Kids love snow – they adore it. It’s the thing that they wish for perhaps above all other things once the weather starts to turn a little cold and the Christmas countdown begins. The problem is, for parents the snow is less exciting; it means car trouble, late trains, closed schools, and supply problems.

SnowDome, Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth

Today to Mon 24 Dec, Wed 26 Dec to Mon 31 Dec

Affinity Staffordshire hosts an array of festive fun!

Tis the most wonderful time of the year… Affinity Staffordshire is set to kick off the festive season with an array of live performances, fantastic Christmas characters and activities for all the family from Saturday 17th November – Saturday 22nd December.

Affinity Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Today to Sat 22 Dec

Stafford Film Theatre: WESTERN

WESTERN Valeska Griseback / Germany 2018 / 121 min / Cert 12A / subtitles A bunch of German construction workers show up in the remote, mountainous and stunningly beautiful region of southwestern Bulgaria to build a hydroelectric power station.

The Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford

Today

INTO FILM FESTIVAL - Sherlock Gnomes

This sequel to ’Gnomeo & Juliet’ follows the garden gnomes as they move to London. However, as soon as they arrive at their new home their fellow garden ornaments suddenly disappear.

Cineworld Stoke on Trent, Bryan Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Thu 22 Nov

A Night of Motown & Soul

Stop! In the name of Motown... Come join us for ‘A Night of Motown & Soul’ featuring 9 piece band Funk ‘N’ Soul. After being welcomed with an arrival drink, you will enjoy a delicious three course meal prepared by our award winning in house chefs.

Lichfield Road (A51)

Fri 23 Nov

North Pole Adventure - at the National Forest Adventure Farm

Two local farmers are making their winter wonderland bigger and even more magical this year, as they bring back the North Pole to their Staffordshire farm. Over 14,000 visitors experienced the North Pole Adventure in its first year at the National Forest Adventure Farm, near Burton on Trent.

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire

Sat 24 Nov, Sun 25 Nov, Sat 1 Dec, Sun 2 Dec, Fri 7 Dec to Sun 9 Dec, Fri 14 Dec to Sun 16 Dec, Fri 21 Dec to Mon 24 Dec

Dreamboats and Petticoats 1960;s themed Night with Live singer

Dreamboats and Petticoats – 1960’s theme night. Live music (Rat Pack style singer – Andy Goode www.andybgoode.com) and dancing, licensed bar, fish and chip supper included. You do need tickets – available from clare.keey@btinternet.

EDINGALE VILLAGE HALL, Moores Croft

Sat 24 Nov

33rd National Breweriana Auction

Ever fancied owning a slice of brewing history? Then this Auction is just the thing for you. Run by the Campaign for Real Ale, the National Breweriana Auction returns to Burton on Trent’s Town Hall to celebrate its 33rd event on Saturday 24th November.

Burton Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton on Trent

Sat 24 Nov

Lucky Sods

We’d all love to win the Lottery... wouldn’t we? Morris and Jean dream of the big Lottery win which will finally solve all of their problems. One Saturday evening, after the weekly ritual of arguing over ’Blind Date’, their lives are changed forever...

Stonnall Village Hall 114 Main Street Stonnall

Sat 24 Nov

Staffordshire Ales and Tales

Join us for an evening of Staffordshire story telling and poetry. Konnectiv arts and other local talented authors, will be entertaining us with Tales of Staffordshire. There will also be a selection of local Ales available at the bar.

County Staff Club 77 Eastgate St, Stafford

Sat 24 Nov

Alton Christmas Fair

Join us as 1st Alton Scouts play host to artists and talented craftspeople who’ll be selling a range of festive gifts. Come along to find everything from handmade jewellery to turned wood, leather work, home fragrance and delicious home baking. Refreshments available. Free admission.

Alton village hall, Hurstons Lane, Alton

Sun 25 Nov

Learn how to play the accordion. Instruments available.

Learn how to entertain yourself, family and friends. Play the accordion through the North Staffs Accordion Club. Join the friendly beginners’ classes which take place on Monday nights.

Holditch Miners’ Welfare Club, London Road, Chesterton

Mon 26 Nov, Mon 3 Dec, Mon 10 Dec

The Great Beast and The Librarian

Wombourne Library is braced for a night of revelations and spine-chilling horror when authors Ian Thornton and A.G. Smith team up to bring you a terrifying evening of readings.

Wombourne Library Church Road Wombourne

Wed 28 Nov

The Exploded Circus

The big top at the end of the world. Step into the moment where an explosion has been frozen in time, the remnants of a big top caught mid-air – with everything from circus ring, sequins and fairground horses suspended above ground.

Burton Town Hall King Edward Place Burton upon Trent

Wed 28 Nov to Fri 30 Nov

Staffordshire Christmas Fair

A wide range of Christmas and seasonal goodies including art, craft, design, food and drink.

Uttoxeter Racecourse, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Sat 1 Dec and Sun 2 Dec

Staffordshire Contemporary Artist & Designer Fair

‘In its 7th year this weekend selling event is in the lovely, historic market town of Leek. Showcasing high quality contemporary art, craft & design work selected from professional makers for its originality and high quality. Work includes ceramics, jewellery, textiles, wood, fine art, mixed media & photography.

Foxlowe Arts Centre Market Place Leek

Sat 1 Dec and Sun 2 Dec

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CHRISTMAS FOOD AND GIFT FAIR

Enjoy exploring the beautiful wintry landscape of the Arboretum before browsing for those perfect handmade Christmas gifts and tasty festive treats at our Christmas Food and Gift Fair. Children’s craft activities are also available and tasty festive snacks and meals will be available in our restaurant.

Heroes’ Square

Sat 1 Dec and Sun 2 Dec

Christmas Craft Fair

craft fair over 20 stalls of handmade gifts by local crafts people. Free admission, refreshments available

Clayton community centre Northwood road, Clayton

Sun 2 Dec

Fountains Christmas Fayre

The Fountains Community Special Schools Federation Christmas Fayre .Come along and join us for a day of family fun.We have festive refreshments, adult/child stalls and activities, craft, gift stalls.The Unwanted Motor Cycle Club will be arriving at 12 Noon on their amazing motorcycles.

Fountains High School Bitham Lane Burton Upon Trent

Sun 2 Dec

LITTLE SAPLINGS SENSORY PLAY

Our Little Saplings Sensory Play and storytelling is designed to help our youngest visitors enjoy the Arboretum and heighten their development and enjoyment of learning. Sounds, colours, textures, auditory sensory activities and other hands-on elements will add to the week’s chosen story.

National Memorial Arboretum

Fri 7 Dec

The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present. Artists performing: The Wedding Present.: Tickets avaiable.

Gladstone Pottery Museum, Stoke-on-Trent

Sat 8 Dec

Xmas Bazaar / Local Craft Market Saturday 8th December 10.30am -2pm

Why not look for Christmas presents and treats with a difference – local crafts and produce available. There is lots of wonderful items you can surprise your family and friends with (whilst support our local crafts people).

EDINGALE VILLAGE HALL, Moores Croft

Sat 8 Dec

Charity Dinner & Dance

On Saturday 8th December 2018 The Burton Caribbean Association will be holding their annual Charity Christmas Dinner & Dance, taking place at 346 Uxbridge Street in Burton Upon Trent, DE14 3JS. Doors open at 7.00pm in time for a 3 course sit down meal which will start at 7.30pm sharp.

346 Uxbridge Street, Burton-on-Trent

Sat 8 Dec and Sun 9 Dec

Codsall Library braced for a night of Terrifying Tales this December

Codsall Library is getting ready to celebrate the season for ghost stories with an evening of spine-tingling tales on the 11th December. Acclaimed author A.

Codsall Library Wolverhampton Road Codsall

Tue 11 Dec

Newcastle-Under-Lyme community Orchestra Christmas Concert

Newcastle-under-lyme community orchestra present their annual Christmas concert featuring special guest Denise Leigh (winner of Operatunity). A variety of festive music mixed with traditional Christmas carols

Haywood Academy High Lane Burslem Stoke-on-Trent

Wed 12 Dec

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