What WAS On...
Name of event: Age Concert Open day - celebrating Older People's Day
Date and time: Wed 1st Oct from 1 until 4pm
Location: Age Concern North Staffs, 83 - 85 Trinity Street, Hanley
Details: Free tea & cakes, find out all about our services & activities
Name of event: Multiple Sclerosis Information Day
Date and time: October 1st,
Location: Cobridge Community Centre
Details: An Information Day hosted by our local branches telling you what you need to know about MS. Guest speakers and helpful staff will be on hand to answer your questions.Booking essential! Ring 01782 503855 for more information
Name of event: Get Vegas in concert
Date and time: Wednesday 1st October, 9pm
Location: The Limelight, Hightown, Crewe
Name of event: POLLYANNA PICKERING 'A SAFARI OF BRITAIN'
Date and time: 2-10-2008from 7.30-10pm
Location: GATEHOUSE THEATRE, STAFFORD
Details: WILDLIFE ARTIST POLLYANNA TRAVELS THROUGHOUT BRITAIN SEARCHING FOR WILDLIFE TO SKETCH. VISITING WILDLIFE HOSPITALS SHE MEETS BADGERS, OTTERS, HEDGEHOGS ETC. AND TELLS STORIES OF HER OWN SANCTUARY. IN THE FAR NORTH OF SCOTLAND SHE SEARCHES FOR THE WILD CAT AN ELUSIVE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. THIS HUMOUROUS AND BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED ACCOUNT OF HER TRAVELS WILL BRING AN UNDERSTANDING TO THE INSPIRATION BEHIND POLLYANNA'S REMARKABLE PAINTINGS.TICKETS £8 FROM THE GATEHOUSE ON 01785 254653 OR ONLINE AT WWW.STAFFORDGATEHOUSETHEATRE.CO.UK
Name of event: Madeley Flower Club Meeting & Demonstration
Date and time: 7.30pm, 2nd October
Location: Madeley Village Hall, New Road
Details: 'Lets Celebrate' by Mrs Sharon Noble. Visitors welcome £3.50 inc. tea and Biscuits
Name of event: Leek Photographic Club present 'The Landscapes ofWayne Brittle'
Date and time: Thursday 2nd October - 7.30pm prompt
Location: The Dove Room, Moorlands house, Stockwell Street, Leek
Details: An evening with local Staffordshire photographer, Wayne Brittle. With 29yrs photographic experience, Wayne will be entertaining us with his talk, images and passion for photographing 'landscapes'. Come join us andview his stunning work. Everyone welcome. Admission £1 for non-members, free car parking. Call Sonja on 01538 381325 for further details or visit www.leekphotographyclub.org.uk
Name of event: Sarah Foley in concert
Date and time: Thursday 2nd October 2008 at 8pm
Location: Wolstanton WMC, High Street, Wolstanton
Details: North Staffs Organ & Keyboard Club is proud to present Sarah Foley in Concert playing her Yamaha EL700 and Alto Sax at our new venue in Wolstanton. Admission: members £3; guests £4. Bar and raffle. For details contact 01782 858907
Name of event: Next One Fundraising Fashion Show
Date and time: Thursday 2nd October, 8pm
Location: King Edward VI High School, West Way, Stafford
Details: Organised by the school PTA featuring branded clothing at greatly reduced prices.Refreshments provided. £2 entry (£1 for children)
Name of event: Comedy Night
Date and time: First Thursday of each month, 8pm
Location: The Swan, St. Edward Street, Leek
Details: A stand-up night featuring up-and-coming comics from the national circuit
Name of event: Meeting of Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: October 2nd, 8pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford
Details: Meeting each week to dance new and old British and American Folk Dances. Newcomers and experienceddancersmore than welcome
Name of event: Painting & Drawing Workshop
Date and time: Fri 3rd Oct, 9-11am
Location: Kidsgrove Library, Meadows Road
Details: A practical painting and drawing workshop for all abilities
Name of event: 'Healthy Thinking: A Positive Approach' community event
Date and time: 03/10/08 from 9.30am
Location: Cobridge Community Centre
Details: The Living Well Stoke on Trent Project present a FREE community event 'Healthy Thinking: A Positive approach'. A relaxed morning of workshops, activities and information to help you improve your wellbeing. Open to everyone - just come along on the day. For more information call 01782 285800
Name of event: 'Posh Puds'
Date and time: Friday, 3rd October 2008 - 10am to noon
Location: Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury near Ashbourne
Details: Join our Chefs as they demonstrate how to create three 'high quality puddings' - which can then be sampled.£12 - Limited Places, booking essential - 01283 585337
Name of event: Macmillan Coffee Morning
Date and time: Friday 3rd October 2008. 10am - midday
Location: St. Barnabas Church Community Room - access via the car park, Hanbridge Avenue, Bradwell
Details: Everyone Welcome
Name of event: The Flying Gorillas present 'Chocolate Thunder'
Date and time: Friday 3rd October - Workshop: 11.15am / performance: 1.15pm
Location: Rudheath High School
Details: Music and Dance workshop for children aged 3-11yrs and their families.For more details ring 01606 338616
Name of event: STAFFORDSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY CHARITY BALL
Date and time: 3rd October
Location: Port Vale FC, Hamil Road, Burslem
Details: CHARITY BALL, auction, disco three course meal and entertainment from the Funtime Frankies group
Additional information: book online now www.saas.uk.com- £45 per person / £450 group booking for ten or more with a 10% discount
Name of event: STONE MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT
Date and time: 3/10/08, 7.30pm
Location: ST. SAVIOUR'S CHURCH, SMALLTHORNE
Details: MUSICAL EVENING OF SONG. Tickets £5. Call Father Richard 01782 835941
Name of event: Dave Cope Bowel Cancer Campaign Dinner Dance
Date and time: Friday, 3rd October 2008, 7.30 for 8pm
Location: Moat House Hotel, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent
Details: This event is the culmination of several months of fund raising to fund research into bowel cancer.The event also seeks to pay tribute to Dave Cope, the late husband of Clare, who died of bowel cancer at the young age of 45 in 2007
Additional information: This will be a happy, fun-filled event embracing live music, dancing and raffles.It will be hosted by local personality Mervyn Edwards.Tickets available from Clare on 01782 613771
Name of event: The Blueshounds at the Wayfarer
Date and time: 3/10/08, 9pm - 1am
Location: Wayfarer Inn, Filleybrooks (A34), Stone
Details: The Blueshounds of Stone will be playing rhythm & blues classics. Free entry andHogroast
Name of event: Coal and Countryside Festival
Date and time: 4th & 5th October 2008
Location: Foxfield Steam Railway
Details: A charity fund raising event raising funds for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Genesis Appeal. Daytime fun with arena acts, fun fair, car show and trade stands on both days. Saturday night will see live rock bands performing in the beer tent from 6pm 'til late. Ticket prices daytime: £4 adults, £1 children. Saturday night live band: £6 adults and £1 children. Contact Steve - 01782643507 / 07986 956441 for tickets
Name of event: Table Top Sale
Date and time: Saturday 4th October 9am-noon
Location: St. Peter's Church Hall,School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach
Details: Tables £6. Refreshments available - Bacon Baps, Toast, Tea/Coffee, Soft Drinks, Light Snacks.All proceeds to aid Church Hall Fund.For information, or to book, telephone 01270 753494
Name of event: Launch of new local book 'Knypersley Recalled'
Date and time: Saturday 4th October, 9.30am-3pm
Location: Biddulph Library, Tunstall Road, Biddulph
Details: Author Bill Ridgway is launching his new book 'Knypersley Recalled' - come and meet the author and have your copy signed. Price £9.95
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Name of event: Coffee Morning
Date and time: 4th October 9.30am-1pm
Location: Biddulph Library
Details: Free refreshments for all
Name of event: Rode Hall Farmers' Market
Date and time: 4th October from 9.30am - 2pm
Location: Rode Hall, Scholar Green
Details: Sale of produce and crafts grown, reared, cooked, pickled, smoked, brewed or made by stallholders.There will be story telling, face painting and crafts for all
Name of event: Congleton Charities Fayre
Date and time: 4th October from 9.30am - 1pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Details: There will be stalls, raffles, tombola and refreshments available
Name of event: Coffee Morning
Date and time: 4th Octoberfrom 9.30am-noon
Location: Library Meeting Room, Market Street, Congleton
Details: 50p admission - includes refreshments
Name of event: Autumn Fare
Date and time: 4th October, 10am to 6pm
Location: Swan Bank Methodist Mission, Burslem
Details: Admission 30p
Name of event: Readathon
Date and time: 04/10/2008, 10am-3pm
Location: Crewe Library, Prince Albert Street
Details: Come along to this FREE event and listen to members of the local community read from their favourite books. Guest speakers include His Worship the Mayor of Crewe, Dave and Kate Hext from the Halle & English Ballet Orchestras, plus Edward Timpson MP
Name of event: Cake Break
Date and time: 4th October 10am - 12.30pm
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Details: Proceeds to the MS Society
Name of event: Book Sale
Date and time: Saturday 4th October from 10am until noon
Location: Norton Green Methodist Church, Endon Road, Norton Green
Details: 100's of books on all subjects - free admission - refreshments
Name of event: TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR
Date and time: Saturday 4th October from 10.30am to 4pm
Location: Victoria Oakley Centre, West Street, Crewe
Details: Sale of new and used model trains, die-cast model cars, buses and lorries, transport books and videos, meccano and railway-ana
Name of event: 'Bad Paintings' at AirSpace
Date and time: until 4th Oct, 11am-5pm daily, Tue-Sat
Location: AirSpace Gallery, 4 Broad Street, Cultural Quarter, Hanley
Details: The second solo show by the Chester based artist Simon Kennedy. Kennedy returns to show his work at AirSpace Gallery after graduating from Staffordshire University in 2004, Delivering work that is blunt yet poetic, he refuses to categorise his use of medium and as such enjoys the freedom of choosing whichever suits his subject. Recently he has been exploring the subject of celebrity - from the nouveau riche to the cursed genius. This, along with an increased desire to further examine the work of traditional painters, has led to ‘Bad Paintings’. This is AirSpace’s first show solely dedicated to painting since opening in 2006
Name of event: KNYPERSLEY CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL
Date and time: Sat 4th (noon-11.30pm), Sun 5th (noon-10.30pm)
Location: Knypersley Cricket Club, Tunstall Road, Knypersley
Details: Over 20 Beers & Ciders on sale at £2 per pint. Free admission. Food Available. Music Friday & Saturday evenings. All welcome
Name of event: Hollinsclough School Open Day and Art Workshop
Date and time: Saturday 4th October - 1-4pm
Location: Near Longnor, between the A515 and A53
Details: Welcoming new head Mrs Mountford-Lees to Hollinsclough - a lovely school in a picturesque location. Well known artist Karen Woods is holding the workshop for children. Refreshments available. Come spend the afternoon with us!
Name of event: The Flying Gorillas present 'Chocolate Thunder'
Date and time: Saturday 4th October - Workshop: 1.30pm / performance: 3pm
Location: Whitley Village Hall, Cheshire
Details: Music and Dance workshop for children aged 3-11yrs and their families.For more details ring 01606 338616
Name of event: Reunion Day celebrating Tarporley High School's 50th Anniversary
Date and time: October 4th, 2-4pm, plus disco at 8pm
Location: Tarporley High School, Eaton Road, Tarporley
Details: Former pupils or anyone with a connection to the school are welcome to pop in, there will be a disco from 8pm, tickets £5 from the school, or call 01829 732558
Name of event: Church Fair
Date and time: Saturday 4th October, 2pm
Location: St. Martin's Church, Talke
Details: Free Admission, lots of stalls and refreshment
Name of event: Autumn Fayre
Date and time: Oct 4th at 2pm
Location: Deaflink, Ellis Centre, Wellesley Street, Shelton
Details: Bargains to be had, Tombola, Raffle, Homemade Cakes, Pottery kindly donated by local firms. Everyone welcome. Entry 20p
Name of event: Clonter Opera Theatre present Bizet's 'Carmen'
Date and time: 4th October, 7pm
Location: Clonter Opera Theatre, Swettenham Heath, Congleton
Details: For more details ring Elaine Guy on 01260 224514
Name of event: Lets Get Loud: A Dance Spectacular
Date and time: until Saturday 4th October 7.15pm nightly
Location: Mitchell Memorial Theatre, Hanley
Details: Call 01782 596155 for details and bookings
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A Comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Saturday 4th October at 7.30pm
Location: Whitmore & District Hall, Coneygreave Lane
Details: Admission £5 - which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: A Musical Evening with the Sweet Melody Dreamboat Band
Date and time: Saturday 4th October starting at 7.30pm
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Walton, Stone
Details: Sing along and enjoy yourself at our musical evening. Everyone welcome. Admission £4. More details from Steve on 01785 811653
Name of event: Biddulph Up in Arms Concerts present folk with 'Kerfuffle'
Date and time: Saturday 4th October, 7.30 for 8pm
Location: Biddulph Town Hall, High Street
Details: Kerfuffle are a young vibrant four-piece band from Leicester who have been making a name for themselves around the festival circuit this summer. Once again brothers Sam and Tom Sweeney along with Jamie Roberts share a bevy of instruments, while vocalist Hannah James complements her accordian playing with some high energy clog dancing. Admission £10. Seats may be reserved by contacting Eric Cox on 01782 514896
Name of event: Endellion String Quartet
Date and time: Saturday, 4th October, 8pm
Location: Abbotsholme School near Rocester, Uttoxeter
Details: Chamber music concert (1st of a series). Tickets £15 (students under 25 £5) available from 01543 263304
Name of event: DJs Past & Present 70's Soul & Motown Night
Date and time: Saturday October 4th, 8pm 'til 1am
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Details: Tickets £7 from A&A Music, Congleton, Congleton Information Centre and Padbury Lane Petrol Station. This is a charity event to benefit local causes
Name of event: Motown & Northern Soul Night - guest DJ's Foxley Soul Brothers Six Date and time: Saturday 4th October 2008 8.30pm 'til late
Location: St. Dominic's Parish Social Centre, Station Road, Stone
Details: £2.50 - pay on the door. Wooden dance floor and cheap bar
Name of event: Monthly Acoustic Session Night
Date and time: Sat 4th October
Location: The Bulls Head, Bag Lane, Marchington
Details: Musicians, singers, sayers, players - friendly and informal acoustic session night.All welcome.Free admission. Ample parking
Name of event: Car Boot and Table Top Sale
Date and time: Sunday 5th October, 9am to noon
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Walton, Stone
Details: Bookings - phone 01785 813461. Inside £5, Outside £4. Refreshments available. Held in aid of Centre funds
Name of event: 'Silver Anniversary' Congleton Half Marathon
Date and time: 5th October- 9.30am start
Location: Congleton High School, Box Lane, Congleton
Details: Congleton Lions organise an annual race day which includes a Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and Smiley Mile. This year, our 25th, we have secured the Cheshire Championship together with continuing inclusion in the Staffordshire Runners Programme. Please come along and enter. If you're not a runner, how about marshalling? We are always looking for more Marshalls to help make the event safe and secure for all participants
Name of event: Ex-KITE-ment! Annual Festival of Kites and Kite Flying
Date and time: Sunday 5th October, 10am to 4pm
Location: Apedale Community Country Park, Loomer Road, Newcastle
Details: Watch the display of Midlands kite fliers, bring your kite and join in or make a kite at the kite workshop, plus, stalls and refreshments. FREE to fly, small charge for workshops
Name of event: Autumn Fair
Date and time: 5th October, 10am - 3pm
Location: Denstone Hall Farm Shop, Main Road, Denstone near Uttoxeter
Details: Join in the Great British Food Fortnight & National Welly Week - get yer boots on! Wear your wackiest wellies, prizes to be won
Name of event: Table Top Sale
Date and time: Sunday, 5th October, from 10am to noon
Location: Gnosall Memorial Village Hall (7 miles west of Stafford on the A518)
Details: Organised by 'Friends & Patients of Gnosall Surgery'. Sellers (£5 per table) from 9am; Buyers (adults 20p, children free) from 10am. If preferred, tables may be reserved by 'phoning 01785 780662 or 01785 822424
Name of event: Redesmere Craft Association Craft Fair
Date and time: 5th October 2008, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Siddington Village Hall on the A34, 1 mile south of Capesthorne Hall
Details: Look for the 'large yellow duck' signs pointing to the event from the roadside. Entry and parking are FREE. Refreshments are available all day
Name of event: British Food Fortnight
Date and time: until Sun 5th October 2008 - 11am to 4.30pm
Location: Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury, ASHBOURNE, Derbyshire
Details: Enjoy Sudbury's British Food menu in the Coach House Tea Room and see the wide range of goods in our Gift Shop
Name of event: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Autumn Open Day
Date and time: Sunday 5th October 11am - 4pm
Location: The Ark, Wyaston Road, Ashbourne
Details: Ashbourne Animal Welfare invite you to reap the rewards of adopting a cat or dog.Come along and meet some of the animals in it's care at the Autumn Open Day. Tours of the kennels and cattery, homemade lunches and teas, gifts for sale including the charity's own Christmas cards and 2009 calendar showing cats and dogs they've re-homed. Aladdin's Cave will be open for bric-a-brac and book bargains. Admission FREE. For information ring 01335 300494, or visit www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org
Name of event: 'Fascinating Fungi'
Date and time: Sunday 5th October, 1.30pm
Location: Deep Hayes Visitor Centre, Sutherland Road, Longsdon
Details: Beginners guide to the fascinating world of fungi. (This is not a picking walk)
Name of event: North Staffs Border Fancy Canary Club 28th Annual Show
Date and time: Sunday 5th October, open to public from 2pm
Location: Cobridge Drill Hall, Waterloo Road
Details: Please call 01782 852982 for more details
Name of event: 'A Walk On The Dark Side' - organised by Congleton Museum
Date and time: 5th October, 2pm
Location: Meet at the Museum, Market Square, Congleton
Details: Discover Congleton's ghostly past on this walk, £3.50, inc cream tea
Name of event: Bob Brolly Show
Date and time: Sunday 5th October at 8pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: Irish Country and folk music with Bob Brolly - presenter on 鶹 WM and Coventry & Warwickshire
Name of event: Cheshire Carers' Coffee and Chat
Date and time: 6th October 10 - 11am
Location: New Life Church, Congleton
Details: No charge, just come along and have a chat, advice available
Name of event: NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB MEETING
Date and time: Monday, 6th 0ctober at 7pm
Location: Seabridge Community Education Centre, Ash Way, Westlands
Details: A Flower Arranging Demonstration by Liz Nichols of Hall Green entitled 'Ring The Changes'.Admission is £4 - all are very welcome
Name of event: Dresden Townswomen's Guild Meeting
Date and time: 6th October 2008 at 7.30pm
Location: United Reformed Church, Trentham Road, Dresden
Details: A talk by John Clew from the RSPB. New visitors always made very welcome. Admission £1.50 including light refreshments
Name of event: Stafford Keyboard & Organ Society Concert with guest organistSarah Foley
Date and time: Monday, October 6th at 8pm
Location: Stafford Rangers Social Club,Astonfields Road,Stafford
Details: Admission:members£3.50;visitors, who are always welcome, £4.50
Name of event: Bric-a-Brac Fayre and Coffee Morning
Date and time: Tuesday 7th October from 9am-1pm
Location: Kidsgrove Methodist Church, The Avenue, Kidsgrove
Details: Various stalls and refreshments at moderate charges - please join us - FREE ADMISSION
Name of event: Launch of 'No Cold Call Zone'
Date and time: Tuesday 7th October, 12.15pm
Location: Union Court, Hanley
Details: Elected Mayor Mark Meredith will be officially opening the first No Cold Call Zone in the City designed to stop rogue traders and discourage door step sellling. Officers from Trading Standards, the Safer City Partnership and the Police will be on the car park off Whitehaven Drive between 11am and 2pm to give out information
Name of event: 15th St. Giles & St George's Cub Pack Meeting
Dates and time: 7th Oct, 6:15 - 7:45pm
Location: St. George's Church Hall, Cherry Orchard, Newcastle
Details: We have places available for 8 & 9yr old boys and girls to join our cub pack, so come along, join in the fun and make new friends.Information on 01782 767384
Name of event: 'Have Your Say' Meeting
Date and time: 7th October at 7pm
Location: St. Luke's Church Hall, Parkway, Holmes Chapel
Details: Cheshire Police Authority will be there to answer your questions
Name of event: Next One Fashion Show
Date and time: 7th October - 7.30pm
Location: Weston Coyney Village Hall, Princess Drive
Details: Admission £2.00
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Tuesday 7th October at 7.30pm
Location: The Leopard, Market Place, Burslem
Details: Admission £5 - which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: Wrestling
Date and time: Tuesday 7th October, 7.30pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: American Superslam team action challenging the very best of British talent
Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: Tuesday 7th October 7.30pm
Location: Biddulph Town Hall
Details: Reels On Wheels screen the hit Movie. All Seats £3.50
Name of event: Congleton Players present 'Fawlty Towers'
Date and time: 7th - 11th October, nightly at 7.30 pm
Location: Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre : 01260 271095
Details: Fawlty Towers must be the most celebrated television sitcoms of all time. “The Hotel Inspectors”, “Communication Problems” and “Basil the Rat” are three memorable episodes.The snobbish, manic Basil; his over-coiffured domineering wife Sybil; the hopeless but ever-hopeful waiter Manuel; the calm and capable Polly – and of course the steady stream of abused guests live again for five evenings at Daneside Theatre
Name of event: Prospective Parents' Open Day & Evening
Date and time: Wednesday 8th October, 9am - 9pm
Location: Haywood Engineering College, High Lane Burslem
Details: A warm and friendly welcome awaits you.For parents who would like to visit during the school day, guided tours of the school will run at the following set times: 9am-10am, 11.30am-12.30pm and 2-3pm. You are welcome to meet with students and experience a flavour of Haywood.Alternativley the school will be open in the evening - tours will commence following a brief introduction to the school at 7pm in the school hall. You will then have the opportunity to witness some of the creative teaching and learning opportunities that are available to the students at Haywood.Demonstrations and exhibitions of work will be available as will the team involved in our Extended Schools Initiative
Name of event: Archie the Flying Fish Charity Fishing Competition
Date and time: 8th October - 10am onwards
Location: Cudmore Fisheries, Whitmore, Staffordshire
Details: Why not enjoy a day fishing at one of the UK's most prestigious fishing centres, there's a chance to win a TOP PRIZE OF £500 and raise money for ARCH - one of North Staffordshire's premier charities who support adult & child victims of Domestic Violence, plus Homeless people. £20 registration fee per peg. For a registration form or further information please contact Ray Elks on 07816 059239 or email ray.elks@archnorthstaffs.org.uk
Name of event: Do you know your King Alfred's from your Pheasant's Eyes?
Date and time: Wednesday 8th October, noon - 3pm
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road, Staffordshire Moorlands
Details: 'Plant a Bulb Day'. Come along and help the Gardening Team plant the bulbs for next Spring. There are 4000 bulbs to plant.A small donation is requested to help towards the cost of the bulbs.Activities may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Normal admission charges apply
Name of event: Blood Donor Session
Date and time: 8th October 12.30 - 7.30pm
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Details: Organised by the National Blood Service
Name of event: Open Day with talks on 'Breast Cancer: the Psychological Effects'
Date and time: Wedensday 8th October, 1pm
Location: Room S207-S215, Mellor Building, Staffordshire University
Details: Organised by the Staffordshire University Psychological Society. There will also be information stands
Name of event: Open Garden
Date and time: 8th October from 4 - 8pm
Location: Consall Hall Landscape Gardens, Wetley Rocks
Details: Admission adults £5, children £1.50, part of the gardens open for charity scheme
Name of event: 'The Way We Were: Legal Academics In The 1960s' - A Lecture
Date and time: Wednesday, 8 October, 2008 at 6pm
Location: Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building, Keele University
Details: Law Professor Fiona Cownie from Keele University, presents the opening lecture in the University's programme of Inaugural Lectures for 2008-09
Name of event: Beer Festival
Date and time: 8th - 11th October, 7 - 11pm nightly
Location: Congleton Leisure Centre Bar
Details: Admission £2 which includes a programme and commemorative Festival glass
Name of event: DIABETES UK NORTH STAFFS VOLUNTARY GROUP MONTHLY MEETING
Date and time: 7.30pm, WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER
Location: QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, MILLER STREET, NEWCASTLE
Details: TALK by Dr. A. WALKER, 'DIABETES & HYPERTENSION'. FREE CAR PARK, ADMISSION and REFRESHMENTS. WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY.ALL WELCOME
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Wednesday 8th October at 7.30pm
Location: Berryhill Retirement Village, Harbourfield Drive, Berryhill
Details: Admission £5 - which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: North Staffs Branch Geographical Assoc John Old Memorial Lecture Date and time: Wednesday 8th October, 7.30pm
Location: Staffordshire University, Lecture room LT4 Ashley Building, Leek Road site
Details: Dr Martin Degg (University of Chester) will be talking on 'Reducing Earthquake Impact in Less Developed Countries'. Dr Degg is a well-travelled expert in his field. He will illustrate, with case studies,how there is now a greater emphasis on 'building resilience' rather than 'predict and control. Single lecture £2
Name of event: Church Meeting with guest speaker, comedian Bobby Ball
Date and time: Wednesday 8th October at 8pm
Location: Wellspring Methodist Church, Canal Street, Congleton
Details: For tickets contact Andrew or Keith on 01260 289373
Name of event: Ballroom / Latin Dancing
Date and time: 8-11pm, 8th, 22nd &29th Oct
Location: Kidsgrove Town Hall
Details: Hosted by Robert Keyes. More information on 07868 782678. Everyone welcome
Name of event: Burslem History Club Meeting
Date and time: Wednesday 8th October
Location: The Leopard, Burslem
Details: We have a new speaker to the History Club, Father Brian Williams, who will give us a talk on the origins and a brief historyof Holy TrinityChurch. Admission £1 payable at the door. Everyone is welcome
Name of event: Rock 'n' Roll Disco
Date and time: every Wednesday from 9pm
Location: Smallthorne Victory Workingmen's Club, 300 Hanley Road, Smallthorne
Details: Rotation of DJs. Small door charge. A good night guaranteed - everyone welcome
Name of event: Poetry Writing Workshop with the Trent Vale Poet
Date and time: Thursday 9th October, 10am-1pm
Location: Newcastle Library
Details: Free, but booking is essential, ring 01782 297300
Name of event: Poetry Writing For Beginners session
Date and time: Thursday 9th October from 10am - 1pm
Location: Newcastle Central Library, Ironmarket, Newcastle
Details: Celebrating National Poetry Day, come along and learn how to write a poem. For more details ring 01782 560112
Name of event: Knit 'n' Yarn
Date and time: October 9th from 10.15am to 12.45pm
Location: New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle
Details: Come along for a morning of knitting, chatting and exchanging ideas
Name of event: Read & Rumble
Date and time: Thursday 9th Oct from 10.30am to noon
Location: The Little Gym, Festival Way, Stoke
Details: Hosted with Stoke on Trent Libraries & Bookstart, Read & Rumbles are fun-packed parent and child activity sessions that incorporate books, music and games:Firstly, youngsters experience the wonder of books with a story to fuel their hungry imaginations.Then, they take part in an exciting activity session in The Little Gym’s OFSTED-registered soft play gymnasium.Mums and Dads can join in the fun and refreshments are available.Entry is free to members and £3 per family to non-members.All places must be booked in advance
Name of event: Fund Raising Beer Festival
Date and time: 9th-11th October, noon-11pm daily
Location: Talke Pits Village Hall
Details: Help us raise money to keep this venue open to all
Name of event: Trentham Flower Arrangement Society Meeting
Date and time: Thursday, 9th October, 2008 commencing at 7.25pm
Location: St. Teresa's School, Stone Road, Trent Vale
Details: A Demonstration by Dawn Weaver of Chester entitled 'Forms of Creative Beauty'
Name of event: Potteries Theatre Company present 'Ritz!'
Date and time: 9th, 10th & 11th October, 7.30pm
Location: Mitchell Memorial Theatre, Hanley
Details: Telling the story of the Ritz cinema through the eyes and memories of its long serving Usherette. Featuring over 40 musicals numbers covering five decades from the 1930-70s. Tickets £5, but £4 if in fancy dress, £15 Family Ticket (2 adults/2 children). Booking Hot line 01782 836979
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Thursday 9th October at 7.30pm
Location: Longton Spirtitualist Church Hall, Chadwick Street, Longton
Details: Admission £5 - which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: CREWE ASi FOOTBALL QUIZ
Date and time: Thurs 9th October, 7.45pm start
Location: The Alexandra Suite, Gresty Road, Crewe
Details: General football & Alex quiz in aid of Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sports & Arts. Contact Ade on 07500 656912 for tickets at £2 each - any age group
Name of event: Meeting of Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: October 9th, 8pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford
Details: Meeting each week to dance new and old British and American Folk Dances. Newcomers and experienceddancersmore than welcome
Name of event: Folk At The Nest featuring Allan Taylor
Date and time: Thursday 9th October, 8 for 8.30pm
Location: The Swan, St. Edward Street, Leek
Details: £8 admission
Name of event: Harvest Flower Festival
Date and time: 10th to 12th October, 10am-4pm
Location: Uttoxeter Methodist Church, High Street, Uttoxeter
Details: Flower Festival in aid of our Building Fund
Name of event: Breast Cancer Fun Day
Date and time: Wed. Oct 10th - 10am 'til 4pm
Location: Edinburgh Woolen Mill, Freeport, Talke
Details: Fun Day to aid of Breast Cancer, with raffles, lucky dip, name that tune, tea for two on the hour and hopefully a celebrity guest
Name of event: An Exhibition of Photography by Alan Taylor
Date and time: until 10th Oct, 11am - 4pm daily, but excluding Sun
Location: ArtWaves, Nile Street, Burslem
Details: Limited edition, fine art photographic prints, all for sale
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Friday 10th October at 1.30pm
Location: New Victoria Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle
Details: Free Matinee performance- which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake! You will need to book your place - call 717962
Name of event: Bradwell County Primary School Jumble Sale
Date and time: Friday 10th October, 3.30-6pm
Location: St. Barnabas Church Community Room - access via the car park, Hanbridge Avenue, Bradwell
Details: Everyone Welcome
Name of event: Charity Beer Festival
Date and time: 10th - 11th October, 7pm nightly
Location: Sandbach Cricket Club, Hindheath Road
Details: Organised by the Round Table
Name of event: Surya Silver jewellery event
Date and time: Fri. 10th October @ 7.30pm
Location: Astbury Village Hall, Astbury, Congleton
Details: Tickets £3 (inc. glass of wine), children free
Name of event: Roberts Bakery Band in concert
Date and time: 10th October, at 7.30pm
Location: Sandbach Town Hall
Details: Tickets £7, Concessions £6. To aid St. Luke's Hospice
Name of event: Portland House School Reunion
Date and time: Friday 10th October, 7.30pm
Location: Holy Trinity Community Centre, London Road, Newcastle
Details: Ex-pupils wishing to attend contact Tom Byatt on 01538 702001 asap please
Name of event: Annual LifeboatSupper
Date and time: 10th October from 7.30 - 10.30pm
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Details: Contact Mrs Weatherby on 01270 872501
Name of event: 'The Comedy of Errors' presented by Hair Theatre Co.
Date and time: 10th Octoberat 7.30pm
Location: Goostrey Village Hall
Details: A knockabout farce performed by two female actors.Tickets from £5-£9
Name of event: 'Birds of the Pennines & Scotland' An Illustrated Talk
Date and time: 10th Octoberat 7.30pm
Location: St. Peter's Hall, School Lane
Details: Organised by South East Cheshire Ornithological Society, for more details ring 01270 582642
Name of event: Dove Valley Blues & Roots Club
Date and time: Fri Oct 10th, doors open 8.30pm
Location: Doveridge Village Club near Uttoxeter
Details: Chicago style Blues Night with live band 'Mick Ridgeway's Mojo Hand' Everyone welcome. Info 01889 563123 / 07792 040131 or fred@smalltownmusic.co.uk website www.smalltownmusic.co.uk
Name of event: The Blueshounds live!
Date and time: Friday, October 10th, from 9pm. Free entry, late bar
Location: The Lamb Inn, Eccleshall Road, Stone
Details: The Blueshounds of Stone will be playing rhythm & blues classics ‘Crossroads’, ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’,‘The Hunter’, ‘Need Your Love So Bad’,‘Revolution’, ‘I Ain’t Superstitious’, ‘Highway 49’,‘Hideway’... and more
Name of event: Table Top Sale
Date and time: 11th October,9am - noon
Location: Middlewich Community Centre
Details: Book a table £5, a few outdoor pitches available, weather permitting.Call 01606 832583 for details or to book
Name of event: Marchington Flower Festival & Scarecrow Competition
Date and time: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 10am - 5pm daily
Location: St. Peter's Church, Marchington
Details: Annual Flower Festival and Scarecrow Competition - this year's theme is 'Harvest' and the flowers will be auctioned after the Harvest Festival Service on Sunday at 3.15pm. Refreshments will be served in the vestry throughout both days and you will be able to purchase a leaflet and map from the church
Name of event: Scholar Green 45th Annual Art Exhibition
Date and time: weekend 11th & 12th October, 10am - 5pm daily
Location: Scholar Green Village Hall
Details: Art exhibition of varied works by local artists
Name of event: Newcastle Lions Coffee Morning
Date and time: Saturday 11th October, 10am until noon
Location: St. Andrew's Church Hall, Pilkington Avenue, Westlands
Details: 50p gets you entrance including coffee or tea and a biscuit. Various stalls with early Christmas shopping bargains
Name of event: The Big Draw - www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw
Date and time: Saturday 11th October from 11am-4pm
Location: Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter, Hanley
Details: Drawing with Light. Make pierced paper pictures to hang at your windows. Open to all ages. Free of charge
Name of event: The Big Draw - www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw
Date and time: 11th October between 11am-4pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Details: Drawing with Heat. Find out why top secret messages can't stand the heat. Open to all ages. Event free of charge, however usual admission charges apply
Name of event: AlsagerOne World Week Celebration
Date and time: Sat Oct 11th, 11am to 1pm
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Details: It’s The end of Summer and time again for the Alsager One World Week Festival. This year we celebrate our 20th Anniversary and also the Beijing Olympics. We are again receiving financial support from the Town and Borough Councils and also Alsager Round Table - and Paul King the president of the Round Table Has agreed to open the event for us. Children are particularly important to us and all the Alsager schools will be taking part together with our Partnership schools, St. Peter's (Cobridge) and Summerbank (Tunstall). Children will be taking part in a Lion Dance, workshops and performances and displaying multicultural work which they have done in their schools. You will be able to sample a range of international food dishes and the ACT will be selling more traditional drinks and snacks. Admission is free and open to all, so come along and enjoy a unique multicultural experience!
Name of event: The Big Draw - www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw
Date and time: Saturday 11th October from noon-4.30pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Details: We are celebrating the art of machinery, come and have a go at our own Paolozzi (Pow-lotzee) art drawing week. Create your own artwork inspired by the Museum's machinery. Open to all ages. Event free of charge, however usual admission charges apply
Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 11th October at 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Jasper Street, Hanley
Details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds to Church funds
Name of event: Hair Theatre Company present 'Hair'
Date and time: Saturday 11th October, curry supper from 7pm, show starts at 8pm
Location: Goodwill Hall, Faddiley, Cheshire
Details: Performed by 2 female actors with a French and Saunders style. For more information ring 01270 524581
Name of event: STOKE ON TRENT SOUTH ROTARYBLACK TIEAUTUMN BALL
Date and time: SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER, 7 for 7.30pm
Location: KEELE HALL, KEELE UNIVERSITY
Details: COME ALONG TO DINE - AND DANCE TO MAJOR FEELGOOD EXPERIENCE ALL FOR ROTARY CHARITIES - INCLUDING DONNA LOUISE TRUST, NORTH STAFFS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND AND DOUGLAS MACMILLAN HOSPICE.TICKETS £35 FROM HARRY MOUAT ON 01782 313874
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Saturday 11th October at 7.30pm
Location: St. Mary & St. Chad's Church Hall, Anchor Road, Adderley Green
Details: Admission £5- which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: Helen Morrey presents 'Family & Friends' an evening of music and songs from stage and screen
Date and time: Saturday 11th October 2008, 7.30pm
Location: Eccleshall Community Centre, Shaw's Lane
Details: A concert to raise funds for the Northern Cleft Palate Group - a group of health professionals who give their time and pay their own expenses to operate on children in India suffering from Cleft Palates. Tickets £6 including light refreshments - available from Stars News, Stafford Street, Eccleshall 01785 851024. For more details see www.eccleshallguide.com
Name of event: Americana concert
Date and time: Saturday 11th October, 8.30pm
Location: The New Broom, Checkley
Details: Starring Nathan Hamilton from Austin Texas
Name of event: Ebenezer Dance Night
Date and time: 11th October 2008, 8 'til 11pm
Location: Merrial Street, Newcastle - opposite the Police Station
Details: Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence Dancing. Refreshments provided
Name of event: 1st Continental Market in Kidsgrove
Date and time: 12th October
Location: King Street
Details: We will have traders coming from all over Europe: Spain, France, Greece and Germany to sell high quality traditional produce
Name of event: On Your Marks For Little Hearts
Date and time: Sunday 12th October, 10.30am
Location: Shugborough Hall
Details: This is a sponsored event for the local charity Little Hearts Matter which is the UK charity looking after children born with half a heart and their families
Name of event: Stoke City Football Memorabilia & Programme Fair
Date and time: Sunday 12th October, 10.30am-1.30pm
Location: West Stand Lower Concourse, Britannia Stadium
Details: 20 dealers from all over the UK, selling Programmes, Badges, Cig/Trad Cards, Autographs and much, much more. Items from 1900's to present day.FREE ADMISSION
Name of event: North Staffs NCT Nearly New Sale
Date and time: Sunday 12th October 11am 'til 2pm
Location: Cobridge Community Centre, Bursley Road
Details: Charity event, good quality baby and toddler clothes, toys and nursery equipment.If you require more details, or would like to sell on the day please contact either 07954 340277, or 07796 176411
Name of event: Autumnal Changes
Date and time: Sunday 12th October, 1.30pm
Location: Consall Nature Park Visitor Centre, Wildacres Drive
Details: Come with the Ranger on a stroll through the Churnet Valley and enjoy the array of colours at this time of year. Adults £2, children free
Name of event: AUTUMN FAYRE
Date and time: SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER, OPENS AT 1.30PM
Location: Weston Coyney Village Hall, Princess Drive
Details: MANY STALLS - PLEASE COME ALONG AND GIVE US YOUR SUPPORT
Name of event: Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmer's Clubs AGM
Date and time: Booked your place by 13th October
Location: The Ingestre Suite, County Showground, Stafford
Details: The AGM itself is on Friday 7th November at 8pm. Ring Julia Taylor on 01785 248645
Additional information: Dress Code - Smart
Name of event: Blood Donor Session
Date and time: 13th October from 2-7.15pm
Location: The Cricket Club, Booth Street, Congleton
Details: For appointments ring the National Blood Service - 0845 771 1711
Name of event: FRONTLINEdance Annual General Meeting
Date and time: Monday 13th October 2008 at 6.30pm
Location: J Block, Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus, Moorland Road
Details: FRONTLINEdance invite you to celebrate the achievements made in their December 06 - November 07 season. As well as formal AGM business, the Artistic Director (Rachael Lines) will give an informal presentation, including video footage and plans for the future, followed by a live performance.We are also looking for enthusiastic, forwarding thinking voluntary Board members to join an already established management committee - people who can provide expertise in areas such as business, finance, fundraising, marketing and dance and disability.Please contact 01782 285754 for more details
Name of event: National Blood Service Blood Donor Session
Date and time: 14th October from 1-9pm
Location: Sandbach Town Hall
Name of event: 15th St. Giles & St George's Cub Pack Meeting
Dates and time: 14th Oct, 6:15 - 7:45pm
Location: St. George's Church Hall, Cherry Orchard, Newcastle
Details: We have places available for 8 & 9yr old boys and girls to join our cub pack, so come along, join in the fun and make new friends.Information on 01782 767384
Name of event: Poetry Live!
Date and time: Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm
Location: Westminster Theatre, Keele University
Details: Well known poet Polly Clark launches Keele University's fourth series of hugely successful live poetry readings by outstanding poets. Tickets £6, concessions £4
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Tuesday 14th October at 7.30pm
Location: Cheadle Guild Hall, Tape Street, Cheadle
Details: Admission £5 - which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: Trees in Autumn - A Talk by the Arboretum Curator followed by a guided walk of the Arboreturm and lunch
Date and time: 15th October at 10am
Location: Jodrell Bank Observatory, Lower Withington
Details: Tickets £19.50, booking essential - 01477 571339
Name of event: Gentle Exercise class for Senior Citizens with Alison
Date and time: 15th October from 3-5pm
Location: Scholar Green Village Hall, Church Road, Scholar Green
Details: For more details ring Sue on 01782 785848
Name of event: CHEADLE FLOWER CLUB
Date and time: Wednesday 15th October, 7.30pm
Location: Guild Hall, Tape Street, Cheadle (opposite the main Car Park)
Details: 'Putting a Twist into Christmas', a demonstration by Jill Hancock. All Welcome, refreshments and disable access
Name of event: RSPB North Staffs Local Group Meeting
Date and time: Wed 15th October at 7.30pm
Location: North Staffs Conference Centre (Medical Institute), Hartshill
Details: An Illustrated talk by JOHN LAWTON ROBERTSentitled 'THE RAVENS TALE'
Name of event: Newcastle 50+ ForumConsultation Event
Date and time: Thursday October 16th, 10am - noon
Location: St Giles' Church Hall, Newcastle
Details: This forum is being held in partnership with the University Hospital of North Staffordshire and NHS North Staffordshire concerning Foundation Trust status and the GP led Health Centre proposed for Newcastle. Come along and find out what's involved and give your views to the people who can make changes
Name of event: Informal Social Gathering with the South Cheshire French Circle
Date and time: 16th October at 11am
Location: Fox Inn, Crewe Road, Haslington
Details: For more details ring Mary Foster on 01270 250480
Name of event: Physical Wellness Workshops - week 1
Date and time: Thursday 16th October - Thursday 13th November 2008, 1.30-4pm
Location: Whitfield Valley Centre, Fegg Hayes Road, Fegg Hayes
Details: A 5-week series of workshops open to everyone in Stoke-on-Trent covering health and well being messages, self image, healthy eating, physical activity and relaxation. The Physical Wellness workshops form part of the Living Well in Stoke-on-Trent initiative, funded by the BIG Lottery for 3 years
Name of event: Tea Dance (Modern Sequence)
Date and time: 16th October from 2 - 4.15pm
Location: Lawton Memorial Hall, Church Lawton
Details: Admission £1.50
Name of event: Leek Photographic Club Meeting and illustrated talk
Date and time: 16th October, 7.30pm prompt
Location: Dove Room, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek
Details: David Slade, a Peak Park Ranger and a member of the photographic team for the National Trust will be be talking about and displaying his landscape images - concentrating mainly on the South Peaks area that he patrols.Come and join us, all welcome. Visitors £1. Call Sonja on 01538 381325 for further details
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Thursday 16th October at 7.30pm
Location: Ipstones Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Ipstones
Details: Admission £5 - which includes a Staffordshire Oatcake!
Name of event: 'Colour me Beautiful' Charity Fundraiser
Date and time: Thursday 16th October, 7.30pm start
Location: Burslem Enterprise Centre
Details: This evening is in aid of Breast Cancer Care. With the help of a fashion consultant find out how to look good, be confident and feel fantastic! Entrance Fee £5 payable on the door
Name of event: Roy Orbison & the Beatles - Live in Concert
Date and time: 16/10/2008
Location: TAMWORTH ASSEMBLY ROOMS
Details: Barry Steele who portrays Roy Orbison in the hit show 'Rockin' On Heaven's Door' is bringing his own show to the Tamworth assembly rooms,joining him on the bill will be the Complete Beatles just like in 1963 when these two icons actually toured the UK together. Call 01827 709618 for details
Name of event: Meeting of Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: October 16th, 8pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford
Details: Meeting each week to dance new and old British and American Folk Dances. Newcomers and experienceddancersmore than welcome
Name of event: The Reasoning in concert
Date and time: Thursday 16th October, 9pm
Location: The Limelight, Hightown, Crewe
Name of event: eBay For Beginners - taster sessions
Date and time: Friday 17th October 10-11am and 11am-noon
Location: Clayton Library, Dartmouth Avenue, Newcastle
Details: Please ring to book your place - 616074
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Name of event: eBay For Beginners - taster sessions
Date and time: Friday 17th October 2-3pm and 3-4pm
Location: Newcastle Central Library, Ironmarket, Newcastle
Details: Please ring to book your place - 297300
Name of event: Cardmaking drop-in session
Date and time: 17th October from 11am - 3pm
Location: The Library Meeting Room, Market Street, Congleton
Details: Just £1 to take part
Name of event: Beginners / Easy Intermediate Line Dancing Class
Date and time: 17th October from 1.45 - 3pm
Location: Christ Church Hall, Church Road, Congleton
Details: £2.50 pay on the door, for more details ring Charlotte on 01782 722298
Name of event: Stoke Hospital Mosque Presents their Eid-ul Fitr event
Date and time: Friday 17th October, doors open 5.30pm
Location: Kings Hall, Glebe Street, Stoke
Details: A evening of relaxation, enjoyment and education for the whole family.For more details contact 0845 224 3802
Name of event: 'Hollywood Night at The Oscars' Grand Charity Ball
Date and time: Friday, October 17th 2008 at 7pm
Location: Biddulph Town Hall, Biddulph
Details: Hollywood Ball in aid of Breast Cancer Research: Champagne Reception, Disco, Live Band, Comedian, Hollywood Supper, Auction including a holiday in Bulgaria, Raffles and much more... strict dress code: Hollywood glam and black tie
Name of event: 'A Matter of Time' - A comedy presented by Etruria Cafe Theatre
Date and time: Friday 17th October at 7.30pm
Location: The Medical Institute, Hartshill Road, Hartshill
Details: Admission FREE -to book your place call 289592
Name of event: 'The Judgement of Mr Jenkins' a play by Second Nature Theatre Co. Date and time: Friday 17th October at 7.30pm
Location: Whitegate Community Centre, Northwich
Details: Mr Jenkins wakes up in the middle of the night and finds a stranger in the house, someone from 'Souls-R-Us' has arrived to collect Mr Jones soul, but he isn't dead yet!A darkly comic look at life, death and corporate mistakes. For ages 16+
Name of event: 'Friends from the Phil'
Date and time: 17th October at 7.45pm
Location: Frodsham Community Centre
Details: Prior to the release of their new CD, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Cellist and resident Pianist play some exceptional music.For more details ring Margaret on 01928 722282
Name of event: Country & Western Barn Dance
Date and time: 17th October at 8pm
Location: Meir Heath Village Hall, Grange Road
Details: Meir Heath Windmill Preservation Group are holding this fund raising event. Tickets are £7.50 which includes a pie and pea supper. Bring your own drinks. Jeff Payne will present the music and dancing. Join us for a fun evening and support a local charity.For tickets ring 01782 317521
Name of event: Knutsford Literature Festival 2008
Date and time: ends 18th October, 2008
Location: Knutsford, Mere & Toft
Details: Full information at http://knutsfordlitfest.blogspot.com
Name of event: Newcastle Lions Book Stall
Date and time: Saturday 18th October, 9am until 5pm
Location: Roebuck Shopping Centre, Newcastle
Details: The Lions charity stall selling second hand books and other items at very reasonable prices. Lucky dip for the kids. Do stop to browse and have a chat
Name of event: Alsager Branch Liberal Democrats Autumn Fair
Date and time: Saturday 18th October 9.30-11.30am
Location: Alsager Civic Centre
Details: Stalls include books, plants, stamps, handmade cards, bric-a-brac. Admission 50p including a cup of Fairtrade tea / coffee and biscuits. For more information phone 01270 873399
Name of event: Time-4-U Pamper Party in aid of BEE 1st Responders
Date and time: 18.10.2008, 10am -8pm
Location: 13 Selworthy Road, Norton Green
Details: Mini treatments of manicures, pedicures, facials, Indian head massage, back & shoulder massage with a charge of £7 per treatment. Raffle, jewellery, tea/coffee & homemade cookies will also be available.All profits will be donated to Brown Edge & Endon 1st Responders
Name of event: Quaker Meeting House Open Day
Date and time: Sat 18th Oct, 10am-1pm, plus a taster Meeting for Worship 1-1.20pm
Location: Quaker Meeting House, Overton Bank, Leek (a historic building built in 1697 situated on the corner of Salisbury Street and Overton Bank.Access just beyond the Swan Hotel
Details: An opportunity to visit the historic Meeting House andlearn about Quakers and their beliefs. The morning will alsoincorporate the theme of 'Quakerism & Sustainable Security' (including the impacts of climate change, global poverty on our Society)
Name of event: Budding artists can try their hand at 'Pastels for Beginners'
Date and time: Saturday 18th October, 10am-1pm
Location: Newcastle Library
Details: Free, but limited spaces, ring 01782 297300 to book your place
Name of event: Coffee Morning
Date and time: 18th October from 10am - noon
Location: The Library Meeting Room, Market Street, Congleton
Details: Proceeds to St. James' Church, Congleton
Name of event: Sandbach Clean Team Litter Pick
Date and time: 18th October from 10am
Location: For details of locations ring Dick Macaulay on 01270 765549
Name of event: Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Date and time: Saturday 18th October, 10.30am-3pm
Location: Fenton Manor Sports Centre,City Road
Details:New and used model railways, die cast models, Scalextric etc to buy, sell and exchange
Name of event: BIKE RIDE AT OAKAMOOR
Date and time: Saturday 18th October, 10.30am
Location: Meet at Oakamoor Picnic Site car park
Details: Grab your bike and enjoy the scenery with the ranger following the old railway line to Denstone. Safety helmet essential, can be muddy. LIMITED SPACES - BOOKING REQUIRED - adults £2, children FREE - CONTACT THE RANGER SERVICE ON 01782 302030 to book
Name of event: Paddington's 50th Birthday
Date and time: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October - 11am to 4.30pm
Location: Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury near Ashbourne
Details: Celebrating Paddington's 50th birthday with a trail, themes in the Museum of Childhood galleries, conservation in action, special trusty boxes and free entry for under 16s who bring their Paddington bear for a photograph on our picture board. Normal admission charges apply
Name of event: Book Sale
Date and time: Saturday18th October 11am-3pm
Location: St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Ostler's Lane, Cheddleton near Leek
Details: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND... come and browse a wide selection of books at this, our second book sale. Hard and paper backs. Fiction / non-fiction. Refreshments available
Name of event: Grand Table Top Sale
Date and time: Sat 18th October 11am - 2pm
Location: Stafford Children's Centre, Faraday Road, Stafford
Details: If you wish to book a table to sell from they are £5.Please call 01785 854700. There will also be tombola, chocolate tombola, face painting, refreshments and hot pork baps - call in for lunch and pick up some bargains!
Name of event: The Big Draw at Biddulph Grange Garden
Date and time: Sat 18th & Sun 19th October, 11.30am - 4pm
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Road, Staffordshire Moorlands
Details: Time to get drawing!There's lots to inspire you at Biddulph Grange Garden. Visit this weekend and help us create a giant Big Draw Biddulph Grange Picture Book
Name of event: DIABETES UK NORTH STAFFS VOLUNTARY GROUPJUMBLESALE
Date and time: 2pm, SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER
Location: BRADWELL LODGE COMMUNITY CENTRE, BRADWELLLANE,PORTHILL
Details:Admission 20p. FREE CAR PARK AT REAR OF LODGE. USUAL BARGAINS TO BE HAD ie Bric-a-Brac, Clothing, Pottery, House Hold Items, Books, Gamesetc.
Name of event: Stafford & District Operatic Society present 'Crazy for You'
Date and time: 18th October, matinee at 2.30pm, last performance 7.30pm
Location: Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Details: The unforgettable sound of some of the Gershwin’s finest work. Billed as “The New Gershwin Musical Comedy”, it is largely based on the songwriting team of George and his brother Ira Gershwin and their 1930 production of Girl Crazy and interpolates songs from several other productions as well
Name of event: Monster Bash Party to aid Eccleshall Community First Responders
Date and time: Saturday 18th October, 7-11pm
Location: 1st Eccleshall Scout Group Headquarters, Chester Road, Eccleshall (end of the High Street, 300 metres past Holy Trinity Church)
Details: Eccleshall Scouts invite everyone to our Monster Bash party to raise money for Eccleshall Community First Responders. Live DJ and Disco, camp fire stunts and party games & prizes, barbeque. Fancy dress optional.Please support this vital community service, they saved the life of one of our Scouts, you may need them one day!3 hours of fun for all the family. Family ticket £8, Adult £3, under 14 £2 (if bought in advance). Call 07779 746049 or e-mail kingsley@handymangers.co.uk
Name of event: Ipstones Methodist Church present the Salvation Army Band & Songsters
Date and time: Saturday 18th October, 7.30 - 10pm
Location: Ipstones Memorial Hall, Church Lane
Details: Tickets will be available on the door at £4
Name of event: Second Nature Theatre Co. present 'The Judgement of Mr Jenkins'
Date and time: Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm
Location: Bradwall Village Hall, Sandbach
Details: Mr Jenkins wakes up in the middle of the night to find someone from 'Souls-R-Us' has turned up to collect his soul... before he's dead! The clocks have just gone back and he's an hour too early.A darkly comic look at life, death and corporate mistakes. For ages 16+. Call 01270 759635 for details
Name of event: The Gateway Singers present 'If It Ain't Got That Swing'
Date and time: Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: An evening of music and entertainment from the Rat Pack era. Call 01543 578762 to book
Name of event: 'Music of Light'A Concert of choral music performed by the Nantwich Singers conducted by Tony Metcalfe
Date and time: Saturday October 18th, 7.30pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Nantwich
Details: Pieces including Faure's 'Requiem' and 'Lux Aeterna' by Morten Lauridsen. Admission (including interval drink) £8, under-16s £2, OR a double ticket which also includes admission to the Choir's Christmas Concert on December 6th can be bought for £12.Details 01270 624850
Name of event: Congleton Choral Society Autumn Concert
Date and time: 18th October at 7.30pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Details: Works include Vaughn Williams' 'Serenade to Music' and Andrew Carter's 'Horizon'. Tickets £10 adults, £8 concessions, children under 16yrs £2. More details on 01260 271362
Name of event: Concert by the Foel Male Voice Choir
Date and time: 18th October at 7.30pm
Location: Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre
Details: Tickets £8.50 inc glass of wine or soft drink. For tickets ring 01477 533501 - organised by the Rotary Club of Holmes Chapel
Name of event: A Charity Rock Night with rock band Good Cause playing hits from the 1950’s to current material
Date and time: Saturday 18th October at 8pm
Location: The Amasal Club, St. Albans Road, Stafford
Details: Tickets £5 adults, £2 children
Name of event: LIVE MUSIC EVENT
Date and time: Saturday 18th October
Location: The Bulls Head, Bags Lane, Marchington
Details: Popular Uttoxeter-based band RADIO MARY share the billing at the Bull's Head gig night with fabulous LUCY WARD from Derby, 2009 鶹 Young Folk Award semifinalist.Promises to be a very special evening! Free admission
Name of event: Car Boot and Table Top
Date and time: Sunday 19th October, 9am to noon
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Walton, Stone
Details: Bookings 01785 813461. Inside £5, Outside £4. Refreshments available. Wheelchair friendly. Held in aid of Centre funds
Name of event: The Tern Valley Annual Ploughing Match
Date and time: Sunday 19th October from 10am
Location: Wincote Farms near Woodseaves, just off the A519
Details: Entrance £2. There will be 70-80 ploughmen competing in various classes, also a static display of vintage tractors. Further info please phone Kate on 07802 660111, or Andrew on 07813 973157. Postponed from 5th Oct due to bad weather
Name of event: Staffordshire Mammal Group 'Mammal Walk'
Date and time: Sunday 19th October from 10am
Location: meet at Rudyard Lake Activity Centre
Details: Meet the Mammal Group volunteers - find out what they do - and why. Walk around the lake to discover the variety of animals that live there. Suitable outdoor clothing and wellies are recommended, there are quite a lot of steep slopes and wet areas. Sorry no dogs
Name of event: Festival of Transport
Date and time: 19th October, 10am-4pm
Location: The Heritage Centre Crewe (behind TESCO)
Details: Classic cars & buses, ATP train, Bentleys, Ferrari, Mini's, military vehicles, steam rollers. Exhibition hall with restored post train.Stalls and refreshments. All proceeds to the Changing Places Campaign for Crewe
Name of event: PTA Tabletop & Car Boot Sale
Date and time: Sunday 19th October, 10am 'til noon
Location: Richard Heathcote CP School, The Drive, Alsagers Bank
Details: £6 per tabletop, £5 per car. To book, telephone 720406
Name of event: Biddulph Mayor's Sponsored Walk
Date and time: Sunday 19th October, 10am start
Location: Biddulph Valley Way - start and end at the Brown Lees Road entrance
Details: This year the Biddulph Mayor's charities are The Stroke Association and Cancer Research. Sponsorship forms for the 7 mile sponsored walk can be collected from Council Connect at Biddulph Town Hall. All children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult
Name of event: Redesmere Craft Association Craft Fair
Date and time: 19th October 2008, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Siddington Village Hall on the A34, 1 mile south of Capesthorne Hall
Details: Look for the 'large yellow duck' signs pointing to the event from the roadside. Entry and parking are FREE. Refreshments are available all day
Name of event: Back to Church Sunday Special Service
Date and time: 19.10.08 at 10.30am
Location: Alsager United Reformed Church
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Name of event: United Service
Date and time: 19.10.08at 6.30pm
Location: Alsager United Reformed Church
Details: Crewe Baptist Choir perform 'Greater than Gold' - the story of Mary Jones and her Bible
Name of event: Art and Craft Fair
Date and time: Sunday 19th October from noon-4pm
Location: Needwood Jubilee Hall, Sudbury Road, Newchurch, Burton on Trent
Details: Bringing together a collection of creative artists, designers and crafters from Staffordshire & Derbyshire.An opportunity to browse, purchase gifts with a difference or even commission something really special.Demonstrations of a range of craft skills and a chance to meet local groups. Light refreshments and free entry
Name of event: The Big Draw - www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw
Date and time: Sunday 19th October from 1-4pm
Location: Ford Green Hall, Ford Green Road, Smallthorne
Details: Drawing with Light: Make pierced paper pictures to hang at your windows. Open to all ages. Event free of charge, however usual admission charges apply
Name of event: Shelley Group annual Collectors Fair - ONLY Wileman and Shelley china and pottery
Date and time: Sunday 19th October, 2 - 5pm
Location: Holiday Inn, London Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry
Details: Although outside the Stoke area, this unique event will be of interest to the many collectors of ceramics in the area. The Shelley Group is a collectors club that has become a registered charity due to the educational & social value of its research, publications and activities - and the group has strong connections in the Potteries area. All ceramics enthusiasts and collectors will be welcome to the best display of Shelley and Wileman fine china and art pottery to be seen anywhere in the country in 2008. Admission is free to members or £2 to non-members. Visit www.shelley.co.uk
Name of event: An Afternoon Of Colour & Style
Date and time: Sunday 19th October, 2.30-4.30pm
Location: Alsager Golf Club
Details: Find out how to update your wardrobe for autumn-winter 2008. £15.50 each, book on 01270 883703 by credit card. More details at www.janetmajorimage.co.uk
Name of event: North Staffs Branch Geographical Association WorldWise Quiz
Date and time: Wednesday 19th October, 6-9pm
Location: City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College, Fenton
Details: Schools are invited to enter the local round of the Geographical Association WorldWise Quiz 2OO8/9. There is a trophy for the winning school. A team comprises three students aged 16 or under on 1 September 2008. Entry is open to all schools in the UK with secondary aged students. Contact robertgjones@yahoo.com for details
Name of event: Opus Theatre Co. present 'Confessions of Honor'
Date and time: Sunday 19th October at 7.30pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: An emotive and very funny play. Call 01543 578762 to book
Name of event: Family History Society of Alsager Meeting
Date and time: 20th October at 7.30pm
Location: Wesley Place Methodist Church, Lawton Road
Details: Hear a talk entitled 'The History of Wistaston Memorial Hall'. Admission £1, visitors welcome
Name of event: Ashbourne Embroiderer's Guild Monthly Meeting
Date and time: 7.30pm, 20th October
Location: St. John's Church Hall, Ashbourne
Details: This month, Gina Valentine's illustrated talk 'But I Can't Draw'
Name of event: Art Lecture
Date and time: 21st October 11am - 3.30pm
Location: Clonter Opera Theatre, Swettenham Heath, Congleton
Details: Tickets £28, or £53 for two. More details from Elaine Guy on 01260 224514
Name of event: 15th St. Giles & St George's Cub Pack Meeting
Dates and time: 21st Oct, 6:15 - 7:45pm
Location: St. George's Church Hall, Cherry Orchard, Newcastle
Details: We have places available for 8 & 9yr old boys and girls to join our cub pack, so come along, join in the fun and make new friends.Information on 01782 767384
Name of event: NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION CLUB CLUBNITE
Date and time: TUESDAY OCTOBER 21ST AT 7.45PM
Location: HOLDITCH MINERS WELFARE CLUB, LONDON ROAD, CHESTERTON
Details: MUSIC BY THE NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION BAND, FOLLOWED BY THE AGM. THERE WILL ALSO BE A PLAY-A-LONG SESSION AND MUSIC BY MEMBERS. ALL WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS INVITED. MORE INFO ON 01782 776431, OR VISIT www.northstaffsaccordionclub.co.uk
Name of event: Legendary Wishbone Ash live in concert
Date and time: Tuesday 21st October, 9pm
Location: The Limelight, Hightown, Crewe
Name of event: Line Dancing for Senior Citizens with Suzanne
Date and time: 22nd October 3 - 5pm
Location: Scholar Green Village Hall, Church Road, Scholar Green
Details: More details from Sue on 01782 785848
Name of event: The Drifters 55th Anniversary Concert
Date and time: Wednesday 22nd October at 8pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: Timeless classics like Under The Boardwalk and Saturday Night at the Movies, plus new material
Name of event: PORTHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM
Date and time: THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
Location: ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL, LAWSON TERRACE, PORTHILL
Details: FEATURING A MOCK TRIAL PRESENTED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE MAGISTRATES COURT AND PROBATION OFFICE.UPDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM.TEA AND BISCUITS PROVIDED
Name of event: Knit 'n' Yarn
Date and time: October 23rd from 10.15am to 12.45pm
Location: New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle
Details: Come along for a morning of knitting, chatting and exchanging ideas
Name of event: Commemoration of the Centenary of Bishop Stamer
Date and time: 23rd October, 2pm
Location: Stoke Minster, Glebe Street
Details: This October sees the centenary of the death of Bishop Stamer. For many years he was Rector of Stoke, During which time he founded many schools and was a Trustee of the local infirmary. Later he became Bishop of Shrewsbury. This service will commemorate his contribution to the Potteries. The local school children will be taking part. A wreath will be laid as his memorial in the Minster
Name of event: North Staffs Classical Association Lecture
Date and time: Thursday 23rd October
Location: Block 1, Room 27 NCHS - The Science College, Ostend Place, Newcastle (enter from Gallowstree Lane)
Details: Jason Crowley, Manchester University - former infantryman and now Classics researcher - talks about hand to hand combat in Ancient Greece. All welcome, free admission. See http://www.geocities.com/northstaffsca
Name of event: African Drum Workshop
Date and time: 23rd October from 6-8pm
Location: Lichfield Library, The Friary, Lichfield
Details: Please book a place in advance on 01543 510700
Name of event: Poetry Readings
Date and time: 23/10/2008,6-7pm
Location: Crewe Library
Details: Featuring Polish Poets - Jacek Dehnel, Agnieszka Kuciak & Tomasz Rozycki
Name of event: NORTH STAFFS RAIL PROMOTION GROUP MEETING
Date and time: October 23rd, 7pm
Location: Stoke-on-Trent Station
Details: NSRPG is a group of rail users campaigning for better local rail services to and from local destinations, eg Stone, Kidsgrove, Uttoxeter. Also for later rail services to and from the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire area, plus direct rail links to Manchester and East Midlands Airports. Details from Austin Hannaby on 01782 395981
Name of event: PTA Bingo Night
Date and time: 23/10/2008, 7.30pm
Location: Mablins Lane School, Crewe
Details: Prize bingo night for all the family
Name of event: Meeting of Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: October 23rd, 8pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford
Details: Meeting each week to dance new and old British and American Folk Dances. Newcomers and experienceddancersmore than welcome
Name of event: Get Online Day
Date and time: 24th October, drop in sessions between 9am - 5pm
Location: Exchange Group, Newcastle Library, Ironmarket
Details: Get to know the internet better, stay safe online or even come along and try the internet for the first time! Everyone welcome
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Name of event: Get Online Day
Date and time: 24th October, drop in sessions between 9am - 5pm
Location: Exchange Group, Leek Library, Stockwell Street
Details: Get to know the internet better, stay safe online or even come along and try the internet for the first time! Everyone welcome
Name of event: Get Online Day - drop in sessions
Date and time: 24th October from 10am - 4pm
Location: Congleton Learning Centre, Market Square
Details: No booking required, for more details ring 01260 290682
Name of event: Lunchtime Music - Young Artist Recital
Date and time: October 24th at 12.30pm
Location: St. Paul's Church, Victoria Road, Newcastle
Details: Samantha Cantliff is returning to St. Paul's for another recital in the Lunchtime Music Series.She will play works by Chopin and Einaudi along with the 3rd movement of Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata.Admission is free and donations are welcome. Tea / coffee is available in the church hall from noon, why not bring your lunch!
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 24th Oct, 2.30pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Beau Belle Dance
Date and time: 7pm on the 24th October
Location: Bradwell Lodge, Port Hill, Newcastle
Details: Tuxedo Junction provide the music for this Mayor's Charitable Fund event
Name of event: Curious Cheshire
Date and time: 24 October, 7:15pm
Location: Crewe Library, Prince Albert Street
Details: Curious Cheshire: a talk by Tim Prevett. Well known in the area for his Ghost Walks.Come along and learn something of the myths and legends, ancient crosses and standing stones of the Cheshire landscape.Tickets are £2 in advance from Crewe Library and refreshments will be served.Contact the library to book on 01270 375295
Name of event: Illustrated talk: 'Honey Bees' by David Battersby
Date and time: Friday 24th October, starts 7-30pm
Location: St. John's Church Hall, Longton Road, Stone
Details: This talk will cover how to set up as a bee keeper and go onto discuss the structure and life cycle of a honey bee colony
Name of event: Dove Valley Blues & Roots Club
Date and time: Fri Oct 24th, doors open 8.30pm
Location: Doveridge Village Club near Uttoxeter
Details: Acoustic Country Blues & Ragtime with French based duo 'Rag Mama Rag'. Everyone welcome. Info 01889 563123 / 07792 040131 or fred@smalltownmusic.co.uk website www.smalltownmusic.co.uk
Name of event: Blueshounds live!
Date and time: Friday, October 24th, from 9pm. Free entry, late bar
Location: The Bonnie Gem, Pirehill Lane, Stone
Details: The Blueshounds of Stone will be playing rhythm & blues classics ‘Crossroads’, ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’, ‘The Hunter’,‘Need Your Love So Bad’,‘I Ain’t Superstitious’, ‘Highway 49’, ‘Hideway’... and more
Name of event: Young Drivers Road Safety Event
Date and time: Saturday 25th October from 9am until 4pm
Location: Roebuck Shopping Centre, Newcastle
Details: Staffordshire Fire & Rescue along with Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Highways and Staffordshire County Council are holding this event.The team will have a stand within the shopping centre where the public will have the opportunity to wear beer goggles whilst trying to steer a remote control car and gain information on road safety.A crashed car will also be positioned outside the shopping centre to illustrate the devastation that road traffic collisions can cause
Name of event: Uttoxeter Farmers Market - Halloween and Bonfire Special
Date and time: Saturday 25th October 9am - 2pm
Location: Market Place, Uttoxeter
Details: Come and see the stall holders dressed up, best dressed competition, pumpkin competitions and displays from the Fire Service and HMP Sudbury
Name of event: Coffee Morning and sale of bric-a-brac and cakes
Date and time: 25th October from 9.30 - 11.30am
Location: Alsager Civic Centre, Lawton Road, Alsager
Details: Proceeds Alsager Animals In Need
Name of event: The Big Draw - www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw
Date and time: 25th October from 10am - 4pm
Location: Shire Hall Gallery, Market Square, Stafford
Details: This year we are joined by professional illustrator Lynne Chapman.Drop in and help to create a fabulous journey through towns, cities and jungles, across space, underground or anywhere your imagination may take you. Free admission, open to all ages.For more details ring 01785 278345 or check out the website above
Name of event: Thirteenth Three Counties Open Art Exhibition entry submission dates
Date and time: until Sat 25th October, 10am-1pm
Location: Keele University Art Gallery
Details: Artists from Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire are invited to submit works of art for the show. For information & entry forms contact Marion Gidman, Keele University - 01782 733376. The exhibition will run mid-November to mid-December
Name of event: Charity Market and Jumble Sale
Date and time: 25th October from 10am-noon
Location: St. Marys Church Hall, Sandbach
Details: Proceeds to Sandbach Animal Rescue Centre
Name of event: Coffee Morning
Date and time: 25th October from 10am - noon
Location: The Library Meeting Room, Market Square, Congleton
Details: Proceeds to Eaton-by-Congleton WI
Name of event: Grand Autumn Fayre
Date and time: 25th October at 10am
Location: The Meadows, Meadow Road, Kidsgrove
Details: Home made produce, jams, pickles etc. and lots more. Refreshments available
Name of event: Mind, Body & Spirit Festival starring 'Piva' Mediaeval Music Group
Date and time: Saturday 25th October, 11am to 11pm
Location: The Swan, St. Edward's Street, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands
Details: Mediaeval Music Group 'Piva', singer songwriter Kim Seymour, tribal dancing, various stalls, local therapists, aura photography, speakers on Herbs, Auras, Chakras, Angels, Stress Busting, Visualisation and Meditation. Day ticket costs £5 - pass out available. Funds raised for the homelessness charity 'Shelter'. Food available.Info: Dorilyn - 01782 502708
Name of event: Halloween Happenings
Date and time: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October - 11am to 4pm
Location: Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury near Ashbourne
Details: Outdoor scary trail for 'braver' members of the family.£1 per child
Name of event: Autumn Fair
Date and time: Saturday 25th October from 11am - 2pm
Location: Tunstall Methodist Church, Queens Avenue
Details: There will be arts and crafts, cakes, toiletries and jewellery, refreshments will be available
Name of event: AUTUMN FAYRE
Date and time: SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 11AM - 2PM
Location: BRADWELL METHODIST CHURCH, BRADWELL LANE
Details: LOTS OF STALLS AND BARGAINS + REFRESHMENTS. FREE ADMISSION
Name of event: Autumn Fair
Date and time: Saturday 25th October from 11am
Location: Victoria Road Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Fenton
Details: There will be cakes, toiletries and tombola, crockery and lots more, refreshments will be available too
Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 25th October at 11am
Location: Fenton Park Methodist Church, Fenpark Road, Fenton
Details: Proceeds to the pensioners party
Name of event: Wellington Mill Autumn Fayre
Date and time: 25th October at noon
Location: Wellington Mill, John Street, Leek
Details: Lots of stalls selling bric-a-brac, cakes, toys, plus raffle & tombola
Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 25th October at 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Jasper Street, Hanley
Details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds to Church funds
Name of event: The Big Draw - www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw
Date and time: Saturday 25th October from 2-5pm
Location: Urban Vision, Burslem School of Art, Queen Street
Details: Open to all ages, no admission charge, for more info ring 01782 575321 or check out the website above
Name of event: Madeley Craft Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 25th October from 2 - 3.15pm
Location: Madeley Village Hall
Details: Lovely Christmas gifts available in aid of Nebulisers for the University Hospital of North Staffs
Name of event: Autumn Fayre
Date and time: Saturday October 25th at 2pm
Location: Werrington Methodist Church Schoolroom
Details: Admission 30p including refreshments. There will pottery, books, toiletries, home produce and Christmas goods on sale
Name of event: Autumn Fayre
Date and time: 25th October, 2pm
Location: Park Lane Care Centre, St. David's Way, Knypersley
Details: Everybody Welcome
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 25th Oct, noon; 2.30pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Charity Fundraiser with Homestart Congleton & Macclesfield
Date and time: 25th October, 6pm
Location: The Puss In Boots, Buxton Road, Macclesfield
Details: There will be a quiz, raffle and an auction, supper included in admission of £5, for more details ring 01260 290290
Name of event: Orme Girls School Reunion Charity Ball
Date and time: 25th October 2008, 7pm
Location: Comus restaurant, Keele University
Details: A reunion ball for old girls who attended the school between 1977 and 1984 in aid of Edward's Trust. email stephanie.bradbury@edwardstrust.org.uk
Name of event: Celebration Concert by The Wistaston Singers
Date and time: October 25th @ 7.30pm
Location: St. Andrew's Church, Crewe
Details: Accompanist and Recitalist Graham Eccles International organist, Director of Music Frank Woodward, Natalie and Harriet Green 12 & 10yr old sisters will be playing Violin & Cello. Tickets £7.50 inc. glass of wine. Tickets will be available at the door on the night, or from choir members now. Contact 01270 568751 for more details
Name of event: Katy Setterfield as Dusty Springfield
Date and time: Saturday 25th October at 7.30pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: Winner of the 鶹's The One and Only, performing all of Dusty's classic songs
Name of event: THE JAGUAR (COVENTRY) BRASS BAND IN CONCERT
Date and time: SATURDAY, 25TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM
Location: HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, ECCLESHALL
Details: Tickets £12.Tel. John Pinney on 01785 850111 to reserve seats
Name of event: Fundraising Concert featuring the Biddulph Male Voice Choir, two competitors from Stoke's Got Talent: Joy Sidley Brooks and Jodie Bailey, plus two other guests, Jane Johnson and Suzannah Davies
Date and time: Saturday 25th October at 7.30pm
Location: St. Marks Church, Shelton
Details: Admission £7 including refreshments, concert in aid of Treetops Childrens Hospice and Donna Louise Trust
Name of event: Line Dance 4 Genesis - in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness month
Date and time: 25th October, 7.30pm
Location: Oddfellows Hall, Greengate Street, Stafford
Details: Tickets £3. Genesis is a registered charity raising funds for research into the prevention of Breast Cancer
Name of event: Autumn Evening Concert featuring Newcastle Male Voice Choir
Date and time: Saturday October25th at 7.30pm
Location: Newcastle Methodist Church, Ryecroft, Newcastle
Details: Tickets £5 fromJohn Goodwin 01782 617216.Proceeds to fund healthcare in the villages of Mali
Name of event: 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker - a drama with bite!
Date and time: until 25th October, 7.45pm nightly
Location: The Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich
Details: To book tickets ring 01606 353534
Name of event: Paul Larcombe as Elvis, featuring the fabulous 17 piece Graceland Band
Date and time: Saturday 25th October
Location: The M Club, Crewe
Details: Tickets £16.50, to book ring 01270 216785
Name of event: Ballroom / Latin / Modern Sequence dancing with an occasional Latino line dance
Date and time: Saturday October 25th, 8-11pm
Location: Butt Lane Community Centre
Details: Hosted by Frank Diamond. More details from 01606 860921. Everyone invitedto come along. £5 entrance
Name of event: The Duke & The Doctor Band in concert
Date and time: Sat 25th October, 8pm
Location: Whiston Village Hall. Staffs
Details: A night of rootsy American music, Mississippi blues and Chicago Jazz. Tickets: phone/text - 07593 544753
Name of event: Wind Quintet 'Zephyr' in concert
Date and time: 25th October, 8pm
Location: The Leisure Centre, Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel
Details: Tickets from Chethams Electrical, 38 London Road, Holmes Chapel, or call Mr Perrins on 01477 537769
Name of event: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Craft & Gift Fair
Date and time: Sunday 26th October, 10am - 4pm
Location: Quality Hotel, Derby Road, Ashbourne
Details: Ashbourne Animal Welfare is holding its annual Craft Fair to raise funds for The Ark Rescue & Re-homing Centre for Cats and Dogs.Lots of unusual & unique gifts to buy from a wide range of crafters and a good opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. Exhibitors include soft furnishings, paintings, pottery, jewellery, handmade stationery, stained glass etc. There will be an Ashbourne Animal Welfare stand selling gifts, Christmas cards and the charity's own 2009 calendar showing cats and dogs rehomed
Name of event: RECORD & CD FAIR
Date and time: Sunday Oct 26th, 10am-4pm
Location: Cobridge Community Centre
Details: Thousands of items for sale: jazz, classical, pop, rock, blues, soul, metal, easy listening, folk etc. Free valuation service all day
Name of event: FOREST WALK TO THE POOL
Date and time: Sunday 26th October, 2008, meet at midday
Location: Madeley Parish Church car park
Details: Country walk around the outskirts of Madeley following the Newcastle Way to Lycett for a picnic in Walton's Wood. Return via the Manor and Madeley Pool.5 mile varied walk. Some stiles and can be wet underfoot
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 26th Oct, 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity Dinner
Date and time: Sunday 26th October
Location: Port Vale Banqueting Suite
Details: Booking prices for a seat at the event cost £25 inc. £11 deposit. The price includes a three course meal, talent show, fashion show, quiz, DJ and a raffle. Also those attending will recieve a goody bag full of information and more. Anyone who wishes to book a place should call 07799 542846 or email natalie.leese@yahoo.co.uk
Name of event: Book and Multimedia Sale
Date and time: until 27th Octoberfrom 10am daily
Location: Newcastle Library
Details: Book and Multimedia sale during normal Library opening hours
Name of event: 'Ask An Astronomer' event
Date and time: 27th October, 10.30am-5pm
Location: Jodrell Bank Observatory, Lower Withington
Details: Your chance to ask questions about stars, planets or the telescope. Normal admission rates apply.For more details ring 01477 571339
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 27th Oct, 10.45am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Barney the Dinosaur Show
ate and time: Mon 27th at 11am & 2pm
Location: The Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: Join your favourite dinosaur for ninety minutes of song, dance and fun. Call 01543 578762 to book
Name of event: Blood Donor Session
Date and time: 27th October 2 - 7.15pm
Location: The Cricket Club, Booth Street, Congleton
Details: For appointments ring the National Blood Service on 08457 711 711
Name of event: FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS SUPPORT GROUP TALK - TRANSITION TOWNS: OUR FUTURE
Date and time: Monday 27th October, 6.30 for 7pm start
Location: Bradwell Lodge, Bradwell Lane, Newcastle
Details: Transition Towns are new communities learning how to get ready for when the oil finally runs out -becoming self sufficient, without going back to the dark ages.If you want more information ring Ann on (01782) 866003
Name of event: Celebrity Organ Concert
Date and time: Monday 27th October at 7.30pm
Location: Union Street Baptist Church, Crewe
Details: Concert by Japanese organist Chiho Sunamoto. Admission £7 payable on the night and includes interval refreshments
Name of event: 'Art in Action'
Date and time: Tuesday October 28th, 9.30-10.30am
Location: Leek Library Nicholson Institute, Stockwell Street, Leek
Details: Steve Smallman has been working as an artist and illustrator for many years and has created many successful children’s books as well as original visuals for children’s television.Steve will be talking to children aged 5-11yrs and their carers about his work and illustrations and giving tips about creating your own characters.A Family Learning Month event. Tickets are available from Leek Library 01538 483209
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 28th Oct, 10.45am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Crafts, Coffee & Chat
Date and time: 28th October 2 - 4pm
Location: Alsager Library, Sandbach Road North, Alsager
Details: Organised by Cheshire Carers Centre.Free admission.
Name of event: 'Shaping Ravel': A Keele University Lecture
Date and time: Tuesday, 28th October at 6pm
Location: Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building
Details: This lecture, by Keele Music Professor Barbara Kelly, focuses on the composer Ravel’s emerging identities in fin-de-siècle and post-WW1 France.It examines ideas of musical identity in Third Republic France and the emergence of Debussy as a symbol of national qualities.The lecture considers the role of Ravel’s apologists and first biographers in articulating and reshaping how the composer should be heard and understood.Ravel is noted for his artificiality, his craftsmanship and his attraction to exotic subjects far removed from his own experience.Taking his post-war 'Chansons Madécasses' as an example, the lecture probes some of the myths of Ravel.Concluding by considering the role of biographers and critics in forming how we understand and value music today
Name of event: 15th St. Giles & St George's Cub Pack Meeting
Dates and time: 28th Oct, 6:15 - 7:45pm
Location: St. George's Church Hall, Cherry Orchard, Newcastle
Details: We have places available for 8 & 9yr old boys and girls to join our cub pack, so come along, join in the fun and make new friends.Information on 01782 767384
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 29th Oct, 10.45am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or
Name of event: Ballroom / Latin Dancing with the Latino School Of Dancing
Date and time: 29th and every Wednesdayfrom 2-4pm
Location: Butt Lane Community Centre
Details: Learners / beginners group with teacher Frank Diamond, more details on 01606 860921. £4 for the two hours dancing
Name of event: 'Hey Diddle Diddle'
Date and time: 29th October, 2pm
Location: The Civic Hall, Winsford
Details: A magical show of songs, laughter and audience participation, ideal for children of all ages.Tickets £6
Name of event: Autumn Sale
Date and time: Wednesday 29th October, between 4 - 7pm
Location: The Hollybush Centre, 77-81 Meaford Drive, Blurton
Details: Autumn Fare, end of line superstore stock, plants, winter hanging baskets, home made cakes, table top sale
Name of event: Concerts at Keele present the Eblana String Trio
Date and time: 29th October at 7.30pm
Location: Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building, Keele University
Details: Performing works by Haydn, Schubert, EJ Moeran and Mozart. Tickets £12 (£6.00 students / unemployed) Call 01782 717058 to book, or available on the door
Name of event: Green Dragon Mysteries Society Meeting
Date and time: 29th October at 7.45pm and the last Wednesday of each month
Location: Meetings in the back room of The Swan; St. Edward's Street, Leek
Details: This month, we welcome Steve Avian who will give his talk on the Goddess Mysteries. Members £2 / non-members £3. All are welcome
Name of event: Biddulph Up in Arms Concerts present folk with Vin Garbut
Date and time: Wednesday 29th October, 8 for 8.30pm
Location: Biddulph Arms, Congleton Road, Biddulph
Details: Vin has appeared at the club many times, always to a full-house. Still one of the biggest draws on the folk circuit, he combines his North-East humour with some powerful socially aware songs. Admission £12. It is essential to reserve seats. Contact Eric Cox on 01782 514896
Name of event: RSPB Wild In The Woods Family Fun
Date and time: 30th October, two sessions daily 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30- 4.30pm
Location: RSPB Coombes Valley Nature Reserve, Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Leek
Details: Fun autumn-based activities including fungal forays and bug hunting in the leaf litter. With winter approaching the RSPB'S annual Feed The Birds Day is taking place. Here on the reserve you can make your very own bird feeders to take home and put in your garden. Booking essential, please call 07921 740679 or 01538 384017. £4 per child, accompanying parents are free of charge
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 30th Oct, 10.45am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Tea Dance (Modern Sequence)
Date and time: 30th October from 2 - 4.15pm
Location: Lawton Memorial Hall, Church Lawton
Details: Admission £1.50
Name of event: Ballroom / Latin Dancing with the Latino School Of Dancing
Date and time: Oct 30th and every Thursdayfrom 2-4pm
Location: Butt Lane Community Centre
Details: Improvers / advanced group with teacher Frank Diamond, more details on 01606 860921. £4 for the two hours dancing
Name of event: Halloween Race Night - in aid of Disability Solutions
Date and time: Thursday 30th October - doors open 6.30, racing starts 7pm
Location: Cobridge Community Centre, Bursley Road
Details: Tickets cost £5 including entrance, programme and supper. There will also be a BAR, TOMBOLA & RAFFLES. For information please contact Raj on 01782 683805 ext 225, or Amanda 01782 683801 ext 213
Name of event: Alan Hudson Book Signing
Date and time: Thursday 30th Oct, 7pm
Location: Grosvenor Casino, The Octagon, New Century Street, Etruria
Details: Former Stoke City and England footballer Alan Hudson will be holding a signing for his latest book, ‘The Waddington Years’. Following the signing, a special presentation will also be made by Mark Chester, the founder of Project FREE KICK, which aims to steer young people away from the dangers of becoming involved in football hooliganism and gang culture. Attendance is free to anyone aged 18 years and over. Photographic ID will be required and there will be a buffet available priced at £5 per person - which can be purchased on the night. For more information about the event please contact Grosvenor Casino on 01782 275710
Name of event: An evening of Mediumship
Date and time: Thursday 30th Oct, 7.30pm
Location: Fenton Spiritualist Church, King Street
Details: With international medium Sheila Green. Pay on the door, £4
Name of event: Leek Photographic Club - Competition
Date and time: Thursday 30th October, 7.30pm prompt
Location: Dove Room, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek
Details: Slide & Digital Competition - Open. Members will have their images judged for the category, OPEN. All Welcome, Visitors £1, refreshments 40p. Free car parking. Call Sonja on 01538 381325 or visit www.leekphotographyclub.org.uk
Name of event: Meeting of Stafford Folk Dance Club
Date and time: October 30th, 8pm
Location: Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford
Details: Meeting each week to dance new and old British and American Folk Dances. Newcomers and experienceddancersmore than welcome
Name of event: Castle Park Open Exhibition
Date and time: 31st October
Location: Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham
Details: An opportunity to see a great variety of art work created by amateur and professional artists from the area
Name of event: IGOR, cert U
Date and time: 31st Oct, 10.45am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Reels On Wheels film screening for the half term holidays. All Seats £3. Further details on 01782 232799 or www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
Name of event: Halloween All Souls Eve
Date and time: Friday October 31st, 5-8pm
Location: Cheadle Market Place
Details: Come and join the fun! As the Market Place is turned over to a spooky Halloween atmosphere. Pumpkin competition, apple dunking, fancy dress and charity and food stalls
Name of event: Festival Of Light Party
Date and time: Friday 31st October from 6pm
Location: St. John's Methodist Church, Knypersley Road, Norton
Details: Seasonal food, party games and a goody bag to take home! Admission £2.50 To book call 722465
Name of event: Diwali celebration
Date and time: Friday 31st October, 7pm
Location: Fenton Community Hall, Manor Street
Details: Hindu Cultural Society present an evening of Indian Dance and Storytelling, plus buffet - adult tickets £12.Contact 01782 683046
Name of event: Halloween Party at Baggeridge Country Park
Date and time: Friday 31st October, 7pm
Location: Baggeridge Country Park near Sedgeley, South Staffordshire
Details: Family Halloween including family fun fair, pumpkin parade and fireworks. Everyone is encouraged to dress for the occasion, fancy dress prizes to be won!
Name of event: Pink Party - with all proceeds to Breast Cancer charities
Date and time: 31st October, 7pm
Location: Grosvenor Casino, Octagon Retail Park, Etruria
Details: Wear something pink, get a buffet and a pink drink for £3.18yrs and over - photo ID required for non-members (driving licence / passport)
Name of event: 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!' by Three's Company
Date and time: Friday October 31st & Saturday November 1st, 7.30pm both nights
Location: Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton-on-Trent
Details: Everything you have ever thought about dating, love, marriage, affairs, in-laws and children - but were afraid to admit! A hilarious musical comedy suitable for ages 12+. Tickets £8. Contact details: Box office: 01283 508100
Name of event: Two shows for the price of one - 'Annie Twist'
Date and time: Friday 31st Octoberat 7.30pm
Location: Prince of Wales Centre, Church Street, Cannock
Details: The Youth Theatre performs highlights from both 'Annie' and 'Oliver' for tickets call the Box Office on 01543 578762
Name of event: ROSIE'S BIG BAND NIGHT in aid of St Luke's Hospice
Date and time: 31st October 2008, doors open 7.30pm, bands from 8pm
Location: Sandbach Rugby Club, Bradwall Road, Sandbach
Details: An evening of Great Music, Fun & Laughter to celebrate the life of our good friend Rosemary Easton, former Chair of Sandbach School PTA and part of Victoria School, Crewe Inclusion Team. Featuring "Scraping The Barrel" & "Rosie's Manc' Men" plus much, much more. Tickets are only £10 inc. supper and all profits go to St Luke's Hospice. Tickets are available now from either of the Sandbach's Senior Schools, Bramwell's Opticians, Bits & PC's or Demeter Wholefoods in Sandbach town
Name of event: Linedance Social Night
Date and time: 31st October, 7.30 - 11.30pm
Location: Middlewich Civic Hall
Details: Everyone welcome
Name of event: Zoe Rahman and friends in concert
Date and time: Friday 31st October, 8pm
Location: Abbotsholme School near Rocester, Uttoxeter
Details: World music(2nd of a series) Tickets £15, (£5 students under 25) Box Office: 01543 263304
