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AUGUST 2008...
Name of event: Art Exhibition by Stafford Artists
Date and time: until Mon 1st Sept, 10am - 5pm, closed on Sundays
Location: The Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Event details: Watercolours, Oils and Acrylics by Eleanor and John Cathcart from Weeping Cross - both are members of the Stafford Art Group
Name of event: Thomas Toft Slipware in Context
Date and time: until 31st August 2008
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Our new stunning Toft Charger displayed with other 17th century slipwares
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
Name of event: Wonderland Trail
Date and time: until 31st August. 10am - 5pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Find the clues around the site, free gift to all entrants. £1 plus admission
Additional information: Open daily from 10am - 5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 237777
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Name of event: Wonderland Pottery Painting
Date and time: until 31st August 2008. 10am - 5pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum,ÌýUttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Take home a piece of wonderland themed pottery you've decorated. From £1 plus admission
Name of event: Sudbury Scents
Date and time: until Sunday 31st August 2008. 1 - 4pm
Location: Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, ASHBOURNE, Derbyshire
Event details: Bring the family to make a sweet scented Tussie Mussie to take home.Ìý House ticket required and donations towards Tussie Mussies would be appreciated
Name of event: Summer Fun
Date and time: until Saturday 30th August, 2008
Location: Paint a Pot Studio, Park Hall Road, Longton
Event details: Are your children bored in the holidays? Then we feel we have the perfect answer. Bring them along for up to two hours of fun and creativity at Paint a Pot Studio. Children & adults can choose & paint a piece of pottery from our large range of items, creating a unique piece to keep or give as a gift to family or friends
Additional information: Not open Sundays or Bank Holidays
Name of event: See Leek embroideries which are not normally on show
Date and time: until Saturday 30th August, 10am-4pm daily
Location: All Saints Church, Compton, Leek
Event details: An opportunity to visit the church and see the embroideries
Additional information: Light refreshments will be available
Name of event: Amerton At The Circus
Date and time: Mon - Fri until 29th August, 2008
Location: Amerton Farm & Craft Centre, Stowe by Chartley, Stafford ST18 0LA
Event details: Clowns, Circus Skills, Ferret Racing, Face Painting, Body Art, Fairground Ride, Land Rover Safari, Pottery Painting, Playbarn, Train, large Sand Pit
Additional information: Free general entrance, free parking, picnic area - great day out for all the family
Name of event: Summer Funtastics
Date and time: until 29th August, every Mon, Wed, Fri between 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Stoke-on-Trent Gymnastics Centre, Newcastle street, Burslem
Event details: You have to book before hand due to limit on participants, please call the gymnastics centre on 01782 234444 for further information
Additional information: A fun introduction to all areas of Gymnastics
Name of event: Humpty Dumpty
Date and time: until 29th August 2008, 10.30am - 4pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Make Humpty... and the wall to push him off! Cost of event is £1
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: The Rocking Horse Winner
Date and time: until 29th August 2008, noon - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Help the rider onto his horse in a magical spinning picture. £2 per child, 50p per accompanying adult. Includes museum admission
Additional information: Open: Wed – Sun 12 – 4.30pm. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233144
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Name of event: Etruria Toolbox
Date and time: until 29th August 2008, noon - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Toolbox loan free with museum admission
Name of event: RSPB Coombes Valley Family Fun Events
Date and time: 28 Aug, 09.30-12.30 & 13.30-16.30 daily
Location: RSPB Coombes Valley Nature Reserve, Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Leek
Event details: Join us in the school summer holidays to explore our lush meadows full of flowers, butterflies and all sorts of bugs and beasties! Paddle in the stream to discover the fascinating creatures hiding beneath the surface and dip in our purpose built pond which is teaming with life. There will be a chance to get creative with lots of crafty activities and games. Great for all the family!
Additional information: Each session cost £4 per child, accompanying adults are free. Booking essential. Contact: 01538 384017 / email coombes.valley@rspb.org.uk
Name of event: Gladstone Holiday Club - Clay 'n' Quiz Day
Date and time: Thursday, 28 August 10am - 3pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Another fun Holiday Club event
Additional information: Limited places - call 01782 237777 to book
Name of event: T'ai Chi Taster Session for the semi-mobile
Date and time: Thursday 28th August 10.30-11.30am
Location: Bradwell Lodge Community Centre, Bradwell Lane, Porthill
Details: Do you have MS, PARKINSON'S, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS or any similar mobility problem? WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY T'AI CHI?ÌýIF YOU ARE SEMI-MOBILE, WOULD LIKE TO TRY SOME GENTLE EXERCISE AND MEET SOME NEW PEOPLE, WHY NOT COME ALONG. Admission £2. For more information ring Karen or Joanne on 07766 341647 / 07906 624609
Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 28th August, 10.30am
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Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 28thÌýAugust, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 28thÌýAugust, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening.ÌýAll seats £3.ÌýFor details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Little Bo Peep Lost Her Sheep!
Date and time: until 28th August 2008, Drop in, 1-4pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: She needs your help to find them! Cost of event is £2 per child, 50p accompanying adults. Includes museum admission
Additional information: Open: daily from 10am - 5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 237777
Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 29th August, 10.30am
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Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 29thÌýAugust, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 29thÌýAugust, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening.ÌýAll seats £3.ÌýFor details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Charity Head Shaving
Date and time: Friday 29th August at 11.00am
Location: RSPCA Charity Shop, Miles Bank (between Greenwoods and The Works), Hanley
Details: V, as she likes to be called, is new mother of a bouncing baby girl but has agreed to have her head shaved in order to help local animals. She hopes to raise as much money as possible for the animals rescued by the RSPCA Inspectors
Name of event: Psychic Fair
Date and time: 29 August 2008, 7 to 10pm
Location: Grosvenor Casino, Octagon Retail Park, New Century Street, Etruria
Details: Psychic Fair: Tarot Cards, Crystal Healing, Angel Cards, Crystal Facial, Aura Camera and much more.ÌýFree entry.ÌýOver 18yrs - photo ID required (driving licence / passport) Live entertainment afterwards
Name of event: An evening of Mediumship
Date and time: Friday 29th Aug from 7-30pm
Location: Fenton Spiritualist Church, King Street, Fenton
Details: An evening of Mediumship with international mediums Sheila Green & Jennifer Pestalozzi. Pay on the door £4 per person
Name of event: Candle-lit Baroque Concert
Date and time: Friday 29th August 2008 - 8pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Ingestre near Stafford
Event details: Candle-lit concert of Baroque music from local quartet Old Hill Consort - violin, cello, recorder & spinet
Additional information: Tickets £10 from Ingestre Festival Office - 07530 294698
Name of event: Ipstones Agricultural Show 2008
Date and time: Saturday 30th August
Location: Ipstones Memorial Hall grounds
Details: The Annual Show with Classic Cars display, Parade of Carnival Queens, Bouncy Castle, Tug of War, Heavy Horses, Gymkaha, Dog Competition, Side Stalls, Refreshments, Beer Tent, Horticultural Tent, Charity Stalls, Main Ring entertainment, Goat, Sheep & Cattle sections, Heavy Vehicles Display, Fair Ground Rides, plus lots lots more. Visit www.ipstonesshow.co.uk for full details
Name of event: Giant Car Boot Sale
Date and time: Saturday 30th August, from 8am to 1pm
Location: Large Field on EARDSWICK LANE,ÌýBradfield Green, signposted off the A530 Nantwich-Middlewich road.Ìý(Approx Sat Nav: CW1 4RQ)
Details: Cars £7, Vans / Trailers £10. All in Aid of St. Bartholomew's Church, Church Minshull by kind permission of Mr & Mrs S.Ford.ÌýRefreshments and toilets available on site.ÌýFurther information from J. Headon on 01270 522 353
Name of event: INGESTRE FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL VILLAGE FAIR
Date and time: 30/08/08
Location: INGESTRE, NEAR STAFFORD
Event details: An afternoon of entertainment and procession with a traditional Village Fair. An array of stalls is planned as well as a vintage car display, local produce, games, nature trails and equestrian events from Ingestre Stables. The famous Ingestre bells will be rung
Additional information: The event is part of a three-day Festival in the Village. For more details call 01889 270914
Name of event: Open Days each Sat and Wed throughout August
Date and time: 10am - 4pm
Location: All Saints Church, Leek
Event details: Refreshments available
Name of event: Smallthorne Councillor Surgery And Coffee Morning
Date and time: 30/08/2008, 10am 'til noon
Location: Salem Methodist Church, Ford Green Road, Smallthorne
Details: Come along to our Coffee Morning and meet your City Councillors
Name of event: ECCLESHALL SHOW
Date and time: Saturday 30th August 2008 from 10.30am
Location: Lower Parks, Sugnall near Eccleshall - on the B5026
Event details: Traditional Country Show - free entry for kids - great fun for all the family!
Additional information: www.eccleshallshow.co.uk
Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 30th August, 10.30am
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Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 30thÌýAugust, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 30thÌýAugust, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening.ÌýAll seats £3.ÌýFor details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Arty Party!
Date and time: 30th August 2008. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Cost of event is £2.60
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
Name of event: A Cententary Celebration
Date and time: Saturday 30th August from noon - 4pm
Location: Hanley Elim Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley
Event details: Come along and learn some of the history of the church, area and also about the Elim faith
Name of event: Summer Fair
Date and time: Saturday 30th August from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Darbhall School Road, Winsford
Details: Admission free, there will be a BBQ and tearoom, bouncy castle, face painting and tombola and raffle and lots more
Name of event: Mother Earth Lodge with Wa Na Nee Che
Date and time: Saturday 30th August 08 - approx 1pm
Location: Rudyard Lake near Leek
Event details: A spiritual place for cleansing, purification, healing and renewal at all levels
Additional information: Books, sage, kinnick kinnick available!
Name of event: British Red Cross Haslington Centre Flower & Vegetable Show
Date and time: Saturday 30th August 2008, 1pm
Location: Yoxall Village Hall, Crewe Road, Haslington, Crewe
Event details: Open Flower & Vegetable Show, raffle, tombola, games, light refreshments, plus Car Boot Sale from 1pm. NO CARS BEFORE NOON please
Additional information: Schedules available - Contact 01270 581221 or email tony.peake.rd9@btopenworld.com
Name of event: Lunchtime Concert (follows Pilgrimage Service)
Date and time: Saturday 30th August 2008 at 1pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Ingestre near Stafford
Event details: 45mins Concert of religious & secular music performed by Chetwynd Additional information: Tickets £7 from Ingestre Festival Office - 07530 294698
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Name of event: Jazz Concert with Chris Gumbley & Friends
Date and time: Saturday 30th August 2008 at 8pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Ingestre near Stafford
Event details: An evening of Jazz with popular musician Chris Gumbley & Friends
Additional information: Tickets £15 from Ingestre Festival Office - 07530 294698
Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 30 August 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Jasper Street, Hanley
Event details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds to Church funds
Name of event: Summer Holiday Grand Tour Activities - Scotland Weekend
Date and time: Aug 30th & 31st
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: Enjoy the last stop on the Biddulph Grange Grand Tour summer activities programme, our Scotland weekend! Come and discover the Scottish Glen, do the Family Trail and enjoy hands-on activities
Additional information: Children must be accompanied by an adult.ÌýActivities may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.ÌýActivities are free of charge on entry.ÌýNormal entry charges apply
Name of event: Charity Live Music Night in aid of Parkinsons Society
Date and time: Saturday 30th August, 5-10pm
Location: Luck Penny, Crab Lane, Stafford
Details: Grand barbeque, tombola and live music
Name of event: 'Guy Gibson & The Dambusters' Historical Talk
Date and time: Saturday 30th August - Start 7pm
Location: Tean Village Hall
Details: Admission £2. A Talk about the Dambusters by Mary Pierce, a veteran of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, who was Guy Gibson's driver
Name of event: Communication Workers Union Meeting
Date and time: Sunday 31st August, 11am-1pm
Location: Carlsberg Suite, Crewe Alexandra Football Club
Details: Crewe Mail Centre Closure Campaign. Invited Speakers C.W.U. National & Divisional Officers, Local C&N MP, Leader ofÌýC&N Council
Name of event: Conducted Nature Walk
Date and time: Sunday 31st August 2008 atÌý9.30am
Location: Ingestre near Staford
Event details: Explore the countryside and wildlife of the Ingestre area with a local wildlife guide
Additional information: The event is part of a three-day festival in the village - full details from 01889 270914
Name of event: ECCLESHALL RUFC JUNIOR REGISTRATION AND OPEN DAY
Date and time: SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST 10AM ONWARDS
Location: BADEN HALL, SWYNNERTON RD, ECCLESHALL
Details: MEET THE MEMBERS, COACHES AND PLAYERS. FIND OUT WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE COMING SEASON .JOIN IN WITH MICRO COACHING SESSIONS. HAVE A GO IF YOU'VE NEVER PLAYED BEFORE. REGISTER AS A MEMBER. ENJOY A LUNCHTIME BBQ AND BAR. WE WELCOME ALL PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES FROM 6 TO 17 YEARS. VISIT www.eccleshallrufc.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS
Name of event: Rotary Charity Motor Show
Date and time: Sunday 31st August from 10am - 4pm
Location: Sutton Fields, Sutton Weaver
Details: Classic cars, American, custom and modified cars and special interest vehicles.ÌýRefreshments will be available. Admission £3.50 and accompanied children under 12 free
Name of event: Doggie Funday
Date and time: 31st Aug 08, from 10.30am-4.30pm
Location: Trentham Gardens - on the lawns behind Doggie Fashions
Details: Dog Competitions, star guest Kate & Gin from Britain's Got Talent, Dog Agility displays plus much more...
Name of event: Tunstall Park Centenary Celebrations (1908-2008)
Date and time: 31 August, 12-5pm
Location: Tunstall Park, Victoria Park Road, Tunstall
Details: The event will open with a parade of fabulous costumes produced by Cultural Sisters and worn by volunteers from the Race Equality Council and North Staffordshire Afro-Caribbean Association, complemented by Lennie the Land Train, clowns and more.ÌýThere's a Historial Display - looking at the history of the Park from when it was recognised in 1908 by Queen Victoria to the present day.ÌýHow the park has developed: refurbishment of the Floral Hall Community Building and Bandstand.ÌýCome along and enjoy an arena full of entertainment for all ages - Cheshire Dog Display Team, Team M.A.D. Mountain Aerial Display and Team Extreme will all be showing off their skills with BMX's and Skateboarding.ÌýWhy not join the competition! Great Prizes!ÌýSpeak to Team Extreme members on the day.ÌýOther attractions include - Airboan Adventure (Parachute experience), Mobile Climbing Wall, Quad Bikes, Donkey Rides, Krakatoa (a giant 100ft inflatable obstacle course), Bouncy Castle Village, Rodeo Bronco, Punch and Judy, face painting, artists workshops, charity stalls, trade stalls, refreshments and much more. For information please contactÌý 01782 231677 or 01782 235808
Name of event: Knights in Battle!
Date and time: Sunday 31stÌýAugust 2008, 11am-5pm
Location: Tutbury Castle (30 mins from Stoke on Trent.Ìý Just off the A50)
Details: A fantastic day out for all the family – a living history camp with 'Falchion', showing how life was lived in the 1400’s. Relive the days when Tutbury Castle was at her most glorious.ÌýMeet Knights in shining armour and other characters from this chivalrous time. Bring the family (Princes and Princesses are welcome!)Ìýto cheer, boo and hiss as the Knights cross swords and fight for the honour of Tutbury!ÌýThe Great Hall will be open with a guide on hand to tell you all about the extensive history of Tutbury Castle.ÌýThe Tea Room will be open with food and drinks available all day.ÌýÌýÌý For more information call 01283 812129 or visit www.tutburycastle.com
Name of event: Draycott in the Clay Village Show
Date and time: August 31st 2008 from noon
Location: Grange Farm, Draycott in the Clay
Event details: Agricultural Show with many diverse attractions for all the family Additional information: Free car parking. Admission £4 adults. £2 children
Name of event: Lunchtime Concert (follows Pilgrimage Service)
Date and time: Sunday 31st August 2008 at 1pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Ingestre near Stafford
Event details: 45min Concert of religious & secular music performed by Chetwynd Additional information: Tickets £7 from Ingestre Festival Office - 07530 294698
Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 31stÌýAugust, 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening.ÌýAll seats £3.ÌýFor details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: 'A Visual History: Paintings of Newcastle-under-Lyme, 1770-1970' - A local history course
Date and time: Close of enrolment, 31st August, 2008
Location: Newcastle Museum & Art Gallery, Brampton Park
Event details: Places limited, to book please ring the museum on 01782 619705. The eight week course begins 25th September
Additional information: Course fee: £41 (£37 concessions)
Name of event: A Cententary Celebration Service
Date and time: Sunday 31st August at 6.30pm
Location: Hanley Elim Church, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley
Details: Come along and learn some of the history of the church, area, and also about the Elim faith
