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Name of event: Charity Fishing Match
Date and time: Friday 1st August, draw at 9.30am / fishing from 10.30am - 3.30pm
Location: Cudmore Fisheries, Whitmore
Event details: Tickets available from Cudmore Fisheries on 01782 680919 or Macmillan Cancer Support on 01785 816892
Additional information: Ticket price - Adults £20 / Juniors £10 including a buffet after the event. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support in Staffordshire
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! - cert PG
Date and time: 1st August 10.30am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street
Event details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film presentation
Additional information: All Seats £3. www.reelsonwheels.org.uk or 01782 232799 for details
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Name of event: The '1942' Dance
Date and time: Friday 1st August from 7.30pm
Location: Biddulph Town Hall
Event details: The VCO Big Band takes you back to the 1940's with the sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington
Additional information: Wartime Fancy Dress preferred, war time supper provided, bring your own drinks. Tickets £12 from Biddulph Town Hall, or Frank Harris - 517238
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Name of event: Comedy Night
Date and time: Friday 1st August, 8.30pm
Location: The Swann Inn, 18 Stafford Street, Stone
Event details: An evening of stand up comedy and it's completely free to get in!
Additional information: Come early for a seat. Comics include Dave Twentyman, Christian Steel and Compere Rob Riley supported by Ray Kane
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Name of event: Sponsored Night Vigil at Tutbury Castle, Nr Burton on Trent
Date and time: 1st August 2008, for 8 hours during the night
Location: Tutbury Castle, Nr Burton on Trent
Event details: over 30 people are being sponsored to spend the night in a haunted castle in order to help raise funds for Mother's Voice a non profit making organisation looking to achieve charity status
Additional information: Further details of Mother's Voice (a PNI support group) and an on line sponsor form can be found at www.mothersvoice.org.uk
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Name of event: Family Fun Day
Date and time: 2nd August 2008
Location: Willaston Club, Wistaston Road, Willaston, Nantwich
Event details: A fun packed day for all the family, hog roast, beat the goalie, tombola, tug of war between the police, fire brigade and others, many side shows all day, 1970's disco at night
Additional information: We are raising money for a disabled young girl from the village so that she can come home to her family from Alderhay Hospital, the money will go towards building work required at her home
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Name of event: Italy Weekend
Date and time: August 2nd & 3rd
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: Enjoy the Italian Trivia Trail and test your knowledge. Join us for 'hands-on' craft activities in the marquee - making Venetian carnival masks and mosaics
Additional information: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Events subject to change due to circumstances. Activities free on entry. Normal admission charges apply
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Name of event: Modern Jive / Swing Workshops and Competitions 2008
Date and time: 2nd AUGUST 2008
Event location: Northwich Memorial Hall
Event details: NEW Pro-Am Division with Modern Jive Workshops and competitions. More details at www.headliners.org.uk
Additional information: Ticket prices are variable for this event
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Name of event: Coffee Morning plus stalls with 100s of great bargains
Date and time: 2nd August from 10am
Event location: Oddfellows' Hall, Greengate Street, Stafford
Event details: Admission FREE, Refreshments 50p
Additional information: All proceeds to the Air Ambulance
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Name of event: Stoke Sounds Launch Party
Date and time: 2nd August from 1 - 8pm
Location: Burslem Park - admission £3, under 12's free
Event details: Main Stage and Acoustic Stage with local bands including Nemo, Morning Sparks, The Fears, Tom Harley, Yoz and William Feech
Additional information: There will also be community stalls, kids entertainment, arts and crafts and lots more
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Name of event: Patronal Festival of St. Peter Ad Vincula (St. Peter In Chains)
Date and time: Sat 2nd August 11am-2pm/ Sun 3rd August 2.30-5pm
Location: Stoke Minster, Glebe Street, Stoke
Event details: Saturday at 11am Launch of Guide book - talk and tour with signing by local Historian Richard Talbot. Light refreshments available
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! - cert PG
Date and time: 2nd August 10.30am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street
Event details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film presentation
Additional information: All Seats £3. www.reelsonwheels.org.uk or 01782 232799 for details
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Name of event: Arty Party!
Date and time: 2nd August 2008. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Cost of event is £2.60
Additional information: Open: Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. More information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
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Name of event: Mill 'in steam'
Date and time: 2nd & 3rd August 2008. 12-4.30pm, steam on the hour 1-4pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Experiance steam power first hand as the historic machinery comes to life! Normal admission rate applies
Additional information: Open: Wed – Sun, 12 – 4.30pm. For more information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233144.
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Name of event: Car Boot Sale (Table Top if wet)
Date and time: Sat 2 August 9-noon
Location: St. Peter's Church, School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach
Event details: Cars £6, Refreshments available - bacon baps, hot dogs, toast, teas/coffees, soft drinks and light snacks
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Name of event: Bentilee Park Fun Day
Date and time: Saturday 2nd August 12-4pm
Location: Bentilee Park opposite the Man O'Clay, Ubberley Road
Event details: A Family Summer Fun Day with bouncy castles, face painting, music, games & food stalls
Additional information: The event is part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Empowering People Inspiring Communities Ltd - a Registered Social Landlord based on the Bentilee estate
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Name of event: BRIC (Biddulph Resource and Information Centre) Fun Day
Date and time: Saturday 2nd August from noon
Location: Church Road Playing Field, Biddulph
Event details: Fun day with lots of activities to entertain the whole family
Additional information: Magic show, fun fair rides, stalls, games and much more...
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Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 2 August 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Jasper Street, Hanley
Event details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds to Church funds
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Name of event: Bariphonihorn Trio at Brough Park Bandstand
Date and time: Saturday 2nd August, 2-3pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: A trio of brass instruments who will be playing a varied programme of traditional and unusual small ensemble music
Additional information: Open to everyone, free and a non formal audience. Further information can be obtained by calling 01538 383137
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Name of event: 50s to 80s Disco Dance
Date and time: Saturday 2nd August, from 8pm - 11.45pm
Location: Werrington Village Hall
Event details: Tickets £4. Tel 01782 303266
Additional information: Bring your own food and drink, proceeds to refurbishment of the Village Hall
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Name of event: Nab End Farm Open Garden
Date and time: Sunday 3rd August
Location: Nab End Farm, Hollinsclough near Longnor, Staffordshie Moorlands
Event details: Open Garden, Free Admission, Bring and Buy, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Crafts
Additional information: Home made refreshments. In aid of the Chernobyl Children's Project
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Name of event: Meet Edward Holte...
Date and time: Sunday 3rd August 2008 11am - 5pm
Location: Tutbury Castle (30 mins from Stoke on Trent. Just off the A50)
Event details: Edward Holte served King Charles I and was the 'Groom of the King's Bedchamber'. Find out how life was lived and see everyday objects and artifacts from this fascinating period
Additional information: The Great Hall will be open with a guide on hand to tell you all about the extensive history of Tutbury Castle. Our Tea Room will be open with food and drinks available all day
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Name of event: 80 Years of bus operations from Tamworth Bus Depot
Date and time: 3 August 2008 - 11am 'til 5pm
Location: Aldergate, Tamworth
Event details: CELEBRATE 80 YEARS OF LOCAL BUS SERVICE OPERATIONS IN TAMWORTH WITH ARRIVA MIDLANDS
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Name of event: Ashbourne Animal Welfare 20th Birthday Open Day
Date and time: Sunday 3rd August 11am - 4pm
Location: The Ark, Wyaston Road, Ashbourne
Event details: Celebrating 20 years of rescuing and re-homing cats and dogs, so please come along to our special 20th Birthday Party Open Day. Fun Dog Show - classes include Best Biscuit Catcher, Waggiest Tail, Best Birthday Boy & Girl, Musical Mats etc. Entries from 11.30 show starts 12.30. Displays of Dog Agility by Capable Canines, Parade of Re-homed Dogs, Hedgehog Rescue, Bubbles Mobile Dog Wash - a chance to get your dog a shampoo and set!, Microchipping only £10!, Homemade teas, BBQ, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Face painting, Cat Chat Corner - advice on cat care & behaviour. Lots of stalls inc. cakes, books and bric-a-brac. Free admission!
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Name of event: Family Fun Day & Media Cricket Match
Date and time: Sunday 3rd Aug at 1pm
Location: St. Edwards Park, Cheddleton (Leek Rugby Club Ground)
Event details: Staffordshire Moorlands Cricket Club present BBC Radio Stoke v The Sentinel in a fun cricket game and family fun day. Loads of family fun with bouncy castle, golf, coconut shy and much much more. All your favourite BBC Radio Stoke presenters and Sentinel writers will be playing or present, it's all free and you're guaranteed fun for the whole family
Additional information: Bar and music with BBQ all from 1pm. All details can be gained from Community and Development Officer, John Barratt - 07748 658021
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Name of event: Family Fun Day
Date and time: Sun 3rd August from 2.30pm
Location: Stoke Minster, Glebe St, Stoke
Event details: Come and join in the Patronal Festival at St. Peter's Church. There will be fun and games for children, BBQ and a service in the evening with a guest preacher Robert Mountford
Additional information: Everyone is welcome to join the fun. BBQ £1.75 pp or £5 for family of 4 (2 adults/2 children) Tickets available from Stoke Minster 01782 747785 or Rectory 01782 747737
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! - cert PG
Date and time: 3rd August 10.30am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street
Event details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film presentation
Additional information: All Seats £3. www.reelsonwheels.org.uk or 01782 232799 for details
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Name of event: Stafford Keyboard & Organ Society Concert
Date and time: August 4th 2008 at 8pm
Location: Stafford Rangers Social Club, Astonfields Road, Stafford
Event details: Guest Organist Craig James
Additional information: Admission - Members £3.50. Visitors, who are always welcome - £4.50
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Name of event: Dance residency for 13 - 21 year olds + City Centre performance
Date and time: Mon 4th - Fri, 8th August - 9am-4pm + Sat 9th August
Location: Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus Mon-Thu, Hanley City Centre - Fri & Sat
Event details: FRONTLINE Dance through their 'Game of 2 Arfs' project is offering the opportunity for 13-21yr olds to work with Staffordshire Dance Collective to create work for a performance on Sat 9 Aug in Hanley City Centre. You need to be able to attend all 4 sessions Mon-Thu + Fri 8 Aug (dress rehearsal) and Sat 9 Aug for the performance
Additional information: To book your place tel 01782 285754 or email admin@frontlinedance.org.uk. More info on www.gameof2arfs.co.uk
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Name of event: Newcastle Watercolour Society's Annual Art Exhibition
Date and time: until 5th August 2008. 10am-6pm
Location: Congregational Schoolrooms, King Street, Newcastle
Event details: Over 300 painting covering a wide range of subjects from landscapes to portraits - all for sale at realistic prices. Free parking - space permitting
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Name of event: FREE ACCORDION CONCERT
Date and time: TUESDAY AUGUST 5TH AT 8.00PM
Location: HOLDITCH MINERS WELFARE CLUB, LONDON ROAD, CHESTERTON
Event details: THE NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION BAND IN CONCERT. FREE ADMISSION. ALL WELCOME
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Name of event: Warslow Flower Festival
Date and time: until Wednesday 6th August - 10am - 6pm daily
Location: St. Lawrence Church, Warslow on the B5053 between Onecote and Longnor Event details: 'Our Turn Next' is the title of this year's flower festival and will depict the 2012 Olympic Games in London
Additional information: Refreshments will be available
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Name of event: Make an Alice inspired Jabberwocky
Date and time: 6th August 2008. 11am - 4pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Create a weird and wonderful clay creature. 50p plus admission
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! - Cert PG
Date and time: 6th August 10.30am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street
Event details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film presentation
Additional information: All Seats £3. www.reelsonwheels.org.uk or 01782 232799 for details
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Name of event: Rudyard Flower Festival
Date and time: until 6th August, 12-4pm. Service at 7:30pm
Location: Rudyard Methodist Church, Lake Road, Rudyard
Event details: Flower Festval with a theme of 'Let's Celebrate'. It's a celebration of celebrations... in flowers!
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Name of event: What is it?
Date and time: 6th August 2008. 1 - 3pm
Location: The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Cost of event is free
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
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Name of event: Hi Jack!
Date and time: until 7th August 2008. Drop in, 1-4pm
Location: Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent
Event details: Come and help Jack climb up the bean stalk. £2 per child, 50p accompanying adults
Additional information: Open: Sun - Thur, 1-5pm. More information at www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233195
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Name of event: Gladstone Holiday Club - Printing Day
Date and time: Thursday, 7 August 10am - 3pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: A fun Holiday Club event
Additional information: Limited places - call 01782 237777 to book
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! - cert PG
Date and time: 7th August 10.30am; 1pm; 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street
Event details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film presentation
Additional information: All Seats £3. www.reelsonwheels.org.uk or 01782 232799 for details
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Name of event: Bear Necessities
Date and time: until 8th August 2008. 10.30am - 4pm
Location: The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Design your own 3D paper teddy and all his picnic necessities! Cost of event is £1
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
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Name of event: Wheelock Holiday Club
Date and time: until 8th August, 10am-noon each morning
Location: Wheelock Methodist Church Hall
Event details: Fun events for 5-11 year olds - crafts, singing, drama, sports, lots of fun
Additional information: Free admission, sponsored by Congleton Borough Council
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Name of event: The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian, cert PG
Date and time: 8th Aug at 11.45am
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! cert PG
Date and time: 8th Aug at 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Wind in the Willows Mask Making
Date and time: until 8th August 2008. 12 - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Choose your favourite from Mole, Ratty, Mr. Toad and Badger. Cost of event is £2 per child, 50p for accompanying adult
Additional information: Open: Wed – Sun 12 – 4.30pm. More information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233144
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Name of event: Etruria Toolbox
Date and time: until 8th August 2008. 12 - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Take an interactive tour of the Mill and complete our family challenge! Toolbox loan free with museum admission
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Name of event: Singing with the Angels
Date and time: Friday 8th Aug 08 7-9.30pm
Location: Ishta Centre, Kings Avenue, Stone
Event details: Sound Workshop by Mel Ellis & Meditation by Lesley Bailey
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Name of event: Northwich Folk Club Singers Night
Date and time: Friday 8th August at 8.30pm
Location: Harlequin Theatre, Northwich
Event details: Admission £2, For more information ring 01606 79356
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Name of event: Summer Holiday Grand Tour Activities - Americas Weekend
Date and time: 9th & 10th August
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: Enjoy the family trail. Hands-on craft activities in the marquee
Additional information: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Activities are free of charge on entry. Normal entry charges apply
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Name of event: Naturally Healthy Brain Workshop
Date and time: Saturday 9th August 2008, 10am - 4pm
Location: Whitfield Road Community Centre, Westlands, Newcastle
Event details: Find out how to maintain and improve your brain health using natural therapies including diet, homeopathy, meditation & reiki healing with Maggie Bevington Registered Homeopath and Reiki teacher and Sylvie Jackson - clinical nutritionist (BANT)
Additional information: Brain healthy lunch included in cost of the day which is £25; 2 people booking together £45
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Name of event: Car Boot / Table Top Sale
Date and time: Saturday 9th August 2008 @ 10am until noon
Location: Bucknall Methodist Church, Werrington Road, Bucknall
Event details: £5 for outside pitch, £6 for table inside (tables provided)
Additional information: Light refreshments will be available at moderate charges
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Name of event: Summer Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 9th August from 10am until noon
Location: Ladydale Residential Home, Finney Street, Leek
Event details: Games, stalls and refreshments. Admission free
Additional information: Proceeds to Cancer Research and the resident's Comfort Fund
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Name of event: The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian, cert PG
Date and time: 9th Aug at 11.45am
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! cert PG
Date and time: 9th Aug at 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: SANDON & DISTRICT VILLAGE FETE
Date and time: 9th August, 2008
Location: SANDON CRICKET FIELD ON THE A51
Event details: FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Additional information: KIDS GO FREE
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Name of event: Cheddleton Annual Carnival
Date and time: 9th August. Parade starts at 1pm / official opening at 2.30pm
Location: Ashcombe Park Cricket Club
Event details: Admission Adults £2.50, Children £1, free car parking. Proceeds to Cancer Research UK
Additional information: There will be the crowning of the Carnival Queen at 2.40pm, assorted stalls, craft tent, magic show, barbecue and licensed bar
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Name of event: Bethesda Chapel Open Day
Date and time: Saturday 9th August, 1 - 4pm
Location: Bethesda Chapel, Albion Street, Hanley
Event details: Bethesda Chapel in Hanley will open it's doors to the public again free of charge so visitors may enter this historic Methodist New Connection Chapel
Additional information: Visitors will be entertained by Biddulph Male Voice Choir
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Name of event: A Wild West themed Summer Fayre
Date and time: Sat 9th August 2008, 1.30 - 4pm
Location: Rock Cottage Nursing Home, Breach Road, Brown Edge
Event details: Wild West fun filled event, including hog roast refreshments, games, entertainment, face painting, line dancing plus lots more
Additional information: All monies raised go towards the patients fund which provides entertainment and trips throughout the year as well as luxuries for residents
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Name of event: Fun Day in aid of North Staffs Breast Cancer
Date and time: Saturday 9th August from 2 - 6pm
Location: The Sportsman, Stockton Brook
Details: Face painting, live music, tombola, stocks, refreshments available
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Name of event: Walk and Talk recalling 90 years since the Minnie Pit Disaster
Date and time: Saturday 9th August at 2pm
Location: Halmer End Methodist Church
Event details: Tickets £5 inclusive of tea and a souvenir programme
Additional information: Christine Lamb will give an introductory talk and an informative village walk. There will be an exhibition of photos and items relating to the disaster. Free transport available for those unable to walk. Tickets from 01782 721086 or 01782 722648
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Name of event: Richmond Village annual Music Festival
Date and time: Saturday 9th August, 6.30pm
Location: Richmond Retirement Village, London Road, Nantwich
Event details: Eric Newton's Jazz group. Admission only £3. Bar available
Additional information: Eric will open this weekend's 8th annual Music Festival with his well known brand of popular jazz numbers in his usual friendly style. The festival continues on Sunday afternoon with other music outfits. More information from John McWhan of Friends of Richmond Village - 01270 623115
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Name of event: Family Race Night With A Hog Roast
Date and time: Saturday 9th August. 7pm
Location: Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Walton, Stone
Event details: Come along and enjoy a family race night and hog roast with salad. Admission £5 Adults, £2.50 Children
Additional information: Join us and have a little flutter, fun evening, everyone welcome. Bring your own drinks. Tickets and further details please ring Steve 01785 811653 between 8am-4pm
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Name of event: The Utimate Rock Disco
Date and time: 9th August 2008, 8pm
Location: The Bulls Head, High Street, Kingsley
Event details: Best Rock Disco since the Highwayman - 60's classics to current material. This is a small event for us and the first time in this pub. We usually play at The Blacksmiths Arms in Kingsley Holt on the last Saturday of each month
Additional information: The only local Rock DJ in and around Cheadle - we have a varied and wide range in rock music, give us a ring, test our knowledge!
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Name of event: CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Date and time: SUNDAY 10 AUGUST
Location: Stafford Castle
Event details: Vintage fun for all the family with children's games, quizzes and activities. Classic, vintage and collectors cars on display. FREE admission. Car park £2. Call 01785 257698 or visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritageevents for details
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Name of event: Nantwich Transport Festival
Date and time: Sunday 10th August from 10am
Location: The Barony, Nantwich
Details: Free public entry. 300 classic vehicles and car boot. For more details visit www.nantwichtransportfestival.co.uk
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Name of event: The VCO Big Band at Richmond Village annual Music Festival
Date and time: Sunday 10th August, doors open at noon with music continuing until 4.30pm
Location: Richmond Retirement Village, London Road, Nantwich
Event details: The VCO Big Band headlines the event with their popular traditional big band favourites and guest vocalist, Gail. The Wistaston Singers are also adding to the variety of music, as well as a wind quartet and a family music group
Additional information: Admission of £6 - includes a cream tea. Lunches can also be purchased. Details from John McWhan of Friends of Richmond Village. 01270 623115
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Name of event: FAMILY FUN DAY & HORSE & DOG SHOW
Date and time: SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST from 10am
Location: UPPER NEWTON FARM. TOTMONSLOW NEAR TEAN
Event details: A charity fun day in aid of Breast Cancer Research. For more info or for a programme on the show please contact 01538 724244
Additional information: Quad Bikes, Bouncy Castle, Stalls, BBQ. Beer Tent, Car Boot - £6 a car
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Name of event: PET SERVICE
Date and time of event: 10th AUGUST 2008 at 10.45am
Location: CHEADLE METHODIST CHURCH GARDEN (in hall if wet weather!)
Event details: All are invited to bring their pets along for what is becoming an annual event. All pets receive a blessing
Additional information: Guest speaker is vet BRUCE BARKER (who is a regular guest on Radio Stoke!)
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! cert PG
Date and time: 10th Aug at 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Themed Family Walk
Date and time: Tuesday August 12th at 10am
Location: Starting from Knights Grange Outdoor Sports Complex, Winsford
Event details: Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult
Additional information: Admission free, meet at reception at 9.50am
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Name of event: Weston Coyney Flower Club
Date and time: Tuesday, 12th August at 7.30pm
Location: Weston Coyney Village Hall, Princess Drive
Details: Floral Art Demonstration by Elizabeth Bacon entitled 'With Children in Mind' Admission for children is free but they MUST be accompanied by an adult and their admission is £3
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Name of event: Street Dance class for ages 2-12years
Date and time: Tuesday 12th August, 10 - 11am
Location: Rudheath Leisure Centre
Details: Cost £2.50 per child, for more info ring the centre on 01606 41051
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Name of event: The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian, cert PG
Date and time: 12th Aug at 11.45am
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! cert PG
Date and time: 12th Aug at 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Wonderland at Gladstone - Dressing Up Day
Date and time: 13th August 2008. 10am - 5pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Dress as your favourite Alice in Wonderland character for a free cake in the Tea Room
Additional information: Open: daily from 10am - 5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 237777
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Name of event: The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian, cert PG
Date and time: 13th Aug at 11.45am
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! cert PG
Date and time: 13th Aug at 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Burslem History Club
Date and time: Wednesday 13th August
Location: The Leopard, Burslem
Event details: We have a new speaker to our History Club, Barbara Andrews, who will give a talk on the Suffragettes. Everyone is most welcome, admission £1 at the door
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Name of event: England Youth Rugby Camp for 6-13yr olds
Date and time: until 14th August, 10am - 3pm each day
Location: Winnington Park RUFC
Details: The camps are run by qualified Level 2 coaches, a First Aider will be present at all times. £60 for 3 days, includes free ball and t shirt for every player. For more information ring Jane on 01260 270624
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Name of event: Gladstone Holiday Club - Storyboard Day
Date and time: Thursday, 14 August 10am - 3pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Another fun Holiday Club event
Additional information: Limited places - call 01782 237777 to book
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Name of event: Midsummer Mayhem
Date and time: Thurday 14th August 2008, 11am - 3pm
Location: Lyme Valley Recreation Park
Event details: Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Newcastle-under-Lyme Children’s Centre are holding a FREE family fun and activity day. Activities will include a fun fair, bouncy castle, donkey rides, assault course and much more. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and there will also be the opportunity to get advice about safety in the home and on the roads
Additional information: Local bus operator D&G will be offering free travel to children and half-fare travel for adults on Service 56 for the whole of the day. Parking will also be available
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Name of event: The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian, cert PG
Date and time: 14th Aug at 11.45am
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA! cert PG
Date and time: 14th Aug at 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley Event details: A Staffordshire Reels On Wheels film screening
Additional information: All Seats £3. Info: 01782 232799 / www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Junior Bowls in partnership iwth Cheshire County Bowling Association
Date and time: Thursday 14th August from 11am - 4pm
Location: Wharton Rec. Winsford
Details: Admission Free. For more info. contact Leisure Services on 01606 867680
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Name of event: Lunchtime Classical Concert
Date and time: August 14th, 12.30 - 1.15pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Nantwich
Details: Recital by the violinist John Resek
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Name of event: Humpty Dumpty
Date and time: until 14th August 2008. Drop in, 1 - 4pm
Location: Ford Green Hall, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Humpty Dumpty sits on the wall, see if you can make him fall! £2 per child, 50p accompanying adults
Additional information: Open: Wed – Sun 12 – 4.30pm. More information, visit
www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233144
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Name of event: Remember When
Date and time: Thursday 14th August at 2pm
Location: The Memorial Hall, Northwich
Details: Feel good show of 2hrs of musical memories and good old fashioned fun. Tickets £10, Concessions £9. To book call 01606 867539
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Name of event: Trentham Flower Arrangement Society
Date and time: Thursday, 14th August 2008 at 7.25pm
Location: St. Teresa's School Hall, Stone Road, Trent Vale
Event Event details: Demonstration by Judi Cripps of Stapenhill entitled "Passionate about Plants"
Additional information: Jane Tomkinson - 01782 414622
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Name of event: Soldier On!
Date and time: until 15th August 2008. 10.30am - 4pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Make your own Roman soldier.
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 15th August, 10.30am & 1pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 15th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Tilting at Windmills
Date and time: until 15th August 2008. 12 - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Follow in Don Quixote's footsteps with a handmade decorative pinwheel. £2 per child, 50p for accompanying adult
Additional information: Open: Wed – Sun 12 – 4.30pm. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233144
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Name of event: Etruria Toolbox
Date and time: until 15th August 2008. 12 - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Take an interactive tour of the Mill and complete our family challenge! Toolbox loan free with museum admission
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Name of event: Free Learn To Dance Salsa Night
Date and time: 15th August, 7.30pm
Location: Grosvenor Casino, New Century Street, Hanley
Details: A free learn to Salsa night being held in association with Groove Academy. Come and have a fun night, £5 buffet available should you get hungry from all that dancing. For more details please contact John Middleton on 01782 275710. Live entertainment after the dancing's finished! Over 18s only - photo ID required (driving licence or passport)
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Name of event: Purple Cactus Comedy Club
Date and time: Friday 15th August, 8.30pm
Location: The Memorial Hall, Northwhich
Details: Tickets £10, tel: 01606 867539
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Name of event: Summer Grand Tour - Egypt Weekend
Date and time: Aug 16th & 17th
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: Join the Summer Grand Tour activities programme this weekend! Imagine you are an Archaeologist and do the Egyptian garden trail. Enjoy hands on craft activities making Egyptian amulets and get your Grand Tour Summer passport stamped!
Additional information: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Activities are free of charge on entry. Normal entry charges apply
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Name of event: Table Top / Car Boot Sale
Date and time: Saturday 16th August 2008, 10am
Location: Minton Community Centre behind Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill
Event details: Setting up 9-10 am. Selling 10am-noon. £5 per table (must pre book - contact Joan - 01782 847023)
Additional information: Light refreshments available. Disabled access
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Name of event: Vintage Machinery Trust 29th Annual Show
Date and time: 16th and 17th August from 10am-5pm both days
Location: Sugnall Lower Parks off the B5026 near Stafford
Event details: Vintage and classic tractors, Shire horses, Cheshire dog display team will be there both days
Additional information: There is a vintage auction on Saturday and Dog Show on Sunday. There is free parking. Admission - £6 adults, £5 concessions, under 16's FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult
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Name of event: Parksite Funday
Date and time: 16th August 2008, 10am-3pm
Location: Parksite Play area off Ilkley Place, Parksite, Silverdale
Details: Dog Show, Dog Agility, Scooter Display, Stalls, B-B-Q etc.
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Name of event: Arty Party!
Date and time: 16th August 2008. 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Cost of event is £2.60
Additional information: Open: Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. More information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 16th August, 10.30am & 1pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 16th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Indoor Table Top Sale
Date and time: Saturday 16th August, 11am - 1pm
Location: St. John's Methodist Church, Norton, opposite the Late Shop
Details: Lots of bargains, clothes, books, bric-a-brac and lots more. Refreshments available. Admission free
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Name of event: Autumn Fayre
Date and time: Saturday 16th August 2008 from 11am - 1pm
Location: St John's Methodist Church, Knypersley Road, Norton
Details: Many different stalls, snacks and refreshments; free admission
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Name of event: Taddington Well Dressings and Flower Festival
Date and time: 16th August from noon
Location: Just off the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell
Event details: There will be a Craft & Produce show at noon and from 2pm there are childrens activities. The well blessings take place at 2.30pm preceded by a short service in the church
Additional information: Homemade refreshments available
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Name of event: Summer Fayre
Date and time: 16th August 2008 @ noon
Location: Newstead Day Service, Waterside Drive, Blurton
Details: To help fund repairs to our PFA mini bus
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Name of event: Fun Day
Date and time: 1pm, Saturday 16th August
Location: Cheddleton Playing Fields
Event details: Grand opening of new lottery funded play area
Additional information: Run by Cheddleton Playing Fields Action Group
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Name of event: Jumble Sale
Date and time: Saturday 16 August 1:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Social Centre, Jasper Street, Hanley
Event details: Lots of bargains at the Jumble Sale. Admission 20p. Proceeds to Church funds
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Name of event: Middle Eastern Dance Group of Belly Dancers
Date and time: Saturday 16th August 2-4pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: Belly dancing at Brough Park
Additional information: Open to everyone and free. For further information please call Sarah on 01538 383137
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Name of event: City of Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir in Concert
Date and time: Saturday 16th August 2008 at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Location: Whiston Village Hall, Whistoneaves Lane, Whiston
Event details: Musical director - Mark Dale, Soloist - Shelley Anne Rivers
Additional information: There will be approx.40 voices /choir members. Licensed bar. Tickets £5 pay at the door. In aid of Village Hall Funds
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Name of event: Come Dancing with Roy Peters
Date and time: Saturday 16th August from 8pm
Location: The Memorial Hall, Northwich
Details: Admission £4, to book a table call 01606 814640
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Name of event: Stoke on Trent Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Display
Date and time: 17th August, noon - 4pm
Details: A DISPLAY OF SOME OF THE BEST FUCHSIAS IN THE CITY, RAFFLE, PLANT SALE AND REFRESHMENTS. FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT DAVE PRATT ON 07717 398963
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Name of event: Potteries Orienteering Club Orienteering event
Date and time: Sunday 17th August, 10 - 11.30 am
Location: Festival Park, Etruria off A53. Park on Morrison's Supermarket car park near the petrol station
Event details: 'Come & Try It' event suitable for beginners & experienced orienteers. Entry fees: £3 (adults), £1.50 (juniors/concessions)
Additional information: 01270 877846 or www.sisyphus.demon.co.uk/POTOC
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Name of event: Taddington Well Dressings and Flower Festival
Date and time: Sunday 17th August from 12.30pm
Location: Taddington off the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell
Event details: From 12.30 there is a classic car/tractor exhibition and at 2.30pm there is a concert in the churchyard with Hathersage Brass Band
Additional information: At 6.30pm there will be an evening of Praise in the Church
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Name of event: BASICS Family Fun Day
Date and time: 17th August. 1pm-6pm
Location: Noah's Ark Pub, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent
Event details: Fire, Police and Ambulance Service demonstrations, Army Medical Corp, County Air Ambulance.
Additional information: Free Admission to outdoor areas
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Name of event: MILL MEECE PUMPING STATION STEAMING
Date and time: 17th August, 1pm to 5pm
Location: Mill Meece Pumping Station, Mill Meece, ST21 6QU
Event details: Take a step back in time and experience the sight, sound and smell of two powerful steam engines in steam
Additional information: Mill Meece Pumping Station has supplied water to the communities of Stoke and Newcastle since 1914. The Gentle Giants were replaced by electric pumps in 1979, but these horizontal steam engines have been preserved for your enjoyment. Admission: Adult - £4, Children/Senior Citizens - £3. Refreshments in steam. Picnic area. Disabled access and toilets. Regret no dogs allowed on site. Static viewing most Sundays. email: millmeece@millmeecepumpingstation.co.uk
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 17th August, 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 18th August, 10.30am & 1pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 18th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Children's Day at Brindley's Mill
Date and time: 18th August 2-5pm
Location: Brindley's Mill, Mill Street, Leek
Event details: Activities and fun for children at this working water powered corn mill dating back to 1752
Additional information: Gnome Hunt, Aquaplay, Coulouring, Quiz, Activities. Adults £2, children free
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Name of event: Get Set & Go - Inclusive Sports Camps
Date and time: Tue 19th August from 9.30am - 3.30pm
Location: Hebden Green School, Winsford
Details: A new sports activity camp for disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11yrs plus. Activities to include football, cricket, archery and more. Cost £20 - Booking essential, call Helen Pierce on 01606 867547
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Name of event: Childrens Walks
Date and time: Tuesday 19th August, meet at 9.50am at reception for a 10am start
Location: Knights Grange Outdoor Sports Complex, Winsford
Details: Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult, admission free
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Name of event: Teen Healers Day - energy healing for young people
Date and time: Tuesday 19th August 2008, 10am - 3.30pm
Location: Whitfield Road Community centre, Westlands, Newcastle
Event details: An exciting new pilot scheme to introduce young people between the ages of 11 and 19 (flexible) to natural healing arts such as crystals, homeopathy, meditation and Reiki healing. Learn how to help yourself - and others - in all kinds of ways in this interactive, educational but FUN day! Cost £20 per person, 2 or more people booking together £15 each. Please book in advance whenever possible
Additional information: Please bring your own packed lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Call 01782 620514
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Name of event: JUMBLE SALE AND COFFEE MORNING
Date and time: TUESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2008 10.00AM-NOON
Location: KIDSGROVE METHODIST CHURCH, THE AVENUE, KIDSGROVE
Event details: FREE ADMISSION
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Name of event: Street Dancing for ages 2-12yrs
Date and time: Tuesday 19th August, 10 - 11am
Location: Rudheath Leisure Centre
Details: Cost £2.50 per child. For more info ring the centre on 01606 41051
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 19th August 10.30am & 1pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 19th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Chris Chubby McCall, plus from the American Drifters and ex-Vice Versa - Randy
Date and time: 19th August 2008, 7pm
Location: Knutton Ex-Servicemens Club, John Street, Knutton
Event details: Tickets £5 Adults only
Additional information: Tickets available by calling the Club on 01782 624573
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Name of event: Taddington Well Dressings and Flower Festival
Date and time: Tuesday 19th August at 7pm
Location: Taddington off the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell
Event details: Refreshments available at the Church. Taddington Lanes Race which attracts club runners takes place as part of the week's celebrations
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Name of event: NORTH STAFFS ACCORDION CLUB CLUBNITE
Date and time: TUESDAY AUGUST 19TH STARTING AT 7.45PM
Location: HOLDITCH MINERS WELFARE CLUB, LONDON ROAD, CHESTERTON
Event details: GUEST PLAYER RICHARD ADEY, PLUS BUSKING AND PLAYING BY MEMBERS. MORE INFO ON 01782 776431
Additional information: BEGINNERS CLASS MONDAYS AT 8.00PM. ACCORDION BAND AVAILABLE FOR CONCERTS. TEL 01782 776431
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Name of event: Adventures in Wonderland
Date and time: 20th August 2008. 10am - 5pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: The museum will be holding specially themed Alice in Wonderland events with additional craft activities, entertainers and games. Join us for an adventure! Normal admission applies, small charge for some craft activities.
Additional information: Open daily from 10am - 5pm. Shop and Tea Room open to non-museum visitors. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 237777
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 20th August, 10.30am & 1pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 20th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: "Thirty Odd Years As A Vet's Wife"
Date and time: Wednesday 20th August, 2pm
Location: St. John's Church Hall, Lostock Gralam
Details: A talk by Jennifer Jones, admission £1, light refreshments provided
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Name of event: Gladstone Holiday Club - Gear Challenge Day
Date and time: Thursday, 21 August 10am - 3pm
Location: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton
Event details: Another fun Holiday Club event
Additional information: Limited places - call 01782 237777 to book
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Name of event: Coffee morning
Date and time: Thursday 21st August 2008 from 10am - noon
Location: 74 Endon Road, Norton Green
Details: Coffee morning with bring and buy stall in aid of Methodist Women's Network Funds
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 21st August, 10.30am & 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 21st August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Three Little Pigs bookmark making
Date and time: until 21st August 2008. Drop in between 1-4pm
Location: Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent
Event details: Let the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf mark the page in your favourite book! £2 per child, 50p accompanying adults
Additional information: Open: Sun - Thur, 1-5pm. Visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 233195 for more information
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Name of event: Fun Basketball Camp
Date and time: until 21st August from 1-3pm each day
Location: Wharton MUGA, Wharton, Winsford
Details: Suitable for all abilities, ages 8-15yrs. Admission free
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Name of event: Ballroom / Latin dancing
Date and time: 2-4pm. August 21st, 28th and every Thursday
Location: Butt Lane Community Centre, Lower Ash Lane
Event details: Improver/Advanced group with professional tuition from Frank Diamond
Additional information: Maybe 1 or 2 sequence dances would be included and everyone is invited to come along
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Name of event: Funny Frames
Date and time: until 22nd August 2008, 10.30am - 4pm
Location: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Cultural Quarter
Event details: Design and decorate your own fun photo frame
Additional information: Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2 - 5pm. For information visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums or call 01782 232323
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 22nd August, 10.30am
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Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 22nd August, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 22nd August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Get Up & Go Show
Date and time: Friday 22nd August at 11am and again at 2pm
Location: The Memorial Hall, Northwich
Details: Live show with Dave Benson Phillips and 'Big Bear'. Perfect show for young children under 6yrs of age. Tickets £7.50. Family of four £26. Bookings 01606 867539
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Name of event: Tom Sawyer's Steamboat
Date and time: until 22nd August 2008, noon - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Make a model steamer for Tom and his friend Huckleberry Finn. £2 per child, 50p for accompanying adult. Includes museum admission
Additional information: Open: Wed – Sun 12 – 4.30pm. Call 01782 233144 or visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museums for more information
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Name of event: Etruria Toolbox
Date and time: until 22nd August 2008, noon - 3pm
Location: Etruria Industrial Museum, Lower Bedford Street, Etruria
Event details: Toolbox loan free with museum admission
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Name of event: Sports Evening as part of the Taddington Festival
Date and time: Friday 22nd August. The fun starts at 6.30pm
Location: On the church field in Taddington off the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell
Event details: Refreshments available
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Name of event: Northwich Folk Club Singers Night
Date and time: Friday 22nd August at 8.30pm
Location: The Harlequin Theatre, Northwich
Details: Admission £2
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Name of event: Dance, Dance, Dance!
Date and time: 22nd August from 10pm - 4am
Location: Coco's, Bryan Street, Hanley
Details: Reggae, Soul, Pop and Rock til you drop, with music from the 70's to the noughties
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Name of event: Flower Festival
Date and time: until 25th from 10am - 6pm daily
Location: St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Earl Sterndale
Event details: The theme is flowers and fruits of the Bible
Additional information: There will be refreshments available, stalls, plants for sale, a raffle and tomobola
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Name of event: Kingsley Holt Beer & Music Festival
Date and time: until 25th August, noon-midnight daily
Location: Blacksmith Arms, Kingsley Holt
Details: A Beer & Music Festival with firework display. We've over 20 Ales and Ciders. Two bouncy castles all weekend one for little ones and one for the bigger kids. Barbeques each day. Face painting on Sunday. Bands and musicians each day with acoustic afternoons from Hayley Strangelove and Fall45 plus an open mic for anyone wanting to showcase their talent. Saturday has the Highland Pipers accompanying an aerial firework display followed by the Shufflekings' band. Sunday is Village Funday with stalls and fun happening and the Brass Band playing in the background
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Name of event: Fundraising Arts Exhibition
Date and time: until Sun 24th August, 10am - 4pm, 12-6pm Sun
Location: Deaf Link, Ellis Memorial Centre, Wellesley Street, Shelton
Event details: A three-day exhibition of photography, textiles and ceramics by three artists from Newcastle College all raising funds for the Deaf Link service - all work is for sale and 20% of the value of sales will be donated to Deaf Link
Additional information: Free admission, but donations are very welcome
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Name of event: Secondhand Book Sale
Date and time: Sat 23rd August, then Mon 25th-Sat 30th August
Location: Mow Cop Methodist Church, Primitive Street, Mow Cop
Event details: 20,000 volumes. Wide range of subjects. Some paperbacks 50p. Hard backs 80p. Some quality books individually priced.
Additional information: Open 10.30am-5pm Sat & Mon, other days noon to 8.30pm
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 23rd August, 10.30am
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Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 23rd August, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 23rd August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Summer Holiday Grand Tour Activities - China Weekend
Date and time: Aug 23rd & 24th
Location: Biddulph Grange Garden, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
Event details: This weekend we celebrate the picturesque China garden at Biddulph Grange. Enjoy discovering the many surprises of the garden while following the family trail. Join the Summer Grand Tour activities, which will include Origami Workshops on Sunday and hands-on crafts to try on both days. Children will be given a souvenir passport to stamp
Additional information: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Activities are free of charge on entry. Normal entry charges apply
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Name of event: A FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS AND MUSIC
Date and time: 23rd, 24th & 25th AUGUST - 11am-5pm daily
Location: ST. JAMES' CHURCH, CARDINGTON, CHURCH STRETTON
Details: National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies members together with local talented artists will stage over 30 fantastic exhibits depicting Favourite Hymns. Music, poetry, refreshments, wild flower meadow, plant stall and other attractions. Entrance to Church (including programme) £2. Children free. Free parking. All proceeds to St. James' Church. Visit www.cardington.org.uk for more details
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Name of event: SMALLWOOD CRAFT EXHIBITION
Date and time: Sat 23rd, Sun 24th & Mon 25th August, 11am-4pm daily
Location: St. John's Church, Church Lane, Smallwood, Cheshire, CW11 2UT
Details: An exhibition of local Art & Crafts in the beautiful country village church for the August bank holiday weekend. There will be some craft items and plants for sale and light refreshments will be available. There is a small charge of £2.50 for adults, children under 14 years are free. Contact: Mrs Blythe 01477 500545
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Name of event: Lark in the Park
Date and time: Saturday 23rd August, 1pm
Location: Bramshall Road Recreation Ground, Uttoxeter
Details: Free Family Fun Day - sideshows, stalls and arena shows including Sheep Dog and Duck Display, trampoline and tumbling act, Uttoxeter Town Band, Morris Men, bouncy castle, climbing wall, face painting, puppet show, airball shoot-out and charity duck race on the brook. Organised by Uttoxeter Lions with support from East Staffs Borough Council
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Name of event: Free Family Fun Day
Event dates, and time: August 23rd 1pm
Location: Bramshall Road Recreation Ground, Uttoxeter
Details: Sideshows, stalls, arena events
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Name of event: Garden Fete Fundraiser for the Air Ambulance
Date and time: Saturday 23rd August, 2-5pm
Location: 7 Park Avenue, Weston Coyney
Details: Cakes, Stalls, Raffles, Crockery, Books, tombola etc.
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Name of event: Calton Wakes
Date and time: Saturday, August 23rd from 2pm
Location: Fields adjacent to St. Mary's Church in the Peak District village of Calton, located off the Leek-Ashbourne road near Waterhouses
Details: Fun for all at a traditional country day out with attractions including stalls, a fun dog show, bowling and refreshments
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Name of event: Musical Concert as part of Taddington Festival
Date and time: Saturday 23rd August at 4pm
Location: Taddington Church off the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell
Event details: A summer serenade given by the Choral Singers
Additional information: Refreshments will be available
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Name of event: Ghost Hunting in aid of Staffordshire Adult Autistic Society
Date and time: 23rd August 2008
Location: Port Vale FC & the Leopard Hotel in Burslem
Event details: Come along and join our paranormal investigation team for a night of ghost hunting at the famous Leopard pub featured on 'Most Haunted'. Do you dare too come along! Minimum sponsorship £15. Sponsorship forms from SAAS. PO Box 2977, Newcastle, Staffs. ST5 9DN
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Name of event: August Bank Holiday Mini Music Festival & Barbeque
Date and time: SAT 23rd, SUN 24th, MON 25th AUGUST
Location: THE MUSEUM PUBLIC HOUSE, 29 GEORGE STREET, NEWCASTLE
Details: SAT NITE GAVIN & FRIENDS. SUN AT 3pm ITS THE TOY HEARTS, 6pm JAZZ AND 9pm MICK GILLICKER & DAVE MCGARRY. MON 4pm STEPPIN' LANE AND 7pm STEVE HAYES AND LES HUNT. Barbeque ALL DAY SUN AND MON
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Name of event: The Ebenezer Dance Night
Date and time: August 23rd August, 8-11pm
Location: Merrial Street, Newcastle - opposite the Police Station
Details: Regular Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence Dancing
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Name of event: Dorothy Clive Garden's 50 Year Celebration
Date and time: 24 & 25 August 2008 10am - 5.30pm
Location: The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Staffs
Event details: Plant Hunters Fair, Guided Tours, Lectures on history of the Garden Trust
Additional information: Half Price Entry for this event only
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Name of event: Bushcraft and Survival Skills
Date and time: Sunday 24th August from 10am - 3pm
Location: Marbury Country Park, Northwich
Details: Fun for all the family presented by Friends of Anderton & Marbury
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Name of event: Charity FUN Cricket Tournament
Date and time: Sunday 24th August 08, from 10am
Location: Wood Lane Cricket Club, Megacre, Wood Lane, Stoke on Trent
Details: A fun packed family day out is guaranteed with ladies cricket matches, stalls, music, fun and games, barbecue, luxury prize raffle (balloon trip main prize), evening disco. This event is for the benefit of the charities, CLIC Sargent, Breast Cancer UK and Headway. Refreshments are available throughout the day and the bar opens around noon. Everyone is most welcome and the event is especially geared to families
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Name of event: Leek Half Marathon
Date and time: Sunday 24th August, starting at 10.30am finishing at 3pm
Location: The Start/Finish is at Brough Park, Leek
Details: Come and cheer the runners in the Leek Half Marathon. There are plenty of cakes and refreshments at Brough Park brought to you by the friends of group and band music from the United Co-op Band. Runners will start to return at about 12.15pm. For spectator information please call Eileen on 01538 384252. To race visit www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk
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Name of event: NSDCL Phoenix 15 Cricket Competition Finals Day
Date and time: Sunday 24th August 2008
Location: Rode Park & Lawton Cricket Club
Details: The first semi final between the host club and Hem Heath CC is at 11.00am followed by the second semi final between Stone SP CC and Nantwich CC at 1.15pm. The final is scheduled for 4.00pm. There's a small admission charge of £2 and together with the proceeds of a raffle taken on the day, all the money is being donated to the Peter Pan Nursery for Children with Special Needs, Orme Road, Newcastle. Great entertainment is guaranteed. Hot and cold food and drinks are available all day
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Name of event: COUNTRY FAIR
Date and time: SUNDAY 24th AUGUST, 11am - 5pm
Location: Izaak Walton's Cottage
Event details: A celebration of countryside sports, skills and pastimes, with arts & crafts, wildlife and flowers. Stroll around the country herb garden and relax in the scented rose garden. Join in the family fun! Visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritageevents
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Name of event: Napoleonics!
Date and time: Sun 24th & Mon 25th August, 11am-5pm
Location: Tutbury Castle (30 mins from Stoke on Trent. Just off the A50)
Details: The colourful Napoleonics resplendant in uniforms from the 'Pride & Prejudice' era. A living history camp with canons blazing! The Great Hall will be open with a guide on hand to tell you all about the extensive history of Tutbury Castle. Various stalls selling jewellery, crafts, books and much more. The Tea Room will be open for food and drinks available all day. For more information call 01283 812129 or visit www.tutburycastle.com
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Name of event: United Co-op Band at Brough Park Bandstand
Date and time: Sunday 24th August 12-3pm
Location: Brough Park Bandstand, Brough Park, Leek
Event details: A concert from Crewe's highly regarded Co-op Band
Additional information: Open to everyone, free and a non formal audience. Further information can be obtained by calling 01538 383137
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Name of event: The Gold Cup Car Races
Date and time: Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August from noon both days
Location: Oulton Park near Tarporley, Cheshire
Details: For Tickets ring 08709 509000, £16 in advance or £20 on the day. Children under 12 free
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Name of event: Garden 'Open' for Charity
Date and time: Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August, 1.30 to 5.30pm
Location: Birch Trees, Copmere End, Eccleshall (Follow the distinctive yellow signs from the Pershall Green junction on the B5026, Eccleshall-Loggerheads road
Event details: A country garden 'Open' under the National Gardens Scheme with herbaceous and shrub borders and specialist Alpine House. Entry £3, accompanied children free. Teas and plants for sale. Free car parking in adjacent field. No dogs please. See www.ngs.org.uk
Additional information: The National Gardens Scheme is a Registered Charity which raised over £1,700,000 in 2007 for caring, gardening and other charities from over 3,500 gardens throughout England & Wales
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 24th August, 3pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: August Bank Holiday weekend Mini Music Festival & Barbeque
Date and time: SUN 24th MON 25th AUGUST
Location: THE MUSEUM PUBLIC HOUSE, 29 GEORGE STREET, NEWCASTLE
Details: SUN AT 3pm ITS THE TOY HEARTS, 6pm JAZZ AND 9pm MICK GILLICKER & DAVE MCGARRY. MON 4pm STEPPIN' LANE AND 7pm STEVE HAYES AND LES HUNT. Barbeque ALL DAY SUN AND MON
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Name of event: Riding for the Disabled Charity Fun Day
Date and time: 25th August, 8am-4pm
Location: Courses for Horses, Lower Stonehouse Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Brown Edge
Details: Car Boot Sale £5 per car (undercover if bad weather), stalls, face painting, pony rides and much more all proceeds to Riding For The Disabled
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 25th August, 10.30am
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Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 25th August, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 25th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: LEEK BY THE SEA
Date and time: BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 25 AUGUST - THE FUN STARTS AT 11AM
Location: SILK STREET CAR PARK, LEEK
Details: COME TO VISIT US AT 'LEEK BY THE SEA' ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY. ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS, CHILDREN'S FACE PAINTING, GLAMOROUS GRANNY COMPETITION, THE PIRATES WITH SHIP WILL BE THERE TOO INCLUDING SHARK TOOTH JACK & CUTTHROAT JAKE, CLOWNS, STALLS & LOTS LOTS MORE
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 26th August, 10.30am
then...
Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 26th August, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 26th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Coppenhall Family Fun Day
Date and time: Tues 26th August, 1-4pm
Location: Green Space (off Frank Bott Avenue & Selworthy Drive) Crewe
Details: Fun & Games, Various Activities, Minature Garden Project & Competition, Planting, Lucky Dip, Growing & Recycling Advice, Street Sports Sessions, Face Painting, Community Information and much more...
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Name of event: Hawaii Beach BBQ and Fancy Dress Competition
Date and time: Tuesday 26th August from 1 - 3pm
Location: Knights Grange Outdoor Sports Complex, Winsford
Details: All ages welcome, admission £1.50 to include a burger or hot dog and a drink
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Name of event: Yoga Class
Date and time: Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Location: Richard Heathcote School, The Drive, Alsagers Bank, Audley
Details: Balancing body, mind, spirit and breath. Building strength and flexibility and gaining body awareness through an integral style of yoga which includes vinyasa flow, pranayama and relaxation
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Name of event: WALL.E, cert U
Date and time: 27th August, 10.30am
then...
Name of event: SPACE CHIMPS, cert U
Date and time: 27th August, 1pm
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Name of event: MAMMA MIA, cert PG
Date and time: 27th August, 3.15pm
Location: Forum Theatre, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley
Details: Staffordshire Reels On Wheels Film Screening. All seats £3. For details call 01782 232799 or visit www.reelsonwheels.org.uk
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Name of event: Green Dragon Mysteries Society Meeting
Date and time: August 27th
Location: The Swan, St. Edward's Street, Leek
Details: Debbie Moss gives will give a talk on 'The Cosmos Of The Body'. The club meets and has a speaker every last Wednesday of the month
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Name of event: Glory of the Garden
Date and time: Wednesday 27th August, 7.30pm
Location: The Methodist Church Hall, Hartford
Details: Presented by the Mid-Cheshire Flower Club, with speaker Michael Kemp. Admission £2 including refreshments
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Name of event: Andy Fairweather Low in concert
Date and time: Wednesday 27th August 9pm
Location: The Limelight, Hightown, Crewe
