day aat Park Hall Country Park No need to book, just come along Activities throughout the day Wed 29th July (tel) (01782) 331889 1 pm Afternoon Tea Relax in our beautiful Ambassador Suite with a pot of tea or coffee and a selection of delicious sandwiches and cakes, served on vintage china and tiered cake stands, and then see the matinee performance of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ an-evening-of-dirty-dancing-thetribute-show/regent-theatre/ £9.50, plus tickets for the show are £14.90 £43.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers Please ring to book a ticket Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800 http://www.atgtickets.com/Afterno on-Tea-Tickets/19/13563/ Wed 29th July 2 – 4.30 pm Free Please ring to book a place, or book online Functional Maths. And English Skills check (Tel) (01782 234775 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navi gation/education/adult-andcommunity-learning/ Course runs for 1 day Run by Adult & Community Learning 4 pm Wed 29th July £14 Please ring to book a ticket Steam & Cream Enjoy a ride on a steam train in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside with a cream tea Please arrive 30 minutes before departure Wed 30th July Come and make a clay creation to take home. Learn new skills and excite the senses during this drop ini workshop run by experts Suitable for all ages Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Road Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210 Email: [email protected] http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk/e vents.php 11 am 3 pm Play with Clay Longton Library Sutherland Institute Lightwood Road Longton ST3 4HY Free with admission – Adults: £7.50 Concessions: £6 Children (4-16 years): £5.25 No need to book, just come along Gladstone Pottery Museum Uttoxeter Road Longton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ (tel) (01782) 237777 Thurs 30th July 6.30 pm In advance Adults £12 Concessions £8 On the gate – Adults £15 Concessions £10 The Three Musketeers Dorothy Clive Garden Willloughbridge Shropshire TF9 4EU (tel) (01630) 647237 http://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/ev ents/ By Alexander Dumas performed by Illyria Bring a picnic, folding chairs and blankets. Cakes and hot drinks are available from the tearoom Suitable for age 8 and over 10 pm until late Fri 31st July Moth Night at Hartshill Park Free No need to book, just come along Meet at the Vicarage Road car park Hartshill Park Off Hartshill Road Hartshill Stoke-on-Trent This is a great opportunity to learn from a moth expert and see some moths at close quarters. Please bring warm clothing and a torch The City Council does not recommend or endorse any events or providers/organisers listed. Kerry Summerfield/Tracy Wright Community Development Workers Riverside Employment & Training centre Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 236174/236510 [email protected] www.stoke.gov.uk/communitydevelopment
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