What’s on in… JULY
ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION JULY 2014 Date Activity/event Time Cost Where is it/who to contact
Wed The £4.50 Trentham Estate 4th gardens are evening Stone Road June open until 9 discount Trentham pm on Wed, - Thurs and tickets Stoke-on-Trent
Fri Fri in June available 29 th & July, and from 5 pm, (tel) (01782) 646646 Aug Summer evenings at 8pm in Aug at the Trentham Gardens North entrance
only
Fri 7.30 pm £12 - £21 The New Vic Theatre 20 th Etruria Road June Some Newcastle-under-Lyme shows offer - Staffs. th concessions Sat 5 Around the World in for people ST5 0JG July Eighty days with disabilities (tel) (01782) 717962 The adventures of and their Phileas Fogg and carers Passepartout, adapted from the novel by Jules Please ring Vere to book a ticket Tues 9.15 am Free Meir Community Education 1st July - centre 12 noon Please ring Pickford Place to book a Meir place Functional English and Stoke-on-Trent Maths. Skills check ST3 7DY
(tel) (01782) 234775
Tues 12 noon £3 Biddulph Town Hall 1st July - High Street 4 pm Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AR Biddulph Film Club Contact: Terry Showing 2 vintage films – (tel) (01782) 512445 Shane and Flying down to Rio
Raising money for this year’s Festival Charities - Epilepsy Action and the Donna Louise Trust
Tues 12 noon £6.90 for Victoria Hall 1st July and 6.45 the 12 noon Bagnall Street pm performanc Stoke-on-Trent e, £8.40 for the 6.45 pm ST1 3AD String Extravaganza performanc (tel) 0844 8717649 e. Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket Tues 6.45 pm £7 Mitchell Arts centre 1st July Broad Street Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book ST1 4HG a ticket Contact: Singing Stars School (tel) (01782) 409307 Choir concert Email: [email protected] Join us for performances by St. Paul’s, Greenways, Goldenhill and Christchurch Schools. Supported by the School’s Rock Band Wed 1 – 2 pm Free 15 Trinity Street 2nd Hanley July Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and (tel) (01782) 234775 Maths. Skills check
Wed 6.30 pm £4.50 – Trentham Estate 2nd includes Stone Road evening July Trentham garden entry Stoke-on-Trent National Garden purchased Scheme Garden Tour from 5 pm (tel) 01782 646646 Discover the story behind the restoration of Trentham No need to Gardens book, just All proceeds go to the come along National Garden Scheme Thurs 12 noon £1 Biddulph Town Hall 3rd July - High Street 4 pm No need to Biddulph book, just Sequence Tea Dance come along Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AR A pleasant, social afternoon Contact: Marie of dancing with light (tel) (01782) 511167 refreshments. or Mavis/Trevor (tel) (01782) 513458 Everyone is welcome
Thurs 7 pm Free Meet at Wharf Road car park 3rd July at 7 pm No need to Wharf Road car park book, just come along Biddulph Evening walks with Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Ramblers ST8 6JE Evening walks of 3-4 miles, lasting about 2 hours Contact: Roger (tel) (01782) 517312 Everyone is welcome, please or Eddie wear sturdy shoes or boots, (tel) (01782) 512851 bring a waterproof and a drink
Dogs welcome too
Thurs 7.30 £5 St. Lawrence’s Church 3rd July - Congleton Road 11 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a place Stoke-on-Trent Larry’s mates ST8 7RG
Bands that rehearse at St. Contact: Frank Lawrence’s Church are performing a charity gig for (tel) (01782) 517238 the renovation fund. or 07902 397230
Raising money for the St. Lawrence’s Renovation Funds
Fri 9 am Free entry Biddulph 4th July Staffs. No need to ST8 6AR book, just
come along Biddulph Artisan Market
An artisan market selling handmade and locally produced items Fri 10 Free 15 Trinity Street 4th – Hanley July 11 am Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and Maths. Skills check (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 10 am £29.00 if you 15 Trinity Street th live outside the 4 - city Hanley July 2.30 pm £24.00 if you Stoke-on-Trent live in the city, £19.oo if you ST1 5PH get JSA/ESA Creative Writing for Please ring to (tel) (01782) 234775 Beginners book a place COURSE STARTS TODAY, FRI 4 TH JULY, and runs for 6 weeks until Fri 8 th Aug 2014 Fri 10.30 am Free Meetings take place at the 4th July 1960s Bowling Pavillion, No need to the green building close to the book, just come along canal Friends of Hanley Park Hanley Park Coffee Morning Cleveland Road Hanley Join the Friends of Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Park to find out ST1 4DX about the restoration Contact: Carole Ware plans (tel) 07787 005946 Email: [email protected] Thurs 7 pm £12 Mitchell Arts centre 4th Broad Street and Please ring Stoke-on-Trent th to book ST1 4HG Fri 5 a ticket Contact: July (tel) (01782) 409307 Email: The Pied Piper Musical [email protected]
This popular tale is told is a new and humourous way, with lively tunes Fri 4 th 7.00 £5.00 Gladstone Pottery Museum - - including Uttoxeter Road Sun 10.30 pm a souvenir Longton 6th July glass Stoke-on-Trent Longton Beer Festival ST3 1PQ - Gladstonebury No need (tel) (01782) With entertainment from to book, local bands just come along Over 18s only, and you need to bring some ID Fri 7 £7.50 Biddulph Town Hall 4th July – High Street 11 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a ticket Stoke-on-Trent Hoe Down ST8 6AR
Music, fun and dance, with a Contact: Mavis/Trevor pie and pea supper (tel) (01782) 513458 or 07866 115145 Raising money for the British Heart Foundation and Christies Hospital
Sat 9 am Free entry Rode Hall th 5 July - Scholar Green 1.30 pm No need Cheshire Farmers Market at to book, ST7 3QP Rode Hall Gardens just come along Local and regional food and drink to buy Sat 9 am Free entry The Town centre th 5 July Stone No need Staffs. Farmers Market at to book, Stone Local and regional just come
food and drink to buy along
Sat 10 am Free entry Biddulph Town Hall frontage 5th July - High Street 12 noon Food and Biddulph drink prices vary Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Churches ST8 6AR together Contact: Tessa A cup of tea, a friendly (tel) (01782) 512626 smile and a slice of cake Raising money for Biddulph Churches together charities
Sat 10 am £2 St. Lawrence’s Church 5th July - Congleton Road 12 noon Please ring Biddulph to book a and place Stoke-on-Trent Bell ringing workshops 1.30 ST8 7RG - An opportunity to try your 3.30 pm Contact: hand at ringing the Gez Chell, Church office town’s historic Church (tel) (01782) 513891 bells
Sat 10 am Free entry Ironmarket 5th July - Newcastle-under-Lyme town 4 pm No need centre to book, Staffs. just come ST5 1RF Global Groove Dance along Festival at Newcastle- Contact: under-Lyme (tel) (01782) 742476
A one day extravaganza of dance performance including local community groups in the town centre Sat 10.30 am £5.50 if Shugborough Estate 5th - booked in Milford and 6 pm advance, Staffs. £6.50 on the Sun ST17 0XB th day for 6 The Great British Food concessions July Festival (tel) (01889) 881388
A food and drink festival for the whole family, with a Summer party atmosphere Sat 11 am Free entry Foxfield Steam Railway 5th - Train rides Caverswall and 4 pm are Blythe Bridge £8 or £6.50 Sun Stoke-on-Trent th for 6 Military weekend at concessions ST11 9BG July Foxfield Steam Railway (tel) (01782) 396210
A military themed weekend to remember 100 years since WW1. Military vehicles also on show Sat 12 noon Free Northwood Stadium 5th July - Keelings Road 2 pm No need to Northwood book, just come along Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6PA
Contact: Sports Volunteer event Sport Across Staffordshire (tel) (01785) 619694 From coaching to fundraising and promoting opportunities, there’s a role for you as a Sports volunteer. Workshops and training sessions. Come along to this free event to find out more
Volunteering opportunities for age 16 and over. Minimum commitment of 1 hour a month Sat 12 noon Free entry The Haregate centre 5th July - 46 Queens Drive 6 pm No need to Leek book, just come along ST13 6DJ The new Haregate Community centre (tel) (01782) 565723 Open Day
Enjoy live music, refreshments, activities, information and the grand opening plus much more Sat 2 £1 Alton Castle 5th July – Castle Hill 5 pm No need Alton to book, Staffs. just come ST10 4TT along Alton Castle Open Day/ Contact: St. John’s Garden Party (tel) (01538) 703224 Email: [email protected] www.altoncastle.co.uk
Sat Saturday Free entry Hill Top Methodist Church 5th viewing: Biddulph Moor - 2 – 6 pm Concert is Stoke-on-Trent £5 Mon Concert:7. ST8 7HU 7th 30 pm July Hill Top Flower Festival Sunday Contact: Eileen – Gardens of God viewing: (tel) (01782) 511073 2-5 pm or Beryl Visit our lovely stone Church and see a variety of gardens Monday (tel) (01782) 514915 portrayed in flowers. The viewing: Kipling Singers will be in 2-7 pm concert on Sat evening
Sat 4.30 £3 Biddulph Moor Village Hall 5th July - concessions Hot Lane 11.30 pm Biddulph Moor Please ring to book a Stoke-on-Trent ticket ST8 7HP Rock on the Rocks Contact: Jacky 2 stages, inside and out, (tel) (01782) 523673 our music festival showcases local bands playing indie, rock ‘n’ roll, punk and blues. Bar, BBQ and stalls. Free Bakers bus
Raising money for Biddulph Moor Village Hall, Biddulph Moor First Responders, and other local charities
Sat 5.30 pm £15.00 each Foxfield Steam Railway 5th July and including Caverswall 7.30 pm a meal Blythe Bridge
Please ring Stoke-on-Trent Summer evening to book a ST11 9BG specials at Foxfield ticket (tel) (01782) 396210 Steam Railway
An evening steam ride though lovely countryside Sat 6.30 pm Tickets in St. Paul’s Church 5th July advance Longton Hall Road are £5, on Blurton Stoke-on-Trent the door ST3 2EL Charity Gospel Choir £6 concert Contact: C. Nelson-Rowe – Choir Leader (tel) (01782) 327404 To raise money for the Douglas MacMillan Hospice
Sat 7 Free Biddulph Town Hall 5th July – High Street 10 pm Donations Biddulph for charity welcome Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Male Voice ST8 6AR Choir Contact: David Singing old and new (tel) (01782) 514427 songs. A great evening’s entertainment
Sat 7.30 pm £3.00, Northwood Parish Hall 5th July including a Keelings Road buffet Northwood Stoke-on-Trent Quiz Night Please ST1 ring Contact: Nick Broad to book (tel) 07795 683686 a ticket Email: [email protected]
Sat 7.30 £5 for Biddulph Methodist Church 5th July - adults, £2 and Victoria centre 9.30 pm for children Station Road
Please ring Biddulph to book a Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph & District ticket ST8 6BJ Orchestra Summer concert Contact: Patti (tel) 07910 815136 Summer concert to showcase their new musical repertoire and talents
Raising funds for BDYO
Sat 7.30 £11.50 if Trentham Estate 5th July - booked in Stone Road 10 pm advance, Trentham £15 on the door for Stoke-on-Trent concession Queen Tribute tickets (tel) 01782 646646
Make a hot Summer Tickets Saturday date with live allow music from Queen tribute entrance to act Mercury Trentham Gardens all Bring a blanket, a picnic day and some friends for an evening of live music
BBQ and bar available till late at all Summer concerts Sun 10 am Free entry Central Forest Park 6th July Chell Street No need Sneyd Green to book, Stoke-on-Trent just come ST1 6BB Central Forest Car Boot along (tel) (01782) 279684
Sun 10 am Free Swineholes Wood 6th July - Ipstones Edge 1 pm Please ring Staffs. to book a place Work Party at Contact: Val Riley Swineholes Wood (tel) (01538) 300264
Organised by Wheelchair users and people Staffordshire Wildlife with limited mobility, please Trust contact the organiser in advance No toilets are available on site
Sun 10.30 am Free entry Market Place 6th July - Leek 3.30 pm No need Staffs. Sunday Supplement to book, ST13 5HH just come Makers Market – food, crafts along and local items Sun 11 am Free Westport Lake Visitor centre 6th July - off Davenport Street 3 pm No need Tunstall to book, Stoke-on-Trent Green Door Sunday just come ST6 4SA Open Day along and Come and find out about drop in (tel) 07824 473432 the Green Door Project, anytime Email: [email protected] which aims to encourage
older people and people with disabilities to use green spaces for the benefit of their health. Volunteering opportunities are also available Please note that we will not be doing any cycling on the day A GREEN DOOR EVENT Sun 1.30 £3 Birch Trees 6th July - Copmere End 5.30 pm No need Eccleshall
to book, Staffordshire National Gardens just come scheme – Birch Trees along
A 1.2 acre suntrap garden with outstanding views of the countryside. Contains many unusual herbaceous plants, grasses and shrubs, also vegetable patch, alpine house and water features
Refreshments are available Sun 2 Free Potteries Museum & Art Gallery 6th July – Bethesda Street 3.30 pm No need City Centre (Hanley) Stoke-on-Trent to book, (tel) (01782) 232323 Wish you were here just come Email: [email protected] along A history wardrobe presentation of seaside clothes and swimwear, with lots of fun stories Sat 2 – 4 pm Free entry Brough Park 6th July Ball Haye Road No need to Leek book, just Staffs. Stone Town Band at come along ST13 6HQ Brough Park, Leek Contact: Friends of Brough Park A traditional British brass band Mon 10 Free 15 Trinity Street 7th – Hanley
July 11 am Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH Functional English and place (tel) (01782) 234775 Maths. Skills check
Mon 10 am Free Changes Wellbeing centre th - Victoria Court 7 July 12 noon Please ring Booth Street to book a Stoke-on-Trent Stress Management place ST4 4AL Workshop (tel) (01782) 234775
Mon 5.30 £2.50 St. Lawrence’s Church 7th July - Congleton Road 7.30 pm Please ring Biddulph Science, Faith and to book a Stoke-on-Trent Music place ST8 7RG Contact: Adam Fun for all the family with (tel) (01782) 513891 award-winning magician and or comedian Dr. Matt Pritchard, 07762 584490 whose amazing show will inform and inspire all ages
Mon 7.30 pm Included in Trentham Estate 7th July admissions Stone Road – to the Trentham gardens Sun Stoke-on-Trent th - £4.50 each 13 for a person July with a (tel) 01782 646646 Conservation week at disability the Monkey Forest and their carer Help us to choose how to support Barbary macaques in the wild Wed 12 noon £10.90 Victoria Hall 9th July and 6.45 Some Bagnall Street pm shows offer Stoke-on-Trent The Artscool Project a 2 for 1 ticket for ST1 3AD This is the first Artscool people with (tel) 0844 8717649 Project show, with disabilities inspiring dance and their performances from carers. students around Please ring Staffordshire to book a ticket Wed 1 – 2 pm Free 15 Trinity Street 9th Hanley July Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and Maths. Skills check (tel) (01782) 234775
Wed 6.30 pm £4.50 – Trentham Estate 9th July includes Stone Road evening Trentham garden entry Stoke-on-Trent purchased National Garden from 5 pm (tel) 01782 646646 Scheme Garden Tour No need to book, just Discover the story behind come along the restoration of Trentham Gardens All proceeds go to the National Garden Scheme Wed 8 £12 Biddulph Arms 9th July - 171 Congleton Road 10.45 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Up in Arms ticket ST8 6QJ concert
Mother and daughter duo Contact: Eric Chris and Kellie White are 2 (tel) (01782) 514896 of Britain’s finest singer/songwriter/guitarists
Thurs 9 am £32 Meet at Newcastle bus station 10 th - opposite Wilkinsons July 6 pm Please ring (tel) (01782) 565723 to book a place Email: [email protected] Alton Towers trip – with ELIT Thurs 12 noon £1 Biddulph Town Hall 10 th - High Street July 4 pm No need to Biddulph book, just Stoke-on-Trent Sequence Tea Dance come along ST8 6AR
A pleasant, social afternoon Contact: Marie of dancing with light (tel) (01782) 511167 refreshments. or Mavis/Trevor (tel) (01782) 513458 Everyone is welcome
Thurs Gates £13 if Dorothy Clive Garden 10 th open at 5 booked in Willoughbridge July pm advance, Market Drayton The Pirates of £15 on the gate Shropshire Penzance The TF9 4EU Gilbert O’Sullivan’s most performan (tel) (01630) 647237 popular play about a pirate ce is from who leaves his ship when he 6 – 8 pm falls in love with a girl on the land Please bring rugs, chairs and a picnic Thurs 7 pm Free Meet at Wharf Road car park 10 th at 7 pm July No need to Wharf Road car park book, just come along Biddulph Evening walks with Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Ramblers ST8 6JE
Evening walks of 3-4 miles, Contact: Roger lasting about 2 hours (tel) (01782) 517312 Everyone is welcome, please or Eddie wear sturdy shoes or boots, (tel) (01782) 512851 bring a waterproof and a drink
Dogs welcome too
Thurs Thurs: Free entry Biddulph Arms 10 th 7.30 pm 171 Congleton Road - Fri and No need to Biddulph book, just Sun Sat: come along Stoke-on-Trent 13 th Art at the Arms (on the 10 am – 4 ST8 6QJ July road) pm, Sun: Contact: Janice Open art exhibition of art, 12 noon (tel) (01782) 518684 crafts and photographs -4 pm Proceeds go to the Victoria centre
Thurs 8 pm £33.90 Regent Theatre 10 th Some Piccadilly July shows offer Cultural Quarter a 2 for 1 City Centre (Hanley) Lee Evans – Work in ticket for Stoke-on-Trent Progress people with ST1 1AP Join this special show where disabilities Contact: Box Office Lee will be trying out new and their (tel) (01782) 213800 material for his forthcoming carers. Monsters arena tour Please ring to book a ticket Fri 10 Free 15 Trinity Street 11 th – Hanley July 11 am Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and Maths. Skills check (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri 1 – 3 pm Free Morrison’s 11 th Newcastle Road July Please ring Leek to book a place Staffs. ST13 5QB Help needed to bag bags at Morrison’s in Contact: (01782) 565723 Leek or Jayne (tel) 07718 001448 ELITE have been given the opportunity to raise money in Morrison’s,
Leek. Please come and help us pack bags for however long you can spare Fri 11 th Fri: £11 online, Churnet Valley Railway Sat Sat: £12 on the Kingsley & Froghall Station - 10.30 am day Froghall
Sun - 9.30 pm Staffs. th 13 Real Ale Trail ST10 2HA July Sun: Real Ale Trail beer 10.30 am http://www.churnet-valley- festival - railway.co.uk/event/400/rail- 5.30 pm ale-trail-12-13-july-2014 A wide choice of real ales and ciders served on the trains, at 3 stations and at several local pubs (These facilities are at Kingsley & Froghall Station. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the trains, due to the size of the carriage doors) Fri 7 pm on £12 Mitchell Arts centre 11 th both Broad Street and evenings, Please ring Stoke-on-Trent plus a to book a ST1 4HG Sat th 2 pm ticket Contact: 12 matinee on (tel) (01782) 409307 July Sat Email: [email protected]
Let’s Dance – the Jenny Brennan School of Dance
Come along to Let’s Dance, and enjoy a family friendly dance show. Something for everyone with classic songs and dance routines Fri 7.30 £5 Biddulph Town Hall 11 th - High Street July 10 pm Please Biddulph ring to Stoke-on-Trent book a ST8 6AR ticket Biddulph Variety Contact: Marie Performance (tel) (01782) 511167 or Mavis/Trevor An evening of fun and (tel) (01782) 513458 frivolity
Raising money for Biddulph U3A
Fri 8 pm £7.50 Biddulph Arms 11 th - 171 Congleton Road July 12 Please ring Biddulph to book a midnight Stoke-on-Trent Kiss the Blarney meets ticket ST8 6QJ South America
Irish folk music blended with Contact: Barry South American dances in (tel) 07583 797906 keeping with the theme of the Email: Biddulph Festival 2014 [email protected]
Sat 9 am Free entry Cheadle 12 th - Staffs. July 4 pm No need ST10 1AQ to book, Farmers’ Market at just come Cheadle along
With a rich variety of local and regional produce Sat 9.30 am Free The Market Square 12 th - entry Stafford July 4 pm ST16 1DJ No need Farmers’ Market at to book, (tel) (01785) 245935 Stafford just come along Lots of fruit, vegetables and local food and drink for sale Sat 10 am Free entry Biddulph Town Hall frontage 12 th - Biddulph Town Hall
July 12 noon Food and High Street drink prices Biddulph Churches vary Biddulph together Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AR A cup of tea, a friendly smile and a slice of cake Con tact: Tessa (tel) (01782) 512626 Raising money for Biddulph Churches together charities
Sat 10 am Free Biddulph Methodist Church 12 th - Station Road July 12 noon No need to Biddulph book, just come along Stoke-on-Trent Music Workshop Contact: A fun music workshop. Bring along any instrument and we Patti (tel) 07910 815136 will create a fun piece of music which will be available to you on Youtube
Sat 10.30 am Free entry Trentham Rugby Club 12th New Inn Lane July A charge Trentham will apply for some of the Stoke-on-Trent Alice Charity – it’s a activities knockout Contact: Alice Charity (tel) (01782) 627017 Stalls, entertainment and Email: some it’s a knockout games [email protected]
You must pre register to take part in the games, and sponsorship forms for teams of 10 are available
An event for raise money for the Alice Charity, which supports vulnerable families in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle Sat Sat 12 th : £6 inc. Woodleighton Grove Gardens 12 th 11 am home Woodleighton Grove and – made teas Uttoxeter
Sun 5 pm Staffs. th 13 National Gardens ST14 8BX th July scheme - Woodleighton Sun 13 : 1 Two adjacent gardens, with – unusual plants, a natural 5 pm stream, bamboos, bananas and hostas
Refreshments available Sat 11 am Free Biddulph Arms 12 th - beginners 171 Congleton Road July 1.30 pm taster Biddulph at sessions Stoke-on-Trent the Biddulph ST8 6QJ Biddulph Ukelele Day Arms £5 for improvers Free taster sessions and 2 –11 pm workshops at Biddulph improvers workshops, Town Hall Free music and and finishing with the sessions fabulous ukulele rock ‘n’ throughout Biddulph Town Hall High Street roll band, the N’Ukes the day £5 for the Biddulph evening Stoke-on-Trent concert/ ST8 6AR dance with the N’Ukes
Contact: Eric Please ring (tel) (01782) 514896 to book tickets Sat 1.30 £3 37 Brookfields Road 12 th - Ipstones and 5.30 pm No need Staffordshire to book, just Sun come along ST10 2LY 13 th July
National Gardens scheme – 37 Brookfields Road, Ipstones
A magical, organic garden full of hidden delights. With views over the Churnet Valley, herbaceous borders, vegetable patch, log arch and wildlife pond
Refreshments available
Sat 2 £3.50 per Cheddleton 12 th – person, nr. Leek and 6 pm covers both Staffs. days Sun 13 th July Open Gardens at Cheddleton 14 open gardens, including one at St. Edward’s First School St. Edward’s Church will also be open
Refreshments available at some gardens, also a plant sale. Programmes available from Bargain Booze, the Post Office and The Old School Tea Rooms
Proceeds to St. Edward’s Church, Cheddleton Sat 7.30 £5 Biddulph Methodist Church 12 th - Station Road July 9.30 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a ticket Stoke-on-Trent Organ Recital by Prof. ST8 6BJ Dr. Ian Tracey Contact: David Ian is the Organist to the City (te;) (01782) 518263 of Liverpool, has a lifelong association with Liverpool Association, and regularly performs on the world stage Sat 7.30 £11.50 if Trentham Estate 12 th - booked in Stone Road July 10 pm advance, Trentham £15 on the Stoke-on-Trent Tribute to the Bee Gees door for concession and Abba tickets (tel) 01782 646646 Make it a hot Summer Saturday date as we Tickets celebrate the disco era with allow Bootleg Bee Gees and Abba entrance to Express. Bring a blanket, a Trentham picnic and some friends for Gardens all an evening of live music day BBQ and bar available till late at all Summer concerts Sun 10 am Free Rod Wood 13 th - Basford July 1 pm Please nr. Leek
ring to Staffs. Workparty at Rod book a Wood place Contact: Liz Simcock (tel) (01782) 533545
Wheelchair users and people Organised by with limited mobility, please Staffordshre Wildlife contact the organiser in Trust advance
No toilets are available on site Sat 10 am Free Ladderedge Country Park car 13 th - park July 2 pm No need to Sunnyhills Road book, just come along Barnfields Industrial Estate Himalayan Balsam Pull Leek Staffs. Join the Friends of ST13 7AA Ladderedge to pull up this weed and stop it Contact: taking over the riverbank Countryside Service (tel) (01538) 395577 Come for as long or as little as you like
Gloves will be provided Sat 10 am Free entry Longton Park (Queen’s Park) 13 th - Trentham Road July 4 pm No need to Dresden book, just come along Stoke-on-Trent ST3 4AZ
Fun in the Park Contact: Erica (tel) 07896 905561 Funfair, face painting, live music, refreshments and much more
Raising funds for the PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity Sun 10.45 am Free Biddulph Methodist Church 13 th - and Victoria centre July 1 pm No need to Station Road book, just come along Biddulph Staffs. Morning Worship with a ST8 6BJ South American twist Contact: Norman (tel) (01782) 522600
Sun 12 noon Free Burslem Park 13 th - Burslem Park Lodge July 8 pm No need to Moorland Road book, just come along Burslem Adorations 2014 – A World Cup Stoke-on-Trent Family Festival Final from Staffs. 8 pm ST6 1EA Family Funday and worship Contact: NXT Ministries in the park. Arts and crafts, (tel) (01782) 524200 food stalls and games, plus Email: live music. From 8 pm we [email protected] will also be showing the 2014 FIFA Cup Final on a large screen in the park Sun 1 – 4 pm Free entry Joiners Square Residents 13 th Association July £5 if you Corners Street
want a Joiners Square Tabletop Sale table to Stoke-on-Trent sell your Contact: Nicola things (tel) (01782) 272805 Mobile: 07883 997591 Email: [email protected]
Sun 1.30 £3 Colour Mill 13 th - Winkhill July 5 pm No need Leek to book, Staffs. just come ST13 7PR National Gardens along scheme – Colour Mill
A south facing garden, created in the shadow of a former iron foundry, and next to the River Hamps. Large organic vegetable patch
Refreshments available Sun 4 pm Free Meet near the south entrance 13 th at Hanley Park gates July No need to Hanley Park book, just come along Cleveland Road Hanley Park in the Park Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4DX Church services in Weather permitting – Hanley Park, with games otherwise and a picnic afterwards the event will be held at: Park Church Cauldon Road Shelton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2EB Contact: Park Church (tel) (01782) 658100
Mon 10 Free 15 Trinity Street 14 th – Hanley July 11 am Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and Maths. Skills check (tel) (01782) 234775
Mon 7.30 pm £12.90 Regent Theatre 14 th every - Piccadilly - evening, £33.40 Cultural Quarter Some Sat plus 2.30 City Centre (Hanley) th shows offer 19 pm a 2 for 1 Stoke-on-Trent July matinees ticket for ST1 1AP on Wed people with Contact: Box Office 16 th and disabilities (tel) (01782) 213800 Sat 19 th and their carers. Rock of Ages Signed and Please ring to book a audio described This 80s themed musical ticket performance on features over 30 rocking Sat 19th at 2.30 tunes pm
For age 14 plus Tues 5.30 Free 15 Trinity Street 15 th - Hanley July 8 pm Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and Maths. Skills check (tel) (01782) 234775
Wed 1 – 2 pm Free 15 Trinity Street 16 th Hanley July Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and (tel) (01782) 234775 Maths. Skills check
Wed 1 pm £8 Regent Theatre 16 th Piccadilly July Please Cultural Quarter ring to City Centre (Hanley) Afternoon Tea book a Stoke-on-Trent ticket ST1 1AP Join us for a pot of tea or Contact: Box Office coffee, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes in the (tel) (01782) 213800 Ambassador Suite at the Regent Theatre, then see the
matinee performance of Rock of Ages Wed 7.30 pm £7 for Queen’s Theatre 16 th concessions Burslem July Stoke-on-Trent Please ring Contact: to book a Bold as Brass Productions Back to the 80s tickets (tel) 07853 098843 Email: [email protected] A totally awesome musical in 80s style
Wed 7.30 pm £18 - The New Vic Theatre 16 th £19.50 Etruria Road July Some Newcastle-under-Lyme shows offer concessions Staffs. for people ST5 0JG Tangomotion with a disability (tel) (01782) 717962 Displays of tango and and their South American music carers Please ring to book a ticket Wed 8 £10 Biddulph Arms 16 th – 171 Congleton Road July 10.45 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Up in Arms ticket ST8 6QJ Contact: Eric concert – Greg Russell (tel) (01782) 514896 and Ciaran Algar
Award-winning folk duo, with guitar and violin Thurs 12 noon £1 Biddulph Town Hall 17 th - High Street July 4 pm No need to Biddulph book, just Stoke-on-Trent Sequence Tea Dance come along ST8 6AR Contact: Marie (tel) (01782) 511167 A pleasant, social afternoon or Mavis/Trevor of dancing with light (tel) (01782) 513458 refreshments.
Everyone is welcome
Thurs 7 pm Free Meet at Biddulph Grange CP 17 th car park at 7 pm July No need to book, just come along Biddulph Grange CP car park Evening walks with Grange Road Biddulph Ramblers Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent Evening walks of 3-4 miles, ST8 7SD lasting about 2 hours Contact: Roger Everyone is welcome, please (tel) (01782) 517312 wear sturdy shoes or boots, or Eddie bring a waterproof and a drink (tel) (01782) 512851
Dogs welcome too
Thurs 7.30 £5 St. Lawrence’s Church 17 th - Congleton Road July 9 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a ticket Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7RG Pack up your troubles
Remembering WW1 with Contact: Joan poetry, paintings and music (tel) (01260) 270259 or Church Office Raising funds for Church (tel) (01782) 513891 refurbishment and Help the Heroes
Fri 9 am Free Ironmarket 18 th entry Newcastle-under-Lyme July - Staffs. Farmers’ Market at No need ST5 1RF Newcastle-under-Lyme 5 pm to book, (tel) (01782) 742375 just come Selling a wide variety of along local produce Fri Open Free St. Matthew’s Church 18 th every day Leekfrith - Donations Meerbrook are
Tues welcome nr. Leek 22 nd Staffs. Meerbrook Flower July ST13 8SJ Festival
Around the world with (tel) (01538) 382588 flowers, different arrangements for different countries
There will be a concert to conclude the Festival on Tuesday evening
Refreshments will be served in the Village Hall Fri 10 Free 15 Trinity Street 18 th – Hanley July 11 am Please ring Stoke-on-Trent to book a ST1 5PH place Functional English and Maths. Skills check (tel) (01782) 234775
Fri Meet at £10 Trentham Estate 18 th 2 pm at includes Stone Road July the admission Trentham gardens to the Stoke-on-Trent entrance gardens (tel) (01782) 646646 Please ring to 10 th Anniversary book in Guided Walks advance
Fri 7.30 pm £6 in Biddulph Town Hall 18 th - advance, £7 High Street July late on the door Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent Jazz night with the Salt ST8 6AR City Jazzmen Contact: Ruth An evening of traditional (tel) (01782) 863639 jazz – guaranteed to get your feet tapping!!
Sat 9 am Free entry The Market Place 19 th - Leek July 3 pm No need Staffs. to book, ST13 5HH
just come (tel) 07766 160492 Fine Food Market at along Leek Market The market brings together local and regional specialist food producers Sat 10 am Free entry Biddulph Town Hall frontage 19 th - Biddulph Town Hall July 12 noon Food and High Street drink prices vary Biddulph Biddulph Churches Stoke-on-Trent together ST8 6AR
A cup of tea, a friendly Contact: Tessa smile and a slice of cake (tel) (01782) 512626
Raising money for Biddulph Churches together charities
Sat Registration Free Trentham Estate 19 th at 9.45 pm, Stone Road July ride starts at Please ring Trentham 10 am, and to book a Stoke-on-Trent lasts place between 2 ST4 8AX Leisurely Cycle Ride – and 3 hours Grand Estates Contact: Mike Barr (tel) (01782) 616243 Trentham to Wedgwood Estate, Barlaston – 10 miles Sat 10 am £5 Trentham Estate 19 th - admission Stone Road and 4 pm for a person Trentham with a Sun Stoke-on-Trent th disability 20 and their
July carer (tel) 01782 659845
The Owl experience at No need to the Monkey Forest book, just come along Come and learn about the conservation of owls Sat 10.15 am £7.50 Regent Theatre 19th inc. tea Piccadilly July and coffee Cultural Quarter City Centre (Hanley)
Please Stoke-on-Trent Backstage Tours ring to ST1 1AP book a Contact: Box Office Join us for a 2 hour ticket (tel) (01782) 213800 backstage tour of the Regent Theatre
Sat 11 am Free entry Foxfield Steam Railway 19 th - Train rides Caverswall and 4 pm are Blythe Bridge £8 or £6.50 Sun Stoke-on-Trent th for 20 Summer Steam Gala concessions ST11 9BG July (tel) (01782) 396210 A very popular event with steam engines running all day Sat 11 am Free Biddulph Town Hall 19 th - High Street July 5 pm No need to Biddulph book, just come along Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph by the Sea ST8 6AR
All the fun of a family trip Contact: Frank to the Seaside – donkey (01782) 517238 rides, sandcastles and or 07902 397230 fairground rides
Raising funds for this year’s Festival Charities – the Donna Louise Trust and Epilepsy Action
Sat 12 noon £9.40 Victoria Hall 19 th Some Bagnall Street July shows offer Stoke-on-Trent a 2 for 1 ST1 3AD ticket for (tel) 0844 8717649 Organ Proms people with disabilities and their carers. Please ring to book a ticket Sat Free entry Emma Bridgewater 19 th Lichfield Street and No need to Hanley book, just Sun come along Stoke-on-Trent 20 th ST1 3EJ July Country Fair (tel) (01782) 201328 Country themed fair in the courtyard, with speciality foods, homemade preserves, local handmade crafts, designer wares, competitions and tasting sessions Sat 7.30 £11.50 if Trentham Estate 19 th - booked in Stone Road July 10 pm advance, Trentham £15 on the door for Stoke-on-Trent concession tickets (tel) 01782 646646 The Take That experience Tickets allow entrance to Make it a hot Summer Trentham Saturday date with the Gardens all Take That experience day
Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends for an evening of live music
BBQ and bar available till late at all Summer concerts Sat 7.30 £5 Biddulph Town Hall 19 th - High Street July 11.30 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a ticket Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AR Pickering White and special guests – charity Contact: Craig gig (tel) (01782) 523277
A fun evening of music from Stoke-on-Trent’s finest, with special guests Clair Brennan & The Rising, and Shae Maunders plus others. Bring your own refreshments
Raising funds in aid of sensory equipment for Ella Grace Chesterton with a donation towards Treetops House (Donna Louise Trust)
Sat 8.00 pm £14.40 Regent Theatre 19 th Some Piccadilly July shows offer Cultural Quarter a 2 for 1 City Centre (Hanley) ticket for people with Stoke-on-Trent Laugh out Loud disabilities ST1 1AP Comedy Club and their Contact: Box Office Bringing the best of live carers. (tel) (01782) 213800 stand up comedy to Please ring to book a Stoke-on-Trent ticket Sun 10.30 am £4.30 Biddulph Grange Country 20 th - Park July 12.30 pm Please ring Grange Road to book a place Biddulph Beginners Orienteering Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD Join the Potteries Orienteering Club for this Contact: fun activity. Orienteering Countryside Services is about how to find your (tel) (01538) 395577 way around in the countryside.
Suitable for all ages and The park is reasonably accessible for wheelchair users. The disabled abilities. Bring outdoor toilet and car park can be clothing and footwear accessed with a Radar key and a red pen. Meet in the field in front of the visitor centre Sun 11 am £3.50 per Trentham Estate 20 th – person, in Stone Road July 4 pm addition to Trentham entrance Stoke-on-Trent fee of Horse drawn carriage £4.50 for (tel) (01782) 646646 rides people with a Take a relaxing carriage disability
ride around the parkland No need to book, just come along Sun 11 am £10.50 in Shugborough Estate 20 th - advance, Milford July 6 pm £12 on the Staffs. day ST17 0XB
Goat Day at (tel) (01889) 881388 Shugborough
Watch our goats race, take part in an agility course, see our goat milking and find out all about these animals Sun 12 noon Admission Biddulph Grange 20 th – 1 pm, is £8.25 with Grange Road July 2 – 3 pm Gift Aid, or Biddulph £7.50 and standard Stoke-on-Trent 3.30 ST8 7SD Wild about Art – 4.30 pm, £1.00 Workshop at Biddulph plus garden (tel) (01782) 375533 Grange admission, which is Using a Victorian photographic method and Please note that there are steps flowers from the garden, you No need to throughout the garden, including can make a piece of art to book, just the entrance to the shop, tea room, take home. Also find out come along and toilets about the meaning of different flowers Sun 12 noon £2.50 7 Tilewright Close 20 th - Kidsgrove July 4.30 pm No need Stoke-on-Trent to book, ST7 4TR just come National Gardens along scheme – 7 Tilewright Close, Kidsgrove
A highly maintained suburban garden. A family garden with different garden rooms, containing 3 seating areas, a fire pit, various trees, formal lawn and deep herbaceous borders
Refreshments available Sun 1.30 £3 Moorfield 20 th - Post Lane July 5 pm No need Endon National Gardens to book, Stoke-on-Trent scheme – Moorfield just come Staffs. along ST9 9DU A delightful and colourful garden set in 1/3 of an acre with a Mediterranean atmosphere. Refreshments provided Sun 4 pm Free Meet near the south entrance at 20 th Hanley Park gates July No need to Hanley Park book, just Cleveland Road Park in the Park come along Hanley Stoke-on-Trent Church services in ST1 4DX
Hanley Park, with games Weather permitting – otherwise and a picnic afterwards the event will be held at: Park Church Cauldon Road Shelton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2EB
Contact: Park Church (tel) (01782) 658100
Tues 12 noon £3 Biddulph Town Hall 22 nd - High Street July 4 pm Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Film Club ST8 6AR
Showing 2 vintage films – Contact: Terry Shane and Flying down to Rio (tel) (01782) 512445
Raising money for this year’s Festival Charities - Epilepsy Action and the Donna Louise Trust
Tues Tues to Sat: £12 Mitchell Arts centre 22 nd 7.30 pm, Broad Street - plus 2.30 Please ring Stoke-on-Trent pm to book ST1 4HG Sat th High School Musical matinees on a ticket Contact: 26 Fri and Sat (tel) (01782) 409307 July Follow the antics of East Email: High’s most popular student [email protected] and the new girl, as they fall in love and audition for the School musical Wed 2 Free YMCA 23 rd – 9 Harding Road
July 4.30 pm Please ring Hanley to book a place Stoke-on-Trent
Contact: Amanda Boyd at Activity Day Disability Solutions (tel) 07715 903106 Including archery, bowling, Email: curling, crafts and lots more. [email protected] These are being held monthly on the following dates: or Robert O’Leary (tel) 07715 902618 Wednesdays 27 th Aug, 24 th Sept, 22 nd Oct and 26 th Nov Email: [email protected] So book your place now!!
Wed 8 £10 Biddulph Town Hall rd - 23 High Street July 10.30 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a Biddulph Up in Arms ticket Stoke-on-Trent concert – Otis Gibbs ST8 6AR plus support – Souvenirs of a Mispent Contact: Craig Youth (tel) (01782) 523277
Enjoy an evening with the entertaining Otis Gibbs, from Wanamaker, Indiana
Thurs 12 noon £1 Biddulph Town Hall 24th - High Street July 4 pm No need to Biddulph book, just come along Stoke-on-Trent Sequence Tea Dance ST8 6AR
A pleasant, social Contact: Marie afternoon of dancing with (tel) (01782) 511167 light refreshments. or Mavis/Trevor (tel) (01782) 513458 Everyone is welcome
Thurs 7 pm Free Biddulph Grange Country 24 th Park July No need to Grange Road book, just come along Biddulph Evening walks with Stoke-on-Trent Biddulph Ramblers ST8 7SD
Evening walks of 3-4 Contact: miles, lasting about 2 Countryside Services hours. Everyone is (tel) (01538) 395577 welcome, please wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring a waterproof and a The park is reasonably accessible drink. Dogs welcome too for wheelchair users. The disabled toilet and car park can be accessed with a Radar key
Thurs 8.30 am £50.00 if Inspire to Independence 24 th - you live 2nd Floor July 5 pm outside the Blackburn House city, £50.00 Emergency First Aid at if you live in Old Hall Street Work the city Hanley Free if you Stoke-on-Trent COURSE RUNS FOR 1 get ST1 1QT DAY ONLY, THURS 24 TH JSA/ESA (tel) (01782) 234775 £15.00 JULY exam. fee Please ring to book a place Fri 7.30 50p, (pay on Biddulph Town Hall 25 th - the door), High Street July 10.30 pm £4.50 for Biddulph bingo tickets Stoke-on-Trent Prize Bingo and live ST8 6AR entertainment – Mayor’s Charity Contact: Graham evening (tel) (01782) 514432
Prize bingo, and live vocal entertainment.
Refreshments available or bring your own drinks
Raising funds for the Mayor’s charities
Sat 8 am £5 in Leek & District Show 26 th - advance, £7 Birchall playing fields July 6 pm on the day off Junction Road
Tickets can Leek Staffs. Leek & District Show be ordered ST13 5QP 2014 from the Tourist Information A great day out for Contact: centre in Leek Tourist Information everyone, with animal Leek competitions, displays centre and parades, stands, (tel) (01538) 483741 refreshments and much more A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available on the Britannia car park, on a first come first served basis.
A free courtesy bus will run from Leek bus station between 9 am – 5 pm approximately every 30 minutes
Park and ride is available from Kniveden Farm, Mount Road, Leek Sat 9 am Free entry Eccleshall 26 th - Staffs. July 1 pm No need ST21 6NE to book, Farmers’ Market at just come Eccleshall Market along
A variety of handcrafted, locally sourced products for sale Sat 10 am Free entry Biddulph Town Hall frontage 26 th - Biddulph Town Hall July 12 noon Food and High Street drink prices vary Biddulph Biddulph Churches Stoke-on-Trent together ST8 6AR
A cup of tea, a friendly Contact: Tessa smile and a slice of cake (tel) (01782) 512626 Raising money for Biddulph Churches together charities Sat 10 am Free entry Trentham Estate 26 th - Stone Road and 5 pm No need to Trentham book, just Sun Stoke-on-Trent come along 27 th July (tel) 01782 646646 Artisan Market
Selling locally produced food and drinks, with entertainment from Friends of the Forties, a swing and jive group with dancers
Sat 10 am £5.60 in Shugborough Estate 26 th - advance, Milford July 5 pm £7.00 on the Staffs. gate ST17 0XB
(tel) (01889) 881388 Activefest
Staffordshire’s first ever festival to celebrate the wide range of activities available in the Staffordshire area. It is designed for anyone looking to try something new. Includes outdoor pursuits, sports, hobbies, crafts, and volunteering opportunities Sat Fri: £13 Churnet Valley Railway 26 th Sat: Kingsley & Froghall Station and 10.30 am Froghall Sun - 9.30 pm Staffs. 27 th Daleks at the Churnet ST10 2HA July Valley Railway Sun: 10.30 am http://www.churnet-valley- If you’re a Science - railway.co.uk/event/400/rail- Fiction or Dr. Who fan, 5.30 pm ale-trail-12-13-july-2014 take a steam train ride and see the Daleks in the Consall Valley
(These facilities are at Kingsley & Froghall Station. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the trains, due to the size of the carriage doors) Sat 11 am £3.50 per Trentham Estate 26 th – person, in Stone Road and 4 pm addition to Trentham entrance fee Sun Stoke-on-Trent th of £4.50 for 27 Horse drawn carriage people with July rides a disability (tel) (01782) 646646 No need to Take a relaxing carriage book, just ride around the parkland come along Sat 11.30 Free entry Church Road Playing Fields 26 th - Biddulph July 5 pm No need to Stoke-on-Trent book, just come along ST8 6LX
Biddulph Family Fun Contact: BRIC Day (tel) (01782) 522950 Bringing all the fun of the fair, with a carnival atmosphere, supporting local charities and community groups. Activities and entertainment for the whole family
Raising money for Biddulph East Community Association
Sat 7.30 £12.50 Biddulph Town Hall 26 th - High Street July 11.30 pm Please ring Biddulph to book a ticket Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AR Rock ‘n’ Chips Contact: Frank A riotous evening of (tel) (01782) 517238 Rock ‘n’ Roll. Fish and or 07902 397230 chips served. Champagne prizes for the best dressers
Raising funds for the Festival Charities – Donna Louise Trust and Epilepsy Action
Sat 7.30 pm £18.40 - Victoria Hall 26 th £22.40 Bagnall Street July Some Stoke-on-Trent shows offer ST1 3AD a 2 for 1 (tel) 0844 8717649 ticket for The Abba Reunion people with Tribute Show disabilities and their 40 years after they won the carers. Eurovision song contest, Please ring Abba are as popular as ever to book a ticket Sat 7.30 £11.50 if Trentham Estate 26 th - booked in Stone Road July 10 pm advance, Trentham £15 on the door for Stoke-on-Trent concession Back to the 80s tickets (tel) 01782 646646
Make it a hot Summer Tickets Saturday date with live music allow as we transport you back to entrance to the party decade that was the Trentham 80s Gardens all day Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends for an evening of live music
BBQ and bar available till late at all Summer concerts Sun 12 noon £1.00 Biddulph Grange 27 th - 1 pm plus garden Grange Road July 2 – 3 pm admission, Biddulph which is 3.30 Stoke-on-Trent - 4.30 pm ST8 7SD Wild about Art No need to Workshop at Biddulph book, just (tel) (01782) 375533 Grange come along
Using a Victorian photographic method and Please note that there are steps flowers from the garden, you throughout the garden, including can make a piece of art to the entrance to the shop, tea room, take home. Also find out and toilets about the meaning of different flowers Sun 12 noon Included in Trentham Estate 27 th - garden Stone Road July 1pm admission - Trentham £4.50 for a and person with Stoke-on-Trent 2 a disability Trentham Brass Band – and their (tel) 01782 646646 3 pm carer Trentham Brass Band will be playing a variety No need to of music in the gardens book, just come along Sun 1 – 4 pm £4 Badger Hill 27 th Rock end July No need to Biddulph Moor book, just come along Stoke-on-Trent Staffs. ST8 7NP National Gardens scheme – Badger Hill
A 1 acre terraced garden in a unique country setting. Herbaceous borders, island beds, rockeries, water features and wildlife pool
Refreshments available Sat 1 £5 Wilkins Pleck 27 th – off Three Mile Lane July 5 pm No need to Whitmore book, just come along Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs. National Gardens ST5 5HN scheme – Wilkins Pleck
5 and a1/2 acres of garden in the Arts and Crafts tradition. With enclosed gardens, summerhouse, lake and arboretum
Refreshments available Sun 1.30 £3 The Beeches 27 th - Mill Street July 5 pm No need to Rocester book, just come along Staffordshire ST14 5JX
National Gardens scheme – The Beeches
A garden of 2/3 acre, with lovely views of the countryside. Fruit trees, vegetable garden, colour- themed herbaceous gardens, mixed shrubs and pool Sun 2 £3 The Old Vicarage 27 th – Hollington Road July 5 pm No need to Croxden book, just come along nr. Uttoxeter National Gardens Staffs. scheme – The Old ST14 5JQ Vicarage
A 1.7 acre garden set in beautiful countryside. With orchard, fruit trees, vegetable plot, borders, lawns, arbour and a newly created brook walk. Refreshments available Wed 10.30 am Free Consall Nature Park 30 th - Consall Forge July 3.30 pm No need to nr. Wetley Rocks book, just come along Staffs. ST9 0AF The Great Balsam Bash Contact: Stephen Williams Join the Ranger Service and volunteers to remove this (tel) (01782) 302030 weed from the nature park.
Please wear outdoor clothes and shoes
Free tea and coffee provided Wed 8.30 pm £2.50 Apedale Country Park 30 th Black Bank Road July Please ring Knutton to book a place Newcastle-under-Lyme Newts at night Staffs. ST5 6AX A talk followed by a walk around the ponds of Meet at Apedale Country Park Apedale to learn about Visitor centre these amphibians, Contact: Stephen Williams including the protected (tel) (01785) 277240 Great Crested Newt