What’s on in… OCTOBER
ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION OCTOBER 2014
Date
Activity/event
Time
Cost Where is it/who to contact
Sat 21st June - Sun 5th Oct
Beside the Seaside A family friendly exhibition, looking at the time when most local people spent their Summer holidays on the coastline of Britain
Mon – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm Sun: 11 am – 4 pm
Free
No need to book, just come along
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Bethesda Street City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
Wed 24th Sept - Sat 11th Oct
War Horse A spectacular musical about a horse, Joey, who is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He serves on both sides before finding himself in No Man’s Land. But Albert who used to know Joey can’t forget him, and although he’s not old enough to join the Army, he goes on a mission to find him
Performances at 7.30 pm and 2.30 pm Please ring to check
£16.90 - £47.90 Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Wed 1st Oct
Computers for the workplace
Course starts today, and runs for 5 weeks
Run by Adult & Community Learning
9.30 am - 12 noon
Free Please ring to book a place
Tunstall Library Victoria institute The Boulevard Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6BD (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 1st Oct
Page to Stage - War Horse The story of how the famous play was adapted from the book
10.30 am
£3.50 Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Wed 1st Oct
Green Door History walk – The Canals
Local historian Mervyn Edwards will guide you and tell you lively and interesting information on your local area
A Green Door event
11 am- - 12 noon
Free No need to book, just come along
Meet at: Etruria Industrial Museum Lower Bedford Street Etruria Stoke-on-Trent
Wed 1st & Thurs 2nd Oct
Live Age Festival
Join us for a celebration of creativity by older people. With free workshops and events
Wed 1st Oct: 11 am start, events all day until 5 pm at the Museum and then at the Film Theatre, Stoke from 7.45 am – 9.30 pm on Thurs 2nd Oct: 10 am – 4.30 pm
Free No need to book, just come along You can sign up for workshops on the website if you want to
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Bethesda Street City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW and Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent For full programme, or sign up for workshops, please see the website: http://www.keele.ac.uk/artskeele/whatson/liveagefestival/
Free parking at Tesco for 2 hours, to extend your parking time past this time, please enter your registration details on the screen at the Mitchell Arts centre
Wed 1st Oct
Afternoon Tea Join us for a pot of tea or coffee, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes in the Ambassador Suite at the Regent Theatre, then see the matinee performance of War Horse
1 pm
£8 Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Wed 1st Oct
Sutherland Project stay fit Course starts today and runs for 10 weeks Age 19 and upwards Run by the WEA
1.30 - 3.30 pm
Free
Please ring to book a place, or enroll at the first session There is an eligibility criteria for this course – please ring to discuss
Sutherland Project Sutherland Road Longton Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 831911 Email: [email protected]
Wed 1st Oct
Theatrical make up
6 – 8 pm £40 if you live in the City, £45 if you live outside the City, £32 if you get JSA/ESA
Please ring to book a place
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 1st Oct
Basic Principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Course starts today and runs for 10 weeks
6.15 - 8.30 pm
£40 if you live in the City, £45 if you live outside the City, £32 if you get JSA/ESA
Please ring to book a place
St. Peter’s Academy Fenton Manor Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LG (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Thurs 2nd Oct
Being Managed by others Level 1
Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Free
Please ring to book a place
Goodson Building Goodson Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Fri 3rd Oct
Biddulph Artisan Market An artisan market selling handmade and locally produced items
9 am Free entry No need to book, just come along
Biddulph Staffs. ST8 6AR
Fri 3rd Oct
WEA Health & fitness class Course starts today and runs for 10 weeks Run by the WEA Age 19 and upwards
9.30 - 11 am
Free
Please ring to book a place, or enroll at the first session
Five Towns GP surgery Norfolk Street Shelton Stoke-on-Trent (tel) 01782 831911 Email: [email protected]
Fri 3rd Oct
First Aid – Emergency and Basic Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 4 pm
£5 if you live in the City, £10 if you live outside the City, freeif you get JSA/ESA
Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DA (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Fri 3rd Oct
WEA Stay well with nature For anyone who has recently been discharged from Hospital, or uses outpatient services Course starts today and runs for 10 weeks Age 19 and upwards Run by the WEA
10 – 11.30 am
Free
Please ring to book a place, or enroll at the first session
Mitchell Arts centre Btroad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent (tel) 01782 831911 Email: [email protected]
Fri 3rd – Sun 5th Oct
Stone Food and Drink Festival The 2014 festival will celebrate the 10th Anniversary, and showcase the best of local food and drink, with demonstrations by chefs
Fri: 1 – 7 pm Sat & Sun: 10 am – 7 pm
Free entry
No need to book, just come along
Stone Staffordshire ST15 8JR (tel) (01785) 818289
Fri 3rd Oct
Zest Theatre presents Gatecrash
Come along for the party of the Century – this interactive performance uses Silent Disco technology (headphones)
Over 14s – contains strong language. Standing only
7 and 9 pm
£9 Please ring to book a ticket
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307 Email: [email protected]
Sat 4th Oct
Food Safety in Catering L2 Course runs for 1 day
9 am - 4 pm
£65 if you live in the City, £65 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA
£15 exam. fee
Bridge Centre Birches Head Road Birches Head Stoke-on-Trent
(tel) (01782) 234775 ST2 8DD Email: [email protected]
Sat 4th Oct
Companion Dog Show Classes for pedigree and non-pedigree dogs. Lots of categories, including the waggiest tail Held under Kennel Club rules and regulations, with international judge Mrs. C. Lawton-Anderson Proceeds to the Apedale Heritage centre
10.30 am start, judging at 12 noon
Free entry £1 per class to enter
Held in front of the area at the Heritage centre Apedale Country Park visitor centre Apedale Country Park Black Bank Road Knutton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6AX (tel) (01785) 277240
Sat 4th Oct
Roy Orbison and Friends A spectacular tribute to the popular singer Roy Orbison
7.30 pm £23.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sun 5th Oct
Work Party at Swineholes Wood
Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
10 am - 1 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Swineholes Wood Ipstones Edge Staffs. Contact: Val Riley (tel) (01538) 300264
Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site
Sun 5th Oct
Park: Ex-Kitement An annual festival of kites and kite flying/ Watch displays given by kite clubs, bring and fly your own kite or make one in the kite workshop
10 am - 4 pm
Free entry There is a small charge for the kite workshop
Apedale Country Park visitor centre Apedale Country Park Black Bank Road Knutton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6AX (tel) (01785) 277240
Sun 5th Oct
Classic Cars and Music Day Over 80 classic vehicles will be on display, along with live music at each station
10 am - 5 pm
Free entry
Steam train rides are £10 for adults and £4 for children
Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley and Froghall Station Froghall Staffordshire ST10 2HA (tel) (01538) 750577
Sun 5th Oct
Sunday Supplement
Makers Market – food, crafts and local items
10.30 am - 3.30 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH
Sun 5th Oct
Steam Cream land cruise train
Come and enjoy a steam train ride with a cream tea
3 pm Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for ticket collection and boarding
£13 Please ring to book or pay at the station
Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210
Sat 5th Oct
The Discount Comedy checkout – Improv comedy show
A comedy show where the actors improvise
Age 14 and over
8 pm £5 Please ring to book a ticket
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307 Email: [email protected]
Mon 6th Oct
First Aid – Emergency and Basic Course starts today and runs for 3 weeks
10 am - 12 noon
£5 if you live in the City, £10 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA
Fenton Hub Christchurch Street Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3AN
(tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Mon 6th Oct
Get started with email
Course starts today, and runs for 4 weeks
Run by Adult & Community Learning
10 am - 12 noon
£5 if you live in the City, £10 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Stoke Library South Wolfe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4SZ (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Mon 6th Oct
Mixed Media Art – beginners Course starts today and runs for 5 weeks
10 am - 12.30 pm
£20 if you live in the City, £25 if you live outside the City, £16 if you get JSA/ESA
Burslem School of Art Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ
(tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Mon 6th Oct
Sociology for beginners
Course runs for 1 day
A Green Door course
5.45 - 8 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Penkhull Village Hall Trent Valley Road Penkhull Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 234775 ST4 5JB Email: [email protected]
Tues 7th Oct
Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground
A range of indoor and outdoor activities including art and craft activities
For adults
9.30 am - 12 noon
£6 per person, carers free Please ring to book a place
North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612
Tues 7th Oct
Working with Managers Entry Level 3
Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH Email: [email protected]
Tues 7th Oct
Building on your basic computer skills
Course starts today, and runs for 5 weeks
Organised by Adult & Community Learning
1 – 3 pm £15 if you live in the City, £20 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
City Central Library (Hanley Library) Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3RS (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Tues 7th Oct
Stay fit for stroke survivors Course starts today and runs for 10 weeks – every other Tuesday Age 19 and upwards Run by the WEA
Every other Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30 pm
Free
Please ring to book a place, or enroll at the first session
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent (tel) 01782 831911 Email: [email protected]
Tues 7th Oct
Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground
A range of indoor and outdoor activities including cookery – come and make some tasty cakes and
For adults
1.30 - 4 pm
£7.50 per person, carers free Please ring to book a place
North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612
Tues 7th Oct
Compact camera basics Course starts today, and runs for 3 weeks Run by Adult & Community Learning
6.15 - 8.15 pm
£12 if you live in the City, £17 if you live outside the City, £9.50 if you get JSA/ESA
Please ring to book a place
Co- Operative Academy Westport Brownhills Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4LD (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Tues 7th - Sat 11th Oct
Steel Magnolias
A story about 3 friends who go to the same hairdressing salon run by Truvvy and her assistant Annelle. They help each other through life’s highs and lows by providing love, laughter and a
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat
£9.50, or £7.50 for the matinee performance Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR (tel) (01782) 209784
sympathetic ear
Tues 7th - Sat 11th Oct
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Presented by Acton Amateur Dramatic Society
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat
£15
Please ring to book a ticket
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 8th Oct
Eat your way to health
Course starts today and runs for 3 weeks
12.30 - 2.30 pm
£12 if you live in the City, £17 if you live outside the City, £9.50 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 8th Oct
Afternoon Tea Join us for a pot of tea or coffee, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes in the Ambassador Suite at the Regent Theatre, then see the matinee performance of War Horse
1 pm
£8 Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Thurs 9th Oct
Dealing with your first days at work Level 1
Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Goodson Building Goodson Street Hanley ST1 2AT (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Thurs 9th Oct
Get started with email
Course starts today, and runs for 4 weeks
Run by Adult & Community Learning
10 am - 12 noon
£5 if you live in the City, £10 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3JT (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Thurs 9th Oct
Shabby Chic
Course starts today and runs for 3 weeks
6- 8 pm £12 if you live in the City, £17 if you live outside the City, £9.50 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Sat 11th Oct
Farmers’ Market at Cheadle
With a rich variety of local and regional produce
9 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Cheadle Staffs. ST10 1AQ
Sat 11th Oct
Farmers’ Market at Stafford
Lots of fruit, vegetables and local food and drink for sale
9.30 am - 4 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
The Market Square Stafford ST16 1DJ (tel) (01785) 245935
Sat 11th - Fri 17th Oct
Conservation week at the Monkey Forest We will be asking you to choose how to support Barbary macaques
10 am - 5 pm
Included in admission:
Adults £7.50, concession £7, Child £5.50,£5 per person for people with a disability and their carers
No need to book, just come along
Trentham Monkey Forest The Trentham Estate Southern entrance Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR (tel) (01782) 659845
Sat 11th Oct
Approach Dementia Carers’ Saturday café This is a new café to support carers who are looking after a person with dementia. Offering support, information and understanding. The café will run every week from now on
11 am - 12 noon
Free
The take a break option is available, for £12 it includes a light lunch and up to 3 hours of unstructured support for the person they care for
Fenton Haven Triumph Church (formerly Fenton day centre) 200 City Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2PP (tel) (01782) 214999
Sat 11th Oct
Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute Mercury is one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen
7.30 pm £19.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sun 12th Oct
Workparty at Rod Wood
Run by Staffordshre Wildlife Trust
10 am - 1 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Rod Wood Basford nr. Leek Staffs. Contact: Liz Simcock (tel) (01782) 533545 Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site
Sun 12th Oct
Eid Festival
Join us for our second Eid Festival, with Azhar Hussain Qawwal and Party (an 8 piece band), Islamic art, dance performances and much more
11 am - 4.30 pm
Free No need to book, just come along
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW (tel) (01782) 232323
Sun 12th Oct
Afternoon Tea at Alton Castle
With a string quartet
2 pm onwards
£10 Please ring to book a ticket
Alton Castle Castle Hill Alton Staffordshire ST10 4TT
(tel) (01538) 703224 e-mail: [email protected]
Tues 14th Oct
Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground
DJ and music workshop. Learn some DJ skills and record your own CD
For adults
9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£7.50 per person, carers free Please ring to book a place
North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612
Tues 14th Oct
ICT for Employment Level 1
Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Tues 14th Oct
Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground
A range of indoor and outdoor activities including art and craft activities
For adults
1.30 - 4 pm
£6 per person, carers free Please ring to book a place
North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612
Wed 15th Oct
Everyday British Sign Language
Course starts today and runs for 5 weeks
9.30 - 11.30 am
£20 if you live in the City, £25 if you live outside the City, £16 if you get JSA/ESA
Penkhull Village Hall Trent Valley Road Penkhull Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5JB (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 15th Oct
Engage 50 Plus Forum
With speakers from public health to advise about living well in Winter, and to learn more about Stoke-on-Trent’s Age Friendly City plans
Run by Age UK
10 am - 2.30 pm -
Free
No need to book, just come along
Valiants suite Port Vale Football Club Hamil Road Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1AW (tel) (01782) 200736
Wed 15th Oct
Burslem Park commemorates the start of WW1
A number of interactive events will take place, with dramatic reconstructions of wartime events
10 am - 3 pm
Free
No need to book, just come along
Burslem Park Burslem Park Lodge Moorland Road Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EA Contact: David Grice (tel) 07826 891834
Wed 15th Oct
Drawing and Sketching for beginners
Course starts today and runs for 5 weeks
1 – 3 pm £20 if you live in the City, £25 if you live outside the City, £16 if you get JSA/ESA
Please ring to book a place
Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 15th - Sat 18th Oct
What’s all the fuss about? Based on the Shakespeare comedy Much Ado about nothing, this musical shows features hits songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s
7.30 pm every evening
£12.90 - £23.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Thurs 16th Oct
Counselling Skills for beginners
12.30 - 2.30 pm
£15 if you live in the City, £20 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DA (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Thurs 16th - Sat 18th Oct
34th Stoke Beer & Cider Festival
Thurs 16th: 12 noon – 11 pm Fri 17th: 12 noon – 11 pm Sat 18th: 12 noon – 11 pm
Thurs 16th: 12 noon – 6 pm – free entry Thurs 16th: 6 – 11 pm - £2.00 Fri 17th: 12 noon – 6 pm - £2.00 Sat 18th: midday – 6 pm - £3.00 6 – 11 pm - £3.00
Fenton Manor Sports complex City Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RR (tel) (01782) 233222
Thurs 16th - Sat 18th Oct
The Michelle Moss School of Performing Arts presents: Happy
A full variety show presenting some of Stoke-on-Trent’s next stars!! Performers of all ages with songs from the 1920s through to the present day. There will be something for everyone in this fun, exciting and colourful show
7 pm £13.50
Please ring to book a ticket
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307
Thurs 16th Oct and Fri 17th Oct
Bouncers - the 90s remix
A comedy performance
Presented by the D E Caversmill Theatre Company
7.30 pm both evenings
£9.50 Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR (tel) (01782) 316299
Fri 17th Oct
Farmers’ Market at Newcastle-under-Lyme Selling a wide variety of local produce
9 am
-
5 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF (tel) (01782) 742375
Sat 18th Oct
Fine Food Market at Leek Market
The market brings together local and regional specialist food producers
9 am - 3 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
The Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH (tel) 07766 160492
Sat 18th Oct
Emergency First Aid at work
Course runs for 1 day
9 am – 5 pm
£50 if you live in the City, £50 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place
Bridge centre Birches Head Road Birches Head Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DD (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Sat 18th & Sun 19th Oct
The Owl experience at the Monkey Forest Information on caring for these amazing creatures, and the chance to hold an owl
10 am - 4 pm
Included in admission:
Adults £7.50, concession £7, Child £5.50,£5 per person for people with a disability and their carers
No need to book, just come along
Trentham Monkey Forest The Trentham Estate Southern entrance Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR (tel) (01782) 659845
Sat 18th Sun 19th Oct
Harvest Festival
Come and celebrate with us as we harvest products from our edible woodland
10 am - 5.30 pm
£3.50 No need to book, just come along
Dorothy Clive Garden Willoughbridge Shropshire TF9 4EU (tel) (01630) 647237
Sat 18th - Sun 2nd Nov
Scarefest at Alton Towers
10 am - 9 pm
£36.90 if booked online, £49.20 on the gate. People with a disability are eligible for 1 free carers’ ticket
Alton Towers resort Alton Staffordshire ST10 4DB (tel) 0871 222 3330 http://www.altontowers.com/scarefest/
Sat 18th Oct
Friends of Hanley Park meeting
Join this independent community group which works with the Council to improve the park for all
10.30 am - 12 noon
Free No need to book, just come along
Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Staffs. ST1 4DX Contact: Carole Ware (tel) 07787 005946
Sat 18th Oct
Example Singer, songwriter, rapper and all round king of the club banger Example performs on stage
7 pm £31.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sat 18th Oct
The Return of the Magnificent Trent Big River Band
Music and entertainment from the Big Band era, with refreshments provided
Age 18 and over
7.30 pm £10 includes refreshments Please ring to book a ticket
Northwood Parish Hall Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 Contact: Nick Broad (tel) 07795 683686 Email: [email protected]
Sat 18th Oct
Laugh out Loud Comedy Club Bringing the best of live stand up comedy to Stoke-on-Trent
8.00 pm £14.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Sun 19th Oct
Autumn clean up at Bagnall woods Help us to clean up this popular woodland Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be provided
10.30 am - 12 noon
Free No need to book, just come along
Meet at the Highton Street entrance Bagnall Woods off Bagnall Road Milton Stoke-on-TTrent Contact: Park Hall Country Park (tel) (01782) 331889
Sun 19th Oct
Audley Male Voice Choir This year the choir, in its Diamond Jubilee Year, has much pleasure in welcoming the World famous Brighouse and Rastrick band from Yorkshire to their Gala Concert
7 pm £9.90 - £15.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Mon 20th Oct
Job and Interview training skills Level 1
Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Mon 20th Oct
Tip to Toe
Course runs for 1 day
A Green Door event
10 am - 12.15 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton ST3 3JT Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Mon 20th Oct
Using your computer safely
Course runs for 1 day
12.30 - 3.30 pm
£5 if you live in the City, £10 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Meir Community Education Centre Pickford Place Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DY (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Mon 20th Oct
Young at Heart Club
Come along and be part of a new club with games, crafts, music, speakers and much more. If you would like transport to attend, or any information please contact us
Refreshments available
2 – 4 pm £1 Includes tea, coffee, cake and biscuits
Sacred Heart Chuch Jasper Street Hanley ST1 3DB Contact: Matthew Ford (tel) 07587 034299
Mon 20th Oct – Sat 25th Oct
The Addams Family
Presented by Newcastle Amateur Operatic Society
7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat
TBC Please ring to book a ticket
Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR (tel) (01782) 565873 or 07411 496653
Tues 21st Oct
Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground
A range of indoor and outdoor activities including gardening and art and craft activities For adults
9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£6 per person, carers free Please ring to book a place
North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612
Tues 21st Oct
Job application skills Level 1
Course runs for 1 day
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Tues 21st Oct
Activities at the North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground
A range of indoor and outdoor activities including art and craft activities For adults
1.30 - 4 pm
£6 per person, carers free Please ring to book a place
North Staffs. Special Adventure Playground Stanier Street Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 2SU (tel) (01782) 717612
Tues 21st Oct
Young at Heart Club
Come along and be part of a new club with games, crafts, music, speakers and much more. If you would like transport to attend, or any information please contact us. For older people. Refreshments available
2 – 4 pm £1 Includes tea, coffee, cake and biscuits
Meir Park Community centre Lysander Road Meir Park Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7TW Contact: Matthew Ford (tel) 07587 034299
Wed 22nd Oct
Building on your basic computer skills
Course starts today, and runs for 5 weeks. Age 19 and upwards
Run by Adult & Community Learning
12.30 - 4 pm
£15 if you live in the City, £20 if you live outside the City, free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place
Tunstall Library Victoria institute The Boulevard Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6BD (tel) (01782) 234775 Email: [email protected]
Wed 22nd Oct
Activity Day
Including archery, bowling, curling, crafts and lots more. These are being held monthly on the following dates:
Wednesdays 27th Aug, 24th Sept, 22nd Oct and 26th Nov
So book your place now!!
2 – 4.30 pm
Free Please ring to book a place
YMCA 9 Harding Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Amanda Boyd at Disability Solutions (tel) 07715 903106 Email: [email protected]
or Robert O’Leary (tel) 07715 902618 Email: [email protected]
Wed 22nd Oct
Sixties Gold If you love 60s music, you will love this show!! Bringing you some of the great hits of the decade
7.30 pm £33.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Thurs 23rd Oct
Carers Support event West Midlands Scientific Health network, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and North Staffs. Combined Healthcare, are holding this event for carers to help you to find out about the technology that can help you in the care that you deliver at home Refreshments available
5 – 7 pm Free No need to book, just come along
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW Contact: Aoife Donnelly (tel) 07771 102154
Thurs 23rd Oct
John Newton: Amazing Grace
A story about a man who joined the navy, becomes a slave ship captain and makes enemies of everyone he meets. Then one night, with his ship going down, he changes his attitude to life. Age 12 upwards Presented by the Saltmine Theatre Company
7.30 pm £13.50
Please ring to book a ticket
Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307
Fri 24th Oct
Race night
Come and join Stoke-on-Trent Lions Club for an evening of fun and games, including horse racing
Age 18 and upwards
7.30 pm The first race at 8 pm
£5
Goldenhill Workingmen’s Club Kidsgrove Road Goldenhill Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5SH Contact: Linda Pointon, Stoke Lions Email: [email protected]
Fri 24th Oct
Aloha Hawaii For the first time on the stage, this tribute to Elvis is a copy of when he sang in Hawaii in 1973
7.30 pm £24.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Sat 25th Oct
Farmers’ Market at Eccleshall Market
A variety of handcrafted, locally sourced products for sale
9 am - 1 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
Eccleshall Staffs. ST21 6NE
Sat 25th Oct
Family fun day
A free family fun day to help to support homeless families in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Stalls, face painting, party games, raffles, tombola, prizes for the best fancy dress, and refreshments
10 am - 3 pm
Free entry No need to book, just come along
All Saints Church Leek Road Joiners Square Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3HH Contact: Steph Hughes (tel) (01782) 683016
Sat 25th & Sun 26th Oct
Apedale Valley Light Railway: Halloween Ghost Trains
10 am - 7 pm
Free entry There is a charge for train rides
Apedale Country Park visitor centre Apedale Country Park Black Bank Road Knutton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6AX (tel) (01785) 277240
Sat 25th & Sun 26th Oct
Staffordshire Bat Group Learn about protecting and conserving the UK bat species at Trentham Monkey Forest. With live bats to admire!!
10 am - 5 pm
Included in admission:
Adults £7.50, concession £7, Child £5.50,£5 per person for people with a disability and their carers
No need to book, just come along
Trentham Monkey Forest The Trentham Estate Southern entrance Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR (tel) (01782) 659845
Sat 25th Oct
The Ghost Train Dare you ride the Ghost Train through the haunted tunnel?
TBC TBC
Please ring to book a ticket
Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley and Froghall Station Froghall Staffordshire ST10 2HA (tel) (01538) 750577
Sat 25th Oct
Big time American wrestling All Star Superslam wrestling presents an explosive evening of top line action for all the family to enjoy
7.30 pm £16.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Sat 25th Oct
John Richardson – Nidiot A comedy performance by the well known TV personality Age 15 and over
8 pm £23.85 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Sun 26th Oct
TYMBA National Championships 2014 The National Championship of the Traditional Youth Marching bands Association is the culmination of a year of competition across the country. Judged by serving and former military musicians
8 am Spectator tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children Please ring to book a ticket
Fenton Manor Sports complex City Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RR Contact: Andy Downtown (tel) 07557 366592 Email: [email protected]
Sun 26th Oct
Divali – the Hindu Festival of Light Enjoy the sights and sounds of a traditional Divali Festival. Performances include Bollywood drum players, classical music and dance from the Asian continent. This event is in partnership with the Hindu cultural society
11 am - 4 pm
Free No need to book, just come along
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW (tel) (01782) 232323
Mon 27th Oct – Fri 31st Oct
Haunting Halloween at the Monkey Forest Visit the Monkey Forest and enjoy the Halloween activities
10 am - 5 pm
Included in admission:
Adults £7.50, concession £7, Child £5.50,£5 per person for people with a disability and their carers
No need to book, just come along
Trentham Monkey Forest The Trentham Estate Southern entrance Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9HR (tel) (01782) 659845
Tues 28th Oct
Friends of Hanley Park coffee morning A friendly coffee morning where you can find out more about the latest developments in Hanley Park
10.30 am - 12 noon
Free
No need to book, just come along
Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Carole Ware Email: [email protected]
Tues 28th Oct - Sat 8th Nov
Jersey Boys This is the true story of 4 boys from a poor background who wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and sold 175 million records worldwide
7.30 pm every evening, plus 2.30 pm matinees on Thurs and Sat
£17.90 - £48.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Wed 29th Oct
Halloween Steam Cream land cruise train
Come and enjoy a steam train ride with a cream tea
3 pm Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for ticket collection and boarding
£13 Please ring to book or pay at the station
Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210
Thurs 30th & Fri 31st Oct
Pumpkin carving workshop at Biddulph Grange gardens
Create your own spooky pumpkin. Pick apumpkin and with the help of our friendly gardeners, carve a fantastic pumpkin for Halloween, then enjoy a free cup of tea or juice in the tea room
Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear
On both days: 10.30 am - 12 noon, 12 noon – 1.30 pm and 2 – 3.30 pm
£5 Please ring to book a place
Biddulph Grange Gardens Grange Road Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD (tel) (01782) 374533
Thurs 30th Oct
Halloween event at Ford Green Hall
Lots of activities going on including face painting, story telling, trail, craft activity, etc.
11 am - 4 pm
Adults £1, children 50p No need to book, just come along
Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG (tel) (01782) 537696
Thurs 30th Oct
Afternoon Tea Join us for a pot of tea or coffee, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes in the Ambassador Suite at the Regent Theatre, then see the matinee performance of Jersey Boys
1 pm
£8 Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Thurs 30th Oct
Dancing in the Streets Join the original and best celebration of Motown’s greatest hits with the spectacular Dancing in the Streets
7.30 pm £23.40 - £28.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Thurs 30th & Fri 31st Oct
For the King’s Shilling A brand new community performance and exhibition to commemorate the people of Staffordshire who were involved in the Great War
7 pm on both evenings, plus a 1 pm matinee on Fri
£7 Please ring to book a ticket
Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800
Fri 31st Oct
Dogs unite for Howl Oween A sponsored dog walk around Trentham Gardens to support Guide Dogs As it’s Halloween, wear your best fancy dress costume!!
11 am start, registration open from 10.30 am
£10 registration fee, which includes entrance into Trentham Gardens for you and your dog, and a superhero cape for your dog to wear. You can register online, or on the day
Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 www.DOGSUNITE.ORG.UK
Fri 31st Oct
Halloween Spooktacular at the Shugborough Estate Dust off your brookstick as Shugborough prepares for the return of its spookiest Halloween ever, including garden ghost train and pumpkin train
5 – 9 pm £10 for adults, £7.50 for concessions and children if booked in advance. £12 for adults, £9.50 for concessions and children on the gate
Shugborough Estate Milford Staffordshire ST17 0XB (tel) (01889) 881388 www.shugborough.org.uk
Fri 31st & Sat 1st Nov
Halloween bonfire and fireworks
Celebrate Halloween in style!! Enjoy a walk around the candle lit garden, and the spooky tunnel, then wander to the tennis lawn to try the BBQ and bar, have a go at apple bobbing and enter the best Halloween costume competition. Then it’s time to light the bonfire and watch the fireworks!!
Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear, and bring a torch
6 – 9 pm
£7.50 for adults, £5 for children Please ring or go online to book tickets
Biddulph Grange Gardens Grange Road Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD (tel) (01782) 374533 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/biddulph-grange-garden/
Fri 31st Oct
Halle Orchestra The famous orchestra performs at the Victoria Hall
8 pm £18.90 - £34.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket
Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649
Community Development Team Riverside Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4RJ (tel) (01782) 236174/236510 The City Council does not recommend or endorse any events or providers / organisers listed.
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