Events in Stoke for Children (Half Term) and Adults starting Feb 15th Week 7/8 2013
Half Term events within Stoke-on-Trent.
There's loads going on, most of the events are free, so why not be part of it.
Event Name | Description | Location | Date | Time |
Capturing the spirit of the iconic TV show Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops Live is a nostalgic interactive jukebox celebrating the greatest hits by the biggest stars in the world of pop from the 70s, 80s and 90s. | The Regent Theatre | 11/02/2013 to 16/02/2013 | 19:30 | |
Come and meet the crocodile who has lost his smile. Join the jungle jive party at our rainforest event today. | Tunstall Library | 16/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Join us in the library today as we’re visited by the Circusology team. | Longton Library | 16/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
The museum will be screening a Bollywood film. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 16/02/2013 | 13:00 to 16:00 | |
Come and join us for an evening of fun and games, including family fortunes, play your cards right, a quiz and horse racing. | St John’s Centre | 16/02/2013 | 19:30 | |
Flutter and flap your way to the library today. After our visit from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust we’re having fun with owl-themed activities. | City Central Library | 16/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Fortnightly Saturday morning art club for 8 to 14 year olds. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 16/02/2013 | 10:30 to 12:30 | |
We’re being visited by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust today. Come and learn about our native British wildlife and have fun with some brilliant wildlife crafts. | Meir Library | 16/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Port Vale v Morecambe - NPower League 2. | Port Vale Football Club | 16/02/2013 | 15:00 | |
“Jack was an excellent gardener…and every day his vegetables grew and grew…” Come and find out what happens when it’s time to make carrot soup with the carrots from Jack’s garden. | Bentilee Library | 16/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake with traditional festivities including Dragon dancing, Lion dancing, Cantonese Opera and much more. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 17/02/2013 | 10:30 to 16:00 | |
Join us this half term to take part in a variety of free environmental activities, crafts and games, such as crafts, games, den building, bug hunting and more! | 18/02/2013 | 14:00 to 16:00 | ||
Join us this half term to take part in a variety of free environmental activities, crafts and games, such as crafts, games, den building, bug hunting and more! | Northwood Park | 18/02/2013 | 10:00 to 12:00 | |
A fun way to spend time with your child. Enjoy the company of other parents in a safe and friendly environment. For children ages 18 months - 5 years. | The Hope Children’s Centre | 18/02/2013 | 09:30 to 11:00 | |
A fun way to spend time with your child. Enjoy the company of other parents in a safe and friendly environment. | The Hope Children’s Centre | 18/02/2013 | 13:00 to 14:45 | |
A fun way to spend time with your child. Enjoy the company of other parents in a safe and friendly environment. | Penkhull Children’s Centre | 18/02/2013 | 09:30 to 11:00 | |
Contribute to the BBC Big Art Canvas by painting part of a work of art. See how your contribution fits into the big canvas and watch as a famous local painting is revealed. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 18/02/2013 to 19/02/2013 | 11:00 to 16:00 | |
Join us this half term to take part in a variety of free environmental activities, crafts and games, such as crafts, games, den building, bug hunting and more! | Richmond Street Park | 19/02/2013 | 10:00 to 12:00 | |
Join us this half term to take part in a variety of free environmental activities, crafts and games, such as crafts, games, den building, bug hunting and more! | Longton Park (Queens Park) | 19/02/2013 | 14:00 to 16:00 | |
Explore the museum’s toy collection and make a toy to take home. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 19/02/2013 | 10:15 to 11:15 | |
Parents Involved in Children's Learning. A small friendly group where you and the Play and Learning team can track your child's progress through their individual learning journeys. | Penkhull Children’s Centre | 19/02/2013 | 13:15 to 14:45 | |
People interested in health services and local community group representatives are being invited to attend one of a series of events taking place in February to find out more about a new NHS urgent care telephone service. | The Bridge Centre | 19/02/2013 | 17:30 to 19:30 | |
Make a mini bottle oven out of clay. | Gladstone Pottery Museum | 19/02/2013 | 11:00 to 15:30 | |
Suitable for all abilities, particularly wheelchair users and those who are less mobile, participants will learn gentle but effective chair-based exercise techniques to improve health and wellbeing. | Meir Community and Education Centre | 19/02/2013 | 15:00 to 16:00 | |
Come as your favourite character and get your face painted. | Gladstone Pottery Museum | 19/02/2013 | 10:00 to 16:00 | |
Families can join us at Westport Lake for a variety of fun-filled environmental activities, crafts, trails and games. | Westport Lake | 20/02/2013 | 14:00 to 16:00 | |
Join us this half term to take part in a variety of free environmental activities, crafts and games, such as crafts, games, den building, bug hunting and more! | Blurton Mill Pond | 20/02/2013 | 10:00 to 12:00 | |
A fun way to spend time with your child. Enjoy the company of other parents in a safe and friendly environment. For children up to the age of 18months. | The Hope Children’s Centre | 20/02/2013 | 13:30 to 15:00 | |
One mile walking group, organised by North Staffordshire Age UK. | Central Forest Park | 20/02/2013 | 14:00 to 15:00 | |
Do you want to learn how to speak English? You can learn at whatever level you require - whether it be entry level 1 or NVQ level 1. | The Hope Children’s Centre | 20/02/2013 | 09:30 to 11:30 | |
Children's half term craft activity - make a Tudor house. | Ford Green Hall | 18/02/2013 to 21/02/2013 | 13:00 to 16:00 | |
Join in our half term craft activity and make a balloon alien. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 19/02/2013 to 21/02/2013 | 10:30 to 15:00 | |
A fun way to spend time with your child. Enjoy the company of other parents in a safe and friendly environment. | St John’s Centre | 21/02/2013 | 10:00 to 11:30 | |
Illustrated talk reviewing whether alien life exists elsewhere in the solar system and the universe and what we know so far - see a real space rock containing alien life from outside of our planet. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 21/02/2013 | 14:00 to 16:00 | |
Friendly group specifically for families from the BME community. Have fun with your children as well as getting general support and advice from our friendly members of staff. | The Hope Children’s Centre | 21/02/2013 | 10:30 to 12:00 | |
My Health Matters is running a series of free activities this October Half Term. Join us for a Coffee morning with prize bingo. | North Shelton Community Centre | 21/02/2013 | 10:00 to 11:30 | |
Free activities this half term for families with children under 8 years old. | The Hope Children’s Centre | 18/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 09:30 | |
Free activities this half term for families with children under 8 years old. | Thomas Boughey Children's Centre | 18/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 09:30 | |
Free activities for this half term for families with children under 8 years old. | Penkhull Children’s Centre | 18/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 09:30 | |
Discover the stars of the museum portrait collection in our gallery trail. | Wedgwood Museum | 18/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:30 | |
Kids Go Free... into the Master Ceramic Experience and Museum. | Wedgwood Visitor Centre | 18/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
Free activities this half term for families with children under 8 years old. | Penkhull Children’s Centre | 18/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 09:30 | |
Are you aged 11-19? Unite Project in Fenton are running free, fun activities throughout the February half term. | Fenton Park | 19/02/2013 to 22/02/2013 | 11:00 to 16:00 | |
Come along and see 'Ice Age Continental Drift' at our free family film club at City Central Library. | City Central Library | 20/02/2013 to 20/02/2013 | 14:30 to 16:00 | |
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is showing three critically acclaimed films on the last Friday of the month inside its 300-seat Forum Theatre from now until March. | Forum Theatre | 22/02/2013 | 19:00 | |
Fun session that is aimed at increasing your child's communication and language skills. For children aged 18months and over. | Stoke Library | 22/02/2013 | 13:30 to 14:30 | |
A fun way to spend time with your child. Enjoy the company of other parents in a safe and friendly environment. | Stoke Library | 22/02/2013 | 09:30 to 10:45 | |
Suitable for everyone, this class provides wellbeing therapy using singing and instruments, and allows participants to learn about beats and rhythms. | WRVS Centre | 22/02/2013 | 12:00 to 14:00 | |
The legendary, record-breaking, Box Office smash hit thriller celebrates its 60th anniversary. Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a classic. | The Regent Theatre | 18/02/2013 to 23/02/2013 | 19:30 | |
Gymnasts come together to compete in an acrobatic gymnastics competition at Fenton Manor Sports Complex. | Fenton Manor Sports Complex | 23/02/2013 | 08:00 | |
Imagine your own creature to inhabit the park, then build a safe place to help it survive the winter. | Burslem Park | 23/02/2013 | 12:00 to 14:00 | |
Flutter and flap your way to the library today. After our visit from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust we’re having fun with owl-themed activities. | Meir Library | 23/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Test your wits against our quizmaster. | Northwood Parish Hall | 23/02/2013 | 19:30 | |
Join us as we get ‘hands on’ and learn lots about some really interesting animals. | City Central Library | 23/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Following on from our fun ‘Circusology’ session we’ll be clowning around in the library today. We’ll be sharing some brilliant circus-themed stories and making a clown card to take home. | Longton Library | 23/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Join us for an informal service of praise and worship. | Northwood Parish Hall | 23/02/2013 | 18:00 | |
Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. Did he really ride a seahorse, did he really meet a mermaid? Join us for mermaid craft and sea stories. | Tunstall Library | 23/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
We’re being visited by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust today. Come and learn about our native British wildlife and have fun with some brilliant wildlife crafts. | Bentilee Library | 23/02/2013 | 11:00 to 12:00 | |
Decorate a piece of pottery to take home in our Brick Gallery. | Gladstone Pottery Museum | 16/02/2013 to 24/02/2013 | 10:00 to 16:00 | |
Find out what it was like to work at Gladstone China in 1910. | Gladstone Pottery Museum | 23/02/2013 to 24/02/2013 | 10:00 to 16:00 | |
A selection of stalls offering lovely gifts, for that special present or treat yourself. | Ford Green Hall | 24/02/2013 | 13:00 to 16:00 |
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Ongoing and regular events, activities and exhibitions:
Event Name | Description | Location | Date | Time |
This dazzling exhibition featuring over a hundred specially chosen artefacts from the Staffordshire Hoard is a unique opportunity to find out about this world famous discovery. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 21/07/2012 to 01/09/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
As part of the London 2012 Festival, eminent British ceramicist, Katherine Morling was commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to create a body of work that references the incredible significance of the world famous Staffordshire Hoard. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 24/11/2012 to 31/12/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
A beautiful hand crafted quilt inspired by the Hoard. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 24/01/2013 to 14/04/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
The Spirit of Radio Evolving Ideas in Wireless Communication | A snapshot into the way radios have evolved from their early beginnings to familiar, everyday technology. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 19/01/2013 to 17/03/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 |
The Lamp House - the place where lamps were stored and tested before being used by miners underground - continues our display on the coal mining industry. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 20/10/2012 to 17/03/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
It is 40 years since the last person set foot on the Moon. We are celebrating this with a look at the influence of the Moon on our culture. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 08/12/2012 to 24/02/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
Examples of children’s art from local primary schools. | The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery | 02/02/2013 to 17/03/2013 | 10:00 to 17:00 | |
Exhibition of Life under 2 Queen Elizabeths. | Ford Green Hall | 07/01/2013 to 07/03/2013 | 10:00 | |
Calling all Shelton residents over 60... come along and meet other local residents and enjoy a hot drink, toast and a chat. | Rectory Road Community Centre | 02/08/2012 to 03/08/2013 | 10:00 to 11:30 | |
The Smashh Theatre Company is offering workshops and classes for 14-19 year olds who would like to develop their skills in acting, devising and improvisation. | Mitchell Arts Centre | 24/09/2012 to 25/03/2013 | 18:00 to 19:30 | |
A family-friendly, indoor car boot sale of children's clothes and toys. | Dimensions Leisure Centre | 11/11/2012 to 14/04/2013 | 09:00 to 12:00 | |
Birth to walking. Jabadao is a parent and child interaction session, which promotes movement and sensory play and encourages the development of the brain and body through play. | The Grange Children’s Centre | 16/11/2012 to 26/04/2013 | 09:30 to 11:00 | |
Baby Massage is a five week course for babies from four weeks old to crawling age. | Weston Heights Community Centre | 16/01/2013 to 13/02/2013 | 09:30 to 11:30 | |
Free sessions for parents and their under-five year olds, where they can get involved in their child's learning. | Thomas Boughey Children's Centre | 05/12/2012 to 04/12/2013 | 13:00 to 14:30 | |
Join us at our weekly parent and toddler group for children aged 1 month to 3 years old. | Portland Street Community Centre | 17/01/2013 to 25/04/2013 | 10:00 to 11:30 | |
Free multi-sports activities for children aged 8+ including Dodgeball, Basketball, Football, Kwik Cricket and rounders. | Longton Park (Queens Park) | 29/09/2012 to 30/03/2013 | 13:00 to 16:00 | |
Learners will learn the basics of operating a digital camera and downloading images. Learners should bring their own camera. | Meir Community and Education Centre | 07/02/2013 to 14/03/2013 | 18:00 to 20:00 | |
A free health education and fitness, 10 week course with free child care. Everyone welcome. | Whitfield Valley and Centre | 17/01/2013 to 21/03/2013 | 09:15 to 11:00 | |
Social ballroom and sequence dancing every Wednesday evening at Fenton Community Hall. | Fenton Community Hall | 09/01/2013 to 27/03/2013 | 19:30 to 10:30 | |
Meet park staff and volunteer walk leaders at the Park Lodge (off Moorland Road) for a friendly 45-minute walk around Burslem Park and the surrounding streets and greenways. | Burslem Park | 11/01/2013 to 13/12/2013 | 14:00 to 15:30 | |
Join Pat, Carrina and the Burslem Park volunteers for a natter over knitting and a welcome cuppa. Just bring your needles and materials. | Burslem Park | 16/01/2013 to 19/12/2013 | 11:00 to 13:00 | |
Join our friendly team of Friday volunteers, get your hands dirty, make a difference to the park, and have great fun doing it. | Burslem Park | 11/01/2013 to 20/12/2013 | 10:00 to 12:30 | |
Join Mike Watson of the Burslem Park Partnership for an hour-long tour of historic Burslem Park. | Burslem Park | 14/01/2013 to 16/12/2013 | 13:00 to 14:00 | |
Suitable for everyone, particularly those with health and wellbeing issues, learners will explore a range of craft techniques and materials. | Cobridge Community Centre | 22/02/2013 to 22/03/2013 | 10:00 to 12:00 | |
Free activities for young people aged 11-16 years every Tuesday. | Portland Street Community Centre | 05/02/2013 to 28/05/2013 | 19:30 to 21:00 | |
Free activities for children aged 5-11 years every Tuesday. | Portland Street Community Centre | 05/02/2013 to 28/05/2013 | 18:00 to 19:00 |
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Plus…
Half-Term Events
Find out what’s happening across the city throughout the February half-term holiday. There will be plenty of free events and activities
to keep you occupied. Join in the fun by going to stoke.gov.uk/
Cult Film Friday
January to March, 7pm
The Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Film fans will be able to watch three classic movies at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. The museum is showing critically acclaimed films (Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Untouchables) on the last Friday of the month inside its 300-seat Forum Theatre from Friday 25 January until March. Tickets cost £5. For more information, call 01782 232323 or visit stokemuseums.org.uk.
RESPECT Community Action Day
Monday 18 February
Ford Green and Smallthorne
A community action day, in partnership between the city council, police and fire service and will focus on the streets of Ford Green and Smallthorne. Skips which can be used free of charge to dispose of bulky household items will be placed on a number of streets in the area between 9am and 2pm. Waste land will be cleared up, new litter bins will be installed and there will also be litter picks. The city council’s environment team will be sweeping and cleaning the area, pruning trees and treating weeds. The environmental crime team will also be out in force, tackling dog fouling and fly tipping. Crime prevention advice and free equipment will be handed out on the police bus, parked on Repington Road between 10am-4pm, and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be carrying out home fire safety checks. Street pastors will visit the area, as well as the Local Matters and Safer City Partnership teams.
This weekend - Chinese New Year
Sunday 17 February,10.30am - 4pm
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake with traditional festivities including Dragon dancing, Lion dancing, Cantonese Opera and much more at our free event. For more information, call the museum on01782 232323 or visit stokemuseums.org.uk.
Piccadilly Summer 2013 – get involved
Monday 25 February, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Mitchell Arts Centre
Traders are being invited to come forward with their ideas and suggestions for this year’s Piccadilly Summer event. Held annually in the City Centre’s Cultural Quarter, organisers are hoping to once again put on a range of fun activities that will attract family audiences every Saturday in July. Previous festivals have included art displays, workshops, performances by dance and music acts and sales of clothes and foods from around the world. Last year’s festival saw thousands of people head to the City Centre with footfall peaking in Piccadilly on one Saturday alone at more than 21,000 people, helping to create a friendly, party atmosphere.
Stoke Your Fires – tickets now on sale
1 to 5 March 2013
This year’s Stoke Your Fires celebrates the best of British cinema and opens with the UK festival premiere of independent British film, Pulp. There will also be screenings of Last Shop Standing, Turbulence andTortoise in Love, all made here in the UK, with a Q&A session with the directors. To celebrate Michael Caine’s 80th birthday in March, there will also be a day of some of his classic films and see another very British institution; Daniel Craig as 007 in Casino Royale. Come along to the very first Hush-Hush film event. What’s the film? We can’t tell you. Give yourself up to a totally live cinema experience at a mystery venue. There is also a programme of professional development workshops and networking opportunities. For more information, go to stokeyourfires.co.uk.
Gladstone Craft Fair - stalls available
Sunday 3 March, 10am – 3pm
Gladstone Pottery Museum
If you produce any home-made arts and crafts and would like a stall please contact Nerys Williams on 01782 235399 or email nerys.williams@stoke.gov.uk. Stalls costs £20 and admission to the fair to the public is free of charge.
Tea Gowns and Tea Time – tickets on sale now
Sunday 24 March, 2pm
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Lucy Adlington of the History Wardrobe invites you to celebrate the 1930s with sensational fashions and simply super snippets of gossip about Kings, costumes and cake recipes. Price includes tea or coffee and slice of homemade cake. Tickets cost £7 and are available now by calling 01782 232323 or visiting stokemuseums.org.uk.
Sign up for the Potters 'Arf now
Sunday 9 June
Are you ready for the challenge of the Potters 'Arf, one of the best half marathons in the country? Whether you're a regular potters runner or a first timer, you are all very welcome. Why not run it and raise money for charity? For more information, visit
Date for the diary… British Ceramics Biennial
28 September to 10 November 2013
We are delighted to announce that the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) is back for a third time next autumn. The BCB showcases excellence and the best of contemporary practice by makers and artists across the UK, building significant partnerships with other major festivals and centres for ceramic research. For more, go to britishceramicsbiennial.com.
Also…
Green Door events
Green Door is a new lottery-funded project that offers a programme of free health and wellbeing events and activities. It aims to encourage people, particularly older and disabled people, to make more use of the green spaces in the city, to improve their physical and mental wellbeing and to reduce isolation. For more information on the project and to find out what’s coming up, call 01782 232236, emailgreendoor@stoke.gov.uk or visit stoke.gov.uk/greendoor.
Events and activities at children's centres
For information of events and activities at your local children's centre, click here.
StreetGames sessions throughout the city
StreetGames delivers free sports multi-sports coaching to young people aged 8-18 in Stoke-on-Trent. Football, basketball, dodgeball, cricket and other activities - all delivered by professional sports coaches in a fun, friendly and safe environment. There are StreetGames sessions running at various locations across the city. Click here to find a session near you or search for ‘StreetGames’ at stoke.gov.uk/events. For more information on StreetGames, visit streetgames.org and you can follow StreetGames Stoke-on-Trent on Facebook by clicking here.
Enrol now for new term of adult learning courses
A new programme of Adult and Community Learning courses has started. New courses for 2013 include Acupressure, Getting Started
with Twitter, Reiki for Personal Wellbeing, Sociology for Beginners and Yoga, plus much more. The courses can help you gain new
skills, knowledge and confidence - all in a fun friendly and informal way and in venues across the city. Click here for full list of courses
available. Call the team on 01782 234775, email adult.learning@stoke.gov.uk or follow us at facebook.com/
Enrol now for new term of WEA health courses
The Worker's Educational Association (WEA) in Stoke-on-Trent offers a wide range of friendly, fun and affordable courses to get your
mind and your body into shape. A new term of free 10-week health and fitness courses start this New Year and are open for
enrolment now - click here for details of heath courses available. The classes are in local venues across the city and everyone over the
age of 19 is welcome. The courses are free of charge and taught by qualified tutors. Click here to download a copy of the Staffordshire
and Stoke-on-Trent Branch course programme. For more information about the WEA in the city, call 01782 831911, email
chest@wea.org.uk or go to westmidlands.wea.org.uk/
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