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NOVEMBER 2008...
Name of event: Santa's Grotto at Longton Market
Date and time: 29th Nov, 6th, 13th, 20th & 24th Dec - normal opening hours
Location: Longton Market
Details: Santa will be in his grotto at Longton Market.ÌýThere will be face painting and free prize draws to win an Xbox, a Nintendo wii / wii fit, an iPod and £900 of Market vouchers
Name of event: FINE ART by Debra Wagner
Date and time: 29th November, 9am - 5pm
Location: Stone Railway Station, Station Approach
Details: Another opportunity to see the work of local artist Debra Wagner. Free parking and admission
Name of event: TABLE TOP SALE
Date and time: SATURDAY 29thÌýNOV, 9.30am-noon
Location: SCOUT HALL, ST. JOHN'S ROAD, BUGLAWTON, CONGLETON
Details: Coffee and homemade cakes too!
Name of event: Alsager Animals in Need Coffee Morning
Date and time: 29th November from 9.30 - 11am
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Details: All the usual goodies - good quality clothing, books, cakes, bric-a-brac, plants etc. Good company and a nice cup of tea!
Name of event: STAFFORD ART GROUP EXHIBITION
Date and time: 29TH NOVEMBER, 10AM-4PM
Location: ODDFELLOWS HALL, GREENGATE STREET, STAFFORD
Details: EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS. A CHANCE TO BUY AFFORDABLE, ORIGINAL ARTWORK
Name of event: Christmas Tree Festival
Date and time: 29th Nov, 10am-4pm
Location: Wesley Place Methodist Church, Alsager
Details: Come and see our beautiful display of Christmas trees decorated by local schools, businesses and organisations. Enjoy some festive refreshments and vote for your favourite tree. Entrance is free. Donations welcome
Name of event: Second-hand Book Sale
Date and time: Sat 29th November, 10am-4pm
Location: Oakhanger Methodist Church on the B5077 Alsager to Crewe road (the FirstBus service 20 stops outside)
Details: Raising funds for Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum
Name of event: Wrenbury Art Group Art Fair
Date and time: 29th November 10-4pm
Location: Upstairs, Parish Rooms, St. Mary's, Nantwich
Details: Entry is free and will give visitors the opportunity to admire and perhaps buy an original piece of artÌý by one of the artists belonging to this very talented group
Name of event: Christmas Fair
Date and time: 29th November, 10am - 2pm
Location: St. Andrew's Parish Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe
Details: Father Christmas, Cakes, Cards, Books, etc. Refreshments, Fire Engine on display for the children
Name of event: Silverdale Bowling Club Coffee Morning
Date and time: Sat 29th November, 10am-noon
Location: The Bethel Centre, Silverdale, Newcastle
Details: FREE Admission, various stalls - cakes, Christmas gifts, clothes, bric-a-brac, raffle, refreshments available
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 29th November 10-noon
Location: Chesterton United Reformed Church, Victoria Street. Chesterton
Details: Santa Claus, fancy goods, bric-a-brac, tombola, raffle, books & refreshments
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Sat 29th Nov, 10am-noon
Location: The Salvation Army, Heathcote Street, Kidsgrove
Details: Stalls will include: surprise gift stall, cake stall, grocery stall, toy stall, white elephant, odds-evens stall, accessories / jewellery, refreshments
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Saturday, 29th November, 10am - 11.30am
Location: Haughton Village Hall (4 miles west of Stafford on the A518)
Details: Father Christmas, stalls, competitions, grand draw, tombola & refreshments. ADMISSION FREE! Proceeds to support St. Giles' Church, Haughton
Name of event: Christmas Coffee Morning
Date and time: Saturday 29th November from 10am
Location: Endon Methodist Church
Details: Various stalls including cakes, pottery, plants and lots more
Name of event: St. Andrew's Church Celebration Day
Date and time: 29th November 10.30am to 3.30pm
Location: St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Ostler's Lane, Cheddleton
Details: Open Day celebrating the refurbishment of the premises and showing off the activities of the numerous local organisations who use the premises. Free admission
Name of event: Meditation Group
Date and time: Sat Nov, 29th 10.30am - noon
Location: Marsh Hall Community Centre, Grange Lane, Wolstanton
Details: A gentle introduction to meditation - proven to help alleviate stress & effective in many conditions such as high blood pressure & IBS. Open to all the family. No experience necessary. Donations gratefully received! Free parking & free admission. Bring something to lie on. For information please contact Maggie on 01782 620514
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Name of event: Alternative Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Sat Nov 29th, 1.30 - 4pm
Location: Marsh Hall Community Centre, Grange Lane, Wolstanton
Details: Ideas for different Christmas gifts & cards. Many handmade by local people; jewellery, pictures, individualised gift bags, natural health care / body care products & even vouchers for complementary therapy! Free admission & parking
Name of event: Art at the Arms
Date and time: until Saturday 29th November, pub opening hours
Location: Biddulph Arms, Congleton Road
Details: Exhibition of acrylic landscapes by Graham Felstead on show and on sale in the dining area of the pub.ÌýAll welcome. Late opening Monday until 4.30pm
Name of event: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Christmas at The Ark Open Weekend
Date and time: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 11am - 4pm both days
Location: The Ark Rescue Centre for Cats & Dogs, Wyaston Road, Ashbourne
Details: Collection for the cats and dogs Christmas Dinner. The Ark is decorated for Christmas and each cat and dog has a stocking they are hoping will be filled! Tours of the kennels and cattery, festive food and lots of gifts to buy forÌýChristmas includingÌý cards and the charity's own 2009 calendar showing some of the cats and dogs rehomed.ÌýAladdin's Cave open for books, bric-a-brac and toys. Admission is free. For information call 01335 300494 or visit www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org
Name of event: PTA Christmas Fair
Date and time: 29/11/2008, noon-3pm
Location: Mablins Lane School, Crewe
Details: Santa's grotto, refreshments, Christmas gifts, prize stalls, activities and entertainment. FREE entry
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Saturday, November 29th, noon-2pm
Location: Penkhull Village Hall, Trent Valley Road, Penkhull
Details: Christmas gifts, decorations, cards, cakes, toys, tombola, raffle, Refreshments. Santa will be in his grotto. Admission free
Name of event: Tree Trail in Celebration of National Tree Week
Date and time: Saturday, 29th & Sunday, 30th November - noon-1pm
Location: Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury near Ashbourne
Details: Join us on a trail to explore our wide variety of trees.ÌýFree Event
Name of event: Autumn Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 29th November at 1.30pm
Location: The Bennett Centre, Richmond Terrace, Shelton
Details: Proceeds to mental health charities
Name of event: Annual Bazaar
Date and time: Saturday 29th November, 1.30pm
Location: School Hall, St. George & St. Martin RC School, Birches Head
Details: Admission 30p. Rockery, Fancy Goods, Crafts, Nearly New, Cake Stall, Plants, Bottle Stall, Tombola and Santa Claus
Name of event: Eccleshall Christmas Light Switch On
Date and time: Saturday 29th November 2-7pm
Location: Eccleshall High Street
Details: Christmas Fair with market stalls, band, bell ringers, hot food and many special offers
Name of event: An Exhibition of local landscapes by ex-Burslem School of Art student Peter Shaw
Date and time: until 29th November, 2-5pm daily
Location: England's Gallery, Ball Hay Terrace, Leek
Details: A great new collection of famous local scenes - all for sale
Name of event: CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Date and time: Saturday 29th November 2 - 4.30pm
Location: YARNFIELD VILLAGE HALL, Yarnfield Lane near Stone
Details: Santa's Grotto * Home made cakes and mince pies * Mullled Wine * Christmas Decorations & Gift Wrapping * Books * Toys * Silk ScarvesÌý & Cushions * Bottle TombolaÌý * Face Painting * Raffle * Pocket money GiftsÌý- Everything you need for Christmas!
Name of event: Christ Church Hilderstone Christmas Fair
Date and time: Saturday, 29.11.08, 2 - 4pm
Location: Hilderstone Village Hall
Details: Christmas Stalls & refreshments. FREE Admission
Name of event: DIABETES UK NORTH STAFFS VOLUNTARY GROUPÌýCHRISTMASÌýFAIR
Date and time: 2pm,ÌýSATURDAYÌý29th NOVEMBER
Location:ÌýBRADWELLÌýLODGE COMMUNITYÌýCENTRE, BRADWELLÌýLANE,ÌýPORTHILL
Details:ÌýADMISSION 20p. FREEÌýCAR PARKÌýATÌýREARÌýOF LODGE. SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS.ÌýMANY GOOD QUALITY GIFTS TO BE HAD. TOMBOLA etc.
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 29th November, 2pm
Location: Milton Methodist Church, Leek Road
Details: A variety of stalls, games and competitions, free entry
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Saturday November 29th at 2pm
Location: Trinity Methodist Church, Whitehill
Details: Lots of stalls and refreshments will be available
Name of event: Christmas Fayre
Date and time: Saturday, November 29th at 2pm
Location: Moorlands Village Hall
Details: In aid of St. Chads Church, Bagnall. Stalls will include baked goods, tombola, crafts and plants and a FairTrade stall
Name of event: CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Date and time: 29TH NOVEMBER AT 2PM
Location: HILLTOP MANOR CARE HOME, CLEMENT ROAD, CHELL
Details: Stalls includeTombola, Raffles, Gifts, Refreshments and many more, We will also have a visit from SANTA. All money made will go in the resident's comforts fund. Everyone welcome. Admission 25p
Name of event: Potteries North Burdi Boys Scout Gang Show
Date and time: until Sat 29th Nov, Matinee 2.15pm, last show 7.15pm
Location: Mitchell Memorial Theatre, Broad Street, Hanley
Details: 50th Anniversary. Tickets just £6 adult & £4-50 children. SaturdayÌýmatinee all tickets £4-50. Saturday Evening all tickets £7. For details contact 01782 621913
Name of event: Rugeley Musical Theatre present their pantomime 'Robin Hood'
Date and time: until 29th November, Sat Matinee at 2.30pm, last show 7.30pm
Location: Rugeley Rose Theatre, Taylor's Lane
Details: A traditional family panto with loads of jokes, great songs and lively dances. Written by local man DAVID CRUMP from Alrewas. Visit www.rmtcweb.co.uk
Name of event: Biddulph Christmas Lights switch on
Date and time: Saturday 29th November from 3pm
Location: Biddulph town centre
Details: Biddulph Christmas light switch-on. Entertainment from Sheffield Chinese Lion dance troupe, Gravity Live stilt walkers, Dandelion the Clown, choir, funfair, Christmas market and lots more...
Name of event: Christmas panto - 'The Pearl'
Date and time: Sat 29th November, 6pm
Location: Hanley Baptist Church, Regent Road, Hanley
Details: Family fun for all ages, Tickets & prices from Amelia: 07753 403291
Name of event: Market Drayton Choral Society - Concert
Date and time: Sat. 29th November, 7.30pm
Location: Grove School, Stafford Street, Market Drayton
Details: Puccini: Messe di Gloria / Dvorak: Te Deum / Bizet: Pearl Fishers' Duet
Name of event: AUDLEY BRASS CONCERT
Date and time: SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER at 7.30pm
Location: BRADWELL METHODIST CHURCH, BRADWELL LANE
Details: AN EVENING OF CAROLS, CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL MUSIC. ADMISSION IS £5 - INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS
Name of event: Stone Male Voice Choir in Concert
Date and time: Saturday 29th November at 7.30pm
Location: Wolstanton United Reformed Church, Porthill
Details: Tickets £5 including refreshments, pay on the door, or call Alan on 266768
Name of event: Holmes Chapel Singers Music for Advent
Date and time: 29th November, 7.30pm
Location: The Leisure Centre, Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel
Details: Tickets £8 or £4 for full time students and the unemployed - from Sally on 01477 549592, orÌý Jackie on 01606 737179
Name of event: The Meatloaf Rock Opera - Deadringer from Hell
Date and time: 29th November at 7.30pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: Tickets £15. To book call the Box Office on 01543 578762
Name of event: Berkswich Methodist Church drama & musical "Burning Bright"
Date and time: 29th November at 7.30pm
Location: Longton Methodist Central Hall, The Strand
Details: "Burning Bright" - the life of John Wesley: how he survived a fire, was nearly shipwrecked and escaped an angry mob. The music is all based on Charles Wesley's favourite hymns brought up to date for this occasion. Over 50 members of their drama & music group involved using their skills in theatre, dance and sung and spokenÌýword. Admission £5 (Concessions £3) Children FREE
Name of event: Cheadle Lions Christmas Youth Concert
Date and time: Saturday 29th NovemberÌýat 7.30pm
Location: Painsley Catholic College, Station Road, Cheadle
Details: A Christmas Concert - for youth by youth - featuring StaffordshireÌýYouth Brass and Painsley College Orchestra and Ensemble. Tickets £4.50 and £2.50 for concessions. There is a licensed bar. All proceeds will go to the Moorlands Activities Group and ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Children in Need. Please ring 0845 833 4991 for tickets and details
Name of event: Deck the Hall 2008
Date and time: 29th and 30th November, 7.30pm
Location: Victoria Hall, Cultural Quarter, Hanley
Details:ÌýCome along and enjoy the spirit of Christmas in this all-American style Christmas show. Enjoy fantastic Christmas songs that you have never heard before and some of your old Christmas favourites. ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’, ‘Let It Snow’, ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’, ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’, ‘Rocking Around The Christmas Tree’Ìýand many more musical treats are included in sections such as Christmas on Broadway, The Living Nativity and Christmas at the Movies.ÌýGlamorous Showgirls, lively children and beautiful singing will start your Christmas season with a swing.Ìý Tickets £15/£14 with £1 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Dot Griffiths Breast Cancer Appeal Fund.ÌýTicket Line 01782 336129
Name of event: Congleton Youth Orchestra - Autumn Concert
Date and time: Saturday 29th November at 7.30pm
Location: Trinity Methodist Church, Wagg Street, Congleton
Details: Tickets £5 Adults / £3 Children under 16. Available from A&A Music, Congleton or Congleton Tourist Information Office
Name of event: Oldies Disco
Date and time: Saturday 29th November at 8:30pm
Location: The Swan, St. Edward's Street, Leek
Details: Oldies Disco - featuring local DJ 'Beattie' playing music from the 50s; 60s and 70s. Entrance is £3 includes a raffle
Name of event: Rockabilly band 'New Moon Fever' in concert
Date and time: Saturday 29th November at 9pm
Location: Shavington Social Club
Details: Doors open from 7pm. Small admission charge
Name of event: A Right Royal Occasion by Stafford & District Choral Society
Date and time: Saturday 29th November
Location: Sir Graham Balfour High School, Stafford
Details: The programme includes three Handel Coronation Anthems (The King Shall Rejoice; Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened; Zadock The Priest) and Haydn's Creation Mass (Schopfungsmesse). Soloists: Emma Morwood (Soprano), Lucy Williams (Mezzo), Peter kelly (Tenor) and Adam Marsden (Baritone) from the Royal Northern College of Music. Orchestra leader: Nigel Stubbs. Conductor: Leslie Smith. Tickets £8, Students £4. from 07703 015093 or 01785 255572
Name of event:ÌýBiddulph Folk Club and Burslem Fringe Event
Dte and time: 29/11/08
Location: The Leopard, Burslem
Details: IainÌýMatthews Trio - support by Holly Reynolds. Iain Matthews is the legendary singer of Woodstock, which topped the charts in the Early 70's. He is an ex-member of Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort and Plainsong and is an excellent singer-songwriter Admission £10 pay on the door. Seats may be reserved by calling Eric Cox on 01782 514896
Name of event:Ìý MUSICAL MAYHEM PRESENT 'CABARET 2008'
Date and time: 29TH & 30TH NOVEMBER
Location: DANEBANK THEATRE, CREWE
Details: TICKETS £6 - AVAILABLE FROM THE BOX OFFICE ON 01270Ìý654677. ALL PROCEEDS TO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS UNIT, WYTHENSHAWE
Name of event: Live Music at the Bulls Head with RADIOMARY and guests
Date and time: Saturday 29th November
Location: The Bulls Head, Bag Lane, Marchington
Details: Popular Uttoxeter based folk/pop band 'RADIOMARY' host an evening of music, with special guests 'ON GLASS CANVAS' - acoustic duo from Stafford and DAVE FAULKNER (of Vice Bishops fame). A lively evening of music at the Bull, free admission
Name of event: A Psychic Evening with Sally Morgan
Date and time: 29/11/08
Location: Victoria Hall
Name of event: Congleton Ramblers' 10 mile medium grade walk
Date and time: Sunday 30th November at 8.30am
Location: Meet at Congleton Library car park
Details: OVEROWLER TOR to STANAGE EDGE. Details from the walk Leader, JackÌýEvans - 01270 762045
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Name of event: Congleton Ramblers 5 mile slow and easy walk
Event dates, and time: Sunday 30th November at 1.30pm
Location: Meet Congleton Library Car Park
Details: Around SMALLWOOD. Details from the walk Leader Alan Soper - 01260 271558
Name of event: Car Boot and Table Top
Date and time: Sunday 30th November 9am-noon
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Walton, Stone
Details: Inside fully booked. Outside £4 just turn up. Hardstanding. Refreshments available. Wheelchair friendly. Held in aid of Centre funds
Name of event: RECORD & CD MUSIC FAIR
Date and time: Sunday, November 30th from 10am-4pm
Location: Cobridge Community Centre, Bursley Road
Details: LARGE Fair offering thousand of vinyl records and CDs - classical to pop, rock, indie, soul, jazz etc. Free valuation service all day
Name of event: Redesmere Craft Association Craft Fair
Date and time: 30th November 2008, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Siddington Village Hall - on the A34, 1 mile south of Capesthorne Hall
Details: Look for the 'large yellow duck' signs pointing to the event from the roadside. Entry is free with free parking. Refreshments are available all day
Name of event: Patchwork and Quilting Fabric Sale
Date and time: 30th Nov, 11am - 2pm
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Stone
Details: 100's of fabrics for sale from just £5 per metre.ÌýIncludes fabrics by Moda, Classic Cottons, Robert Kaufman and Free Spirit
Name of event: Open Day
Date and time: Sunday, November 30th, noon - 4pm
Location: Congleton Veterinary Centre, West Heath Retail Park, Sandbach Road
Details: A chance to look behind the scenes at our brand new veterinary practice
Name of event: Family Sunday Funday
Date and time: Sunday 30th November from 1 to 4pm
Location: The Little Gym, Festival Way, Etruria
Details: Throughout the fun-packed day, a variety of local stalls will provide parents with the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, in a relaxing environment.Ìý Meanwhile, the kids can have heaps of safe and supervised fun, enjoying a variety of activities in the centre’s gymnasium. Festive refreshments will also be available throughout the event
Name of event: Weaver School Association CHRISTMAS FAIR
Date and time: Sunday 30th November - 2-4pm
Location: Weaver School, Western Avenue, Nantwich
Details: Come and browse for lots of seasonal goodies,Ìýjoin in with all the fun and games and don't forget to visit Santa in his grotto
Name of event: 'ADVENT AWAKE' - a Festival Concert for Advent Sunday
Date and time: Sunday 30th November, 7pm
Location: Burton Town Hall
Details: Including Parry's 'I Was Glad' and three works by Vaughan Williams: his Christmas Cantata 'Hodie', the 'Serenade to Music' and 'Fantasia on Greensleeves'. Performed by Rolleston Choral Society, Needwood Singers and the Central England Ensemble conducted by Anthony Bradbury. Tickets £10 from Burton Town Hall - 01283 508474, or Burton Tourist Information Centre - 01283 508111
