ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION MAY 2014 …webapps.stoke.gov.uk/uploadedfiles/Opportunities list - May 2014.pdf · ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION MAY 2014

What’s on in… MAY ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION MAY 2014

Date

Activity/event

Time

Cost Where is it/who to contact

Mon 28th April - Sat 3rd May

Fame A brand new production of the favourite musical. Follow the group of star struck students in their quest to become famous

7.30 pm every evening, and 2.30 pm matinees on Wed 30th April and Sat 3rd May

£12.90 - £41.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket

Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) (01782) 213800

Tues 29th April - Sat 3rd May

Fawlty Towers

The popular TV series comes to the stage

7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 3rd May

TBA Please ring to book a ticket

Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR Contact: (01782) 209784

Thurs 1st May

Potteries Gold Do you need help with your benefits? Come and see a Citizens Advice Bureau Advisor

10.00 - 11.30 am

Free Please ring to book an appointment

North Shelton Community centre Milton Street Shelton Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Citizens Advice Bureau (tel) (01782) 408677

Thurs 1st May

Counselling Skills Introduction COURSE STARTS TODAY ON THURS 1ST MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 17th July

10 am - 12 noon

£10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Hope Community Church Upper Huntbach Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DA (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 1st May

Get Started with email COURSE STARTS TODAY THURS 1ST MAY, and runs for 4 weeks until Thurs 29th May

10 am - 12 noon


City Central Library (Hanley Library) Bethesda Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3RS (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 1st May

Counselling Skills workshop

12.30 - 2.30 pm

Free Please ring to book a place

Meir Community Education centre Pickford Place Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DY (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 1st May

Computers for Absolute Beginners COURSE STARTS TODAY ON THURS 1ST MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 10th July 2014

1 – 3 pm £20.00 if you live outside the city £15.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3JT (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 1st May

Joe Brown in Concert Joe, with his five piece band including his son and record producer Pete Brown, will be on stage all evening and the musical styles incorporated into his show are as unique as the man himself.

7.30 pm £25.40 - £29.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket

Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD (tel) 0844 8717649

Thurs 1st May

Leek Comedy Club

8 pm £8 Please ring to book tickets

Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs. Contact: (tel) (01538) 386112

Fri 2nd May

Biddulph Artisan Market An artisan market selling handmade and locally produced items

9 am Free entry No need to book, just come along

Biddulph Staffs. ST8 6AR

Fri 2nd May

Kidsgrove Care Solutions – 2nd Taster Day

Come along and find out what activities, training and opportunities we have to offer

Refreshments available

10 am - 3 pm

Free No need to book, just come along

Kidsgrove Cricket Club Kinnersley Ground Clough Hall Road Kidsgrove Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1AN Contact: Wendy (tel) 07917 130264 or Mick (tel) 07988 722146 Email: [email protected]

Fri 2nd - Mon 5th May

Burslem Festival

May Bank Holiday fun with fairground, music & dancing, artisan markets, street performers, beer festival and much more

10 am start Free entry No need to book, just come along

St. John’s Square/ Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ

Fri 2nd May

Get Started with email COURSE STARTS TODAY FRI 2ND MAY, and runs for 4 weeks until Fri 6th June

1 – 3 pm £10.00 if you live outside the city, £5.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Blurton Community Hub Ingestre Square Finstock Avenue Blurton Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 234775

Fri 2nd May - Sat 24th May

I don’t want to Set the World on Fire! The musical story of the brave women who worked at a Staffordshire munitions factory in WW2. Filled with the music of the 1940s

7.30 pm every evening plus a 2.15 pm matinee on Sat 24th May Interpreted performances: Captioned – Tues 20th May at 7.30 pm Audio described – Sat 24th May at 2.15 pm

£12 - £21 Concessions £2 off

First Night Fever – all tickets are £14.50 (no concessions)

The New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962

Sat 3rd May

Farmers Market at Rode Hall Gardens

Local and regional food and drink to buy. With a pop up vintage theme, and performances by the Black Dog Molly dancers

9 am - 1.30 pm

Free entry No need to book, just come along

Rode Hall Scholar Green Cheshire ST7 3QP

Sat 3rd and Sun 4th May

It’s a Totally Locally Craft Fair at Leek MarketA 2 day craft fair with lots of stalls and entertainment

9 am - 3 pm


Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH

Sat 3rd - Mon 5th May

Horse drawn carriage rides

Take a relaxing carriage ride around the parkland

11 am – 4 pm

£3.50 per person, in addition to entrance fee of £4.50 for people with a disability No need to book, just come along

Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 646646

Sat 3rd May

Neighbourhood Activity Day

Lots of activities – help to create a pop up community garden, make a carnival kite, a shadow puppet or try your hand at bread/pizza making in a wood fired oven. Meet your neighbours - everyone is welcome

Under 12s should be accompanied by an adult

11 am - 4 pm


All Saints Church Hall Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Rebecca at B Arts (tel) (01782) 717326 or 07557797695

Sat 3rd May

Hartshill International

Around 50 stalls and displays – foods, fairtrade and traidcraft goods, local and international speakers, information about groups and services, music and dancing, language learning, travel and tourism, special offers and bookstalls

A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT ORGANISED BY HARTSHILL & HARPFIELDS OCCASIONS

11 am - 4 pm


North Staffordshire Conference centre Hartshill Road Hartshill Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7NY Contact: Barbara and Joe Andrew (tel) (01782) 414584 Email: [email protected]


Miniature Railway Gala at Foxfield Steam Railway

A variety of miniature locomotives in action, including steam and electric engines

11 am - 4.30 pm

£3 - £13 depending on activities chosen No need to book, just come along

Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210


Lymelight Festival at Newcastle-under-Lyme

A free community music and arts event

A funfair, artisan and vintage market, and speciality foodsWith indie bands, folk, rock, and traditional music at the bandstand in the Queen’s GardensFestival procession at 11 am on Sat 3rd May

Sat & Sun: 11 am – 11 pm Mon: 11 am – 7 pm


Ironmarket Newcatle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF Contact: Newcastle Town Partnership (tel) (01782) 742461

Sat 3rd May

The illegal Eagles A talented and authentic Eagles tribute band



Sun 4th May

Friends of Central Forest Park Car Boot sale

10 am (open for set up from 8.30 am)

Free entry for buyers £5 per car for sellers

Central Forest Park Chell Street Sneyd Green Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6BB Contact: Paul Breeze (tel) (01782) 279684 Email: [email protected]

Sun 4th May

Work Party at Swineholes Wood

Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

10 am - 1 pm

Swineholes Wood Ipstones Edge Staffs. Contact: Val Riley (tel) (01538) 300264 Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site

Sun 4th May

Join the Buzz!

Help protect the moorland bumblebees. Learn how to survey them at Meerbrook Village Hall

10 am - 2 pm


Meerbrook Village Hall Meerbrook nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 8SL Contact: Moors for the Future (tel) 01629 816581

Sun 4th May

Public Open Days at Consall Hall Gardens

The gardens and tearooms are open today. With lakes, follies, summer houses, packhorse bridges and much more

10 am - 5 pm

£5.50 No need to book, just come along

Consall Hall Gardens Consall Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 551947

Sun 4th May

Footpath Work Party

Join in with a practical conservation work party to improve a section of footpath in this popular woodland

All tools and materials will be provided. Please wear outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear

10.30 am - 12 noon


Bagnall Road Wood Bagnall Road Milton Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Park Hall Country Park (tel) (01782) 331889 Meet at the Highton Street entrance, off Bagnall Road There are no toilets on site

Sun 4th May

Fun Dog Show in the ParkCompetitions and pet care advice – come along for a really fun afternoon. Organised by the Queen’s Park Partnership, Longton

12 noon - 4 pm Competition registration 12 noon – 1 pm

Longton Park (Queen’s Park) Trentham Road Dresden Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4AZ Contact: Mike Barnes (tel) 07850 939611

Sun 4th May

Jill Clewes Dance Aerobathon

Join us for 5 hours of dance aerobics to raise money for the Alison Hughes Fund in aid of Cancer Research UK. You can do as much or as little as you like

12 noon - 6 pm

£12 registration fee No need to book, just come along

Kings Hall Kingsway Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1RN Contact: The Academy for Theatre Arts Email: no1the [email protected]

Mon 5th May

Car Boot Sale

Refreshments and car parking available

Proceeds to the Firefighters Charity & North Staffs. Carers Association

Items for the Fire Services’ own stall will be gratefully received – please contact Kelvin

7 am – 1 pm open at 7 am for setting up stalls

Free entry for buyers £6 for cars and £10 for vans, if you are selling No need to book, just come along

Hanley Community Fire Station Lower Bethesda Street City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3RP Contact: Kelvin Chell (tel) (01785) 898546 Email: [email protected]

Sun 4th May

Parrot’s Drumble Bluebell walk

Enjoy a walk through this ancient woodland, and see the wonderful displays of bluebells

Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

2 – 4 pm Free No need to book, just come along

Parrot’s Drumble Nature Reserve Talke Pits Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1UH Meet by Freeport car park, Pit Lane, off Jamage Road Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organisers in advance Contact: Cathy Taylor (tel) (01889) 880100

Mon 5th May

May Day Fair

Join us for a wide variety of entertainment and activities to celebrate May Day in the tradiitonal way

10.30 am - 3 pm


Park Hall Country Park Hume Road Weston Coyney Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BH Contact: Park Hall Country Park (tel) (01782) 331889

Mon 5th May

May Day Family Carnival

Lots of fun and activities - everyone welcome

11 am - 3 pm

Free Entry No need to book, just come along

Whitfield Valley Community centre Fegg Hayes Road Fegg Hayes Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6QR

Mon 5th May

Rudyard Lake Sailing Club Open Day

Something for everyone, whether you are looking to get back into sport, or are a complete beginner

11 am - 4 pm


Rudyard Lake Sailing Club Rudyard nr. Leek Staffs. (tel) (01538) 306200

Mon 5th May

Mayday Traditional Music

Join us at the bandstand, and see Stone Town Band and Morris dancing with free craft activities

1 – 4 pm Band from 1 pm Morris dancing from 3 pm


Hanley Park Cleveland Road Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX Contact: Tom Pine (tel) 07787 005946 Email: [email protected]

Tues 5th May

Dressmaking COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 6TH MAY, and runs for 6 weeks until Tues 1st July

5.30 - 8 pm

£45.00 if you live outside the city £40.00 if you live in the city, £32.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Burslem School of Art Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ

Mon 5th May - Sat 10th May

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A brand new exciting production with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects and high energy performances

Mon 5th – 7.45 pm 7.30 pm every other evening plus 2.30 pm matinees on Wed 7th and Sat 10th May



Tues 6th May

Certificate in Horticulture OCNWMR Level 1

Light refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch

For age 19 and over

FREE TASTER SESSION ON TUES 29TH APRIL COURSE STARTS TODAY AND RUNS FOR 12 WEEKS, unti Tues 29th June 2014

10.00 am - 4.30 pm

Free if you are unemployed and qualify for funding £199 for all others Please ring for more info

Farm 2 Grow Bailey’s Barn Cheadle Road Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0AZ Contact: Sue Brind (tel) (01785) 279930 Email: [email protected]

Tues 6th May

Emergency First Aid at Work COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 6TH MAY, and runs for 4 weeks until Tues 27th May

6 – 8 pm £50.00 if you live outside the city, £50.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place

15 Trinity Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PH (tel) (01782) 234775

Tues 6th May

Forensic Science COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 6th MAY, and runs for 6 weeks until Tues 17th June

6.15 - 8.15 pm

£29.00 if you live outside the city, £24.00 if you live in the city £19.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place


Wed 7th May

Pattern Making COURSE STARTS ON WED 7TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Wed 4th June

10 am - 12.30 pm



Wed 7th May

Afternoon Tea at the Regent Theatre

Enjoy our Afternoon Tea with a selection of sandwiches and cakes served with a pot of tea or coffee before watching the matinee performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

1 pm £7.50 Please ring to book tickets

Regent Theatre Piccadilly Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP Contact: Box Office (tel) 0844 8717649

Wed 7th May

Learn to Face Paint COURSE STARTS TODAY WED 7TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Wed 11th June

6 – 8 pm £25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Co Operative Academy Brownhills Westport Road Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4LD (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 8th May

Theatrical make up COURSE STARTS TODAY THURS 8TH MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 17th July

10 am - 12 noon


Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 8th May

Creative Writing

Practice your reading and writing skills in a variety of different ways

Art for Wellbeing

Themed around the subjects of Spring and nature

COURSES START ON THURS 8TH MAY

10 am - 12 noon 1 – 3 pm

£2 for a full day Please ring to book a place – these are WEA courses and you will need to enrol

ABLE Project Wrenbury Crescent Berryhill Stoke-on-Trent ST2 9JZ Contact: Gaynor, Emma or Cheryl (tel) (01782) 234886

Thurs 8th May

Counselling Skills Introduction COURSE STARTS TODAY ON THURS 8TH MAY, and runs for 10 weeks until Thurs 17th July

12.30 - 2.30 pm



Thurs 8th May

Daniel O’Donnell This much loved performer stars in a performance with music, songs and laughter



Fri 9th May

Salsa for Beginners COURSE STARTS TODAY FRI 9TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Mon 18th July

10 – 11 am £25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Tunstall Floral Hall Tunstall Park Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6EE (tel) (01782) 234775

Fri 9th May

Creative Ceramics COURSE STARTS TODAY ON FRI 9TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Fri 6th June 2014

10 am - 12 noon

£25.00 if you live outside the city £20.00 if you live in the city, £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Burslem School of Art Queen Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ

Fri 9th May

A Showcase of Dance, Music & Drama

Brought to you by MY Theatre & CPAC Dance Academy

7.30 pm £9.50 Please ring to book a ticket

Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR Contact: 07805 443595

Fri 9th May

Burbage Brass Band

A mixed concert of classics, some modern music and major film themes played by this 28 strong Derbyshire brass band

7.30 pm £8 Please ring to book a ticket

St. Edwards Church Church Office 6 Church Street Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH (tel) (01298) 71952

Fri 9th May

Halle: Gala Finale This famous orchestra plays classical music in a wonderful concert

8 pm £16.90 - £33.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket


Sat 10th May

Farmers’ Market at Cheadle

With a rich variety of local and regional produce

9 am - 4 pm


Cheadle Staffs. ST10 1AQ

Sat 10th & Sun 11th May

The Great Cauldon Lowe Steam & Vintage Show at Waterhouses

10 am - 5 pm depending on the weather

Admission fee and car park by donation No need to book, just come along

Cauldon Lowe Village Hall Rue Hill Farm Rue Hill Cauldon Lowe Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3HD (tel) (01538) 308391/308756

Sat 10th May and Sun 11th May

Art in the Park

Annual 2 day art/craft event in Brough Park

Sat: 11 am - 5 pm Sun: 10 am - 4 pm


Brough Park Leek Staffs. ST13 6AT

Sat 10th May

Organ Proms

12 noon £9.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket


Sat 10th May

Folk Day afternoon concert

1.30 pm Free No need to book, just come along

Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs.

Sat 10th May

WW1: Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo

Band and choir concert, marching display and sunset ceremony

5.30 pm performance starts at 6.30 pm

£10 Please ring to book a ticket

Kings Hall Kingsway Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1RN Contact: Mike Frewer (tel) 07960 755730 Email: [email protected] Tickets available from Music Mania, Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley (tel) (01782) 206000

Sat 10th May

Folk Day evening Ceilidh

8 pm £6 Please ring to book a ticket, or buy from the Foxlowe

Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs.

Sun 11th May

Annual 10k and 5k Family Fun run

Proceeds for the Donna Louise Trust

10 am £14 adults 10k entry fee £12 adults 5k entry Free for spectators

Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent Contact: Fundraising Team (tel) (01782) 654444

Sun 11th May

Workparty at Rod Wood

Organised by Staffordshre Wildlife Trust

10 am - 1 pm


Rod Wood Basford nr. Leek Staffs. Contact: Liz Simcock (tel) (01782) 533545 Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, please contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site

Sun 11th May

Handmade Summer Fair

Over 60 stalls of handmade items, including food and drink, homewares, vintage items, cards, jewellery, dolls and bears, furniture, clothing, beauty products and much more

10.30 am - 3.30 pm


Victoria Hall Bagnall Street City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 211284

Sun 11th May

Specialist Plant Fair

Look for those special plants for your garden at our plant fair

11 am - 4 pm

£4 Includes entrance to the gardens

Rode Hall Scholar Green Cheshire ST7 3QP

(tel) (01270) 874101

(Partial wheelchair access to the gardens)

Sun 11th May

Woodland Magic at Consall Nature Park

Join the Ranger on a gentle stroll through the glades of Consall Nature Park, and share in this wonderful place

1.30 pm £2.50 Please ring to book a place

Consall Nature Park Consall Forge nr. Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0DA Contact: Stephen Williams

Mon 12th May

Look Good, New you COURSE STARTS TODAY MON 12TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 9th June


Burnwood Community School Chell Heath Road Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 7LP (tel) (01782) 234775

Mon 12th May

Salsa for Beginners COURSE STARTS ON MON 12TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Mon 21st July

10 – 11 am £25 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place


Mon 12th May

Pattern Making COURSE STARTS ON MON 12TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Mon 9th June

5.30 - 8 pm


St, Peter’s Academy Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RR (tel) (01782) 234775


The Porthill Players present “Summer Holiday”

7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 17th May



Fri 16th May

Farmers’ Market at Newcastle-under-Lyme

Selling a wide variety of local produce

9 am

-

5 pm


Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF (tel) (01782) 742375

Tues 13th May

Learn to Face Paint COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 13TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 17th June

12.30 - 2.30 pm


Tunstall Floral Hall Tunstall Park Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6EE (tel) (01782) 234775

Tues 13th May

Hand & Nail treatments COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 13TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 17th June

6 – 8 pm £25.00 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place


Thurs 15th May

Emergency First Aid at Work COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY – THURS 15TH MAY

9.30 am - 5.30 pm

£50.00 if you live outside the city, £50.00 if you live in the city Free if you get JSA/ESA £15 exam. fee Please ring to book a place

Norton Children’s centre St. Nicholas Avenue Norton Stoke-on-Trent ST6 8JW (tel) (01782) 234775

Thurs 15th May

An evening with Pam Rhodes

An evening of entertainment from BBC Songs of Praise in aid of the Circuit Project

7 pm £5 Please ring to book a ticket

Broadway Methodist Church Pickford Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DX Contact: Rev. Stuart Hickerman (tel) (01782) 255469 Email: [email protected]

Thurs 15th May – Sat 17th May

The Vicar of Dibley Bringing the hit TV series to the stage

7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 17th May



Fri 16th May

Food Safety in Catering L2 COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY – FRI 16TH MAY

9.30 am - 4.30 pm


Blurton Children’s centre Oakwood Road Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3AR (tel) (01782) 234775

Fri 16th May

Building on your basic Computer Skills COURSE STARTS ON FRI 16TH MAY, and runs for 6 weeks until Fri 27th June 2014

10 am - 12 noon

£29.00 if you live outside the city £24.00 if you live in the city £19.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place

Stoke Library Stoke Local Area centre South Wolfe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4SZ (tel) (01782) 234775

Fri 16th May

Art for Beginners – Still life COURSE STARTS ON FRI 16TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Fri 20th June 2014

12.30 - 2.30 pm

£25 if you live outside the city, £20.00 if you live in the city £16.00 if you get JSA/ESA Please ring to book a place


Fri 16th May

Newcastle Strings

The orchestra plays a wide variety of music, from classics to modern

7.30 pm £5, Including refreshments Please ring to book tickets

Northwood Parish Hall Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PB Contact: Nick (tel) 07795 683686

Fri 16th May

Brass Band Concert

Join the Stoke Lions Club for a free brass band concert by the Lions Youth Brass Band, and the Trentones Choir. Refreshments included

8 – 10 pm Free entry No need to book, just come along

Trentham High School and Community Sports centre Trentham High School Allerton Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8PQ Contact: Linda Pointon Email: [email protected]

Sat 17th May

Fine Food Market at Leek Market

The market brings together local and regional specialist food producers

9 am - 3 pm


The Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH (tel) 07766 160492

Sat 17th May

Farmers’ Market at Stafford

Lots of fruit, vegetables and local food and drink for sale

9.30 am - 4 pm


The Market Square Stafford ST16 1DJ (tel) (01785) 245935

Sat 17th May

Leisurely Cycle Ride- Parks and Lakes and Links

Central Forest Park to Westport Lake – 8 miles

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend that you wear a helmet when taking part

Registration starts at 9.45 am Rides start at 10 am and usually last for between 2- 3 hours


Central Forest Park Chell Street Sneyd Green Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6BB Contact: Mike Barr (tel) (01782) 616243

(Available at Central Forest Park and Westport Lake)

Sat 17th May

Cheese and Ale Festival at Stafford

A fantastic range of local produce. Supported by Tastes of Staffordshire, there will also be free talks and cookery demonstrations

10 am - 4 pm


The Market Square Stafford ST16 1DJ (tel) (01785) 619470

Sat 17th May

The Buddy Presley Show

For the first time, see tributes to the 2 greatest influences on rock ‘n’ roll touring together

2.15 pm matinee performance and 7.30 pm

£13 Please ring to book a ticket

Mitchell Arts centre Broad Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG Contact: (tel) (01782) 409307 Email: [email protected]

Sat 17th May

Biddulph Male Voice Choir The choir will be performing a variety of music, from traditional Welsh classics, to more modern pieces



Sun 18th May

Antiques, Collectors and Vintage Fair

Shepherd & Williams present the Antiques, Collectors and Vintage Fair with over 150 stalls

9 am – 3.30 pm

£2 entry fee £1 for car parking

Northwood Stadium Keelings Road Northwood Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PA Contact: Shepherd & Williams (tel) 07816 220136 Email: [email protected]

Sun 18th May

Meerbrook Plant & Garden Fayre

With sales of perennials, bedding plants, shrubs, herbs, tubs, garden furniture and crafts. Refreshments available

9.30 am - 2 pm

£1 No need to book, just come along

Meerbrook Village Hall Meerbrook nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 8SL Contact: Moors for the Future (tel) 01629 816581

Sun 18th May

Dougie Mac Bike Ride

Different routes for experienced cyclists and complete beginners

10 am £15 Please ring to register

Michelin Athletics Club Riverside Road Trent Vale Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6NL Contact: (tel) (01782) 344304

Sun 18th May

Plant Hunters Fair at Consall Hall Gardens

10 am - 5 pm


Consall Hall Gardens Consall Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent (tel) (01782) 551947

Sun 18th May

Craft Fair

A wide range of craft stalls

11 am – 4 pm


Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1NG Contact: (tel) (01782) 233195 Email: [email protected]

(Partial wheelchair access)

Sun18th May

Scooterfest

North Staffs. Jesters Scooter Club at Silk Street car park, Leek. Fair, live music and ridden costume show

11 am Free entry No need to book, just come along

Leek Staffs. ST13 5HH Contact: (tel) 07817 429616

Sun 18th May

National Gardens scheme – The Beeches

A garden of 2/3 acre with views of the surrounding countryside. A wide variety of plants, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and a pond

1.30 - 5 pm


The Beeches Mill Street Rocester Staffs. ST14 5JX


The Last of Duty Free A new stage production of the popular TV series, about 2 very different couples who meet on holiday

7.30 pm every evening, plus 2.30 pm matinees on Wed 21st and Sat 24th May



Tues 20th May

Get Started with email COURSE RUNS FOR 2 DAYS – TUES 20TH & WED 21ST MAY

9.30 am - 2.30 pm



Tues 20th May

Emergency First Aid at Work COURSE RUNS FOR 1 DAY – TUES 20TH MAY

9.30 am - 5.30 pm


Blurton Children’s centre Oakwood Road Blurton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3AR (tel) (01782) 234775

Tues 20th May

English for you – Intermediate COURSE STARTS TODAY TUES 20TH MAY, and runs for 5 weeks until Tues 10th June

10 am - 12 noon



Wed 21st May

National Gardens scheme – High Trees

A pretty, perfumed hidden garden, near to Queen’s Park, Longton

1 – 4 pm £3 No need to book, just come along

High Trees Drubbery Lane Dresden Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4BA

Thurs 22nd May

The May Fayre at West End Village

Lots of stalls and refreshments – everyone welcome

11 am – 3 pm

West End Village London Road Boothen Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5AB Contact: Janet Garner (tel) (01782) 848852

Fri 23rd May

Hanging Basket and Plant Sale at Tittesworth reservoir

Choose from a lovely selection of colourful hanging baskets and plants.

All proceeds go to the Knivedon Project, a local charity

11 am - 3 pm

Free entry Parking charges apply No need to book, just come along

Tittesworth Visitor centre Meerbrook nr. Leek Staffs. ST13 8SW (tel) (01538) 300180

Fri 23rd - Mon 26th May

Over 70 live bands come to the town to perform at Newcastle’s 10th Jazz and Blues Festival. Arts and crafts market on Sun (25th May)and a charitable garden plant and garden market on the Bank Holiday Monday (26th May). Launched with a performance by the Chris Barber band at the New Vic Theatre on Mon 19th May


Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. ST5 1RF (tel) (01782) 742461 http://www.newcastlejazzandblues.co.uk/

Sat 24th May

Farmers’ Market at Eccleshall Market

A variety of handcrafted, locally sourced products for sale

9 am - 1 pm


Eccleshall Staffs. ST21 6NE

Sat 24th- Mon 26th May

Victoria Theme Weekend at Foxfield Steam Railway

A themed weekend showcasing the engines which were made during those early days of the railway

11 am - 4 pm

Free entry Train rides are £8 or £6.50 for concessions

Foxfield Steam Railway Caverswall Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9BG (tel) (01782) 396210

Sat 24th - Mon 26th May

Endon Well Dressing

With Well Dressing Queen, Morris dancing, Maypole dancers, craft stalls, pet shows, fairground, refreshments and much more

12 noon Free No need to book, just come along

Endon nr. Leek Staffs. ST9 9EX

Sat 24th May

Quiz Night

Come and test your knowledge with our quiz

7.30 pm £3 including a buffet Please ring to book tickets


Sat 24th May

Laugh out Loud Comedy Club Bringing the best of live stand up comedy to Stoke-on-Trent

8.00 pm £14.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket


Sun 25th May

National Gardens scheme – Badger Hill

In a unique country setting, a 1 acre terraced garden,where native trees, shrubs and plants grow amongst rocky outcrops. Tranquil seating areas separated by Rockeries, water features and a wildlife pool

12 noon - 5 pm


Badger Hill Rock End Biddulph Moor Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7NP

Sun 25th

and Mon 26th May

National Gardens scheme – The Old Dairy House

A Grade 2 listed house (not open) forms the backdrop to this 2 acre garden in a parkland setting

12.30 - 4.30 pm


The Old Dairy House Trentham Park Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8AE

Sun 25th May

The Peak District Big Band

A mix of swing and classics, with the big band sound

8 pm £4 Please ring to book tickets

Foxlowe Arts centre Market Place Leek Staffs. ST13 6AD (tel) (01538) 386112

Mon 26th May

Bank Holiday Animal Racing at Shugborough

Join us for a fantastic day of fun and frolics, as the Shugborough farm animals line up for a day of racing

11 am £10.50 if booked in advance, £12 on the day

Shugborough Estate Milford Staffs. ST17 0XB (tel) (01889) 881388

Mon 26th May

National Gardens scheme at Tissington Hall

This large garden has been in the National Garden scheme for 75 years, with a stunning rose garden, west terrace, herbaceous borders and 5 acres of grounds

12 noon - 3 pm


Tissington Hall nr. Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1RA

Tues 27th May - Sat 31st May

The Five Towns Theatre Company present “Grease”

7.30 pm every evening, plus a 2.30 pm matinee on Sat 31st May



Wed 28th & Thurs 29th May

The County Show

A fantastic event for all the family, with livestock shows, trade stands and Food and Cookery Theatre

8 am – 8 pm

£11 if booked in advance, £13 on the day

Staffordshire County Showground Weston Road Stafford ST18 0BD Contact: Ticket sales: 0800 2980498

Thurs 29th May

10 Year Birthday celebration

Family entertainment all day

A guided tour of the gardens is available at 2 pm

Proceeds to the Donna Louise Trust

Gardens open 9 am - 8 pm

£3 admission, with all proceeds going to charity

Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8JG (tel) (01782) 646646

Thurs 29th May - Sat 31st May

Let’s Go Steelworks Performing Arts Academy dazzling show guarantees to deliver an evening of talent, energy, original choreography and fantastic costumes

7.15 pm every evening, plus a 2.15 pm matinee on Sat 31st May



Fri 30th May

National Scone Day

Come and visit the garden and then enjoy a range of scones in the tea rooms. We will be showcasing cherry, almond and cheese flavour scones, and others, in celebration of National Scone Day

10 am £6.75 admission charges, costs apply to buy scones

No need to book, just come along

Dorothy Clive Garden Willoughbridge Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4EU Tel: (01630) 647237 Email: [email protected]

(There is a route for wheelchair users, but the entire garden is not wheelchair accessible)

Sat 31st May

The World’s Ultimate Strongest Team event

The World’s ultimate strongest team is coming to the Britannia Stadium, to compete against 7 other teams

Also entertainment for all ages

1 – 6 pm £20 Please ring to book tickets

Britannia Stadium Stanley Matthews Way Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EG Contact: Glenn Ross (tel) 02891 461289

Sat 31st May

Family Comedy Night

With Malcolm Stent, one of the Midlands favourite entertainers, who sings, plays his guitar, and tells jokes and stories. A great evening of entertainment for everyone

7.30 pm £5 Please ring to book tickets


Sat 31st May

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show A sensational swinging show with a live orchestra featuring some of the greatest music of the 20th Century



ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION MAY 2014 …webapps.stoke.gov.uk/uploadedfiles/Opportunities list - May 2014.pdf · ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION MAY 2014

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