Community Development Riverside Employment & Training centre We would love to hear feedback from any of the activities shown so leave us a message on 01782 236510 DECEMBER 2017 Part 2 All details are correct at time of publishing 16 th 31 st 2017 Sat 18th 11-24 Nov Sat 27th Jan Treasure Isl A classic tale of pirates, buccaneers buried gold Captioned performance: 20th Jan at 2.15 pm Sat Audio described performance: Sat 13th Jan at 2.15 pm Performa nces available at 7.30 pm, 2.15 pm 10.30 am see website for details Concessi ons are available ring to a online New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Basford Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/p roductions/treasure-isl/ Sat 25 rd Nov Sat 23 rd Sign language interpreted performance: Tues 18th Nov at 2.15 pm Christmas at The Nicholson The annual Christmas bazaar returns for another year. With festive choirs, family entertainment, mulled wine & mince pies. Find quality gifts for all the family (Closed Sundays Bank Holidays) 10 am 4 pm Free entry No need to, just come along 1 st Floor Nicholson Institute Moorls House Stockwell Street Leek ST13 6DW (tel) (01538) 483741 Email: tourism.services@staffsmoorl s.gov.uk
Sat 25 th Nov Sun 17 th Santa s at Trentham Garden Centre 10am 5pm Sat 10am 4pm Sun 7.00 per child Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX Tel: 01782 646646 Come along experience the magic of Christmas at Santa's Garden Centre grotto. Make a Christmas wish take away a gift Tickets available on the day from Trentham Garden Centre customer service desk on a first-come, first-served basis from 9am Saturdays 10am Sundays http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/shopping-village/santa-attrentham-garden-centreweekends Sat 25 th Nov Sat 23 rd Festive Afternoon Tea at World of Wedgwood Enjoy a selection of swiches, scones, cakes fancies with a festive flavour 12 noon 25 per person 8 for a glass of champag ne Booking is advised World of Wedgwood Wedgwood Drive Barlaston ST12 9ER (tel) (01782) 282986 Large groups need to email: ings@worldofwedgwood.com Thurs 14 th Sat 16 th A Christmas Carol Presented by Scarlet Theatre 8 pm Tickets: 11 ring to, or online Stoke Repertory Theatre Leek Road 2TR Box Office: ST4 (tel) 07515 928271 http://stokerep.info/visitingproductions-to-stoke-rep-theatre/ To online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sc arlet-theatr
Fri 15 th Sun 7 th Jan Aladdin Jump aboard the magic carpet to old Peking, in the classic pantomime Aladdin. With Jonathan Wilkes as Aladdin Various performanc e stimes available please see the website for details 11-34.50 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online Regent Theatre Piccadilly City centre (Hanley) ST1 1AP (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ aladdin/regenttheatre/#overview_tab Signed audio described performance: Fri 22n d at 7 pm Sat 16 th Touch Tour: Fri 22 nd at 6 pm (able with the Access Booking Line/Box Office) Leek Fine Food Market 9 am 4 pm Free entry No need to, just come along Leek Town centre Leek ST13 5HH (tel) (01538) 483741 Sat 16 th & Sun 17 th Santa & Steam Relax enjoy a mince pie a glass of sherry in decorated coaches. Santa will be on board for the children You can start your journey from Kingsley, Froghall or Cheddleton stations, with a festive atmosphere, attractions music From Cheddlet on: 10 am, 11.30 am, 1 pm, 2.30 pm & 4 pm From Froghall: 10.45 am, 12.15 pm, 1.45 pm Adults: 18 (2 years over): 12 under 2: 6 online Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station Froghall ST10 2HA Cheddleton Station Cheddleton ST13 7EE https://santasteam.co.uk/
Sat 16 th & Sun 17 th, Sat 16 th Horse drawn carriage rides Tour the stunning Italian gardens parkl in our horse drawn carriages this Winter at Trentham Victorian Christmas Market in Leek 10 am 3 pm 10 am 4 pm Free with garden admission Adults: 9, Concession s (Seniors Students): 8, (aged 5-15): 8, People with a disability: 5.50 (accompan ying carer goes free) Free entry No need to, just come along Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 Leek Town centre Leek ST13 5HH (tel) (01538) 483741 Sat 16th & Sun 17h A Christmas Market in Victorian style, with dressed market stalls in the indoor Victorian market the festive outdoor antiques farmers market. Featuring live music, face painting, Paper Wizard, dancing demonstrations workshop, the Moorls Radio Show Apedale Light Railway Enjoy a steam train ride meet Santa. A quality present for each child Trains will run at: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm & 4.30 pm In advance Adults: 5 : 7 On the day: Adults: 6 : 8 Apedale Light Railway Apedale Valley Country Park Chesterton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB (tel) 0845 0941953 (between 9 am 9 pm) Email: santa@alvr.org.uk http://santa.avlr.org.uk/
Sat 16 th A Victorian Christmas 11 am - 3 pm Free No need to, just come along Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda Street Hanley ST1 3DW (tel) (01782) 232323 Hunting hawking were popular Winter traditions in the Victorian era. Meet the birds used to catch game, meet characters from Dickens famous novel, A Christmas Carol Sat 16 th & Sun 17 th Foxfield Railway Santa Specials Enjoy a 51/2 mile round festive train trip through the Staffordshire countryside. Relax in the decorated carriages with a glass of sherry a mince pie. Santa will be on board for the children 11 am, 12.30 pm, 2 pm & 3.30 pm Adults: 13, : 9, under 12 months: 2 online Foxfield Railway Caverswall Road Blythe Bridge ST11 9BG http://foxfieldrailway.co.uk/christm as/ Sat 16 th Sat 23 rd Weekend train trips on the Trentham Fern Take a trip on the Trentham Fern, a diesel train which runs on a light gauge railway 12 noon 3 pm (last trip from Northern station) 2 per person round trip In addition to garden admission Adults: 9, Concession s (Seniors Students): 8, (aged 5-15): 8, People with a disability: 5.50 (accompan ying carer goes free) Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646
Sat 16 th & Sun 17 th 6.30 8.30 pm Adults: 15 : 10 Shugborough Estate Milford Nr. Stafford ST17 0XB Shugborough Lantern Parade online (tel) https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/e vents/f8bdd1ae-6521-4c4c-8cc9-301b1ac6188a/pages/details Sat 16 th Sat 16 th Enjoy this beautiful Christmas Parade. wear warm clothes Ken Dodd Happiness Show A fun-filled evening of laughter songs with comedian Ken Dodd The Froncysyllte Choir Christmas Concert 7 pm 26.15-27.15 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online 7.30 pm 19-24 Concessi ons are available ring to a online Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ ken-dodd-happiness-show- 3/victoria-hall/ New Vic Theatre Etruria Road Basford Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 0JG (tel) (01782) 717962 http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/p roductions/the-froncysyllte-choir/ They ve appeared at The New Vic every Christmas for more than 30 years. The Choir will feature Aled Wynn Davies
Sat 16 th Christmas Disco With Disco, Buffet, tombola raffle Organised by Kidsgrove Care Solutions 7.30 11.30 pm Tickets: 5 ring to tickets Kidsgrove Town Hall Town Hall Liverpool Road Kidsgrove ST7 4EL (tel) 07917 130264 or 07988 722146 Email: kidsgrovecaresolutions@yahoo.c o.uk www.kidsgrovecaresolutions.co.iu k Sat 16 th LOL Comedy Club Bringing the best live st up comedy to Stoke!! 8 pm 15.65 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online Regent Theatre Piccadilly City centre (Hanley) ST1 1AP (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/l ol-comedy-club-december-2017-2/the-piano-bar-regent-theatre/ Sun 17 th Victorian Christmas Family Day Artists Market With mulled wine mince pies. A Traditional Christmas at Middleport Pottery followed by Victorian carol singers. All heritage areas open, the steam engine is in steam. Drop in Christmas clay throw a pot with master potter Jon French. Original hcrafted gifts available from local artists 11 am 3 pm (with a visit from Santa Claus between 12 noon 2 pm) 1 entry Includes Heritage areas No need to, just come along Middleport Pottery Port Street, ST6 3PE T: 01782 499766 E: info@middleportpottery.org http://www.middleportpottery. org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/05/xmas -programme.jpg
Sun 17 th 17 th Century Christmas at the Hall 11 am 4 pm (last admissio n 3.30 pm) Adults: 1.50, : 1 No need to, just come along Ford Green Hall Ford Green Road Smallthorne ST6 1NG (tel) (01782) 53769 (The ground floor is wheelchair accessible) Sun 17 th See the Hall decorated for Christmas, with live music, pomer making, mulled wine mince pies Festive afternoon Tea Enjoy a festive afternoon tea including tea, coffee or mulled wine in a cosy festive atmosphere. Payment is required in advance. Booking is essential to a place contact 01630 647237 12.00pm 4pm 15 for members 18.50 non members Dorothy Clive Gardens Willoughbridge Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4ET 01630 647237 Email: info@dorothyclivegarden.co.u k http://dorothyclivegarden.co.u k/events/ Sun 17 th 6pm 8pm Free event King's Hall Kingsway,, ST4 1RN A Concert of Music for Christmas NSSO with the Ceramic City Choir https://www.stoke.gov.uk/even ts/event/2171/a_concert_of_m usic_for_christmas_nsso_with _the_ceramic_city_choir A concert of music for Christmas NSSO with the Ceramic City Choir Broadcast by Radio Stoke conductor Anthony Rose.
Mon 18 th Fri 22 nd Santa at Trentham Garden Centre Come along experience the magic of Christmas at Santa's Garden Centre grotto. Make a Christmas wish take away a gift. 10am 5pm 7.00 per child, please pay at the customer service desk on arrival. Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/shopping-village/santa-attrentham-garden-centre Mon 18 th Sat 23 rd 11am 1.30pm 12 per child or 10 with membershi p Middleport Pottery Port Street, ST6 3PE T: 01782 499766 E: info@middleportpottery.org Meet Father Mary Christmas in the traditional Grotto Create your own special one of a kind Christmas Wreath with Libby Ward.A personalised gift for each child. A truly magical experience so ing is required http://www.middleportpottery. org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/05/xmas -programme.jpg Mon 18 th The Snowman An evening of two enchanting films accompanied by a live orchestra 7 pm 20.90 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/t he-snowman/victoria-hall/ From Carrol Productions
Tues 19 th 11 am 3.50 inc. tea, coffee or cake 5 inc. hot meal Mitchell Arts Centre Broad Street, Hanley,, ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307 Mitchell Matinee Christmas Special: Holiday Inn http://www.mitchellartscentre.co.u k/whats-on/769-mitchell-matineechristmas-special-holiday-inn/ The classic Christmas musical tells the story of the members of a musical act their adventures romances. Starring Bing Crosby Fred Astaire Weds 20 th 9 am 8 pm Free plus free parking Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX Late night shopping at Trentham Village Shops open until 8pm Trentham Shopping Village is a fantastic place to seek out that perfect Christmas gift for your loved one. Twinkling with festive ambiance, simply bursting with gift ideas. Trentham Garden Centre is open every evening Monday to Friday until 8pm in ember, Wednesdays until 9pm Call 01782 646646 or visit the Gardens Entrance. http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/shopping-village/late-nightshopping
Wed 20 th & Thurs 21 st Santa & Steam Relax enjoy a mince pie a glass of sherry in decorated coaches. Santa will be on board for the children You can start your journey from Kingsley & Froghall or Cheddleton stations, with a festive atmosphere, attractions music From Cheddlet on: 10 am, 11.30 am & 1 pm From Froghall: 10.45 am & 12.15 pm, Adults: 18 (2 years over): 12 under 2: 6 online Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station Froghall ST10 2HA Cheddleton Station Cheddleton ST13 7EE https://santasteam.co.uk/ Wed 20 th The Hope for Abbey Project - A Night at the Theatre The Culture of 1.30 pm Free ring or email to a ticket St. John s Welcome centre 30 Greasley Road Abbey Hulton ST2 8JE (tel) 07970 044242 Email: kirsty@kreativefoundations.co.uk. A musical theatre performance, complementing the City s bid to become the UK City of Culture 2021 An interactive experience with puppet scenes, dancing, singing Makaton signing Predominantly led by service users of St. John s Day Service Organised by Kreative Foundations
Weds 20 th 6.30pm 8pm 25.00 or 40.00 for two people Middleport Pottery Port Street, ST6 3PE T: 01782 499766 Christmas Wreath workshop All materials provided but feel free to bring along your own additions info@middleportpottery.org http://www.middleportpottery. org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/05/xmas -programme.jpg Over 16s only over 13s with an adult. Wed 20 th Jools Holl & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra An evening of music with Jools Holl his orchestra 7.30 pm 33;65-44.15 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/j ool-holl--his-rhythm-blues-orchestra/victoriahall/#overview_tab
Fri 22 nd, Sat 23 rd & Sun 24 th Thurs 21 st Santa & Steam Relax enjoy a mince pie a glass of sherry in decorated coaches. Santa will be on board for the children You can start your journey from Kingsley, Froghall or Cheddleton stations, with a festive atmosphere, attractions music Family Film Club: The Muppet Christmas Carol Get in the Christmas spirit with this family friendy film, where The Muppets perform the classic Dickens tale From Cheddlet on: 10 am, 11.30 am, 1 pm, 2.30 pm & 4 pm From Froghall: 10.45 am, 12.15 pm, 1.45 pm Adults: 18 (2 years over): 12 under 2: 6 online 11.30 am Adults: 2, : free Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station Froghall ST10 2HA Cheddleton Station Cheddleton ST13 7EE https://santasteam.co.uk/ Mitchell Arts Centre Broad Street, Hanley,, ST1 4HG (tel) (01782) 409307 http://mitchellarts.iristickets.co.uk/ en/family-film-club-the-muppetschristmas-carol/tickets-1009.html Fri 22 nd 6 pm Regent Theatre Piccadilly City centre (Hanley) ST1 1AP (tel) 0800 912 6971 Aladdin Touch Tour http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ aladdin-touch-tour/regent-theatre/ Jump aboard the magic carpet to old Peking, in the classic pantomime Aladdin. With Jonathan Wilkes as Aladdin
Fri 22 nd Christmas Party Raceday Wrap up warm enjoy an afternoon of racing wear smart casual clothes Gates open at 10 am First race: 12 noon Last race: 3.30 pm Tickets from 17 young people aged 18 under are free Uttoxeter Racecourse Wood Lane Uttoxeter ST14 8BD (tel) (01889) 562561 http://www.uttoxeterracecourse.co.uk/ Fri 22 nd 7.00pm 60 per person King's Hall Kingsway,, ST4 1RN Jam Hot SnowBall https://www.stoke.gov.uk/even ts/event/2096/jam_hot_snowb all With food entertainment by Hypnogician talented caricaturist Speedy Steve. Raffle included A festive event to raise money for Cancer Research UK MacMillan Cancer Support Sat 23 rd Artisan Market 9 5 pm Free entry No need to, just come along 31 Ironmarket Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1RP This monthly market will be run by the Market Co. who are renowned for bringing exclusive chic stalls which are really popular
Sat 23 rd 10am 11am 15.99 per child Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX Christmas Teddy Bears Picnic at Noah s Ark factory Advanced tickets available in store now or call 01782 659906 Come along to Noah's Ark Factory for their Christmas Teddy Bear's Picnic. There'll be themed games children will be able to pick a 10 inch bear to take home! http://www.trentham.co.uk/whatson/shopping-village/christmasteddy-bears-picnic-at-noahs-arkfactory Sat 23 rd Sat 23 rd Horse drawn carriage rides Tour the stunning Italian gardens parkl in our horse drawn carriages this Winter at Trentham Apedale Light Railway Enjoy a steam train ride meet Santa. A quality present for each child 10 am 3 pm Trains will run at: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm & 4.30 pm Free with garden admission Adults: 9, Concession s (Seniors Students): 8, (aged 5-15): 8, People with a disability: 5.50 (accompan ying carer goes free) In advance Adults: 5 : 7 On the day: Adults: 6 : 8 Trentham Gardens Estate Stone Road Trentham ST4 8AX (tel) (01782) 646646 Apedale Light Railway Apedale Valley Country Park Chesterton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB (tel) 0845 0941953 (between 9 am 9 pm) Email: santa@alvr.org.uk http://santa.avlr.org.uk/
Sat 23 rd & Sun 24 th Foxfield Railway Santa Specials Enjoy a 51/2 mile round festive train trip through the Staffordshire countryside. Relax in the decorated carriages with a glass of sherry a mince pie. Santa will be on board for the children 11 am, 12.30 pm, 2 pm & 3.30 pm Adults: 16, : 12, under 12 months: 2 online Foxfield Railway Caverswall Road Blythe Bridge ST11 9BG http://foxfieldrailway.co.uk/christm as/ Sat 23 rd Sat 23 rd Barry Steele & Friends The Christmas Special A tribute act to Roy Orbison, Barry will also sing classic Christmas hits from the past LOL Comedy Club Bringing the best live st up comedy to Stoke!! 7.30 pm 24.50 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online 8 pm 15.65 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online Victoria Hall Bagnall Street Hanley City Centre (Hanley) ST1 3AD (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ barry-steele--friends-thechristmas-special/victoria-hall/ Regent Theatre Piccadilly City centre (Hanley) ST1 1AP (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/l ol-comedy-club-december-2017-3/the-piano-bar-regent-theatre/
Wed 27 th Yuletide Winter Warmer Enjoy a 20 mile journey through the beautiful Churnet Valley Times will be confirmed soon on the website Adults: 16 Seniors: 12 (aged 4-14 years): 10 Under 4s: free Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station Froghall ST10 2HA https://www.churnet-valleyrailway.co.uk/event/864/e Sat 30 th 2017 Mon 1 st Jan 2018 New Year s Winter Warmer Enjoy a 20 mile journey through the beautiful Churnet Valley Leaves Froghall at 10.30 am 1.05 pm Adults: 16 Seniors: 12 (aged 4-14 years): 10 Under 4s: free Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station Froghall ST10 2HA https://www.churnet-valley- railway.co.uk/event/865/- Sat 30 th 11.45pm 12.15 am Free Stoke Market square South Wolfe Street,, ST4 #StokeNYE firework display The only free annual public firework display to see in the new year in the area. Firework display starting at midnight, possible entertainment beforeh piper afterwards. https://www.stoke.gov.uk/events/e vent/2098/stokenye_firework_disp lay Sat 30 th & Sun 31 st Leek & Rudyard Steam Railway Goodbye to 2017 The normal service will be running on these days, with the Platform 2 café offering some simple refreshments 11 am 3 pm Return trips Adults: 4.50 Child (aged 2-12): 3 Day rover tickets Adults: 6, Child (aged 2-12): 4 Fares for single journeys are also available, please ask the Guard on the day Rudyard Station Rudyard Road Rudyard ST13 8PF (tel) (01538) 306704 www.rlsr.org
Sun 31 st New Years Eve Raceday Wrap up warm enjoy an afternoon of racing wear smart casual clothes Gates open at 10.20 am First race: 12.20 pm Last race: 3.30 pm Tickets from 17 young people aged 18 under are free Uttoxeter Racecourse Wood Lane Uttoxeter ST14 8BD (tel) (01889) 562561 http://www.uttoxeterracecourse.co.uk/ Sun 31 st LOL Comedy Club Bringing the best live st up comedy to Stoke!! 7 pm 24.40 Some shows offer a 2 for 1 ticket for people with disabilities their carers ring to a online Regent Theatre Piccadilly City centre (Hanley) ST1 1AP (tel) 0800 912 6971 http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/l ol-comedy-club-december- 2017/the-piano-bar-regenttheatre/ Sun 31 st 7pm 1am 69.00 per person Moat House, Festival Park Etruria, Hall Festival Way,, Staffordshire ST1 5BQ New Year's Eve Glitter Ball Celebrate the New Year in style. Live entertainment a five course dinner https://www.stoke.gov.uk/events/e vent/2068/new_years_eve_glitter _ball For more info to a ticket call 01782 609988 The City Council does not recommend or endorse any events or providers/organisers listed. Kerry Summerfield/Tracy Wright Community Development Workers
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