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What’s on in… MAY ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION MAY 2014
Date
Activity/event
Time
Cost Where is it/who to contact
Mon 28th April - Sat 3rd May
Fame A brand new production of the favourite musical. Follow the group of star struck students in their quest to become famous
7.30 pm every evening, and 2.30 pm matinees on Wed 30th April and Sat 3rd May
£12.90 - £41.40 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
Tues 29th April - Sat 3rd May
Fawlty Towers
The popular TV series comes to the stage
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 3rd May
TBA Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR Contact: (01782) 209784
Thurs 1st May
Potteries Gold Do you need help with your benefits? Come and see a Citizens Advice Bureau Advisor
10.00 - 11.30 am
Free Please ring to book an appointment
North Shelton Community centre Milton Street Shelton Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Citizens Advice Bureau (tel) (01782) 408677
Thurs 1st May
Counselling Skills Introduction COURSE STARTS TODAY ON THURS 1ST MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 17th July
10 am - 12 noon
£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DA (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 1st May
Get Started with email COURSE STARTS TODAY THURS 1ST MAY, and runs for 4 weeks until Thurs 29th May
10 am - 12 noon
£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
City Central Library (Hanley Library) Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3RS (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 1st May
Counselling Skills workshop
12.30 - 2.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Meir Community Education centre Pickford Place Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DY (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 1st May
Computers for Absolute Beginners COURSE STARTS TODAY ON THURS 1ST MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 10th July 2014
1 – 3 pm £20.00 if you live outside the city £15.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3JT (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 1st May
Joe Brown in Concert Joe, with his five piece band including his son and record producer Pete Brown, will be on stage all evening and the musical styles incorporated into his show are as unique as the man himself.
7.30 pm £25.40 - £29.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Thurs 1st May
Leek Comedy Club
8 pm £8 Please ring to book tickets
Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs. Contact: (tel) (01538) 386112
Fri 2nd May
Biddulph Artisan Market An artisan market selling handmade and locally produced items
9 am Free entry No need to book, just come along
Biddulph Staffs. ST8 6AR
Fri 2nd May
Kidsgrove Care Solutions – 2nd Taster Day
Come along and find out what activities, training and opportunities we have to offer
Refreshments available
10 am - 3 pm
Free No need to book, just come along
Kidsgrove Cricket Club Kinnersley Ground Clough Hall Road Kidsgrove Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1AN Contact: Wendy (tel) 07917 130264 or Mick (tel) 07988 722146 Email: [email protected]
Fri 2nd - Mon 5th May
Burslem Festival
May Bank Holiday fun with fairground, music & dancing, artisan markets, street performers, beer festival and much more
10 am start Free entry No need to book, just come along
St. John’s Square/ Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ
Fri 2nd May
Get Started with email COURSE STARTS TODAY FRI 2ND MAY, and runs for 4 weeks until Fri 6th June
1 – 3 pm £10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 2nd May - Sat 24th May
I don’t want to Set the World on Fire! The musical story of the brave women who worked at a Staffordshire munitions factory in WW2. Filled with the music of the 1940s
7.30 pm every evening plus a 2.15 pm matinee on Sat 24th May Interpreted performances: Captioned – Tues 20th May at 7.30 pm Audio described – Sat 24th May at 2.15 pm
£12 - £21 Concessions £2 off
First Night Fever – all tickets are £14.50 (no concessions)
The New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962
Sat 3rd May
Farmers Market at Rode Hall Gardens
Local and regional food and drink to buy. With a pop up vintage theme, and performances by the Black Dog Molly dancers
9 am - 1.30 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Rode Hall Scholar Green Cheshire ST7 3QP
Sat 3rd and Sun 4th May
It’s a Totally Locally Craft Fair at Leek MarketA 2 day craft fair with lots of stalls and entertainment
9 am - 3 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH
Sat 3rd - Mon 5th May
Horse drawn carriage rides
Take a relaxing carriage ride around the parkland
11 am – 4 pm
£3.50 per person, in addition to entrance fee of £4.50 for people with a disability No need to book, just come along
Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 646646
Sat 3rd May
Neighbourhood Activity Day
Lots of activities – help to create a pop up community garden, make a carnival kite, a shadow puppet or try your hand at bread/pizza making in a wood fired oven. Meet your neighbours - everyone is welcome
Under 12s should be accompanied by an adult
11 am - 4 pm
Free No need to book, just come along
All Saints Church Hall Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Rebecca at B Arts (tel) (01782) 717326 or 07557797695
Sat 3rd May
Hartshill International
Around 50 stalls and displays – foods, fairtrade and traidcraft goods, local and international speakers, information about groups and services, music and dancing, language learning, travel and tourism, special offers and bookstalls
A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT ORGANISED BY HARTSHILL & HARPFIELDS OCCASIONS
11 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
North Staffordshire Conference centre Hartshill Road Hartshill Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7NY Contact: Barbara and Joe Andrew (tel) (01782) 414584 Email: [email protected]
Sat 3rd - Mon 5th May
Miniature Railway Gala at Foxfield Steam Railway
A variety of miniature locomotives in action, including steam and electric engines
11 am - 4.30 pm
£3 - £13 depending on activities chosen No need to book, just come along
Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210
Sat 3rd - Mon 5th May
Lymelight Festival at Newcastle-under-Lyme
A free community music and arts event
A funfair, artisan and vintage market, and speciality foodsWith indie bands, folk, rock, and traditional music at the bandstand in the Queen’s GardensFestival procession at 11 am on Sat 3rd May
Sat & Sun: 11 am – 11 pm Mon: 11 am – 7 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Ironmarket Newcatle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF Contact: Newcastle Town Partnership (tel) (01782) 742461
Sat 3rd May
The illegal Eagles A talented and authentic Eagles tribute band
7.30 pm £25.40 - £27.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sun 4th May
Friends of Central Forest Park Car Boot sale
10 am (open for set up from 8.30 am)
Free entry for buyers £5 per car for sellers
Central Forest Park Chell Street Sneyd Green Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6BB Contact: Paul Breeze (tel) (01782) 279684 Email: [email protected]
Sun 4th May
Work Party at Swineholes Wood
Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
10 am - 1 pm
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
Sun 4th May
Join the Buzz!
Help protect the moorland bumblebees. Learn how to survey them at Meerbrook Village Hall
10 am - 2 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Meerbrook Village Hall Meerbrook nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 8SL Contact: Moors for the Future (tel) 01629 816581
Sun 4th May
Public Open Days at Consall Hall Gardens
The gardens and tearooms are open today. With lakes, follies, summer houses, packhorse bridges and much more
10 am - 5 pm
£5.50 No need to book, just come along
Consall Hall Gardens Consall Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 551947
Sun 4th May
Footpath Work Party
Join in with a practical conservation work party to improve a section of footpath in this popular woodland
All tools and materials will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
10.30 am - 12 noon
Free Please ring to book a place
Bagnall Road Wood Bagnall Road Milton Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Park Hall Country Park (tel) (01782) 331889 Meet at the Highton Street entrance, off Bagnall Road There are no toilets on site
Sun 4th May
Fun Dog Show in the ParkCompetitions and pet care advice – come along for a really fun afternoon. Organised by the Queen’s Park Partnership, Longton
12 noon - 4 pm Competition registration 12 noon – 1 pm
Longton Park (Queen’s Park) Trentham Road Dresden Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4AZ Contact: Mike Barnes (tel) 07850 939611
Sun 4th May
Jill Clewes Dance Aerobathon
Join us for 5 hours of dance aerobics to raise money for the Alison Hughes Fund in aid of Cancer Research UK. You can do as much or as little as you like
12 noon - 6 pm
£12 registration fee No need to book, just come along
Kings Hall Kingsway Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1RN Contact: The Academy for Theatre Arts Email: no1the [email protected]
Mon 5th May
Car Boot Sale
Refreshments and car parking available
Proceeds to the Firefighters Charity & North Staffs. Carers Association
Items for the Fire Services’ own stall will be gratefully received – please contact Kelvin
7 am – 1 pm open at 7 am for setting up stalls
Free entry for buyers £6 for cars and £10 for vans, if you are selling No need to book, just come along
Hanley Community Fire Station Lower Bethesda Street City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3RP Contact: Kelvin Chell (tel) (01785) 898546 Email: [email protected]
Sun 4th May
Parrot’s Drumble Bluebell walk
Enjoy a walk through this ancient woodland, and see the wonderful displays of bluebells
Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
2 – 4 pm Free No need to book, just come along
Parrot’s Drumble Nature Reserve Talke Pits Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1UH Meet by Freeport car park, Pit Lane, off Jamage Road Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organisers in advance Contact: Cathy Taylor (tel) (01889) 880100
Mon 5th May
May Day Fair
Join us for a wide variety of entertainment and activities to celebrate May Day in the tradiitonal way
10.30 am - 3 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Park Hall Country Park Hume Road Weston Coyney Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BH Contact: Park Hall Country Park (tel) (01782) 331889
Mon 5th May
May Day Family Carnival
Lots of fun and activities - everyone welcome
11 am - 3 pm
Free Entry No need to book, just come along
Whitfield Valley Community centre Fegg Hayes Road Fegg Hayes Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6QR
Mon 5th May
Rudyard Lake Sailing Club Open Day
Something for everyone, whether you are looking to get back into sport, or are a complete beginner
11 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Rudyard Lake Sailing Club Rudyard nr. Leek Staffs. (tel) (01538) 306200
Mon 5th May
Mayday Traditional Music
Join us at the bandstand, and see Stone Town Band and Morris dancing with free craft activities
1 – 4 pm Band from 1 pm Morris dancing from 3 pm
Free No need to book, just come along
Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX Contact: Tom Pine (tel) 07787 005946 Email: [email protected]
Tues 5th May
Dressmaking COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 6TH MAY, and runs for 6 weeks until Tues 1st July
5.30 - 8 pm
£45.00 if you live outside the city £40.00 if you live in the city, £32.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Burslem School of Art Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ
Mon 5th May - Sat 10th May
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A brand new exciting production with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects and high energy performances
Mon 5th – 7.45 pm 7.30 pm every other evening plus 2.30 pm matinees on Wed 7th and Sat 10th May
£12.90 - £38.90 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
Tues 6th May
Certificate in Horticulture OCNWMR Level 1
Light refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch
For age 19 and over
FREE TASTER SESSION ON TUES 29TH APRIL COURSE STARTS TODAY AND RUNS FOR 12 WEEKS, unti Tues 29th June 2014
10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Free if you are unemployed and qualify for funding £199 for all others Please ring for more info
Farm 2 Grow Bailey’s Barn Cheadle Road Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0AZ Contact: Sue Brind (tel) (01785) 279930 Email: [email protected]
Tues 6th May
Emergency First Aid at Work COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 6TH MAY, and runs for 4 weeks until Tues 27th May
6 – 8 pm £50.00 if you live outside the city, £50.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775
Tues 6th May
Forensic Science COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 6th MAY, and runs for 6 weeks until Tues 17th June
6.15 - 8.15 pm
£29.00 if you live outside the city, £24.00 if you live in the city £19.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775
Wed 7th May
Pattern Making COURSE STARTS ON WED 7TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Wed 4th June
10 am - 12.30 pm
£25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DA (tel) (01782) 234775
Wed 7th May
Afternoon Tea at the Regent Theatre
Enjoy our Afternoon Tea with a selection of sandwiches and cakes served with a pot of tea or coffee before watching the matinee performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1 pm £7.50 Please ring to book tickets
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) 0844 8717649
Wed 7th May
Learn to Face Paint COURSE STARTS TODAY WED 7TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Wed 11th June
6 – 8 pm £25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Co Operative Academy Brownhills Westport Road Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4LD (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 8th May
Theatrical make up COURSE STARTS TODAY THURS 8TH MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 17th July
10 am - 12 noon
£45.00 if you live outside the city, £40.00 if you live in the city £32.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 8th May
Creative Writing
Practice your reading and writing skills in a variety of different ways
Art for Wellbeing
Themed around the subjects of Spring and nature
COURSES START ON THURS 8TH MAY
10 am - 12 noon 1 – 3 pm
£2 for a full day Please ring to book a place – these are WEA courses and you will need to enrol
ABLE Project Wrenbury Crescent Berryhill Stoke-on-Trent ST2 9JZ Contact: Gaynor, Emma or Cheryl (tel) (01782) 234886
Thurs 8th May
Counselling Skills Introduction COURSE STARTS TODAY ON THURS 8TH MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 17th July
12.30 - 2.30 pm
£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Meir Community Education centre Pickford Place Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DY (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 8th May
Daniel O’Donnell This much loved performer stars in a performance with music, songs and laughter
7.30 pm £41.40 - £43.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Fri 9th May
Salsa for Beginners COURSE STARTS TODAY FRI 9TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Mon 18th July
10 – 11 am £25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Tunstall Floral Hall Tunstall Park Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6EE (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 9th May
Creative Ceramics COURSE STARTS TODAY ON FRI 9TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Fri 6th June 2014
10 am - 12 noon
£25.00 if you live outside the city £20.00 if you live in the city, £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Burslem School of Art Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ
Fri 9th May
A Showcase of Dance, Music & Drama
Brought to you by MY Theatre & CPAC Dance Academy
7.30 pm £9.50 Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR Contact: 07805 443595
Fri 9th May
Burbage Brass Band
A mixed concert of classics, some modern music and major film themes played by this 28 strong Derbyshire brass band
7.30 pm £8 Please ring to book a ticket
St. Edwards Church Church Office 6 Church Street Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH (tel) (01298) 71952
Fri 9th May
Halle: Gala Finale This famous orchestra plays classical music in a wonderful concert
8 pm £16.90 - £33.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sat 10th May
Farmers’ Market at Cheadle
With a rich variety of local and regional produce
9 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Cheadle Staffs. ST10 1AQ
Sat 10th & Sun 11th May
The Great Cauldon Lowe Steam & Vintage Show at Waterhouses
10 am - 5 pm depending on the weather
Admission fee and car park by donation No need to book, just come along
Cauldon Lowe Village Hall Rue Hill Farm Rue Hill Cauldon Lowe Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3HD (tel) (01538) 308391/308756
Sat 10th May and Sun 11th May
Art in the Park
Annual 2 day art/craft event in Brough Park
Sat: 11 am - 5 pm Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Brough Park Leek Staffs. ST13 6AT
Sat 10th May
Organ Proms
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
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sat 10th May
Folk Day afternoon concert
1.30 pm Free No need to book, just come along
Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs.
Sat 10th May
WW1: Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo
Band and choir concert, marching display and sunset ceremony
5.30 pm performance starts at 6.30 pm
£10 Please ring to book a ticket
Kings Hall Kingsway Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1RN Contact: Mike Frewer (tel) 07960 755730 Email: [email protected] Tickets available from Music Mania, Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley (tel) (01782) 206000
Sat 10th May
Folk Day evening Ceilidh
8 pm £6 Please ring to book a ticket, or buy from the Foxlowe
Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs.
Sun 11th May
Annual 10k and 5k Family Fun run
Proceeds for the Donna Louise Trust
10 am £14 adults 10k entry fee £12 adults 5k entry Free for spectators
Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Fundraising Team (tel) (01782) 654444
Sun 11th May
Workparty at Rod Wood
Organised by Staffordshre Wildlife Trust
10 am - 1 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Rod Wood Basford nr. Leek 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
Sun 11th May
Handmade Summer Fair
Over 60 stalls of handmade items, including food and drink, homewares, vintage items, cards, jewellery, dolls and bears, furniture, clothing, beauty products and much more
10.30 am - 3.30 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 211284
Sun 11th May
Specialist Plant Fair
Look for those special plants for your garden at our plant fair
11 am - 4 pm
£4 Includes entrance to the gardens
Rode Hall Scholar Green Cheshire ST7 3QP
(tel) (01270) 874101
(Partial wheelchair access to the gardens)
Sun 11th May
Woodland Magic at Consall Nature Park
Join the Ranger on a gentle stroll through the glades of Consall Nature Park, and share in this wonderful place
1.30 pm £2.50 Please ring to book a place
Consall Nature Park Consall Forge nr. Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0DA Contact: Stephen Williams
Mon 12th May
Look Good, New you COURSE STARTS TODAY MON 12TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 9th June
£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Burnwood Community School Chell Heath Road Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 7LP (tel) (01782) 234775
Mon 12th May
Salsa for Beginners COURSE STARTS ON MON 12TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Mon 21st July
10 – 11 am £25 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Meir Community Education centre Pickford Place Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DY (tel) (01782) 234775
Mon 12th May
Pattern Making COURSE STARTS ON MON 12TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Mon 9th June
5.30 - 8 pm
£25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
St, Peter’s Academy Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RR (tel) (01782) 234775
Mon 12th May - Sat 17th May
The Porthill Players present “Summer Holiday”
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 17th May
TBA Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR Contact: (01782) 635500
Fri 16th May
Farmers’ Market at Newcastle-under-Lyme
Selling a wide variety of local produce
9 am
-
5 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF (tel) (01782) 742375
Tues 13th May
Learn to Face Paint COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 13TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 17th June
12.30 - 2.30 pm
£25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Tunstall Floral Hall Tunstall Park Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6EE (tel) (01782) 234775
Tues 13th May
Hand & Nail treatments COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 13TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 17th June
6 – 8 pm £25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 15th May
Emergency First Aid at Work COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY – THURS 15TH MAY
9.30 am - 5.30 pm
£50.00 if you live outside the city, £50.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place
Norton Children’s centre St. Nicholas Avenue Norton Stoke-on-Trent ST6 8JW (tel) (01782) 234775
Thurs 15th May
An evening with Pam Rhodes
An evening of entertainment from BBC Songs of Praise in aid of the Circuit Project
7 pm £5 Please ring to book a ticket
Broadway Methodist Church Pickford Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DX Contact: Rev. Stuart Hickerman (tel) (01782) 255469 Email: [email protected]
Thurs 15th May – Sat 17th May
The Vicar of Dibley Bringing the hit TV series to the stage
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 17th May
£13.40 - £21.40 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
Fri 16th May
Food Safety in Catering L2 COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY – FRI 16TH MAY
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
£65.00 if you live outside the city, £65.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place
Blurton Children’s centre Oakwood Road Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3AR (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 16th May
Building on your basic Computer Skills COURSE STARTS ON FRI 16TH MAY, and runs for 6 weeks until Fri 27th June 2014
10 am - 12 noon
£29.00 if you live outside the city £24.00 if you live in the city £19.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Stoke Library Stoke Local Area centre South Wolfe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4SZ (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 16th May
Art for Beginners – Still life COURSE STARTS ON FRI 16TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Fri 20th June 2014
12.30 - 2.30 pm
£25 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Meir Community Education centre Pickford Place Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DY (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 16th May
Newcastle Strings
The orchestra plays a wide variety of music, from classics to modern
7.30 pm £5, Including refreshments Please ring to book tickets
Northwood Parish Hall Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PB Contact: Nick (tel) 07795 683686
Fri 16th May
Brass Band Concert
Join the Stoke Lions Club for a free brass band concert by the Lions Youth Brass Band, and the Trentones Choir. Refreshments included
8 – 10 pm Free entry No need to book, just come along
Trentham High School and Community Sports centre Trentham High School Allerton Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8PQ Contact: Linda Pointon Email: [email protected]
Sat 17th May
Fine Food Market at Leek Market
The market brings together local and regional specialist food producers
9 am - 3 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
The Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH (tel) 07766 160492
Sat 17th May
Farmers’ Market at Stafford
Lots of fruit, vegetables and local food and drink for sale
9.30 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
The Market Square Stafford ST16 1DJ (tel) (01785) 245935
Sat 17th May
Leisurely Cycle Ride- Parks and Lakes and Links
Central Forest Park to Westport Lake – 8 miles
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend that you wear a helmet when taking part
Registration starts at 9.45 am Rides start at 10 am and usually last for between 2- 3 hours
Free No need to book, just come along
Central Forest Park Chell Street Sneyd Green Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6BB Contact: Mike Barr (tel) (01782) 616243
(Available at Central Forest Park and Westport Lake)
Sat 17th May
Cheese and Ale Festival at Stafford
A fantastic range of local produce. Supported by Tastes of Staffordshire, there will also be free talks and cookery demonstrations
10 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
The Market Square Stafford ST16 1DJ (tel) (01785) 619470
Sat 17th May
The Buddy Presley Show
For the first time, see tributes to the 2 greatest influences on rock ‘n’ roll touring together
2.15 pm matinee performance and 7.30 pm
£13 Please ring to book a ticket
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG Contact: (tel) (01782) 409307 Email: [email protected]
Sat 17th May
Biddulph Male Voice Choir The choir will be performing a variety of music, from traditional Welsh classics, to more modern pieces
7.30 pm £11.90 - £13.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sun 18th May
Antiques, Collectors and Vintage Fair
Shepherd & Williams present the Antiques, Collectors and Vintage Fair with over 150 stalls
9 am – 3.30 pm
£2 entry fee £1 for car parking
Northwood Stadium Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PA Contact: Shepherd & Williams (tel) 07816 220136 Email: [email protected]
Sun 18th May
Meerbrook Plant & Garden Fayre
With sales of perennials, bedding plants, shrubs, herbs, tubs, garden furniture and crafts. Refreshments available
9.30 am - 2 pm
£1 No need to book, just come along
Meerbrook Village Hall Meerbrook nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 8SL Contact: Moors for the Future (tel) 01629 816581
Sun 18th May
Dougie Mac Bike Ride
Different routes for experienced cyclists and complete beginners
10 am £15 Please ring to register
Michelin Athletics Club Riverside Road Trent Vale Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6NL Contact: (tel) (01782) 344304
Sun 18th May
Plant Hunters Fair at Consall Hall Gardens
10 am - 5 pm
£2 No need to book, just come along
Consall Hall Gardens Consall Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 551947
Sun 18th May
Craft Fair
A wide range of craft stalls
11 am – 4 pm
£3 No need to book, just come along
Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG Contact: (tel) (01782) 233195 Email: [email protected]
(Partial wheelchair access)
Sun18th May
Scooterfest
North Staffs. Jesters Scooter Club at Silk Street car park, Leek. Fair, live music and ridden costume show
11 am Free entry No need to book, just come along
Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH Contact: (tel) 07817 429616
Sun 18th May
National Gardens scheme – The Beeches
A garden of 2/3 acre with views of the surrounding countryside. A wide variety of plants, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and a pond
1.30 - 5 pm
£3 No need to book, just come along
The Beeches Mill Street Rocester Staffs. ST14 5JX
Mon 19th May - Sat 24th May
The Last of Duty Free A new stage production of the popular TV series, about 2 very different couples who meet on holiday
7.30 pm every evening, plus 2.30 pm matinees on Wed 21st and Sat 24th May
£11.90 - £32.40 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
Tues 20th May
Get Started with email COURSE RUNS FOR 2 DAYS – TUES 20TH & WED 21ST MAY
9.30 am - 2.30 pm
£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775
Tues 20th May
Emergency First Aid at Work COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY – TUES 20TH MAY
9.30 am - 5.30 pm
£50.00 if you live outside the city, £50.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place
Blurton Children’s centre Oakwood Road Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3AR (tel) (01782) 234775
Tues 20th May
English for you – Intermediate COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 20TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 10th June
10 am - 12 noon
£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city £4.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DA (tel) (01782) 234775
Wed 21st May
National Gardens scheme – High Trees
A pretty, perfumed hidden garden, near to Queen’s Park, Longton
1 – 4 pm £3 No need to book, just come along
High Trees Drubbery Lane Dresden Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4BA
Thurs 22nd May
The May Fayre at West End Village
Lots of stalls and refreshments – everyone welcome
11 am – 3 pm
West End Village London Road Boothen Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5AB Contact: Janet Garner (tel) (01782) 848852
Fri 23rd May
Hanging Basket and Plant Sale at Tittesworth reservoir
Choose from a lovely selection of colourful hanging baskets and plants.
All proceeds go to the Knivedon Project, a local charity
11 am - 3 pm
Free entry Parking charges apply No need to book, just come along
Tittesworth Visitor centre Meerbrook nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 8SW (tel) (01538) 300180
Fri 23rd - Mon 26th May
Over 70 live bands come to the town to perform at Newcastle’s 10th Jazz and Blues Festival. Arts and crafts market on Sun (25th May)and a charitable garden plant and garden market on the Bank Holiday Monday (26th May). Launched with a performance by the Chris Barber band at the New Vic Theatre on Mon 19th May
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF (tel) (01782) 742461 http://www.newcastlejazzandblues.co.uk/
Sat 24th May
Farmers’ Market at Eccleshall Market
A variety of handcrafted, locally sourced products for sale
9 am - 1 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Eccleshall Staffs. ST21 6NE
Sat 24th- Mon 26th May
Victoria Theme Weekend at Foxfield Steam Railway
A themed weekend showcasing the engines which were made during those early days of the railway
11 am - 4 pm
Free entry Train rides are £8 or £6.50 for concessions
Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210
Sat 24th - Mon 26th May
Endon Well Dressing
With Well Dressing Queen, Morris dancing, Maypole dancers, craft stalls, pet shows, fairground, refreshments and much more
12 noon Free No need to book, just come along
Endon nr. Leek Staffs. ST9 9EX
Sat 24th May
Quiz Night
Come and test your knowledge with our quiz
7.30 pm £3 including a buffet Please ring to book tickets
Northwood Parish Hall Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PB Contact: Nick (tel) 07795 683686
Sat 24th May
Laugh out Loud Comedy Club Bringing the best of live stand up comedy to Stoke-on-Trent
8.00 pm £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
Sun 25th May
National Gardens scheme – Badger Hill
In a unique country setting, a 1 acre terraced garden,where native trees, shrubs and plants grow amongst rocky outcrops. Tranquil seating areas separated by Rockeries, water features and a wildlife pool
12 noon - 5 pm
£4 No need to book, just come along
Badger Hill Rock End Biddulph Moor Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7NP
Sun 25th
and Mon 26th May
National Gardens scheme – The Old Dairy House
A Grade 2 listed house (not open) forms the backdrop to this 2 acre garden in a parkland setting
12.30 - 4.30 pm
£3 No need to book, just come along
The Old Dairy House Trentham Park Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AE
Sun 25th May
The Peak District Big Band
A mix of swing and classics, with the big band sound
8 pm £4 Please ring to book tickets
Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 6AD (tel) (01538) 386112
Mon 26th May
Bank Holiday Animal Racing at Shugborough
Join us for a fantastic day of fun and frolics, as the Shugborough farm animals line up for a day of racing
11 am £10.50 if booked in advance, £12 on the day
Shugborough Estate Milford Staffs. ST17 0XB (tel) (01889) 881388
Mon 26th May
National Gardens scheme at Tissington Hall
This large garden has been in the National Garden scheme for 75 years, with a stunning rose garden, west terrace, herbaceous borders and 5 acres of grounds
12 noon - 3 pm
£5 No need to book, just come along
Tissington Hall nr. Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1RA
Tues 27th May - Sat 31st May
The Five Towns Theatre Company present “Grease”
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 31st May
TBA Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR Contact: (01782) 321666
Wed 28th & Thurs 29th May
The County Show
A fantastic event for all the family, with livestock shows, trade stands and Food and Cookery Theatre
8 am – 8 pm
£11 if booked in advance, £13 on the day
Staffordshire County Showground Weston Road Stafford ST18 0BD Contact: Ticket sales: 0800 2980498
Thurs 29th May
10 Year Birthday celebration
Family entertainment all day
A guided tour of the gardens is available at 2 pm
Proceeds to the Donna Louise Trust
Gardens open 9 am - 8 pm
£3 admission, with all proceeds going to charity
Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8JG (tel) (01782) 646646
Thurs 29th May - Sat 31st May
Let’s Go Steelworks Performing Arts Academy dazzling show guarantees to deliver an evening of talent, energy, original choreography and fantastic costumes
7.15 pm every evening, plus a 2.15 pm matinee on Sat 31st May
£15.90 - £18.90 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
Fri 30th May
National Scone Day
Come and visit the garden and then enjoy a range of scones in the tea rooms. We will be showcasing cherry, almond and cheese flavour scones, and others, in celebration of National Scone Day
10 am £6.75 admission charges, costs apply to buy scones
No need to book, just come along
Dorothy Clive Garden Willoughbridge Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4EU Tel: (01630) 647237 Email: [email protected]
(There is a route for wheelchair users, but the entire garden is not wheelchair accessible)
Sat 31st May
The World’s Ultimate Strongest Team event
The World’s ultimate strongest team is coming to the Britannia Stadium, to compete against 7 other teams
Also entertainment for all ages
1 – 6 pm £20 Please ring to book tickets
Britannia Stadium Stanley Matthews Way Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EG Contact: Glenn Ross (tel) 02891 461289
Sat 31st May
Family Comedy Night
With Malcolm Stent, one of the Midlands favourite entertainers, who sings, plays his guitar, and tells jokes and stories. A great evening of entertainment for everyone
7.30 pm £5 Please ring to book tickets
Northwood Parish Hall Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PB Contact: Nick (tel) 07795 683686
Sat 31st May
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show A sensational swinging show with a live orchestra featuring some of the greatest music of the 20th Century
7.30 pm £19.90 - £25.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649