Events Around Stoke

The Donna Louise Christmas Concert sponsored by Michelin, promises to be a really fun, toe-tapping night full of Christmas magic! The Victoria Hall will be filled with festive cheer as local performers come together to perform a fantastic selection of Christmas themed songs. Doors will open at 5.

Carols and Readings. Guest Artists. and Lots of Mince Pies!!

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

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.

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.

Christmas Carol playing by the North Staffs Accordion Band

Join us for a fun filled Festive morning up in our forest! A great chance for mum or dad to catch up on last minute shopping whilst the young ones are having loads of fun up in our forest!

New Year’s Eve Ceilidh/Barn Dance. Dancing to the music of The Shropshire Heroes with Callers Steve Hodgskiss and Victoria Berringer. Tickets in advance only. £14 each. Bring own drinks and food. Doors open 7.45. Dancing until 12.30 am. All profits to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Join us at Crewe Hall on Sunday 6th January to see the venue in all its festive splendour and meet over 40 of the region’s leading wedding suppliers.

Pay a visit to our medieval village church.and enjoy the spectacular display of thirty seven Christmas trees and beautiful festive arrangements Light refreshments, Bric-a-brac, and book stall available in the Church Hall.

This year, our Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday 20th December at St Peter’s Community Church Hall in Minshull Vernon, starting at 7.30 p.m. As this is a community event for all members of the local community, admission to the concert will be free.

Are you feeling festive? Have you still got a few last minute gifts to buy? If the answers are yes, come along to our superb Christmas Markets where there will be lots of stalls selling food, clothing, accessories, gifts and much, much more. For your little ones there will be Santa’s Grotto to enjoy.

Illustrated talk ’Belarus and Estonia: Europe’s Secret Wildlife Hotspots’ by Barrie Cooper. A close look at two former Soviet states - Belarus with its wildlife rich, ancient forests, meadows, bogs and wetlands and Estonia positioned on a major migration fly-way.

Father Christmas has lost his reindeer! Take the winter trail to see if you can help him find all nine. Help Father Christmas find his reindeer on this self-guided family trail around Ilam Park.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Monday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the National Trust shop at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Join us for a delicious festive lunch showcasing organic and locally sourced produce in our charming Arthurs Farm Kitchen. Large groups can use our stunning private function room subject to availability.

Grab a workout walk map and give our 12 fitness stops a go to get a head start in burning off those ’brussels! Our workout walk will have you burning off your ’brussels in no time. You’ll be able to find twelve different exercise activities dotted across the estate to give a go.

Vivaldi Gloria and Carols for Choir and Congregation. Conductor: Simon Mercer Organist: Gary Hume Sopranos: Imogen Parsley and Mia Serracino-Inglott

Celebrate Christmas with a wonderful concert of seasonal classics performed by the Four Counties Festival Brass Ensemble

Christmas holiday hockey fun. A great opportunity for children from 5 to 14 to develop core skills, play small sided games and make new friends. Goalkeepers especially welcome. Led by qualified coaches in a safe, child friendly environment.

Join Santa and his helpers at CHICKS Daleside Retreat for a scrumptious Christmas breakfast followed by: * A special Christmas story read by Santa * FREE Christmas arts and crafts * A FREE gift for every child Each child will receive a full children’s English breakfast and pancakes PLUS!

Moreton, Outwoods & Bromstead Celebrates Christmas. Miniature Nativity Exhibition. Our villagers are beavering away with their creations for the Miniature Nativity Exhibition which will be on display in the foyer of the Millennium Community Centre, Church Lane, Moreton TF10 9DS from 8th December over the...

High Peak Artists are holding their popular Winter Sale in the Art Cafe @ The Pavilion Gardens. There are lots of terrific bargains as the artists make space in their studios for their new work. You’ll find discounts of between 30-50% on many items.

New Lottery Funded Exhibition by the National Caribbean Heritage Museum to explore Black dolls and childhood - in partnership with the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Sudbury.