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GFest 2019 - Canal Festival Navigation Inn
As part of the GFest 2019 Canal Festival, the Navigation Inn are hosting the following events:
Fri 19, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul: Open for good food & drink
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm Hosting Festival in the Navigation Inn Gardens: Bookable guided walks and boat trips at GTR stall; waterside family treasure hunt;
Navigation Inn, Newport Road, Gnosall
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GFest 2019 - Canal Festival Boat Inn
As part of the GFest Canal Festival, the Boat Inn are hosting the following events:
Fri 19-Sun 21 July: Open for good food and drink including a cider/gin festival outside in the marquee and traditional cask and other drinks inside.
Fri 19 Jul: 6.00-9.00pm Take out Fish & Chips inside and outside; 8.
Boat Inn, Wharf Road, Gnosall
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GFest 2019 - Canal Festival
Three days of mostly free activities at one of the UK’s prettiest canals, rounding off Gnosall’s biennial festival. Car parking is limited but other transport is plentiful.
Village wide, Gnosall
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Barton under Needwood Steam and Family Festival
A traditional steam rally with attractions for all the family: Large and miniature steam vehicles, commercial vehicles, vintage and classic cars, tractors, etc.
Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood
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Plant Fair at Middleton Hall, Staffordshire on Sunday 21st July 2019
Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair at Middleton Hall with entry to the Gardens, Grounds, Hall and Plant Fair all for just £3.00 we know you’ll be bringing your friends and family to make a day of it.
Middleton Hall, Middleton, Tamworth
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North Staffs Accordion Band at Hanley Park
North Staffs Accordion Band play at the Hanley Band Bandstand. The band, conducted by Steve Houghton of Sandbach, has 18 accordion players playing in four part harmony, and a percussionist.
Hanley Park, Stoke on Trent
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GFest 2019 - GGs Youth Club Quiz Night INCLUDING GFEST PRIZE DRAW
Quiz night fund-raiser for GG’s Youth Club including GFest 2019 Prize Draw
Grosvenor Centre, High Street, Gnosall
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Gnosall Festival (GFest) 2019 including Canal Festival 19-21 July
A celebration festival of our village and its surrounding areas, including a Canal Festival 19-21 July. For latest up to date information please visit www.gnosallparishcouncil.org.uk
See also individual listings for each event
Village wide, Gnosall
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GFest 2019 Photographic Competition Display
Throughout the Festival the Photographic Competition My Favourite Photographs will be displayed in the Coffee Lounge in the Grosvenor Centre. Closing date for entries is 10th July - if you wish to enter contact the Parish Office. Maximum 3 photos per entrant.
Grosvenor Centre, Gnosall
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GFest 2019 - Fun Fair
Fun Fair rides on the Village Green
Village Green, Brookhouse Road, Gnosall
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GFest 2019 Gnomesall Gnome Competition
There will be a Gnomesall Gnome Competition throughout GFest with local residents displaying hand-made gnomes in their garden. A Gnome trail will be issued after the closing date of 13th July for spectators. To enter contact the Parish Office
Village wide, Gnosall
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Yew Tree Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Hardy Plant Society member’s garden brimming with unusual plants. All-yr-round interest incl Meconopsis, Trillium, and Arisaema. National Collection Dierama featured on BBC Gardeners World flowering in first half July. ½-acre incl gravel, borders, vegetables and plant sales area.
Yew Tree Cottage, Haughton
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Pershall Farm Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
South facing country garden designed for entertaining with herbaceous borders and water feature. Low hedge takes full advantage of the borrowed agricultural landscape of the Sow River valley with distant view of Eccleshall Church tower.
Pershall Farm Cottage, Eccleshall
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GFest 2019 - Canal Festival - Traders & Historic Boats
As part of the Canal Festival, trade and historic boats will be open Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 10am-5pm. See also separate entries for Boat Inn, Navigation Inn and Methodist Chapel.
Village wide, Gnosall
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Breakmills - Open Garden for NGS
Just under 2 acres of garden featuring small tropical area, island beds, shale area for grasses. Pond, man made stream, vegetable patch and mature trees. Originally a paddock area, trees planted some 15-20 yrs ago but garden really developed over the last 5 yrs and still a work in progress.
Breakmills, Tamworth
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Canal Canoeing Trip, from Westport Lake to Eturia and back.
Paddle fun in canoes and kayaks doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried it before we have fully qualified instructor to guide and show you what and how to paddle. You’ll take to it like a duck to water. Please wear sensible clothing there could be some splashing.
Westport Lake, Westport Lake Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent.
Mon 22 Jul 19
Superheros Litter Pick
Not all Superheros wear capes. Some carry litter grabbers, come and do your bit for the local comunnity and be a superhero litter picker. Dressing up optional, kids love it. All abilities welcome.
Westport Lake, Westport Lake Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent.
Tue 23 Jul 19
Cycle Hire
Cycle Hire around the beautiful setting of Westport Lake. Cycles can be hired by the hour. We have all configurations of Cycles to suit all abilities and ages. Our range of Cycles includes the following. Standard various sizes, Trike’s various sizes inc.
Green Door Hub, Westport Lake, Westport Lake Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent.
Tue 23 Jul to Sat 27 Jul, Tue 30 Jul to Sat 3 Aug, Tue 6 Aug to Sat 10 Aug, Tue 13 Aug to Sat 17 Aug, Tue 20 Aug to Sat 24 Aug, Tue 27 Aug to Sat 31 Aug
The Secret Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Wander past the other cottage gardens and through the evergreen arch and there before you is a fantasy for the eyes and soul. Stunning garden approx ½ acre, created over the last 30yrs.
The Secret Garden, Little Haywood
Wed 24 Jul 19
Burton on Trent Jazz Club hosts Traditional Jazz Bands every Thursday.
A weekly Thursday evening Jazz Club at Marstons Social Club. Featuring mostly traditional Jazz Bands from around the country:
Burton Jazz Club, Marstons Social Club, Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent.
Thu 25 Jul, Thu 1 Aug, Thu 8 Aug, Thu 15 Aug, Thu 22 Aug, Thu 29 Aug, Thu 5 Sep, Thu 12 Sep
Orienteering
Orienteering around Tunstall Park follow the course and see if you can set a time record. All abilities welcome.
Tunstall Park. Queen’s Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent.
Thu 25 Jul 19
Queen tribute band
Queen tribute band - The Freddie & Queen Experience
(band supplied by Centre-tainments; 07818 455167)
Tamworth Sports Bar, 32 Victoria Rd., Tamworth
Fri 26 Jul 19
Walks 4 All
A guided gentle stroll around the beautiful Westport Lake, looking at all the wildlife, flora and fauna. Its all about promoting health and wellbeing by being out doors in the green open spaces Staffordshire has to offer. Its not a race, we go at the slow
Westport Lake, Westport Lake Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent.
Sat 27 Jul 19
Cellarful of Soul
DJ Ric Simon playing Motown, Northern soul etc. plus a short reggae spot - in the Cellar bar with dance floor.
(DJ supplied by ’the soul connection’ @ Centre-tainments; 07818 455167)
Tamworth Sports Bar, 32 Victoria Rd., Tamworth
Sat 27 Jul 19