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JUNE 2008... what WAS on...

Name of event: Hidden Nature Weekend
Date and time: June 1st
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road, Biddulph
Event details: Bring yourself & your binoculars to Biddulph Grange Garden, tread quietly through the garden & follow the 'Hidden Nature' trail; you'll be surprised at what birdlife you will discover; if it does not discover you first.听Join us in the marquee on the tennis lawn and make your very own feathery bird mobile to take away with you.听Craft activities run from 11.30 - 12.00 & 13.00 0 16.00.听Each child will also receive a Hidden Nature passport to allow them to see what wildlife is hiding in their gardens
Additional information: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.听Activities may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.听Activities are free on entry.听Normal entry charges apply

Name of event: Kids Karnival
Date and time: June 1st
Location: Brampton Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Event details: Free Event Loads of fun activities to do
Additional information: Play on the beach and meet Potomus

Name of event: Sunday School Anniversary
Date and time: Sunday 1st June 2008
Location: Forsbrook Methodist Church
Event details: Morning Service at 10.30am: Preacher Rev. S. Sutcliffe - Scholars singing. Afternoon service at 3pm: Preacher Rev. A. Baker

Name of event: Half Term Fun - Pottery Painting - Animal Mad
Date and time: until 1 June 2008. 10am - 5pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Paint a piece of animal themes pottery to take home. Costs from 拢1 plus admission Additional information: Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For more information log on to www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: OPEN DAY
Date and time: 1ST JUNE,听10AM - 4PM
Location: CANAL CRUSING CO LTD, CROWN STREET, STONE
Event details: OPEN DAY TO VIEW HIRE BOATS
Additional information: SHORT BOAT TRIPS

Name of event: Stone Chandlery open day
Date and time: 1st June 10am - 4pm
Location: The Boat Yard, Canal Side, Newcastle Road, Stone
Event details: Discount on chandlery, International Paint roadshow, canal cruising holiday boat trips subject to availibility, boat safety information, boat sales, dingy and Honda engine demonstrations and much more
Additional information: Come and have a fun boating day out

Name of event: Table Top Sale
Date and time: Sunday, 1st June 2008, 10am to noon
Location: Memorial Village Hall, Gnosall (7 miles west of Stafford on the A518)
Event details: Sellers from 9am (拢5 per table); Admission 20p, Children free
Additional information: Tables may be reserved by telephone 01785 780662. Organised by Friends & Patients of Gnosall Surgery, event raises funds to purchase medical equipment additional to that provided by the NHS

Name of event: Hollinsclough Flower Festival
Date and time: until June 1st - 11am-8pm daily
Location: Hollinsclough Chapel near Longnor, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: Theme 'The Wonder of Herbs' The whole chapel has been decorated to a very high standard with herbs and flowers from the herb family
Additional information: Refreshments available daily in the hall opposite the chapel

Name of event: Falchion 14th Century Living History Camp
Date and time: Sunday 1st June 2008 - 11am-5pm
Location: Tutbury Castle (30 mins from Stoke on Trent.听 Just off the A50)
Event details: A fantastic day out for all the family 鈥� a living history camp showing how life was lived in the 14th century. Relive the days when Tutbury Castle was at her most glorious.听Meet Knights in shining armour such as Sir Nicolas De Cantilupe, Sir Sampson De Strelley and Sir Kain of Mapperley and other characters from this chivalrous time鈥� Bring the family to cheer, boo and hiss as they cross swords in battle and fight for the honour of Tutbury! The Great Hall will be open with a guide on hand to tell you all about the extensive history of Tutbury Castle.听The Tea Room will be open with food and drinks available all day
Additional information: Call 01283 812129 or visit www.tutburycastle.com

Name of event: Norths Staffs NCT Nearly New Sale
Date and time: Sunday, 1st June 11.30am-1.00pm
Location: Cobridge Community Centre, Bursley Road, Cobridge
Event details: Sale of good quality toys, baby and toddler clothes, prams, baby equipment, plus photo session with contemporary photographer 拢5 with 5x7 print (proceeds to charity). Suggested minimum donation of 50p admission
Additional information: If you would like to purchase a table to sell on the day or for general enquiries please phone 07954 340277. Many thanks for your support!

Name of event: Open Garden Day
Date and time: Sunday, 1st June from 2-6pm
Location: The Garth, 2 Broc Hill Way, Milford, Stafford
Event details: Part of听 the National Gardens Scheme - there will be plants for sale
Additional information: Admission 拢2.50, accompanied children free

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Name of event: Open Garden Day
Date and time: 1st June, 2-6pm
Location: Free Green Farm, Lower Peover, Cheshire
Event details: The garden will be open by kind permission of Sir Philip and Lady Haworth. Admission 拢4. Teas in aid of East Cheshire Hospice

Name of event: Screening of Nim's Island, Cert U
Date and time: 1st June, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street
Event details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels half term holiday presentation
Additional information: All seats 拢4 / Recreation Key 拢3.50. Details: 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk

Name of event: The Vegas Kings - Elvis and Neil Diamond tribute show
Date and time: Sunday 1st June 2008,听7.30pm-midnight
Location: Port Vale FC Directors Lounge, Vale Park, Burslem
Event details: The Vegas Kings is the UK's first and only Elvis and Neil Diamond double-headline tribute show. The show features two hours of all your favourite songs from these two legends, with a full live band. Featuring Stoke's own Mark Clay as Elvis and Tenerife's no.1 tribute artist Charlie Hodge as Neil Diamond - together with over 15 years experience performing as these legends - this show is not to be missed. Includes Vegas classics Suspicious Minds, Sweet Caroline, The Wonder of You, Love on the Rocks, Jailhouse Rock and Hello
Additional information: www.thevegaskings.co.uk

Name of event: Age Concern Free Independent Financial Advice Seminar
Date and time: June 2nd, 2pm
Location: Wedgwood听Visitor Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
Event details: A free event focusing on maximising income in retirement, planning for care fees and an introduction to inheritance tax
Additional information: Contact Valda Smith - 01782 214 922

Name of event: Dresden Townwomen's Guild Meeting
Date and time: 2 June 2008 at 7.30pm
Location: United Reformed Church, Trentham Road, Dresden
Event details: A talk by Jennifer Johnson on Women in Prison
Additional information: All visitors made very welcome, admission 拢1.50p including light refreshments.听Wheelchair friendly

Name of event: Stafford Keyboard & Organ Society Concert
Date and time: Monday June 2nd 2008 at 8pm
Location: Stafford Rangers Social Cub, Astonfields Road
Event details: Guest Organist听Chiho Sunamoto
Additional information: Members 拢3.50 /听Visitors (who are always welcome) 拢4.50

Name of event: St. Dominic's Independent Junior School - OPEN DAY
Date and time: 3rd & 5th June - 10am - 3pm
Location: St. Dominic's Independent Junior School, Hartshill Road, Hartshill
Event details: OPEN DAY FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
Additional information: VACANCIES FOR 3-4 YEAR OLDS IN THE NURSERY CLASS - GOVERNMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE

Name of event: What is it?
Date and time: 3rd June, 1-2pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Cost is free
Additional information: Log on to www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: Annual 36th Concert
Date and time: Tuesday 3rd June at 7.30pm
Location: St. Dominics Church, Margaret Street, Stone
Event details: Stone Male Voice Choir and the Stonefield Singers in concert with Guest Soprano Virginia Meir
Additional information: Tickets 拢5 inc programme. Tel: 01785 814623 / 01785604032

Name of event: Open Garden event
Date and time: June 4th, 12 noon - 5pm
Location: Orchard House, Alsager. ST7 2QN
Event details: Part of the National Garden Scheme
Additional information: Refreshments available, admission 拢2.50, children free

Name of event: Line Dancing
Date and time: 4th June, 3pm
Location: Scholar Green Village Hall, Church Lane
Event details: Organised by Scholar Green Pensioners Club

Name of event: An artistic tribute to Lennon and McCartney
Date and time: last day 5th June
Location: Keele University Art Gallery
Event details: Paintings by June Burnett and Ian Stopforth including paintings by June based on the music of Lennon & McCartney - Lady Madonna, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and Get Back
Additional information: Ian Stopforth's speciality in portraiture

Name of event: World Environment Day
Date and time: 5th June from 9.30am - 3.30pm
Location: Westheath Shopping Centre, Congleton
Event details: Advisors will be on hand to give information on energy efficiency, recycling, grants and air quality
Additional information: Organised by Congleton Borough Council

Name of event: St. Dominic's Independent Junior School - OPEN DAY
Date and time: 5th June - 10am - 3pm
Location: St. Dominic's Independent Junior School, Hartshill Road, Hartshill
Event details: OPEN DAY FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
Additional information: VACANCIES FOR 3-4 YEAR OLDS IN THE NURSERY CLASS - GOVERNMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE

Name of event: Felt Making Workshop
Date and time: 5th June 2008. 2 - 4pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Make felt and create a scarf decoration. Cost of event is 拢7 per person including museum admission worth up to 拢5.95
Additional information: Open daily from 10am-5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For information: www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 237777

Name of event: Professional ballroom/latin dance tuition with teacher Frank Diamond Date and time: 2pm-4pm. Thursdays 5th; 12th; 19th; 26th June and every Thursday
Location: Christ Church Hall. Church Road. Alsager
Event details: Improvers/learners group and everyone is invited to this friendly afternoon. 拢4 for the two hour session
Additional information: More details are available from Frank on 01606 860921

Name of event: North Staffs Landlord Meeting
Date and time: Thurs 5 June 2008 @ 7.30pm
Location: Jubilee Hall, First Floor of the Town Hall, Glebe Street, Stoke
Event details: This Landlord Meeting is for all private sector landlords operating in the North Staffordshire area.听For more information please contact Helen Lancashire on 01782 232271 or go to www.landlordaccreditation.co.uk

Name of event: Ballroom, Modern and Old Time Sequence Dances
Date and time: 05/06/08 7.30pm
Location: Knutton Ex-Servicemens Club, John Street, Knutton
Event details: Dancing and Bingo. Full Bar. Car Park

Name of event: Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: Thursday 5th June 8.00pm til 10.15pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Off听Main Road, Walton-on-the Hill
Event details: Dancing each week ,British and American Folk dances with various local club callers
Additional information: All new dancers welcome

Name of event: Coffee Day
Date and time: Friday 6th June from 10am - 2pm
Location: 41 Derwent Crescent, Kidsgrove
Event details: In aid of Methodist Homes Association 'Claybournes' Amenities Fund听 Additional information: Admission 50p including refreshments, there will be a bring and buy sale

Name of event: Knutton Village Farm Volunteer Open Day
Date and time: Friday 6th June, noon - 6pm
Location: Knutton Village Farm, Black Bank Road, Knutton
Event details: If planting, digging, hedge laying and looking after wildlife appeal to you, then Knutton Village Farm鈥檚 Open Day is the perfect opportunity to find out how you can get your hands dirty and get involved
Additional information: Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome and anyone interested in joining the Volunteer Team at the farm are encouraged to go along to the Open Day and find out more.听Anyone interested in talking to the Newcastle Volunteer Centre about this and other opportunities available in the Newcastle area are asked to contact听01538 398240, or email: volunteering@nulcvs.co.uk - Mon-Fri, 9:30am鈥�2pm

Name of event: Charity听Fun Linedancing Evening
Date and time: Friday 6th June 08 7.30pm
Location: Knypersley Cricket Club, Knypersley
Event details: In Aid听 of the A-Mic Family Home on Romania. Tickets 拢5 including Pie & Pea supper. Licensed bar avaliable/Raffle/Western wear optional. Tickets avaliable from Karen Birks 01782 523552 / 07890 838773. Dancers and Non-Dancers welcome

Name of event: 'All the World's A Stage'
Date and time: 6th June 7.30pm
Location: Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton
Event details: Presented by Kaleidoscope Drama Group

Name of event: Magic - A Kind Of Queen
Date and time: Friday 6th June at 8pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Event details: Box Office: 01543 578762
Additional information: Tribute band perform the music of Queen

Name of event: LOVE2LOVE GRAND OPENING
Date and time: Friday 6th June at 10pm
Location: Bridge Street, Stafford
Event details: Stafford is set to receive a stunning new nightclub. Love2Love will completely replace the old New York New York with a new look, new feel and totally new vibe. The stylish and exciting late night venue will be catering for mainly the 18-25 market bringing top DJs and entertainment throughout the year
Additional information: The vibrant Love2Love venue will feature a stunning and high quality finish throughout. From white leather seating areas to highly-polished chrome fittings; complimented by a highly sophisticated and state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, adding a touch of class to Stafford clubbing

Name of event: Car Boot Sale, or Table Top Sale if wet!
Date and time: Saturday 7 June 2008 9am-noon
Location: St. Peter's Church,听School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach
Event details: 拢6 per car, Refreshments available - bacon baps, toast, teas/coffees, soft drinks, light snacks
Additional information: To book or for further information please telephone 01270 753494 or 01270 252090

Name of event: Coffee Morning, Secondhand Book Fair and Victorian Replica Toys Date and time: 7th June 9.30 - 11.30am
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Event details: Organised by Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum
Additional information: Admission 50p inc refreshements

Name of event: Fifth Arnold Bennett Conference - "The Old Wives' Tale"
Date and time: Saturday 7th June, 9.30am - 5pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Hanley
Event details: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Old Wives' Tale with Margaret Drabble. Also attending, Deborah Moggach. 拢25 each including lunch
Additional information:www.arnoldbennettsociety.org.uk

Name of event: 13th Peak Model Railway Exhibition
Date and time: Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th June from 10am - 5pm
Location: Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Event details: Up to 15 layouts, organised by Wingfield Railway Group
Additional information: Adults 拢4, concessions 拢3, Family tickets 拢10, under 5's free

Name of event: Cheadle Market Volunteer听Day
Date and time: Saturday 7th June 10am - 3pm
Location: Cheadle Market, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: The Staffordshire Moorlands Volunteer Centre have been busy potting plants with local volunteers and service users at Rethink in Cheadle for the last few weeks and will be joining forces for a final 鈥減otting up session鈥� at the beginning of Volunteers鈥� Week.听 The hanging baskets, troughs, tubs and shrubs that have been nurtured, pruned and potted by the volunteers, are being raffled off to raise money for all the local charities involved in the project 鈥� including Rethink, Cheadle and District Home Link and Cheadle Breast Cancer Support Group.听Due to their nurturing skills, there are plenty of surplus pots which will be available for the public to purchase by donation, for one day only on Cheadle Market on Saturday, 7th June.听The Volunteer Centre team will be joined by lots of the local volunteers who have been involved in the project to raise as much money as possible. The Volunteer Centre would like to pass on thanks to Rethink, The Honeycomb Project, Moorlands Waste, Morrisons, Draycott Nurseries, Alton Towers, Forget Me Not Florists and all those individuals who have donated time, pots and plants to the ever-growing collection!听 All funds raised from the raffle and market stall will be donated back to the local community groups involved 鈥� so please do go along to Cheadle Market to get a pot to brighten your patio!
Additional information: Anyone interested in finding out more should visit the market stalls in Leek or Cheadle or contact the Staffordshire Moorlands Volunteer Centre - Monday to Friday 9:30am 鈥� 2pm at the SMCVS shop - 15 Sheepmarket, Leek. Or call 01538 398240 / email: volunteering@smcvs.co.uk / visit www.smcvs.co.uk for details

Name of event: Oulton Watercolour Society's Annual Exhibition
Date and time: 7th & 8th June from 10am
Location: Oulton Village Hall, near Stone
Event details: Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Additional information: Paintings are originals and for sale, free admission and car park

Name of event: Celebration Weekend - The Greatest Show on Earth!
Date and time: 7th & 8th June 2008, 10am - 2pm
Location: Wesley Place Methodist Church, Lawton Road, Alsager
Event details: Craft activities, carnival preparation, demonstrations and displays! Light lunches served from 12pm, the day's finale will be a magic show at 1.30pm
Additional information: Call Kathryn Lindblad on 07930 405631

Name of event: Farmers Market
Date and time: 7th June, from 10am - 2pm
Location: Booseys Garden Centre, Middlewich
Event details: Everyone Welcome

Name of event: Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party
Date and time: 7th June 10.00am - noon
Location: St Mark's Church Hall, Shavington, Crewe
Event details: Fund-raising tea party to celebrate 60 years of Marie Curie Cancer Care Additional information: Want to hold a similar event? Please call 08700 340040

Name of event: Volunteer Open Morning
Date and time: Saturday, 7th June 2008 - 10.30am
Location: Tea Rooms at Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood
Event details: Are you interested in volunteering at Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood?听If so, meet at 10.30am in the Tea Rooms, followed by a free visit to the Museum of Childhood at 11.00am and a short tour of the Hall at noon
Additional information: Please telephone (01283) 585337 if you would like to attend, or are interested in volunteering at Sudbury Hall & the Museum of Childhood.听Places on the Open Morning are limited to 25 people

Name of event: Charity Coffee Concert
Date and time: Saturday 7th June 11am
Location: St Mary's Collgiate Church Stafford
Event details: Eleanor Cooke - Violin /Piano & Peter Gumbly - Viola/Piano
Additional information: 2 professional international performers give a free concert in aid of Stafford & District Multiple Sclerosis Society.听Admission FREE - retiring Collection

Name of event: PROTEST MARCH AGAINST CURBOROUGH ECO TOWN
Date and time: June 7 at midday
Location: Gresley Row, Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield
Event details: Protest March and Rally to challenge the shortlisting by the Government of a site on the edge of Lichfield for an 鈥榚co town鈥�. Residents of Lichfield, Fradley, Curborough and surrounding areas invited to join us
Additional information: FACT (Fradley Against Curborough Town) are the organisers. Michael Fabricant MP is to give a speech in support of the campaign outside the Dr Johnson birthplace in Market Street at the end of the march

Name of event: The Kingsley Garden Trail
Date and time: 7th June from noon - 5.30pm
Location: Kingsley village
Event details: 12 gardens will be open. The programme (拢5) covers admission to all gardens
Additional information: Refreshments will be available in some gardens

Name of event: Mablins Lane School Summer Fair
Date and time: Saturday 07/06/2008, 12-3pm
Location: Mablins Lane Community Primary School, Mablins Lane, Crewe
Event details: Come along and join in the fun at this family event
Attractions include; hog roast, falconry display, stalls, karate/guitar/dance displays and refreshments. Everybody welcome!
Additional information: 50p entry fee for adults, accompanied children FREE

Name of event: Uttoxeter Beer Festival
Date and time: June 7th 1pm until late
Location: Oldfields Sports and Social Club, Uttoxeter
Event details: Twenty five beers plus live musical entertainment
Additional information: Advance ticket enquiries 0845 8339503

Name of event: Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes
Date and time: 7th June from 1pm
Location: Wybunbury Village
Event details: Traditional Village event where fig pies made to a specific recipe are rolled down the main road in the village
Additional information: The programme includes tours of the leaning tower, Morris Men, various market stalls, and a painting competition for children. The main attraction is the fig pie rolling; this takes place at 3pm and will be started by the Mayor of Crewe & Nantwich. Race entry which includes the recipe is available from Wybunbury PO, Swan and Red Lion public houses at 拢2.50

Name of event: Bone China Flower Making Workshop
Date and time: Saturday 7 June, 1.30-4pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Make your own bone china blooms to take home with you.听The flower makers who work at the museum demonstrating their skills have all spent years in the industry and are excellent teachers of this rare craft
Additional information: The workshop costs 拢7.50 and this includes admission to Gladstone Pottery Museum (normally 拢5.95) and all materials.听Why not come for the day and see the whole site, including our Tile Gallery and Flushed with Pride - a gallery dedicated to the toilet!

Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 7 June 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Eastwood Place, Hanley
Event details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds in aid of Church funds

Name of event: Open Garden - part of the National Gardens Scheme
Date and time: Saturday 7th & Sun 8th June from 2pm
Location: Lower House, Sugnall Parva, Eccleshall - off the B5026
Event details: A country cottage style garden covering more than an acre - with unusual perennials and shrubs, pond, orchard and vegetables. Cakes and teas will be served and there will be a stall selling unusual plants. Wheelchair friendly and dogs are welcome too. 拢3 admission / children free. Proceeds to local churches

Name of event: Group Litter Pick
Date and time: 7th June 2pm
Location: Meet at Somerfield Car Park, Middlewich
Event details: Organised by Middlewich Clean Team

Name of event: Queen Street United Reformed Church in Middlewich Summer Fete Date and time: Saturday 7th June at 2pm
Location: Middlewich Civic Hall
Event details: There will be all the usual stalls including: Home Made Cakes, White Elephant, Tombola, Plants, Books, Toys, Fancy Goods, Toiletries and Jewellery. There will also be lots of games to play and a raffle with plenty of excellent prizes. Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon and everyone is most welcome
Additional information: Admission 30p for adults, with accompanied children under 12 years free.

Name of event: Concert From Scratch... Faure's Requiem with the Phoenix Singers
Date and time: Saturday June 7th,听2-6.30pm
Location: All Saints Church Compton Leek Staffs
Event details: Join with the Phoenix Singers, directed by Ashley Thompson, in the performance of Faure's Requiem as part of the Leek Arts Festival.听Registration which is a cost of 拢5.00 takes place at the church at 2.00pm. Copies of the score will be available to hire.听Rehearsal time is between 2.30pm and 5.00pm after which there will be time for refreshments (please provide your own) before the听performance begins at 5.30pm. There will be no charge听for admission听to the concert.听If you enjoy singing come along and join the Phoenix Singers听 for the afternoon in this Leek arts event
Additional information: Further information is available from Rosemary Baxter听01538 383540 / email eddie.baxter@tiscali.co.uk

Name of event: Hartshill Holy Trinity Church Summer Garden Fete
Date and time: 7th June, 2pm Opened by the new Lord Mayor - Derek Capey听& consort
Location: Hartshill (on the main Hartshill Road)
Event details: Garden Fete with grand raffle, many stalls and lots of attractions, including North Staffs Miniature Railway, Archery (The Audley Levy) St John's Scout & Guide Bank, Irish Dancers, Karate Demo, Exoctic Dancing display (Angels in Arts), Bouncy Castle, Fire Engine, Police Car, Refreshments etc.
Additional information: All proceeds to church funds. There will also be an opportunity to support our "Cam-Pane" by sponsoring a pane of glass for 拢5 to help with the repair and restoration of our chancel windows. We are also holding a photography competition 'A Different View of Hartshill'听 - entrance fee 拢1 per photo. 2 categories - children & adults and 3 prizes in each category. All entries must be the work of an amateur, photos no larger than 7 x 5 mounted and labelled with where taken. Hand your entries in on the day of the fete or at any service

Name of event: Rotary Club of Burslem presents a Race Night
Date and time: Saturday 7th June 2008
Location: Port Vale Football Club
Event details: 拢6 per ticket including Pie and Chip supper听- hosted by Sam Plank Additional information: All proceeds go to Rotary charities

Name of event: "Music and Humour"
Date and time: 7th June 2008 at 7.30pm
Location: St. Mark's Church Hall, Broughton Road, Basford
Event details: Light hearted concert raising money for the NSPCC
Additional information: 拢5 including refreshements

Name of event: Musical Concert
Date and time: June 7th 7.30pm
Location: Alsager United Reformed Church, Brookhouse Road
Event details: Tickets 拢3. Call 01270 873599 for more details

Name of event: Irish Music Night
Date and time: 7 June 2008, 7.30 pm
Location: St. Dominic's Hall, Stone Road, Stone
Event details: Irish Music Night with the Arthur Docherty Band. 拢7 pay on the door
Additional information: Proceeds in aid of Stone's newest teenage cafe 'The Den'

Name of event: Thank You For The Music concert
Date and time: Saturday 7th June at 7.30pm
Location: Wolstanton United Reformed Church
Event details: An evening of popular music including songs from the shows
Additional information: Tickets 拢5 including refreshments. Pay at the door or ring for tickets on 01782.266768

Name of event: Dilhorne Recreation Centre 40's Night
Date and time: 07/06/2008听20:00hrs until late
Location: Dilhorne Village Hall, New Road, Dilhorne
Event details: 40's themed evening with music, dancing, & food (included a fish chip & mushy pea supper) All for just 拢8.00 per person
Additional information: This 40's themed evening will have music dancing, food & much more.听We are encouraging 40's style dress for everyone to give a fantastic atmosphere.听This is a charity fundraiser for Dilhorne Village Hall and all the Trustees will be in 40's dress.听For any other information or tickets please contact Chris Heath on 01782 398961, or Eddie Heath on 07711428835

Name of event: An evening of dancing
Date and time: Saturday 7th June at 8-11.30pm
Location: Smallthorne Community Centre
Event details: This evening's event goes ahead as planned on the new floor!

Name of event: RSPCA Mutt Strutt (Dog Walk)
Date and time: Sunday 8th June, 2008
Location: Visitor Centre, Apedale Country park
Event details: A 4.5 mile walk either with, or without, your dog
Additional information: Sponsorship or donation, see www.rspcanorthstaffs.co.uk or ring Ian - 01782 321325

Name of event: Charity Auction & Family Fun Day
Date and time: 08/06/2008
Location: Rocester Community Centre near JCB
Event details: To support victims the National Victims Association who provide respite weekends and attendance of the Annual Conference for the forgotten victims of murder or manslaughter

Name of event: Gardeners Day
Date and time: Sunday June 8th
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden
Event details: Visit Biddulph Grange Garden this Sunday for Gardener's Day.听There will be tours of the garden and an opportunity to meet the Gardeners to get all your gardening questions answered.听Hands on activities for children. Demonstrations, talks, free advice and plant sale. A perfect chance to see how the team of gardeners care and maintain听a variety of plants and trees
Additional information: Normal Admission Charges Apply.听Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.听Activities may be subject to change

Name of event: Alf Tunstall Classic Bus Rally
Date and time: 8th June 2008. 10am 'til 4pm
Location: Churnet Valley Railway, Kinsley and Froghall station
Event details: Classic bus display on the car park of Kinglsy and Froghall station. Buses from all over the country dating from the late 30's
Additional information: Come and see the buses and also ride the preserved railway

Name of event: Potters 'Arf
Date and time: Sunday 8th June, 10.30 am start
Location: Starts and ends outside the Potteries Shopping Centre, Hanley.听The 13.1 mile course visits Fenton, Longton, Bentilee and back to Hanley.听See the website www.potters-arf.co.uk for route details
Event details: Stoke on Trents biggest running event, the half marathon.听Up to 1500 runners will be setting off, many raising money for charity and lots in fancy dress.听 Come along and support them in Hanley or along the route. The runners always appreciate the support given to them by local people
Additional information: Late entries to the race can register at the branch of The Hanley Building Society in Lamb Street, Hanley on the day of the race - subject to places still remaining

Name of event: Asian听Bazaar
Date and time: 8th June 2008 between 11am - 5pm
Location: Shelton Centre, Cauldon听Road,听Shelton
Event details: Fabulous fabrics, beautiful jewellery, superb handicrafts, intricate henna tattoos, tasty snacks and so much more for the family!
Additional information: Just 50p entrance and free for under 12's

Name of event: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Open Day & Doggie Sports
Date and time: Sunday June 8th 11am - 4pm
Location: The Ark Rescue Centre, Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne
Event details: Ashbourne Animal Welfare invites everyone to come along to look round The Ark rescue centre for cats and dogs. Enter your dog in the Waggie Tails Sports events include Save the Sausage and The Water Walk! Homemade refreshments, gifts, Aladdins Cave for Bric a Brac, Books & Toys

Name of event: Thomas Alleyne's High School Community & Open Farm Day
Date and time: Sunday 8th June 11am to 4pm
Location: Thomas Alleyne's High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter
Event details: Farm animals, climbing wall, skate ramp and display team, stalls, music, dog show, bouncy castle, raffle, morris dancers, JCB diggers,听motorbike display. A great family day out, with fun activities for all ages. A chance for the community to come together and celebrate. Free entry!
Additional information: Celebrating the school's 450th anniversary

Name of event: CREWE ALEXANDRA SUPPORTERS INITIATIVE CHARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT & FAMILY FUN DAY IN AID OF THE CHESHIRE ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED SPORTS & ARTS
Date and time: SUNDAY 8 JUNE - 11:30AM ONWARDS
Location: WRENBURY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, NANTWICH ROAD
Event details: 7 A SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Additional information: Rodeo Bull Competition, Bouncy Castle, Children's playground, Musical Entertainment, BBQ, Bar, Ice Cream etc.

Name of event: Garden 'Open' for Charity
Date and time: Sunday 8th June 1.30 to 5.30pm
Location: Birch Trees, Copmere End, Eccleshall, ST21 6HH
Event details: A country garden open under the National Gardens Scheme with proceeds to caring and gardening charities. Follow the distinctive yellow NGS signs from the junction 1 1/2 miles west of the Eccleshall cross-roads on the B5026 Eccleshall to Loggerheads road
Additional information: Entry 拢3, accompanied children free. Free parking in field. Tea and home made cakes. Plants for sale

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Name of event: Garden Open
Date and time: Sunday June 8th 2008 between 1.30-5.30pm
Location: Holly Cottage, School Lane, Admaston, Rugeley
Event details: In aid of St Giles Hospice & Admaston Village Hall
Additional information: 2 acre garden & woodland, ponds and views of Blithfield Reservoir. Teas in the Village Hall. Plant sale. Admission 拢2.50 Adults / Children 50p

Name of event: WESTON PARK SPIES ON NATURE
Date and time: Sunday 8th June at 2pm
Location: Weston Park听 Weston-under-Lizard Nr Shifnal Shropshire
Event details: Weston Park is calling on the region鈥檚 nature detectives to unearth the mysteries of the Park鈥檚 creepy crawlies and furry inhabitants during its Nature Detective Wildlife Walk
Additional information: Standard admission prices apply, for further information on any of Weston Park鈥檚 walks or public events visit www.weston-park.com / 01952 852100

Name of event: Anniversary Services
Date and time: Sunday 8th June at 2.30pm and 6pm
Location: Methodist Memorial Church, Harriseahead
Event details: Mr Alan Unwin will be the afternoon Preacher and there will be music by the Ladies Choir听
Additional information: The evening Service will be led by the Gospel Singers.听 Everybody welcome

Name of event: 120th Anniversary Service
Date and time: Sunday 8th June at 2.30pm
Location: Newhall Christian Mission, Normacot
Event details: Preacher: Edward Crompton assisted by Linda Newbon
Additional information: Everyone warmly invited to this service of Song and Praise

Name of event: EVENING WORSHIP
Date and time: SUNDAY 8TH JUNE 2008 AT 6PM
Location: KIDSGROVE METHODIST CHURCH, THE AVENUE, KIDSGROVE
Event details: EVENING WORSHIP - COMMUNION SERVICE听TO BE LED BY REVEREND DAVID SPEED - SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER
Additional information: PLEASE JOIN US YOU ARE MOST WELCOME

Name of event: North Staffs Carers Association - Carers Week 2008 Celebrations
Date and time: Monday 9th June 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Newcastle Town Centre
Event details: Staff from North Staffs Carers Association will be visiting Newcastle town centre with their outreach van, offering information and support to Carers
Additional information: Receive a free Carers goody bag

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Name of event: North Staffs Carers Association - Carers Week 2008 Celebrations
Date and time: Monday 9th June 5:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Unit 2, Burslem Enterprise Centre, Moorland Road
Event details: Carers Open Evening. Come along to our offices at Burslem Enterprise Centre to find out about the services and support available from North Staffs Carers Association. This will provide the perfect opportunity for people who are combining work and caring commitments to meet the team and find out about support available Additional information: Receive a free Carers goody bag. Light refreshments will be available. For further details contact 01782 834836 or email nsca@supanet.com

Name of event: 'Closing The Gap' FREE sport
Date and time: Monday, 9th June, 6.30-8.00pm
Location: Newford Primary School
Event details: 'Closing the Gap' in conjunction with Newford Residents Association are holding a sporting event for children within the Smallthorne area every Monday evening at Newford Primary School. Dedicated sports trainer and coaches from the Port Vale Football team will be on hand. Sports equipment provided and tuck shop will be available.听90 minutes of sport free of charge!

Name of event: Carers Week event
Date and time: Tuesday 10/6/08 10am to 12.30pm
Location: Newcastle Library - ground floor
Event details: To celebrate Carers Week and 60th Anniversary of the NHS
Additional information: Coffee morning, lots of information stands and freebies, advice on prescribing medicines

Name of event: North Staffs Carers Association - Carers Week 2008 Celebrations
Date and time: 10th June 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Leek Moorlands Hospital, Ashbourne Road, Leek
Event details: Carers Coffee Morning.
Additional information: Receive a free Carers goody bag. Complimentary light refreshments will be available. For further details contact 01782 834836 or email nsca@supanet.com

Name of event: Lunchtime Music
Date and time: Tuesday, June 10th at 12.30pm
Location: St. Paul's Church, Victoria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Event details: Recorder recital by Anna Bradburn, a very talented 13 year old recorder player.听The programme will include Faure'e well-known 'Berceuse and Sicilienne'
Additional information: Admission free, but donations welcome.听Tea/coffee available from noon

Name of event: Live Music & Real Ale
Date and time: 10/06/2008 - 7pm onwards
Location: The Queens Head Hotel, Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire
Event details: As part of the Floating Garden festival the florally decorated British Waterways heritage boat Lindsay will moor up at the Queens Head in Congleton on Tuesday 10th June for an evening of entertainment with live folk music, CAMRA Award Winning Cask Ales and locally sourced guest beers
Additional information: See www.visitrcheshire.com/floatinggardenfestival

Name of event: An Evening with Mr Laurel & Mr Hardy
Date and time: 10th May and the 2nd Tues of each month. 7-10pm
Location: The New Albert, Basford, Newcastle under Lyme
Event details: Watching Stan & Ollie's feature films / shorts and meeting other fans
Additional information: Children welcome until 9.00pm

Name of event: CHARITY CONCERT - SORRY SOLD OUT!
Date and time: TUESDAY JUNE 10TH 2008 at 7.30PM
Location: AUDLEY THEATRE,听CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY
Event details: THE NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION CLUB ARE PRESENTING A CHARITY CONCERT. ALL PROCEEDS ARE听 BEING DONATED TO THE ELLIE MAE TRUST FUND, THE LOCAL BABY听WHO LOST HER LIMBS TO MENINGITIS. THE CONCERT FEATURES THE RUSSIAN VIRTUOSO ACCORDIONIST ALEXANDER KORBAKOV, DENISE LEIGH THE LOCAL SOPRANO ACCOMPANIED BY HER HUSBAND STEFAN, SUPPORTED BY THE NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION BAND WITH LOCAL CHILDRENS' MAGICIAN AND TOASTMASTER MR. PHILIP EARDLEY AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Additional information: DISABLED ACCESS

Name of event: North Staffs Carers Association - Carers Week 2008 Celebrations
Date and time: 11th June 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Cheadle Town Centre
Event details: Come along and meet the staff who will be in the town centre with the outreach van. Receive a free Carers goody bag and find out how North Staffs Carers can support you in your caring role

Name of event: Tea Dance
Date and time: 11th June, 2pm
Location: Memorial Hall, Northwich
Event details: Admission 拢2.50
Additional information: To book a table ring 01606 814640

Name of event: Odd Rode Festival - Part of Cheshire's Floating Garden Festival
Date and time: 11th June 2008 - 4pm onwards
Location: Rode Heath, Stoke on Trent, ST7 3RU
Event details: As part of the Floating Garden festival the florally decorated British Waterways heritage boat Lindsay will arrive in Rode Heath for a fun filled festival. Activities to be confirmed are a bouncy castle, a brass band, refreshments, a tea party, dance troupes, stalls, music with much more in the pipeline

Name of event: LADIES PAMPER EVENING
Date and time: WEDNESDAY, 11th JUNE
Location: BRADWELL METHODIST CHURCH, BRADWELL LANE, BRADWELL
Event details: LADIES' PAMPER EVENING PRESENTED BY THE BODY SHOP, HANLEY
Additional information: COME ALONG AND BE SPOILED. REFRESHMENTS & RAFFLE. TICKETS FROM BOYS BRIGADE 拢2 OR PAY ON THE DOOR. ORGANISED BY 7th NORTH STAFFS BOYS' BRIGADE FOR COMPANY FUNDS

Name of event: NORTH STAFFS DIABETES UK GROUP, MONTHLY MEETING
Date and time: 7.30 pm WEDNESDAY 11th JUNE
Location: QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, MILLER STREET, NEWCASTLE
Event details: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW听TALK AND DEMO. BY MONICA HASSELL. TRY TO GUESS WHAT THE ANTIQUES ARE, AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR BEFORE THE TRUTH IS REVEALED
Additional information: FREE ADMISSION, CAR PARK & REFRESHMENTS. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. ALL WELCOME

Name of event: Burslem History Club
Date and time: Wednesday 11th June 7.45pm
Location: The Leopard, Burslem
Event details: We have our own local Historian Mervyn Edwards coming to give us a talk entitled celebrating 100 Years of Tunstall Park
Additional information: The cost of admission is 拢1;00 which includes light refreshments

Name of event: Biddulph Up In Arms Concert
Date and time: Wednesday 11 June Time, 8pm for 8.30pm
Location: The Biddulph Arms, Congleton Road, Biddulph
Event details: Leading singer / songwriter Stephen Fearing from Canada

Name of event: Newford Residents Association drop-in centre
Date and time: Thursday 12th June 9.30am-noon
Location: Smallthorne Community Centre, Community Drive, Smallthorne
Event details: The Newford Residents Association office will be open every Monday and Thursday morning and the the committee members invite local residents to call in and offer their support

Name of event: Good As New Sale
Date and time: 12th June, 10am-noon
Location: Christ Church, Fenton
Event details: Sale of clothes, shoes etc.

Name of event: Ballroom, Modern and Old Time Sequence Dances
Date and time: 12/06/08 7.30pm
Location: Knutton Ex-Servicemens Club, John Street, Knutton
Event details: Dancing and Bingo. Full Bar. Car Park

Name of event: Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: Thursday 12th June 8pm 'til 10.15pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Off听Main Road, Walton-on-the Hill
Event details: Dancing each week, British and American Folk dances with various local club callers
Additional information: All new dancers welcome

Name of event: North Staffs Carers Association - Carers Week 2008 Celebrations
Date and time: 13th June 10am-4pm
Location: Cobridge Community Centre, Bursley Road, Cobridge
Event details: Carers Well-being Fair. If you are caring for a partner, child, other family member or friend who has a disability, illness or infirmity then come along to our Carers Well-being Fair. Browse around our many displays and information stands; meet with organisations that can support your caring role; enjoy a complementary therapy or two and enjoy a buffet lunch. Throughout the day there will be a programme of guest speakers discussing various topics of interest
Additional information: For more information about the Carers Well-being event call 01782 834836

Name of event: Pie and Pea supper
Date and time: Friday 13th June from 5pm onwards
Location: Church House Care Centre, Coole Lane, Austerson, Nantwich
Event details: All welcome. There is a charge of 拢5 per person to be donated to our elder abuse awareness campaign. People wishing to attend are asked to contact the home manager on 01270 625484 to make sure we can cater for everyone

Name of event: Knypersley First School Summer Fayre
Date and time: Friday 13th June from 6pm
Location: Knypersley First School
Event details: Attractions include lots of hot food, hook-a-duck, tombola, maypole dancing, beat the goalie and an appearance by Stoke City's Potamus

Name of event: Dark Nights Charity Rock Gig - in aid of Katherine House Hospice
Date and time: 13th June 2008 (Door 6.50pm, start 7pm approx)
Location: Rising Brook Baptist Church, Rising Brook, Stafford
Event details: Three bands will play on the night - 'Succumb to Sorrow', 'Audiocrime' and 'Plug In Amp'
Additional information: Tickets are 拢3 in advance or 拢4 on the door... on sale at Guitar and Son, Stafford. Walton High School, King Edward IV High School and Stafford Sports Collage

Name of event: Thank You For The Music
Date and time: Friday June 13th at 7.30pm
Location: St. Saviour's Church, Smallthorne
Event details: Ray Bernard with his ukelele and singers Virginia Meir, Greg Walker and Christian Bloor. Soloist Karen Shutt
Additional information: Compere Frank Rhodes, admission 拢5, conc. 拢4, refreshments available during the interval.听Tickets from Fr. Richard Grigson on 01782.835941

Name of event: International Model Air Show
Date and time: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June, 2008
Location: Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard near Shifnal, Shropshire
Event details: An exhilarating weekend of aerobatic displays and model car racing
Additional information: Entrance to the Park & Gardens, International Model Air Show and Sunday Roast - 拢21.50, children under 12 - 拢12.50 (Pre-booking is required)

Name of event: RELAY FOR LIFE - IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH
Date and time: 14th & 15th June, 2008
Location: Northwood Stadium, Keelings Road, Hanley
Event details: 24hr Sponsored Walk & Fun Day in celebration of cancer survivors Additional information: Candle of Hope Ceremony. Bouncy Castle. Face Painting. Raffle. Five-a-Side Football. Sack Race. Tombola. Amateur Radio Station

Name of event: Splash! The 2008 Arts, Media and Design Degree Show
Date and time: last day 14th June, 10am 鈥� 6pm
Location: Faculty of Arts, Media & Design, Staffordshire University, College Road
Event details: The annual Degree show, showcasing the diverse work of over 350 graduating students from awards including fine art, photography, animation and ceramics. Open to the general public!
Additional information: email amdadmissions@staffs.ac.uk / www.staffs.ac.uk/amd

Name of event: Choral workshop on Mozart's Requiem
Date and time: Saturday 14th June 10am - 4.30pm.听Concert at 6pm
Location: St. Giles the Abbott Parish Church, Cheadle, Staffs
Event details: Director Harry Hitchen with top notch vocal coach Patrick Larley.听Lots of singing.听Time to chat.听All welcome.听Dress code - all black + black folder please
Additional information: 拢10 participants / 拢5 audience only.听Any queries - email: robwjohns@btinternet.com听 or phone Harry Hitchen: 07967 460921.听Booking deadline 30th May

Name of event: St. Marys Church Open Weekend
Date and time: 14th and 15th June from 10am-4pm
Location: St. Marys Church, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Event details: There will be hymn request time from 11- 12 both days, bacon butties served on Saturday from 10-12 and the Coton School Band will play at 2pm
Additional information: Stalls on both days, the Breedon Hand Bell ringers perform on Sunday at 3pm with Songs of Praise at 6pm

Name of event: Table Top Sale
Date and time: Saturday June 14th.听Selling 10 am - 12 noon
Location: Minton Community Centre, Minton Street, Hartshill
Event details: Setting up 9am - 10am.听All tables must be pre booked. Tel: 847023 Additional information: In aid of funds for a chiller unit for the Community Centre

Name of event: Table Top Sale, Coffee Morning, Police & Councillor Surgery
Date and time: Saturday听14th June 10am 'til 12 noon
Location: Camp Road Scout Hut, Smallthorne
Event details: 51st Smallthorne Cubs Are Holding A Table Top Sale, Coffee Morning and Police and Councilor Surgery
Additional information: They are also looking for local children, boys and girls who wish to join the Cubs from the ages of听 8 And听 10 years of age . They are also looking to recruit suitable enthusiastic听 people who would听 Llke to become听 Beaver Leaders for Children听 from 6 to 8 years of age . Full training will be given. For details come to are open day event or telelphone Paul Reed 07527465567

Name of event: Summer Market
Date and time: Saturday 14th June, 11am - 1pm
Location: Packmoor Methodist Chapel
Event details: Craft stall, bottle stall, toiletries and bric-a-brac.听There will be a raffle and refreshments
Additional information: Admission 20p

Name of event: Broad Eye Windmill Open Days
Date and time: 14th & 15th June, 11am-3pm
Location: Broad Eye Windmill, Castle Hill, Stafford
Event details: The landmark mill will be open for two days for the public to look around
Additional information: Free craft workshops for children

Name of event: Bats, Bugs & Beasts
Date and time: 14th June from 11.30am - 5pm
Location: Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
Event details: Organised by the National Trust
Additional information: Normal admission charges apply. Timed tickets for the Bug Man available on the day.听Small additional cost per child

Name of event: Geological Weekend
Date and time: June 14th & 15th
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road
Event details: Discover more about Biddulph's unique Geological Gallery.听There's a talk on Saturday at noon about Erasmus Darwin and on Sunday at noon about Charles Darwin and James Bateman. Try making a replica fossil of your own in the afternoons
Additional information: Normal Admission Prices apply. National Trust members and children under Five FREE!

Name of event: Annual Sanity Fair
Date and time: Saturday 14th June from 12 noon
Location: Cultural Quarter, Hanley
Event details: Live Music, Street Theatre, Face Painting and lots more
Additional information: Free Festival

Name of event: Bethesda Chapel Open Day
Date and time: Saturday 14th June, 1 - 4pm
Location: Albion Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent
Event details: Bethesda Chapel in Hanley will open it's doors to the public again free of charge so visitors may enter this historic Methodist New Connection Chapel
Additional information: There will be a local accordion duo in the chapel to entertain visitors

Name of event: Local talent auditions
Date and time: Saturday 14th June from 1pm
Location: Oddfellows Hall, Greengate Street, Stafford
Event details: If you think you have talent... come and show us, you could end up in our next show!
Additional information: Call 01785 258269

Name of event: Garden Party and Castle Open Day
Date and time: Saturday 14th June from 1pm
Location: St. John the Baptist R.C. Church and Alton Castle
Event details: Free admission. There will be a flower arranging competition in the church.听Entertainment by Painsley College Musicians, a small pet show, bbq, castle tours and lots more
Additional information: Parking at Town Head Farm

Name of event: Butt Lane Petanqe Club. Come and Try Sessions
Date and time: Saturday and Sunday 14th & 15th June, 1-30 to 4pm
Location: Congleton Road Community Centre, Butt Lane
Event details: In order to introduce this new (to this area) sport to everyone we are holding two Come & Try听sessions, we will provide you with 'Boules', instruct you in the rules of the game, which are quite simple and easily picked up, no special footwear or clothing is required and we'll ensure you have an interesting and enjoyable experience. If there are enough people interested there is no reason why we cannot start weekend or summer evening sessions, so why not come along and have a try, the cost is just 拢1 per session.
Additional information: For further information contact Cliff Poole on 782814

Name of event: St. Barnabas Church Garden Party
Date and time: Saturday 14th June 1.30 - 3.30pm
Location: St. Barnabas Church Grounds (inside hall if wet) on the corner of Cauldon Avenue and Hanbridge Avenue, Bradwell
Event details: An afternoon of games and stalls - opened by Tim Wedgwood!
Additional information: Free addmission

Name of event: Leek Salvation Army Band at Brough Park Bandstand
Date and time: Saturday 14th June, 2-4pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: An afternoon of live brass band music
Additional information: Open to everyone and free.听Further information can be obtained by calling Sarah: 01538 383137

Name of event: Annual Summer Garden Party
Date and time: Saturday June 14th from 2pm
Location: Oulton Abbey Nursing Home, Church Lane, Oulton
Event details: Setting up 9am - 10am.听All tables must be pre booked. Tel: 847023 Additional information: Lots to do including a raffle, auction, penalty shoot out, tombola and stalls. Tours of the Abbey Church too. Proceeds to the residents comfort fund

Name of event: RUSHTON METHODIST CHURCH GARDEN PARTY
Date and time: 14/06/2008 FROM 2.00PM
Location: IN THE GROUNDS OF INGLEDENE AND CEDARHOLME, RUSHTON SPENCER
Event details: STALLS, REFRESHMENTS, HOLLINSCLOUGH SILVER BAND, RUSHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL DANCERS, DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITIONS
Additional information: ON THE A523 LEEK TO MACCLESFIELD ROAD. PARKING AVAILABLE

Name of event: Entertainment with local guitartist - Roy Robinson
Date and time: Saturday 14th June, 7.30pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Event details: Playing a mix of music from the past to present day
Additional information: Admission 拢3

Name of event: Breast Cancer Care Summer Ball
Date and time: Saturday 14th June at 7.30
Location: Alton Towers Hotel, Alton, Staffordshire
Event details: Charity Ball in aid of 'Breast Cancer Care'. Buffet, Cocktail Reception, Auction, live band and disco - ONLY 25 TICKETS LEFT!
Additional information: Sponsored by: Aaliyah Consultancy. Dress: Black Tie. Tickets 拢30 To purchase tickets contact Lynette Edwards on 07758 833654

Name of event: Biddulph Male Voice Choir in concert
Date and time: 14th June 7.30pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Alsager
Event details: Special guests - Joy Sidley-Brooks and Philip Cartwright
Additional information: Admission 拢5

Name of event: Music for a Summer鈥檚 Evening Charity Concert
Date and time: Saturday 14th June 2008 at 7.30 pm
Event location: St. Oswald's Church, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Event details: The East of England Singers (EOES), the specialist chamber choir of NCT Music, is to present Music for a Summer鈥檚 Evening, conducted by Angela Kay, founder and Artistic Director of Nottingham Choral Trust (now NCT Music) and the evening鈥檚 musical highlights will include Rutter鈥檚 Childhood Lyrics, Vaughan Williams鈥� Shakespeare Songs and a selection of 鈥榮wing鈥� and 鈥榩op鈥� numbers including songs by the Beatles听听
Additional information?: The 40 strong mixed-voice choir was formed in 1985, sings for pleasure and performs works from the whole choral repertoire, appearing regularly in venues throughout the Midlands.听A donation will be made to the Isabella Peatfield Memorial Fund, which helps children in Sri Lanka whose lives have been devastated by the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004

Name of event: PIKEHALL HARNESS RACING
Date and time: 15/06/2008
Location: On the A5012 between Cromford and the A515 Ashbourne - Buxton Rd
Event details: What is harness racing? Sometimes called trotting, up to 10 horses per race pulling small carts called sulkys and reaching speeds of 30mph
Additional information: 拢8 entry fee - children under 14 free. Childrens Attractions, licensed bar, bookmakers, refreshments, Pikehall Harness Racing has become one of the major Peak district attractions 鈥� bringing in 2000 spectators per meeting. With some of the best horses and drivers entering from all parts of the UK and Ireland

Name of event: Summer Specialist Plant Fair
Date and time: 15th June from 10am
Location: Tabley House, Knutsford
Event details: Wide selection of plants, alpines, herbs. Admission 拢2

Name of event: 19th Classic Car and Transport Show
Date and time: Sunday 15th June from 10am - 5pm
Location: Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent
Event details: Free on site parking.听Over 1000 vintage and classic cars. Admission: Adults 拢6.50, Seniors 拢5.50, Children 拢4.50 or Family Ticket 拢19.听Sorry no dogs allowed on site
Additional information: Main arena featuring 'Piston Ring Motorcycle Display Team'

Name of event: Garden Festival
Date and time: 15th June from 10am - 4pm
Location: Congleton Park
Event details: Part of the Cheshire Year of Gardens Celebration
Additional information: Stalls, farmers market and Gardeners Question Time etc

Name of event: Staffordshire Shire Horse Association 1st Annual Show
Date and time: Sun June 15th 10.30am onwards
Location: Calton Moor near to Waterhouses on A523 Leek to Ashbourne Road
Event details: Shire Horse Show - 6 judging classes with entries permitted on the day, have a听 ride on the shires, ride a pony and trap, sheep dog demo, sheep shearing demo, Learn to plait a shire, farrier demonstration, craft stalls, food and ice creams
Additional information: For more details contact Sarah Ridgway - 07813 458880 or visit www.staffordshireshirehorseassociation.com

Name of event: 11th Annual Emergency Services Display Day
Date and time: Sunday 15th June 2008, 10.30am to 4.15pm
Location: Pavilion Gardens Promenade, Buxton
Event details: It doesn鈥檛 matter how old or how young you are this day has something for everybody, what鈥檚 more it鈥檚 completely free, an ideal father鈥檚 day or family day out. This display day is unique, for it鈥檚 not only for the three emergency services Police, Fire and Ambulance but includes the other emergency back up services so important in the Peak District, Mountain Rescue, Cave Rescue, Search and Rescue Dog Association, St. John Ambulance, First Responder, Neighbourhood Watch, the Peak District National Park Authority and more...
Additional information: It鈥檚 not all serious, far from it, there鈥檚 plenty of fun especially for the children, sit inside a police car or on a fire engine or go down a mock cave, there is also a fun competition between the emergency services. Don鈥檛 forget all this is absolutely free

Name of event: Fairytale Festival at Tutbury Castle
Date and time: 15th June 2008, 11am-5pm
Location: Tutbury Castle (30 mins from Stoke on Trent.听 Just off the A50)
Event details: A family fun day out for Princes and Princesses of all ages!听Crafts and Activities, Tindle's Dance Group will be performing, childrens rides, meet Robin Hood & Maid Marion and lots of other characters!听Make your own wand.听Plus various stalls. The Great Hall will be open with a guide on hand to tell you all about the extensive history of Tutbury Castle. The Tea Room will be open with food and drinks available all day听
Additional information: Call 01283 812129听 / or visit www.tutburycastle.com

Name of event: Aston听Secret听Gardens
Date and time: 15/06/08. 11am to 4pm
Location: Aston by Stone
Event details: The gardeners of Aston by Stone will be opening their gardens to the public to raise funds for the Village Hall
Additional information: Come and wander round in a village that time has passed by. Have an ice cream or a cup of tea in a garden overlooked by th old parish church. Wander through the village accompanied by the ducks paddling down the brook alongside you. Walk the path between the two halves of the village and look out upon the rolling meadows interrupted only by the flow of the river. Chat to the people on the canal boats. All in all turn the clock back half a century to how life used to be. Marvel at the display by Stone Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society. Enjoy the exhibition by the Royal Society for The Protection of Birds. Take away lots of happy memories of an old English country village. Entry to the gardens is 拢2.50, payable at the first garden you visit. That ticket then entitles you to visit the other open gardens. Children under 16yrs accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted free. Talk to the garden owners. Who knows you may leave with some cuttings or seeds of that elusive specimen plant! Ample parking at Aston Village Hall and in 'sensible ' places in the lanes.For more information please ring 01785 813039听 or 01785 813510

Name of event: PUMPING STATION STEAMING
Date and time: 15th June
Location: Mill Meece Pumping Station, Mill Meece, ST21 6QU
Event details: Take a step back in time and experience the sight, sound and smell of two powerful steam engines in steam
Additional information: Mill Meece Pumping Station has supplied water to the communities of Stoke and Newcastle since 1914. The Gentle Giants were replaced by electric pumps in 1979, but these horizontal steam engines have been preserved for your enjoyment. Admission: Adult - 拢4, Children/Senior Citizens - 拢3. Refreshments, picnic area. Disabled access and toilets. Regret no dogs allowed on site. Static viewing most Sundays 1-5pm. e-mail: millmeece@millmeecepumpingstation.co.uk

Name of event: Bagnall Chestnut Queen Fete
Date and time: Sunday 15 June 2008 1-5pm
Location: Moorlands Village Hall, School Road, Bagnall, Stoke-on-Trent
Event details: Annual fete at the pretty village of Bagnall to raise funds for the Moorlands Village Hall
Additional information: Fete starts at 1pm at St. Chad's Church, Bagnall with the procession of the Chestnut Queen retinues and continues with the crowning ceremony at the Moorlands Village Hall.听The fete opens at 2pm with stalls, games, music, classic car display and refreshments.听Entry is free

Name of event: Summer Garden Party
Date and time: June 15th 2008. 1-4pm
Location: Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent
Event details: Bring a picnic and enjoy a summer afternoon in the famous old hall's grounds with familiy and friends for a fun afternoon in the sun (fingers crossed). We've music, fun and authentic Tudor games, dancing, ice creams and lots to see and do including trails and nature trails, talks and activities at the adjoining Nature reserve. A free outdoor event. Normal admission applies to the Hall
Additional information: Open Sun-Thu, 1-5pm. Log on to www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: MEMORIAL SERVICE
Date and time: SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 2008 AT 2.00PM
Location: CARMOUNTSIDE CHAPEL, CARMOUNTSIDE CEMETERY & CREMATORIUM, LEEK ROAD, MILTON
Event details: THE BEREAVEMENT CARE SERVICE, STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL, ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE ARE HOLDING A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN OUR CHAPEL AT CARMOUNTSIDE. THE SERVICE WILL BE TAKEN BY FATHER PETER WEATHERBY AND LINDA BENNETT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE NAME OF YOUR LOVED ONE听 MENTIONED DURING THE SERVICE, OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE BEREAVEMENT CARE SERVICE ON 01782 235050

Name of event: Audley Brass Band at Brough Park Bandstand
date and time: Sunday 15th June, 2-4pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: An afternoon of live brass band music
Additional information: Open to everyone and free.听Further information can be obtained by calling Sarah: 01538 383137

Name of event: RUSHTON METHODIST CHURCH OPEN AIR SERVICE
Date and time: 15/06/2008, 6.30PM
Location: IN THE GROUNDS OF INGLEDENE AND CEDARHOLME, RUSHTON SPENCER Event details: SERVICE LEAD BY REVD ANNE GIBSON WITH MUSIC BY OVER ALDERLEY BAND
Additional information: ON THE A523 LEEK TO MACCLESFIELD ROAD. PARKING AVAILABLE

Name of event: A Celebration Concert
Date and time: 15th June at 7.30pm
Location: Winsford Civic Hall
Event details: With the Roberts Bakery Band, Conductor Colin Cranson

Name of event: Halfway to Paradise - the Billy Fury Story
Date and time: Sunday 15th June 7.30pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Event details: The British Elvis - his story is re-created featuring the original members of his band the Tornados
Additional information: Starring Colin Gold as Billy Fury

Name of event: Staffordshire Assoc of Senior Citizens Service of Praise & Thanksgiving
Date and time: June 16 2008 - 3pm-4pm
Location: Lichfield Cathedral
Event details: By kind permission of The Dean & Chapter. Everyone Welcome

Name of event: 'Closing The Gap' FREE sport
Date and time: Monday, 16th June, 6.30-8.00pm
Location: Newford Primary School
Event details: 'Closing the Gap' in conjunction with Newford Residents Association are holding a sporting event for children within the Smallthorne area every Monday evening at Newford Primary School. Dedicated sports trainer and coaches from the Port Vale Football team will be on hand. Sports equipment provided and tuck shop will be available.听90 minutes of sport free of charge!

Name of event: Father's Day event
Date and time: 17th June
Location: 26 High St, May Bank. Newcastle. Staffs
Event details: Pamper sessions for DAD
Additional information: Haircut, full traditional wet shave, facial & massage. Bookings only

Name of event: Four Day Flower Festival
Date and time: ends 17th June, 11am-8pm
Location: St. Paul's Church, Flash - in the parish of Quarnford
Event details: Join us in the Highest Village in the UK for our annual celebrations 听

Name of event: Coffee Morning
Date and time: 17th June 10am - 12 noon
Location: Congleton Library Meeting Room, Market Street
Event details: In aid of St. James Church

Name of event: Creative Crafts
Date and time: June 17th 2008. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Event costs: 拢2.50
Additional information: Open Mar-Oct, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. For more information log on to www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: NIGHT BUSKING
Event date, and time: TUESDAY JUNE 17TH, 8PM
Location: HOLDITCH MINERS WELFARE CLUB, LONDON ROAD, CHESTERTON
Event details: THE NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION CLUBNITE. AN OPEN NIGHT WITH BUSKING, PLAYING CIRCLE AND MUSIC BY MEMBERS. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME, JUST COME ALONG TO PLAY OR LISTEN. FURTHER DETAILS: 01782 776431
Additional information: BEGINNERS CLASS MONDAYS AT 8.00PM.听ALSO ACCORDION BAND AVAILABLE FOR CONCERTS, TEL. 01782 776431

Name of event: Blood Donor Session
ate and time: 18th June from 12.30 - 7.30pm
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Event details: Organised by the National Blood Service

Name of event: Cheshire Children's Shakespeare Festival
Date and time: 18th June 1.30pm and 7pm
Location: The Civic Hall, Winsford
Event details: Tickets 拢4 adults, 拢2 children
Additional information: Presented by Woodford Lodge High School

Name of event: CHEADLE FLOWER CLUB MONTHLY MEETING
Date and time: June 18th,听7pm
Location: This month's meeting takes the form of a garden visit. Members & friends are visiting Alton and the garden of the Heritage family
Event details: We will also have the chance to view Tony's new book on Alton
Additional information: Further details from the Chairman: 01538 754770

Name of event: Burton and District Family History Society
Date and time: Wednesday June 18th 7.30pm
Location: The Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent
Event details: Talk by Peter Howell, 'My Family Tree and the Victoria Cross'
Additional information: This talk replaces the programmed talk 'James Thompson, the Yoxall VC' as the speaker is unable to attend. There is a voluntary donation of 拢1 to help cover expenses. Contact secretary for more information - 01283 813405

Name of event: Ladies Day in Stone
Date and time: Thursday 19th June, 11am-6pm
Location: Stone Town Centre, Market Square
Event details: Ascot type event.听Big screen to watch races on. Hat competition and much more
Additional information: Free admission

Name of event: Blood Donor Session
Date and time: 19th June 2 - 7.15pm
Location: Congleton Cricket Club, Booth Street
Event details: Organised by the National Blood Service

Name of event: City Songbirds Summer Bash
Date and time: Thursday 19th June, 6.45pm
Location: The Victoria Hall, Hanley
Event details: Includes Youth Choir and Percussion Ensemble. Tickets from the Bridge Centre. Tel: 01782 237664
Additional information:听Support our wonderful听Songbirds - they are a delight

Name of event: Ballroom, Modern and Old Time Sequence Dances
Date and time: 19/06/08 7.30pm
Location: Knutton Ex-Servicemens Club, John Street, Knutton
Event details: Dancing and Bingo. Full Bar. Car Park

Name of event: Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: Thursday 19th June 8pm 'til 10.15pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Off听 Main Road, Walton-on-the Hill
Event details: Dancing each week ,British and American Folk dances with various local club callers
Additional information: All new dancers welcome

Name of event: Free information and advice course for people with diabetes
Date and time: Friday, 20 June 2 to 4.30pm
Location: Hanford Health Centre, New Inn Lane
Event details: Free course lead by diabetic Malcolm Barber who gives help on how to manager medication, diet and nutrition
Additional information: Call Malcolm on 01782 214100 for more details

Name of event: Crescent Primary School Summer Fair
Date and time: 20th June 2008, 3 - 5pm
Location: Pinewood Crescent, Meir
Event details: Fun, Fun, Fun is the name of the day, loads of games and opportunity to win fab prizes.听Toy stall, cake stall, refreshments and much more
Additional information: We have been raising money for a mini bus and are almost there.听This event will make the dream a reality and open up city wide opportunities for our pupils

Name of event: Summer Solstice 4 Mile Walk - from the valley to Congleton Edge
Date and time: 20th June at 7.30pm
Location: Biddulph Grange Country Park
Event details: Organised by the National Trust
Additional information: Booking essential - call 01538 483577

Name of event: The Masters of the House sing the Musicals
Date and time: Friday 20th June, 8pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Event details: Featuring former stars from the West End Musicals
Additional information: Songs from Les Mis, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Joseph and more

Name of event: Singers Night presented by Northwich Folk Club
Date and time: June 20th from 8.30pm
Location: Harlequin Theatre, Northwich
Event details: Admission 拢2

Name of event: Stafford Stamp Show
Date and time: 21st June
Location: Staffordshire County Showground听 Weston Road, Stafford
Event details: Stafford Stamp Show 2008 - over 50 National & International dealers with Stamps & Postal History - Buy & Sell - Hosting The Midland Philatelic Federation Spring Convention
Additional information: Free admission - visit www.jrs-stamp-shows.co.uk

Name of event: '24 Hours In Stoke'
Date and time: 21st June 2008
Location: The City of Stoke on Trent
Event details: Photographic project covering 24 hours in Stoke on Trent. Free to enter and open to anyone with a digital camera
Additional information: More details at www.24hoursinstoke.co.uk

Name of event: Coffee Morning with Bric-a-Brac Sale and cake stall
Date and time: 21st June from 9.30 - 11.30am
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Event details: Proceeds to Alsager Animals in Need

Name of event: 1000 Engine Rally
Date and time: 21st & 22nd June 10am-6pm daily
Location: Astle Park, Chelford, Macclesfield
Event details: Admission 拢5 adults

Name of event: The Glory of God's Creation - Arts & Music Festival
Date and time: until Sunday 22nd June
Location: St. Mary's Church, Nantwich
Event details: Friday 20th at 7pm there will be singing, dance and drama entertainment with three groups of local children, admission 拢5. Saturday 21st from 8am, the Musicathon begins - the church will be filled throughout the day with music.听Our 'Big Sing' rehearsals begin at 7pm, go along, pay 拢5 and share in performing well known choral pieces.听The Big Sing concert will follow at 8.45pm.听On Sunday 22nd there will be services at 10am and 6pm

Name of event: Car Boot / Table Top Sale
Date and time: 21st June from 10am - 4pm
Location: Moorland Inn, Smallthorne
Event details: 拢5 per pitch with all proceeds to Heathfield Special School, Chell Heath

Name of event: Victorian Street Market
Date and time: Saturday 21st June 2008 10am to 4pm
Location: Eccleshall town centre
Event details: 0ver 60 market stalls from local businesses and clubs etc, street entertainers, live music, hot and cold food, farmers market
Additional information: Flower Festival in Holy Trinity Church see full details on www.eccleshallguide.com

Name of event: Art Exhibition
Date and time: 21st June from 10.30am - 4pm
Location: The Masonic Hall, Sandbach
Event details: In aid of the RNLI

Name of event: Alternative Health Fair
Date and time: Saturday 21st June. 10am to 3.00pm
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Walton, Stone
Event details: There will be lots of stands so pop in and meet the therapists. There will be a good selection of complementary health care therapies represented. Reiki: Dianne Conner; Natural Face Lift: Liz Beier; Homeopathy: Joyce Edge; Hopi Ear Candles & Reiki: Helen Lawson; EFT & Theta Healing: Irene Pizzie; Indian Head Massage: Linda Jones; Angelic Reiki Wisdom: Janet Locket; Allergy Therapy: Ivan Coward; Baby Massage: Emma Cronin; Seux Pendragon Chiropractic: Hayley White; Angelite Back Massage: Annette Birchinall; Chakra Balancing, Aura Smudging, Nutrition, Health & Beauty, Holistics: Michelle Banks; Rainbow Complementary Therapies, Yoga & Reiki: Lynn Hill
Additional information: There will be talks by various therapists during the day. A Reiki workshop. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. ADMISSION IS FREE

Name of event: Kniveton Welldressing
Date and time: 21st & 22nd June at 10am
Location: Kniveton near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Event details: Wells opened at 10am on Sat and blessing of wells at 10am on Sun

Name of event: Royal Mail themed weekend
Date and time: Sat 21 & Sun 22 June 10am - 4pm
Location: Crewe Heritage Centre
Event details: An exhibition of the road and rail transport used by Royal Mail over the years. Will include restored vintage travelling Post Office, several Royal Mail trucks and a diesel locomotive used to power mail trains in the 1980s
Additional information: Also miniature railway giving rides, model railway displays and other preserved steam and diesel locos plus excellent viewing facilities for trains in and out of Crewe station

Name of event: Bargain Hunt
Date and time: Saturday 21st June 2008 - 10am to 2pm
Location: St. Andrew's Community Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe
Event details: Sale of Bric-a-brac, clothing, etc. at bargain prices
Additional information: The Canon's Cafe will provide hot & cold drinks and food inc. full English breakfasts for 拢3

Name of event: Coffee Morning
Date and time: 21st June 10am - noon
Location: Congleton Library Meeting Room, Market Street
Event details: Proceeds to Mossley Church

Name of event: CAR WASH
Date and time: SATURDAY 21ST JUNE, 10.30am-2pm
Location: BRADWELL METHODIST CHURCH, BRADWELL LANE
Event details: CAR WASH & BREAKFAST BAR
Additional information: TO CELEBRATE ITS 125th ANNIVERSARY, THE 7TH NORTH STAFFS BOYS BRIGADE IS AIMING TO WASH 125 CARS. HOT & COLD FOOD SERVED, AND COOKED TO ORDER WHILE YOUR CAR IS BEING WASHED. CAR WASH 拢3

Name of event: Arty Party
Date and time: 21st June 2008. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Cost is 拢2.50.
Additional information: Open Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For more details log onto www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: Hospital Weekend
Date and time: June 21st-22nd
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road
Event details: Did you have a connection with the Grange when it was a hospital? If so, come along and make a contribution to our story board. Enjoy fete stalls, Punch & Judy, stilt walkers. Music from Biddulph Male Voice Choir and Biddulph Youth Orchestra
Additional information: Normal Admission prices apply. National Trust members and children under five FREE!

Name of event: Summer Fayre
Date and time: 21.06.08. Starts at noon
Location: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Fenton
Event details: To be opened by Lord Mayor, Derek Capey

Name of event: Alsager Animals In听Need Fun Dog Show
Date and time: June 21st at noon
Location: Carnival Milton Park, Alsager
Event details: Registration 拢2 per class with all the usual trophies, medals, prizes rosettes, certificates and goody bags
Additional information: For details ring Joyce 01270 884150. Have a great day out!

Name of event: Wakes Weekend, St. Werburgh's Patronal Festival
Date and time: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June, 12 - 5pm
Location: St. Werburgh's Church. KINGSLEY, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: The Church will be open on both days with an Exhibition of Art Work by some Cheadle Arts Forum members and a display of Flowers by ladies of the Church.听 This year as well as the usual Cake Stall there will be a Gifts Stall. Some of the art work will also be available to purchase
Additional information: Refreshments will be available and there is disable access.听You are welcome to the Services on Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Name of event: Marchington St Peter's Church & School Well Dressing and Fete
Date and time: June 21st 12.30 to 4.30pm
Location: Marchington St Peter's School Playing Field, The Square, Marchington
Event details: Joint Village Church & School Well Dressing & Fete
Additional information: BBMF Dakota Fly Past at 2.45pm

Name of event: Winshill Village Primary School Summer Fayre
Date and time: 21st June, 1pm
Location: Winshill Village Primary School, Brough Road, Winshill, Burton-on-Trent
Event details: Summer fayre, prize raffle, dancing by Pat Miller school of dance
Additional information: To be opened by Danny Holmes of Burton Albion FC

Name of event: Hollinsclough School Fete
Date and time: 21st June, 1-4pm
Location: Hollinsclough near Longnor, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: Pet Show, Fell Race, Craft and Games Stalls, Refreshments
Additional information: A nice afternoon out in stunning location

Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 21 June 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Eastwood Place, Hanley
Event details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds in aid of Church funds

Name of event: St. Maria Goretti Parish Summer Fair
Date and time: Saturday 21 June from 1pm
Location: St. Maria Goretti School Hall and grounds, Aylesbury Road, Bentilee
Event details: Home-made cakes, savoury pastries, jam, marmalade and chutney. Plant stall. Crockery stall. Bric-a-brac. Tombola. Face painting. Refreshments. Lots of other games and attractions. Family fun for all. Admission FREE
Additional information: Fancy Dress Parade - Judging at 2pm. Prizes for Age 6 and under. Age 7 and over.听Grand prize draw - First prize 拢100. Loads of other quality prizes - tickets 20p each

Name of event: Summer Fair
Date and time: Saturday 21st June, 2pm
Location: St. Andrew's Church Hall, Lawson Terrace, Porthill
Event details: To be opened by Radio Stoke's Paula White
Additional information: Stalls, including bric-a-brac, cakes, tombola and lots more.听Refreshments will be available

Name of event: GymFest
Date and time: Saturday & Sunday 21st & 22nd June at 2pm
Location: Fenton Manor Sports & Leisure Complex
Event details: A Festival of Gymnastics from novice to elite, including gymnasts who have represented GB and the Kangaroos Vaulting Display Team. Displays from schools and clubs from all across the country
Additional information: This festival is in memory of George Finney, who lived and worked in Kidsgrove all his life. George sadly passed away a year ago. He had been involved in gymnastics in听 Stoke and the West Midlands and a National Organiser for over 40 years. Gymnasts have benefited from his expertise and have now come together to put on this Gymnastic extravaganza in his honour. Tickets can be purchased on the day

Name of event: SUMMER FAYRE
Date and time: 21ST JUNE 2008 START TIME 2PM
Location: HILLTOP MANOR NURSING HOME, CLEMENT RD, OFF HIGH LANE, CHELL
Event details: MANY STALLS: BOOKS, BRIC A BRAC, TOYS, TOMBOLA, RAFFLES AND MUCH MORE. ADMISSION 25P
Additional information:听ALL MONEY RAISED GOES TO RESIDENTS COMFORT FUND

Name of event: Summer Fete
Date and time: Saturday 21st June from 2 - 6pm
Location: Coppenhall Methodist Church, Bradfield Road site
Event details: There will be a barbecue, lots of different stalls and a variety of games
Additional information: 20p admission

Name of event: Spectra & Faerie Magik present their 3rd Annual Mid-Summer Fairy Party
Date and time: Sat. 21 June 2008 from 2 - 6pm
Location: This year at the Richard Wakefield School in Tutbury Village, Staffs
Event details: A wonderful Fairy Party with a Fairy Queen's Banquet in the Banqueting Hall, special Disney guests, children's entertainers, games & competitions, crafts & activities, bouncy castles & face painting听and much, much more. The afternoon will begin with an 'Opening Parade with the Fairy Queen and her attendants
Additional information: Tickets - Children 拢6 / Adults 拢2 / under 3's FREE. Available in advance from Spectra (The Fairy Shop) 2 High Street, Tutbury or phone Suzie on 01773 836122 for further details

Name of event: Repton Open Gardens 2008
Date and time: 21 & 22 June, 2 to 6pm
Location: Repton, South Derbyshire
Event details: At least 13 gardens, plants and produce, flowers in church, prize draw, home-made teas, tombola, 拢3 per adult, children free
Additional information: In aid of St. Wystan's Church, Repton

Name of event: Biddulph Moor First School Summer Fair
Date and time: Saturday 21st June, 2 to 4pm
Location: Biddulph Moor First School, School Lane, Biddulph Moor
Event details: Admission free for children. Adults 50p. Barbecue, Bouncy Castle, Stalls, Raffle, Moorlands Radio

Name of event: Slip Decorating Workshop
Date and time: 21st June 2008. 2-4pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Make a dish and decorate it using slip (liquid clay) trailing techniques. 拢10 per person. Includes museum admission and firing of your piece. Pre-Booking essential - please call 01782 237777 or visit us in person.
Additional information: Open: Every day from 10am - 5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For more information log on to www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: Open day at Consall Hall Gardens in aid of St. John the Baptist Church, Wetley Rocks
Date and time: Saturday 21st June from 2.30 - 6pm
Location: Consall Hall Gardens, Wetley Rocks
Event details: Admission 拢7, Conc. 拢4, accompanied children under 16 FREE
Additional information: Ticket includes Afternoon Tea in the Halcyon Room between 3- 5.30pm

Name of event: School Reunion for Birches Head High School class of 1978
Date and time: Saturday, June 21st - 7.30pm
Location: Trent Squash Country Club, Birches Head
Event details: Teachers who were at the school in 1978 also welcome
Additional information: Price 拢10 per person, includes bar, disco & Buffet.听Profits will go to charity. email karenv@live.co.uk for more details and rsvp

Name of event: Midsummer Evening of Jazz
Date and time: Saturday 21 June, 7.30pm
Location: Walton High School
Event details: In association with Lions of Stafford. 13 such annual event featuring Staffordshire Youth Jazz Orchestra and Walton High School Jazz Orchestra
Additional information: Tickets 拢6 each from school (01785 356300) or on door.听Bring your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.听Barbecue available all evening.听All proceeds towards the needy in Stafford

Name of event: Shakespeare's Othello
Event date, and time: 21st June 7.30pm
Location: Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
Event details: Organised by the National Trust
Additional information: For tickets ring 07900 498966

Name of event: Car Boot Sale
Date and time: every Sunday through to 31st December, 2008
Location: Congleton Market in the town centre
Event details: To book a stall contact Laurence Hodson on 07739 529225
Additional information: Stalls from 拢7

Name of event: Wrenbury Art Group Exhibition
Date and time: last day, 22nd June
Location: Dorothy Clive Garden near Market Drayton
Event details: Exhibition and sale of paintings by this very talented group
Additional information: Wrenbury Art Group will also be taking part in an exhibition at St. Mary's in Nantwich between 19-22 June

Name of event: Orienteering event
Date and time: Sunday 22nd June, Register 10am
Location: Park Hall Country Park (Visitor Centre Park), Hulme Road, Weston Coyney
Event details: 'Come & Try It' event.听Suitable for beginners & experienced orienteers.听 Adults 拢3, Juniors / concessions 拢1.50
Additional information: 60 minute score event, followed by barbecue.听Please bring own food & drink.听Further information:听Barbara Farr - 01270 877846. Visit our website at www.sisyphus.demon.co.uk/POTOC

Name of event: Veteran`s Day Celebration and Parade (hosted by City of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Date and time: Sunday 22 June - Veterans to gather for 10.45am
Location: Stoke Minster - Church Service听/ Kings Hall - Civic Reception
Event details: Church Service will start at 11.45 at Stoke Minster.听Anyone who is not a Veteran should be seated at church for 11.35.听Immediately following the service there will be a parade around Stoke led by the Black Watch Association Pipe Band.听The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Stoke-on-Trent and Mayor and Mayoress of Newcastle-under-Lyme will then host a civic celebration and buffet lunch in the Kings Hall for any Veteran and a guest - to which tickets will be issued on application.听(Note that tickets are limited).听Entertainment will be provided by the City of Stoke-on-Trent Music and Performing Arts Service听听
Additional information: Uniforms, decorations (no commemorative medals please) and badges of office may be worn.听Please contact Stoke-on-Trent City Council before 16th June 2008.听If you are a standard bearer and wish to attend please let us know

Name of event: Congleton War Memorial Hospital Summer Fete
Date and time: 22/6/08听between 1-4pm
Location: Congleton Hospital, Canal Road
Event details: Band, DJ Chris Francis, dance, dog obediance display, Plant and brick brac stalls, tombolla, books, clothes, face painting, classic cars and much much more Additional information: Free admission. ALL money raised go towards the hospital

Name of event: Paint the Garden!
Date and time: 22nd June 2008. 1-4.30pm
Location: Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent.
Event details: Spend an afternoon drawing or painting our picturesque garden. Pencil and paper provided. Please bring your own materials if you wish to paint. Free entry to garden, normal admission applies to the Hall
Additional information: Open Sun- Thu, 1-5pm. Log on to www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: Summer Fete
Date and time: 22nd June from 1 - 4pm
Location: War Memorial听Hospital, Canal Road, Congleton
Event details: Featuring Rode Hall Silver Band, dance troupes, classic cars, barbecue, dog display, cake stall and lots more
Additional information: Admission Free. Proceeds to the hospital's League of Friends fund

Name of event: COFFEE MORNING
Date and time: MONDAY 23RD JUNE 2008 FROM 10AM TO NOON
Location: TUNSTALL NEIGHBOURHOOD COLLEGE (next to Aldi) Brownhills Road, Tunstall
Event details: Coffee Morning to raise funds for Literacy Group's magazine
Additional information: Please join us for coffee, tea and cakes

Name of event: Flower Festival
Date and time: last day - Mon 23rd June, 10am-noon
Location: Trentham Methodist Church, Barlaston Old Road, Trentham
Event details: Refreshments available daily
Additional information: Stalls to include, books, cards and more

Name of event: Gentle Exercise Classes
Date and time: 23rd June 10.45 - 11.45am
Location: Congleton Library Meeting Room, Market Street
Event details: Organised by Age Concern

Name of event: Booking essential for an Early Evening Stroll organised by Cheshire County Council Countryside Events
Date and time: Book by June 23rd for the stroll on the 25th June
Location: Dane-in-the-Shaw Pasture, Congleton
Event details: Book on 01260 297237
Additional information: Looking at the wildflowers found in a summer meadow

Name of event: William's Autism Son Rise Appeal Indian Buffet
Date and time: 23rd June at 7pm
Location: Prachee Restaurant, Keele Golf Centre
Event details: A charity event supporting William, a local two year old with Autism. Tickets 拢10
Additional information: Tickets available on 326066 or at the restaurant 636060

Name of event: Bric-a-Brac Sale
Date and time: every Wednesday Morning, 9am until 12 noon
Location: Audley & District Community Centre, (B5500) New Road, Audley
Event details: Bric-a-Brac Sale and Coffee Morning.听Excellent items. Everything 10p!
Additional information: All monies raised are for the upkeep and continuance of the Community Centre

Name of event: Open Days each Wed and Sat throughout June, July & August
Date and time: 10am - 4pm
Location: All Saints Church, Leek
Event details: Refreshments available

Name of event: 'Beneath Our Feet' -听cinematic experience
Date and time: 25th June from 7pm - 9pm
Location: Stoke Film Theatre, College Road, Shelton
Event details: A short film showing our visions of the past and future in North Staffordshire
Additional information: Guest speaker Prof Ray Johnson

Name of event: Discover Meditation
Date and time: each Wednesday until 16th July at 7.30pm
Location: Unitarian Meeting House, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Event details: Introductory meditation classes for a peaceful and happy life
Additional information: Everybody welcome

Name of event: Summer Concerts (second concert)
Date and time: Wednesday June 25th at 7.30pm
Location: St. Paul's Church, Victoria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Event details: Jonathan Liebeck (organ) with Ann Liebeck (soprano). Jonathan will play a programme of works by Bach, Couperin and Messaien and accompany his mother in songs by Handel, Vivaldi and Mozart, a repertoire for which she is internationally acclaimed.听She has given masterclasses in America and Australia and has currently been singing in Vienna and听Czechoslovakia
Additional information: Admission听拢5.00 at door

Name of event: Rock 'n' Roll Disco
Date and time: Every Wednesday from 9pm
Location: Smallthorne Victory WMC. 300 Hanley Road, Smallthorne
Event details: Good dance floor, rotation of DJ's, small door charge, good atmosphere

Name of event: Stafford and Rural Homes promoting healthy eating and safe BBQing!
Date and time: 26/6/08 (10am-12.30pm), 27/6/08 (2-4pm)
Location: Stone Advice Shop, 3 Crown听Courtyard, Crown Street
Event details: Come and join us for helpful advice and tips about good summer food. Stafford Borough Council's Health and Safety team will be there to give advice with some freebies too
Additional information: Freebies including meat thermostats and local butcher voucher

Name of event: UAACO Fundraising Event in conjunction with Staffordshire University
Date and time: THURSDAY 26th JUNE 2008, 7.00pm till 9.30pm. Door open 6.30pm
Location: The Pavilion, Staffordshire University, College Road
Event details: 3 PERFORMANCES FOR THE PRICE OF 1, Back by public demand Gazebo Theatre Company's 'SWEET TOOTH'.听A one woman production which merges live action, video, historical images and music to tell the story of the transatlantic slave trade through the lives of African women. A new spoken word/rap trio The Gar (Dirty D, Ben "G" man, Bobby J, ) bringing to the table a fresh style and poetic flow, PLUS The Performance Poetry Of Viv Grant (City Voices & Room in the Roof writing groups)
Additional information: Auction of African Goods on the Night. funded by the Arts Council. Tickets 拢5/拢3.50 (NUS cards/ Children under 16 ) available on 01782 575255. For more info email godfrey2468@aol.com Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

Name of event: Room in the Roof Presents A Midsummer Tale
Date and time: Thursday 26th June, 7 - 9pm
Location: Burslem School of Art, Queen Street, Burslem
Event details: Room in the Roof are hosting an evening of storytelling, poems and music with special guest Richard Faulkner. There will also be an open-mike sessions for the audience
Additional information: Tickets 拢2.00 (拢1 for performers) includes a glass of wine

Name of event: Ballroom, Modern and Old Time Sequence Dances
Date and time: 26/06/08 7.30pm
Location: Knutton Ex-Servicemens Club, John Street, Knutton
Event details: Dancing and Bingo. Full Bar. Car Park

Name of event: Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Date and time: Thu 26th June at 7.30pm
Location: Alleyne's High School Theatre, Oulton Road, Stone
Event details: These performances are to commemorate Alleyne's High School's 450th anniversary
Additional information: Tickets: Adults 拢5, concessions 拢3. Available from the school finance office - 01785 354200

Name of event: An evening of music with the Daleian Singers and Brass Tacks ensemble
Date and time: Thursday 26th June at 7.30pm
Location: St. Werburgh's Church, High Lane, Burslem
Event details: Admission 拢6 including refreshments. Pay on door

Name of event: Discover Meditation
Date and time: each Thursday until 17th July - 7.30pm
Location: Civic Centre, Stoke on Trent
Event details: Introductory meditation classes for a peaceful and happy life
Additional information: Everybody welcome

Name of event: Live Trad Jazz
Date and time: each Thursday evening through to November 27th, 2008
Location: The Swettenham Arms, Swettenham Village near Congleton
Event details: Free admission

Name of event: Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: Thursday 26th June 8.00pm til 10.15pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Off听 Main Road, Walton-on-the Hill
Event details: Dancing each week ,British and American Folk dances with various local club callers
Additional information: All new dancers welcome

Name of event: Mini Olympics
Date and time: 27th June, 9:30am
Location: Stafford Sports College, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford
Event details: There will be approximately 160 young people participating in a mini Olympics which will involve a collection of events.听Not only will young people be participating, there will be 80 sports leaders assisting with the organisation. There will be many special guests on hand including a variety of sporting celebrities, David Kidney MP, The Mayor of Stafford, County and Borough Councillors, School Governors and Staffordshire 2012 Olympic Co-ordinators.听This high profile event will consist of approximately 8 sports, including football, rowing, tug of war, badminton, archery, athletics.听All young people will have the opportunity to take part in the various sports, with winners being rewarded with medals and certificates

Name of event: GRAND OPENING OF STAFFORD AND RURAL HOMES TENANT FEDERATION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
Date and time:听27 JUNE听AT 1.30PM
Location: GREYFRIARS, STAFFORD
Event details: OPENING CEREMONY OF BOTH THE CRC AND SARH STAFFORD SHOP
Additional information: The CRC has been open since May 19 when we moved from a little office in 'The Rurals' SARH - HQ's we are here for your community - throughout the SARH area.听Why not pop in and have a brew - see what we can do for you and your community

Name of event: Stafford and Rural Homes promoting healthy eating and safe BBQing!
Date and time: 27/6/08 (2-4pm)
Location: Stone Advice Shop, 3 Crown听Courtyard, Crown Street
Event details: Come and join us for helpful advice and tips about good summer food. Stafford Borough Council's Health and Safety team will be there to give advice with some freebies too
Additional information: Freebies including meat thermostats and local butcher voucher

Name of event: Land's End to John O'Groats Paddle and sweepstake
Date and time: 27th June, 4-10pm
Location: Trentham lake, The Trentham Estate
Event details: Trentham Canoe Club are collectively trying to paddle 600 miles and raise money though a sweepstake guessing the mileage of the girls or boys team
Additional information: Anyone that has a go on the sweepstake can have a go in the bellboat. More details at www.trenthamcanoeclub.co.uk

Name of event: Companion Dog Show (in aid of African Childrens' Charities)
ate, and time: Friday 27th June, 6pm
Location: The Ash Inn. Mow Cop Rd, Mow Cop
Event details: Fun Dog Show for pedigree and non-pedigree pets
Additional information: Also features an uphill dash challenge for fit owners and their dogs. Lots of trophies and rosettes on offer. The Ash Inn is providing fast food so come straight from work and bring the family

Name of event: East Cheshire Hospice Quiz Night
Date and time: Friday 27th June, 7:30pm
Location: Fallibroome High School, Priory Lane, Macclesfield
Event details: Teams of up to 8 people can enter. Tickets are 拢10 per person including ploughman's supper. For more information contact the fundraising department on 01625 433477 or email fundraising@echospice.org.uk

Name of event: Gwyn Ashton- alternative roots and blues guitarist in concert
Date and time: 27/06/2008, approx. 9pm
Location: Tackeroo Pub, Bracken Close, Hednesford, Brindley Heath near Cannock
Event details: Blues, roots and beyond solo show from award-winning Australian singer/guitarist/songwriter. A one-man-band guitar safari!

Name of event: Magical History Tour
Event date, and time: Friday 27th June at 8pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Event details: Live performances of favourite Beatles songs with trivia and anecdotes in between
Additional information: Tickets 拢12

Name of event: Eccleshall Festival
Date and time: until Sunday 29th June, 2008
Location: Various events, at various local venues
Event details: See programme at www.eccleshallguide.com
Additional information: Something for everyone from castle grounds open to bingo, from quizzes to treasure hunts all crowded into fifteen days of events

Name of event: Meet the Batemans!
Date and time: June 28th & 29th
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road
Event details: Open air theatre. Meet James Bateman, his wife Maria and Gardener Perkins. Discover more about the people who created Biddulph Grange and the extraordinary journey of some of the plants from around the world听
Additional information: Normal admission prices apply. National Trust members and children under five FREE!

Name of event: Waterworld Charity Car Wash for the Donna Louise Children's Hospice Date and time: Saturday 28th June 2008, 9am - 7pm
Location: Waterworld, Festival Park
Event details: A charity car wash washing all cars no matter how big, small or dirty for 拢4. Donating every penny raised to the Donna Louise Children's Hospice Trust our local children's hospice for Staffordshire and South Cheshire, who provide respite and end of life care for children who not expected to live past the age of 16. Please show your support and come along and get your car washed whilst also helping a very important charity

Name of event: 4th Leek Scouts Summer Fayre
Date and time: 28th June, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Location: Market Square, Leek
Event details: Raising funds for the training of the boys and for the upkeep of the Scout headquarters. Stalls will include Cakes, Tombola, White Elephant, Plants and games. The draw for the summer raffle will also be made
Additional information: Please come and support us

Name of event: Alsager Animals Coffee Morning
Date and time: 28th June 9.30 - 11am
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Event details: All the usual goodies, cakes, books, bric-a -brac, plants, good quality clothing etc.
Additional information: Free admission

Name of event: Dear Happy Ghosts
Date and time: 28 June 2008, normal opening hours
Location: Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Cultural Quarter, Hanley
Event details: Bringing together 80 years of press photographs from Stoke-on-Trent鈥檚听 Sentinel newspaper, this exhibition is a wonderfully evocative and nostalgic look back at life in the Potteries using news photography
Additional information: Entitled 鈥楧ear Happy Ghosts鈥�, the exhibition features 120 large photographs and 100 smaller images taken by Sentinel photojournalists over eight decades. Many of the pictures will not have been seen by the public for generations as they are not available for viewing via the Sentinel鈥檚 growing digital archive

Name of event: "The Wheel of听 Life" Flower Festival
Date and time: last day 28th June 2008, 10am-4pm
Location: St. Michael's Church, Brereton, Rugeley
Event details: Floral displays in church and Songs of Praise and cheese and wine

Name of event: Coffee Morning with 1st Buglawton Scouts
Date and time: 28th June from 10am-noon
Location: Congleton Library Meeting Room, Market Street
Event details: Everyone welcome

Name of event: Coffee and Chat
Date and time: each Saturday 10.00 - 12.00
Location: Alsager United Reformed Church, Brookhouse Road
Event details:听Tea, Coffee and Toast
Additional information:听A warm welcome awaits everyone

Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: 28th June from 10am - noon
Location: St. Marys Church Hall, Sandbach
Event details: Proceeds to Sandbach Animal Rescue

Name of event: Polymer Clay Modelling
Date and time: 28th June 2008. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Create unique beads and decorate a glass candle holder by using a Millefiori technique. Event cost is 拢7 including museum admission
Additional information: Open every day from 10am - 5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For more information log onto, www.stoke.gov.uk/museums

Name of event: Greyhound Rescue West of England Fun Dog Show
Date and time: Saturday 28 June 11am
Location: Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane
Event details: All breeds of dogs welcome, doors open 11am & classes/ judging starts at 12:30pm
Additional information: Meet our greyhounds /lurchers needing homes from our Nantwich kennels & the lucky ones that have been adopted, look round the stalls & watch the Delamere Dog Display Team, Refreshments and a picnic area available. Wheelchair access, parking available, interest for all ages. Enquiries contact events co-ordinator Klara on 0151 928 8384 or re-homing officer Lisa on 07711 244 329

Name of event: Strawberry Moon Festival
Date and time: 28 & 29 June 2008, 11am-11pm (Sat) & 11am-6pm (Sun)
Location: Tittesworth Water, off the A53 Leek to Buxton road, follow signs to Meerbrook
Event details: A community arts festival of live music, performing arts, rural crafts and visual arts听
Additional information: Live music, crafts, art and a makers market with local fresh foods. Refreshments available. Adults 拢8, Children 拢4, under 4's Free. For tickets ring 01298 83500, or via via 'REAP' www.reapweb.org.uk

Name of event: Charity Antiques Valuation Day
Date and time: Saturday, June 28th from noon to 5pm
Location: Hill Valley Hotel, Tarporley Road, Whitchurch
Event details: Antiques Valuation Day to raise money for The Acorn Group - a mental health charity in Shrewsbury
Additional information: A charge of 拢1 per item will be made by fine art experts from Halls in Shrewsbury, with all the proceeds going to the charity

Name of event: Summer Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 28th June from noon - 3pm
Location: The Black Horse public house beer garden, Warwick Street, Chesterton
Event details: There will be a barbecue, an entertainer, treasure map and more
Additional information: Proceeds to the Albert Bear Playgroup in Chesterton

Name of event: Summer Fair
Date and time: Saturday 28th June. 12.30pm
Location: St. Peter's Catholic Church Hall, Cobridge
Event details: Loads of different stalls, including cakes, toys, bric-a-brac, household and fancy goods, bottles etc.

Name of event: Checkley Summer Fayre
Date and time: 28/06/08 1-3pm
Location: Hutchinson Memorial School, Uttoxeter Road, Checkley
Event details: Everybody is welcome to join us at our Summer Fayre. There are the usual stalls and games, BBQ and a drinks tent. Lots to do and see for all ages
Additional information: There's a chance to win a week in a Cyprus Villa sleeping 8 in our Grand Raffle!

Name of event: East Cheshire Hospice Summer Fete & Fun Day
Date and time: Saturday 28th June 1:30 - 4:30pm
Location: Fallibroome High School, Priory Lane, Macclesfield
Event details: A variety of stalls a selection of sideshows including bird of prey demonstrations, a 22ft climbing wall, fun fair rides, vintage cars, beat the goalie, bouncy castle, kickboxing and much much more! Entrance 75p in advance, 拢1 on the day. Under 10's get in free. Tickets available from Hospice reception.听For more information call 01625 433477 or email fundraising@echospice.org.uk

Name of event: Strawberry Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 28th June from 2pm
Location: Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks
Event details: Organised by Wetley Rocks WI
Additional information: There will be a selection of stalls and strawberry cream teas will be served by the WI members

Name of event: Grand Summer Fete celebrating Alleyne's 450th听birthday
Date and time: Saturday 28th June 2008 from 2 - 5pm
Location: Oulton Road entrance, Stone
Event details: There will be attractions, stalls and activities... too many to mention! A grand summer draw with many exciting prizes (Alton Tower Tickets, 2 Stoke City Tickets, Wedgwood pottery etc)
Additional information: Call 01785 354200 or www.alleyneshighschool.co.uk

Name of event: Middle Eastern Dance Group performance
Date and time: Saturday 28th June, 2-4pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: An afternoon of belly dancing
Additional information: Open to everyone and free.听For further information please call Sarah on 01538 383137

Name of event: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Date and time: last performances June 28th, 2.30pm Matinee, plus 7.30pm
Location: Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street, Burton-on-Trent
Event details: The Little Theatre Company performs Shakespeare's magical comedy about unrequited and mistaken love and mischievous fairy folk who interfere with comical results
Additional information: Box Office 01283 508100 / www.little-theatre.co.uk

Name of event: Summer Beer Festival
Date and time: 28th June from 6 - 11pm
Location: Hankinson's Field, beside the Leisure Centre, Congleton
Event details: Featuring beers, ciders and perries from around the country
Additional information: Organised by Congleton Round Table and Ladies Circle

Name of event: Biddulph Up In Arms Concert
Date and time: Saturday 28 June
Location: Biddulph Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph
Event details: Martin Simpson and Andy Cutting
Additional information: Award winning legendary duo

Name of event: Feel the Beat
Date and time: 28/06/2008, 19:30-22:30
Location: Weston Coyney Village Hall, Princess Drive
Event details: Charity family music night with several different acts performing a variety of tracks. Local band Transmit Disrupt will be performing their new acoustic set, Ryan Whitmore, Marcus Robinson, Laura Groom, Natasha Durose and many other artists will be performing at this family charity event for the British Heart Foundation. Refreshements will be available on the night
Additional information: Tickets cost 拢8 - Adults, 拢5 - Children under 12, under 5's free. Families (2 Adults + 2 Children) - 拢20. 10% of all sales goes to the British Heart Foundation. For more information or to book your tickets e-mail kwsevents@live.co.uk

Name of event: Middlewich Orchestra in Concert
Date and time: 28th June from 7.30 - 10.30pm
Location: Middlewich Civic Hall, Lewin Street
Event details: Everyone welcome

Name of event: Summer Extravaganza
Date and time: Saturday 28th June at 7.30pm
Location: Wolstanton High School
Event details: Featuring Audley Male Voice Choir and Audley Brass with guest Philip Cartwright (Tenor) Tickets to include a glass of wine and strawberry sensations
Additional information: Tickets 拢10, call 01782 629528 or 01782 722007

Name of event: Project Nepal Rock 'n' Roll Night
Date and time: Saturday 28th June @ 7.30pm
Location: Cheddleton Community Centre, Hollow Lane, Cheddleton near Leek
Event details: Dancing to live rock and roll band. Raising funds for Duke of Edinburgh students to help in Nepalese villages with community projects such building a new school and installing solar power supplies
Additional information: Tickets available from Philippa on 07970 195850 or pay on the door

Name of event: Cliff & Ann's Retirement Party
Date and time: Saturday 28th June
Location: Bleeding Wolf, Scholar Green
Event details: 70s Disco and Fancy Dress - all past and present customers welcome
Additional information: After 32 Years in the licensed trade Cliff and Ann are finally taking a step back and retiring. "Cliff and Ann have a Happy Relaxing well deserved retirement from all your staff and customers at the Bleeding Wolf"

Name of event: ORCHESTRAL CONCERT BY NORTH STAFFS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Date and time: SATURDAY 28TH JUNE 2008 AT 7.30PM
Location: JUBILEE HALL, STOKE
Event details: PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE - RECORDER CONCERTO BY SAMMARTINI - SOLOIST ANNA BRADBURN, ARUTUNIAN TRUMPET CONCERTO - SOLOIST ALAN HOLDER, NIGHT ON A BARE MOUNTAIN - MUSSORGSKY, LES PRELUDES - LISZT, MASQUERADE SUITE BY听KHACHATURIAN. ORCHESTRA LEADER - SHEILA DEXTER, GUEST CONDUCTOR - EWA STRUSINSKA
Additional information: TICKETS FROM A MAJOR MUSIC 01782 634 634 FROM THE END OF MAY, OR VIA THE WEB-SITE NSSO.ORG/UK - LINK TO COMMITTEE AND OFFICIALS - TICKET SECRETARY - OR AT THE DOOR

Name of event: 'Requiem' by John Rutter with the Holmes Chapel Singers
Date and time: 28th June at 7.30pm
Location: Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre, Selkirk Drive
Event details: For Tickets ring the Ticket Secretary on 01477 534928

Name of event: An Evening of Song
Date and time: June 28th 7.30pm
Location: St Chads Church, Winsford
Event details: Join Father Francis for an evening of song
Additional information: Admission 拢6 inc supper. For info ring Sue: 01606 554308

Name of event: An evening with the Cheshire Guitar Club, plus disco
Date and time: 28th JUNE 2008, 8pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Event details: Featuring live guitar music from artists such as Dire Straits, The Shadows, Bob Dylan, The Police, Hank Marvin and many more
Additional information: This is a fund raiser for Hollie Raffo who has a serious heart condition, tickets are only 拢5 each available from 01260 281195 / 01782 220321 or Congleton Tourist Information

Name of event: Mind, Body and Spirit Fair
Date and time: 29th June 9.30am - 6pm
Location: Nantwich Civic Hall, Beam Street
Event details: Introductory treatments and free talks. Admission 拢3.50 on the day or book in advance on 07828 187468
Additional information: To include Buddhist Meditation and a Master Palmist

Name of event: St. Luke's Flower festival, Sheen
Date and time: Sun 29th June until Sat 5th July.听Daily from 10.30am until 8pm
Location: St. Luke's Church, Sheen.听Sheen is a small village on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border, approx. 10 miles from the towns of Leek, Buxton, Ashbourne & Bakewell & 4 miles from the villages of Longnor, Hartington & Warslow
Event details: The theme of the flower festival is 'Simply Red'.听Refreshments and toilets available, plus plenty of parking. Coaches welcome
Additional information: We are also holding a car boot on the last day of the flower festival, Saturday 5th July.听拢5 for prebooked pitches or 拢6 on the day.听For more info or to book a car boot pitch contact Ann on 01298 84396

Name of event: Penkridge & District Round Table Fun-Run & Community Fun-Day
Date and time: Sunday June 29th 11.00am
Location: The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge
Event details: The 2.5 mile (4.02 km) circular village route is along the same course as previous years through the streets of Penkridge. It is open to all regardless of age ability and shape. Those wishing to sport fancy dress are as ever most welcome too. The event will be marshalled throughout and medical support provided by St John鈥檚 ambulance.
Additional information: All times will be recorded and published, and trophies awarded to all winners and runners-up in eight different categories. A minimal charge of 拢3.00 per entrant and 拢8.00 per family (of up to four) will be made for those entries received prior to the day of the event. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Penkridge & District Round Table website www.penkridgeroundtable.co.uk - by email request from funrunday2008@btinternet.com or collected from Heather Stern Estate Agents (a regular听 sponsor of the event) located at Market Place, Penkridge鈥� from early June

Name of event: Rob Pointon Exhibition
Date and time: last day 29th June 2008, 2-5pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Featuring 20 striking paintings of local people by artist Rob Pointon
Additional information: Open: For more information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323

Name of event: St. Augustine's Church Summer Fete
Date and time: 29/06/08听 2 - 4pm
Location: Station Road, Rugeley
Event details:听 Family fun, BBQ, stalls, games, childrens crafts,
Additional information: St. Augustine's Church, Rugeley - full of historic interest

Name of event: Eccleshall Castle grounds open to the public
Date and time: Sunday 29th June from 2pm - 4.30pm
Location: Eccleshall Castle, Castle Street.
Event details:听The grounds, woodland and castle ruins will be open to the public by kind invitation of Mr & Mrs Carter-Motley celebrating Eccleshall Festival. Refreshments available, music on the terrace, plant sale and other attractions. All proceeds to the Eccleshall Trust. Admission 拢3

Name of event: KEMS Concert Band at Brough Park Bandstand
Date and time: Sunday 29th June from 2.00pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: An afternoon of live woodwind and brass music
Additional information: A popular music repertoire. Open to everyone, free and a non formal audience.听Further information can be obtained by calling 01538 383137

Name of event: British Pottery Manager's Association anniversary exhibition
Date and time: until 10th August 2008
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: A display to commemorate 90 years of the Association as it's wound-up and disappears into the history books
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For more information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323

Name of event: Barracks Life Drawing Group: 'A New Experience' Exhibition
Date and time: until 13th July, 2008
Location: Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Brampton Park, Newcastle
Event details: 'A New Experience' explores the dynamics between artists and model. Artists offer their feelings and pictures as they work with a first time model and their model expresses her feelings of this novel situation

Name of event: Art Exhibition
Date and time: Begins 30th June (ongoing)
Location: L'aroma Cafe, Sandbach High Street.
Event details: Exhibtion & Sale of Paintings by Local Art students featuring 'Cheshire Life & Places' & 'Sandbach In Bloom'
Additional information: Percentage of Sales to the charity 'DebRA'

Name of event: Direct Payment Roadshow
Date and time: Monday 30th June, 10.00am-7.00pm
Location: Trentham Estate
Event details: Advice about Direct Payment. Information on services for disabled people and carers
Additional information: Refreshment are available and there's live entertainment and free holistic therapy taster sessions