Check out the 100's of events for young and old in and around Stoke on Trent
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Event Name |
Description |
Location |
Date |
Time |
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Stoke-on-Trent Festival Orchestral Concert and Piano Recital series - Gala Finale. |
Victoria Hall |
13/05/2011 |
20:00 |
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Stoke-on-Trent Lions Club presents a free concert featuring The Lions Youth Brass and North Staffs Accordion Band at Burslem Methodist Mission, Swan Bank, Burslem on Friday 13th May 2011 at 8:00pm. |
Swan Bank Methodist Church |
13/05/2011 |
20:00 |
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The award winning Wedgwood Museum is giving visitors the chance to discover the worth of their most precious treasures and antiques at a valuation day being held in conjunction with Halls of Shrewsbury. |
Wedgwood Museum |
13/05/2011 |
11:00 to 14:00 |
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Come and sing along to Abba Express, our tribute act playing all your favourite Abba songs. |
Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat House |
13/05/2011 |
19:00 |
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The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice. |
The Regent Theatre |
10/05/2011 to 14/05/2011 |
14:30 |
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Join us for spy and secret agent stories and then create your own code breaking wheel or top secret agent ID card. |
Bentilee Library |
14/05/2011 |
11:00 to 12:00 |
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Join us for a guided walk around some of the less well known parts of Park Hall. |
Park Hall Country Park |
14/05/2011 |
10:00 |
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Find out about your library. |
Longton Library |
14/05/2011 |
11:00 to 12:00 |
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Come and join us as at the formal re-opening of the chapel and celebrate the completion of the second phase of restoration. |
Bethesda Chapel |
14/05/2011 |
15:00 to 16:00 |
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Join us at the Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke-on-Trent on F.A. Cup Final day as we mark the occasion with FREE studio time for all children who come along to the Decorating Studio wearing Stoke City colours. |
Emma Bridgewater Ltd |
14/05/2011 |
09:30 to 17:30 |
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Join us for a special jungle storytime and make your own jungle photo frame to take home. |
Tunstall Library |
14/05/2011 |
10:00 to 12:00 |
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This is an excellent opportunity for people with migraine and their family and friends to hear from expert speakers, share experiences with others affected and ask questions. |
The Dudson Centre |
14/05/2011 |
09:30 to 15:00 |
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Calling all performers! Don't miss your chance to be a part of an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza on The Regent Theatre stage. |
Victoria Hall |
08/05/2011 to 15/05/2011 |
09:30 to 17:00 |
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The Mow Cop Players Youth Group present: Alice - an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. |
Forum Theatre |
14/05/2011 to 15/05/2011 |
14:15 |
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Free cyclist training for beginners aged 7 years and over. |
Fenton Manor Sports Complex |
15/05/2011 |
13:00 to 15:00 |
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Pete Morgan will officially open the Emma Bridgewater Factory Garden. |
Emma Bridgewater Ltd |
15/05/2011 |
10:00 to 16:00 |
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Transport yourself back in time and learn about Tudor education. |
Ford Green Hall |
15/05/2011 |
13:00 to 16:00 |
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Come and see over 25 stalls selling vintage clothing, handmade art, crafts, china, bridal wear and jewellery. |
Fat Cat Cafe Bar |
15/05/2011 |
12:00 to 17:00 |
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Join the Friends of Holden Lane pools in planting wildflower plugs to create a woodland edge wildflower glade to wildlife. |
Holden Lane Pools |
15/05/2011 |
13:00 |
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Beginners cycle training - moving from stabilisers to two wheels - for ladies only. |
Fenton Manor Sports Complex |
15/05/2011 |
10:00 to 12:00 |
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Longton to Berryhill - 11 miles |
Park Hall Country Park |
15/05/2011 |
10:00 |
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Beginner's cycle training - moving from stabilisers to two wheels. |
Fenton Manor Sports Complex |
15/05/2011 |
10:00 to 12:00 |
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Come and see an exhibition of work by Elen Thursfield, Bryn Sutcliffe and friends from Staffordshire University Faculty of Fine Arts. |
ArtWaves C.I.C |
13/05/2011 to 16/05/2011 |
18:00 to 16:00 |
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Advanced on-road training suitable for learners for adults. |
Britannia Stadium |
16/05/2011 |
17:00 to 18:30 |
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Celebrate the official opening of our Emma Bridgewater Factory garden this week when Laurie will be making paper flowers on Tot's Tuesday. |
Emma Bridgewater Ltd |
17/05/2011 |
09:30 to 17:30 |
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Have a relaxing dinner whilst enjoying a tarot card reading by one of our professional readers. |
Wedgwood College and Conference Centre |
17/05/2011 |
19:30 |
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Join us at our underwater storytime as we discover the creatures hiding beneath the deep blue sea. |
Stoke Library |
18/05/2011 |
10:30 to 11:30 |
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A special performance of My Fair Lady |
Stoke Repertory Theatre |
16/05/2011 to 21/05/2011 |
19:30 |
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This highly-acclaimed and breathtaking production is staged once every two years at The Regent Theatre and is a spectacular not to be missed. |
The Regent Theatre |
18/05/2011 to 21/05/2011 |
19:15 |
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Join us for a Horrid Henry story and make a pop up puppet. |
City Central Library |
21/05/2011 |
14:00 to 15:00 |
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Find out about the Ruthless Romans and Awful Egyptians with stories and crafts. |
Bentilee Library |
21/05/2011 |
11:00 to 12:00 |
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Learn a new skill at our silk painting course. |
Etruria Industrial Museum |
21/05/2011 |
11:00 to 15:00 |
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Come along and make some potions to fend the Aliens off. |
Tunstall Library |
21/05/2011 |
10:00 to 12:00 |
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This is a special opening to thank the people who supported us through the restoration over the past three years. |
Bethesda Chapel |
21/05/2011 |
12:00 to 15:00 |
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3 vs 3 Basketball competition for ages 10-19 year. |
Northwood Stadium |
21/05/2011 |
12:00 to 14:00 |
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Westport Lake to Kidsgrove - 8 miles |
Westport Lake |
22/05/2011 |
10:00 |
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Stoke City FC End of Season Awards Dinner 2011 Hosted by Nick Hancock. |
Stoke Town Hall |
23/05/2011 |
19:00 |
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Marti Pellow, front man of Wet Wet Wet, makes a hotly-anticipated return to the UK stage in a major new production of the hit Broadway musical, Jekyll And Hyde. |
The Regent Theatre |
23/05/2011 to 28/05/2011 |
14:30 |
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Ongoing and regular events, activities and exhibitions:
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Event Name |
Description |
Location |
Date |
Time |
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A unique collection of medals is now on display at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
10/07/2010 to 10/06/2011 |
10:00 to 17:00 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Saturday. |
Fenton Park |
09/04/2011 to 11/06/2011 |
13:00 to 16:00 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Saturday. |
Longton Park (Queens Park) |
09/04/2011 to 11/06/2011 |
13:00 to 16:00 |
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Join us for a 30 minute walk, followed by a beginners IT class at Port Vale Football Club. |
Burslem Park |
03/05/2011 to 16/06/2011 |
09:15 |
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Join the Junior Park Rangers and get stuck into the restoration of our local park with after-school activities for 7-11 year olds. |
Burslem Park |
17/05/2011 to 21/06/2011 |
15:30 to 16:30 |
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Football coaching for all abilities - Learn new football skill and techniques, with professional training. |
St Peter's C of E High School |
17/11/2010 to 30/06/2011 |
19:00 to 20:00 |
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Football coaching for all abilities - Learn new football skill and techniques, with professional training. |
St Peter's C of E High School |
18/11/2010 to 30/06/2011 |
18:00 to 19:00 |
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Football coaching for all abilities - Learn new football skill and techniques, with professional training. |
Richmond Street Park |
20/11/2010 to 30/06/2011 |
10:30 to 12:00 |
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Join us for a new weekly walking group around Trentham Park, taking in Trentham stream and many of the little known pathways around the historic Trentham Estate. |
Trentham Gardens |
27/04/2011 to 30/06/2011 |
14:00 |
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Mixing art and nature from the museum's permanent collections, this exhibition illustrates the various stages of the cycle that turns rocks into the minerals that make mountains. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
19/02/2011 to 03/07/2011 |
10:00 to 17:00 |
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A new display of work by MAGiCS (Midland Artists in Glass, Ceramics and Sculpture) will be shown at the museum for the first time. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
15/01/2011 to 13/07/2011 |
10:00 to 17:00 |
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Students from Staffordshire University 3-D art course display their work in the Changing Fashions gallery. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
26/02/2010 to 31/07/2011 |
09:00 |
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Free live music in venues across Stoke Town Centre, every first Tuesday of the month. |
Stoke Town Centre |
04/01/2011 to 02/08/2011 |
19:30 |
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Come and join one of our sessions and to learn how to create a scrapbook. Every Wednesday afternoon. |
Expressions |
27/10/2010 to 10/08/2011 |
13:30 to 15:30 |
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Learn how to make beautiful greetings cards. Every Thursday afternoon. |
Expressions |
21/10/2010 to 11/08/2011 |
10:30 to 12:30 |
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Join us for a walk the Caldon Canal, where you can enjoy the heritage, scenery and wildlife of the canal-side. |
Adsis Stoke-on-Trent |
16/03/2011 to 07/09/2011 |
12:00 |
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A new display about dressing up, hidden stories and identity. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
19/03/2011 to 18/09/2011 |
10:00 to 17:00 |
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Hip hop, Street, R n B, Jazz and ballet - weekly dance classes. |
St Peter's C of E High School |
21/10/2010 to 29/09/2011 |
17:00 to 21:00 |
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Join us for a steady walk around Longton Park and local greenways, with a great playground for kids. |
Blurton Community Centre |
07/01/2011 to 02/12/2011 |
10:00 |
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Come and join in this lively and interactive church group. |
Swan Bank Methodist Church |
05/02/2011 to 03/12/2011 |
10:30 to 12:30 |
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Join us for a heritage walk along historic London Road in Stoke Town and see what landmarks can be spotted along the way. |
Sainsbury's Stoke |
07/05/2011 to 03/12/2011 |
10:30 |
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Join us for a steady stroll around local greenways with some inclines. |
Packmoor Medical Centre |
07/02/2011 to 05/12/2011 |
13:00 |
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Brisk paced walk around the park. |
Bucknall Park |
07/02/2011 to 05/12/2011 |
10:30 |
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Free, friendly and informal knitting and textiles group. Come and learn the art of knitting and crocheting or pass your skills on and show someone else how to. |
Etruria Industrial Museum |
06/01/2011 to 09/12/2011 |
13:30 to 15:30 |
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Meet at the Park Pavilion every Friday by the bowling greens for a comfortably brisk 45-minute walk. Plus get a free cup of tea or coffee when you complete the walk. |
Burslem Park |
14/01/2011 to 09/12/2011 |
13:00 |
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Join us for a slow walk around the park. |
Bucknall Park |
08/01/2011 to 10/12/2011 |
10:30 |
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History Walk around Burslem Park and the surrounding areas. |
Burslem Park |
17/01/2011 to 12/12/2011 |
13:00 |
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Join us for a relaxing stroll along the historic Potteries canal. |
Stoke-on-Trent City Centre |
14/02/2011 to 12/12/2011 |
12:00 |
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Join us for a steady walk around Berry Hill Fields nature reserve, taking in the landscaped amphitheatre. |
Treehouse Children's Centre |
05/01/2011 to 14/12/2011 |
13:15 |
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Come along every Wednesday and join in the fun as we share rhymes and songs together. |
Tunstall Library |
15/12/2010 to 15/12/2011 |
11:00 to 11:30 |
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Join us for a refreshing evening walk around the streets of Norton. |
Bradeley Village |
04/01/2011 to 15/12/2011 |
18:00 |
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Join us for a brisk lunchtime walk around the lake. |
Central Forest Park |
06/01/2011 to 15/12/2011 |
12:30 |
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Join us for a steady stroll around the tranquil local nature reserve. |
Weston Sprink |
06/01/2011 to 15/12/2011 |
09:30 |
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Join our brand new weekly walking group. Enjoy a peaceful canal-side walk with a sociable and friendly walking group. |
Sandyford Community Fire Station |
24/02/2011 to 15/12/2011 |
11:00 |
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Join us for a sociable canal and lakeside walk at a local beauty spot. |
Westport Lake |
15/01/2011 to 17/12/2011 |
14:00 |
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Free, friendly and informal knitting and textiles group. Come and learn the art of knitting and crocheting or pass your skills on and show someone else how to. Meets at every first and third Saturday of each month. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
22/01/2011 to 17/12/2011 |
10:30 to 12:30 |
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Join us for a steady walk taking in an historic house and local beauty spot. |
Ford Green Hall |
09/01/2011 to 18/12/2011 |
13:00 |
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Join us for a steady walk the historic village of Penkhull, taking in the church and home of Oliver Lodge. |
Penkhull Village Square |
16/01/2011 to 18/12/2011 |
13:00 |
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Come along every Monday and join in the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
Tunstall Library |
10/01/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
11:00 to 11:30 |
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Come along every Saturday and join in the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
City Central Library |
10/01/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
11:00 to 11:30 |
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Come along every Monday and join in the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
Meir Library |
10/01/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
10:15 to 10:45 |
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Come along to Longton Library and enjoy the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
Longton Library |
10/01/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
11:00 to 11:30 |
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Get information, support and guidance to help you find and apply for jobs. Every Monday. |
Longton Library |
10/01/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
11:00 to 12:30 |
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Join us for a brisk walk taking in the historic house and local beauty spot. |
Ford Green Hall |
17/01/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
14:00 |
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Join the Burslem Park Partnership for a walk around historic Burslem Park. |
Burslem Park |
04/04/2011 to 19/12/2011 |
13:00 to 14:00 |
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Join us for a short, steady walk around the park and pool, especially for parents and toddlers. |
Smith's Pool Local Nature Reserve |
04/01/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
09:30 |
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Come along every Tuesday and join in the fun as we share rhymes and songs together. |
Longton Library |
04/01/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
10:00 to 10:30 |
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Join us for a sociable, steady walk along the canal and around the lake at a local beauty spot. |
Westport Lake |
04/01/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
14:00 |
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Join us for a sociable walk around this heritage park, taking in many secret greenway treasures along the way. |
Tunstall Park |
05/01/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
11:00 |
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Join us for a relaxing stroll along the historic Potteries canal. |
Stoke-on-Trent City Centre |
10/01/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
12:00 |
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Join us for a fast paced walk around the local nature reserve, which is a Site of Scientific Special Interest. |
Park Hall Country Park |
11/01/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
11:00 |
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Join us for a brisk, invigorating hilly walk around the scenic surroundings of Fenton Park. |
Fenton Park |
19/01/2011 to 21/12/2011 |
10:30 |
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Get information, support and guidance to help you find and apply for jobs. Every Wednesday. |
Tunstall Library |
19/01/2011 to 21/12/2011 |
10:00 to 12:00 |
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Join us for a steady stroll around Meir Park, taking in the recreational ground and surrounding area. |
St. Clare's Church, Meir Park |
06/01/2011 to 22/12/2011 |
12:30 |
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Join us for a steady walk around the park. Great for kids - with an outdoor gym, playground, lake and abundant wildlife. |
Longton Park (Queens Park) |
06/01/2011 to 22/12/2011 |
11:00 |
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Come along every Friday and join in the fun as we share rhymes and songs together. |
City Central Library |
07/01/2011 to 23/12/2011 |
11:00 to 11:30 |
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Get information, support and guidance to help you find and apply for jobs. Every Friday. |
Bentilee Library |
14/02/2011 to 23/12/2011 |
10:30 to 12:30 |
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Join us for a scenic canal-side walk. |
Trentham Village Toby Carvery |
13/01/2011 to 24/12/2011 |
11:00 |
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Come along every Wednesday and join in the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
Stoke Library |
05/01/2011 to 28/12/2011 |
10:30 to 11:00 |
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Come along every Wednesday and join in the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
Trentham Library |
05/01/2011 to 28/12/2011 |
10:30 to 11:00 |
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Come along and join our free knitting and crochet group, have a chat and make new friends. |
City Central Library |
31/12/2010 to 30/12/2011 |
14:00 to 16:00 |
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Come along every Friday and join in the wonderful world of stories and rhymes. |
Bentilee Library |
07/01/2011 to 30/12/2011 |
11:00 to 11:30 |
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Join our new monthly walking group, which take in the scenic brooks and greenways of Blurton. |
St. Alban's Community Centre |
25/03/2011 to 30/12/2011 |
10:00 |
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Performing arts workshop for children aged 8 - 11 years. |
The Regent Theatre |
08/09/2010 to 31/12/2011 |
10:30 to 12:00 |
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Tots Tuesday is a great opportunity for mum's to bring along their tots to have their hands or feet printed onto Emma Bridgewater ceramic ware. |
Emma Bridgewater Ltd |
18/01/2011 to 17/01/2012 |
09:30 to 17:30 |
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Monthly nature trail walk around one of the waymarked routes at Park Hall Country Park. |
Park Hall Country Park |
05/03/2011 to 03/03/2012 |
10:00 |
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Come and see the magnificent Staffordshire Hoard. |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery |
08/07/2010 to 31/12/2020 |
10:00 to 17:00 |
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No matter what your fitness level or experience, if you are interested in finding out what capoeira is all about then this course is for you. |
Tunstall Park |
16/04/2011 to 14/05/2011 |
10:30 to 12:00 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Wednesday. |
Foley Fields |
06/04/2011 to 01/06/2011 |
17:00 to 18:30 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Wednesday. |
Foley Fields |
06/04/2011 to 01/06/2011 |
18:30 to 20:00 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Thursday. |
Fenton Park |
07/04/2011 to 02/06/2011 |
17:00 to 18:30 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Thursday. |
Fenton Park |
07/04/2011 to 02/06/2011 |
18:30 to 20:00 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Friday. |
Longton Park (Queens Park) |
08/04/2011 to 03/06/2011 |
17:00 to 18:30 |
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Come along and try different sports for free every Friday. |
Longton Park (Queens Park) |
08/04/2011 to 03/06/2011 |
18:30 to 20:00 |
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A distance between explores crossovers within art, the sciences and philosophy. |
Airspace |
16/04/2011 to 04/06/2011 |
11:00 to 17:00 |
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Discover the wealth of creative talent in Stoke-on-Trent as the museum hosts a display of the work of local craftspeople as part of this national event. |
Etruria Industrial Museum |
04/05/2011 to 06/06/2011 |
12:00 to 16:30 |
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Plus…
The Halfords Tour Series
Tuesday 7 June 2011, 12 midday to 9pm
On the 7 June 2011 Stoke-on-Trent will once again host the action packed national cycle race the Halfords Tour Series, which will see the country's elite riders go head to head against each other to become the overall champions of The Halfords Tour Series. There will be activities taking place on the track and brand new for 2011- a Halfords activity arena. For full event details go to http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure-and-culture/events/halfords-tour-series-2011.en.
Date set for eighteenth Canals Festival
Thousands of people will once again be able to enjoy a weekend on the water as Stoke-on-Trent’s Canals Festival returns for its eighteenth year. The festival, held at the Etruria Industrial Museum, will take place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5, June 2011 and will include a host of attractions to entertain all ages, as well as live music, stalls and a selection of traditional boats. The festival, which has run since 1993, is one of the biggest free community events held in the city. For more information or to discuss booking a stall at the festival please contact Etruria Industrial Museum on 01782 233144.
Race for Life - Tuesday 7 June and 6 September 2011
You can now enter online for the Race for Life event which again will be staged at Trentham Gardens. Join the girls in Stoke-on-Trent and walk, jog or run to help beat cancer. Enter now and raise money for our groundbreaking work that has saved millions of lives by going to www.raceforlife.org/choose-your-event/stoke-on-trent.aspx?rid=185.
Worker's Educational Association (WEA)
The Worker's Educational Association have produced a map full of health, learning and social opportunities in North Staffordshire. To find out about what's going on near you and add your own events, visit http://icanhaz.com/openlearningstaffs. To view a list of the courses and events that the WEA offer, go to www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk.
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