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Upcoming Events:
Friday 12 May, 7.30pm - Scratch Night, Artshill Volunteer Performers Group, an evening of sketches, stand up comedy, poetry, monologues, and more, at B Arts, Stoke, ‘pay as you feel’.
Friday 12 May, 7.30pm - Friday Twilight - Divorced, Behead, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII, Potteries Museum & Gallery, Hanley, “an ‘audience’ with the ‘King’, during the course of which, the public are invited to question and ‘petition’ their Monarch. Henry recounts the events of his life and long reign, telling of his wives, children and Coronation.” Ticketed.
Friday 12 May, 6.30 to 10.30pm - Valiants in Kenya Quiz Night, Port Vale Football Club, Burslem. “A Quiz night to raise money for our trip to Kenya in October with Port Vale Foundation and African Adventures!!” Ticketed for individuals or teams.
Friday 12 May, 7.45pm to 10.45pm - Potteries Folk present Ian Bruce. The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall. “One of the most highly regarded of Scotland's singer-songwriters, a strong and characterful singer and guitarist with a reputation for well-crafted and tuneful songs.” Ticketed.
Saturday 13 May, 10am to 4pm - Have A Go At Archery, Trent Valley Archers, a free session open to all, refreshments available. Michelin Athletic Centre, Rosetree Avenue, Newcastle, ST4 6NL.
Saturday 13 May, 6-10pm - The Lotus, Sober Rave. “It’s free and you’re all welcome, because you’re all heroes on your own epic journey,” Restoke. Fenton Town Hall. Dry Bar and mocktails, Cacao Bar, DJ’s, dancers, lights and lasers. Free but ticketed.
Wednesday 17 May, 7.30 to 9.30pm - Philosophy in Pubs, ‘What would be the consequences of a cure for ageing?’ Described as a ‘meaty discussion’ for people with a passion for enquiry, listeners welcome too. The Greyhound, 67 George Street, Newcastle. Free.
Thursday 18 May, 2pm - Fascinating Folk of Newcastle Film Show: Military matters, Brampton Museum, Newcastle. “A special archive film show from Ray Johnson looking at Newcastle's military links.” Ticketed.
Thursday 18 May, 5-8pm - You Are Here Poetry Workshop, at Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley. “On the 20th May 1895 Reginald Mitchell was born. We will be commemorating our local hero and aircraft designer with a FREE poetry workshop with local artist Gabriella Gay.” Ticketed.
Friday 19 May, 7.30pm - An Evening with Terry Conroy and presenter Nigel Johnson, Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley. “Stoke City legend Terry Conroy in conversation with 'Mr. Stoke City' , presenter and commentator Nigel Johnson. A night not to missed for all the Potters fans!” Ticketed.
Saturday 20 May - The Card opens at New Vic Theatre, Newcastle. “A revival of Claybody Theatre’s original production seen at Fenton Town Hall in 2022, this joyous stage adaptation of Arnold Bennett’s classic comic novel is set in a fictionalised Stoke-on-Trent known as The Five Towns.”
Saturday 20 May - exhibition Around the World in 80 Dolls opens at Potteries Museum and Gallery, Hanley. “Inspired by the 150th anniversary of the publication in 1873 of the adventure novel, this family-friendly summer exhibition, explores the museum’s wonderful doll collection.” Free.
Sunday 21 May, 10am to 3pm - Castle Artisan Market, “the best local makers, bakers, and creators”, on The Stones market place, Newcastle town centre.
Sunday 21 May, 10am to 1pm - Limes Allotments Plant Fair, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, “vegetable and flower seedlings, plus handicrafts and pre-loved items for sale.”
Wednesday 24 May to Saturday 27 May, 7.30pm - Sheila’s Island by Endon Dramatic Society, a comedy play written by Tim Firth, Endon Village Hall ST9 9DR. Ticketed.
Thursday 25 May, 2pm - Fascinating Folk of Newcastle: Thomas Harrison, a talk at Brampton Museum, “He fought in many battles as a parliamentarian against the monarchy during The English Civil War. Harrison was one of fifty-nine commissioners who signed the King's death warrant.” Ticketed.
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May - Your City Festival. “Taking over Stoke-on-Trent's City Centre's most prestigious grassroots venues and pop-up stages to bring you a selection of the hottest emerging talent the UK and beyond has to offer.” Ticketed.
Sunday 28 May, 11am to 3.30pm - Spring Craft Fair, Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne ST6 1NG. Stalls inside and out, free admission, tea room open.
Wednesday 31 May, 10am to 4pm - Circus Fun, Skills and Surprises' with Andrew Van Buren, Brampton Museum, multiple ticketed sessions, “a fun interactive circus skills workshop and performance - learn juggling, spinning plates, diablo and more.”
Friday 2 June, 6.30pm - Degree Show opens at Staffordshire University. “We invite you to visit our campus and enjoy the creative work of our students graduating from BA (Hons) Art and Design and Media and Performance courses.” College Rd, Stoke.
Saturday 3 June, 11am to 4pm - Celebrate Newcastle at Brampton Museum, with Appetite and friends, “a day of medieval entertainment and fantastical fun to celebrate 850 years of Newcastle-under-Lyme becoming a borough!” Free.
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June, 11am to 5pm - Etruria Canals Festival, with B arts, historic narrowboat gathering, arts workshops, performances, craft stalls and exhibitors, beer tent and street food. More details soon.
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