Events Around Stoke

Let your kids get back to nature with forest school! There’s lots of different activities to get stuck into including den building, scavenger hunts and making fires. Go wild with forest school this summer!

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life. We are urging mums, dads, nans, grandpas, brothers, sisters, friends and workmates to show their support by joining the Race for Life.

Funtopia is a fantastic fun-packed event which is perfect for tots to tweens. Filled with bouncy castles, activity inflatables, under 5’s area, circus skills, interactive play system and much more! Delicious BBQ and sweet stall available to quench your thirst and hunger!

History Walk with Mervyn Edwards, subject this month Burslem Cemetery. One hour walk and talk with after natter in local watering hole Green Star. All abilities welcome.

Come and have a go at indoor climbing at Jubilee 2 Climbing centre. All equipment provided. Instructor’s provided to help introduce you to climbing. All abilities welcome.

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.

Litter Pick and guided gentle stroll around the beautiful Westport Lake, looking at all the wildlife, flora and fauna, whilest picking up litter. 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 slowest persons pace.

1 hour walk around and about Westport Lake, either bring your own camera, use your phone or rent a digital camera from us. Technical advice given on the walk and there will be printing options available at the end. All abilities welcome.

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 slowest persons pace. All abilities welcome.

There’s a hidden artist in everyone! Come and have a lesson on how to draw, the best way, techniques, materials to use etc. It’s a beginers class for all abilities. Basic materials will be provided all we ask is you bring a chair or a blanket, and your own unique artistic flair. All abilities welcome.

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.

1 hour Kayaking and Canoeing on the lake, with our specially adapted boats suitable for all abilities. These are new boats specially adapted to take the less able-bodied individuals.

The National Festival Circus comes to town and everyone is welcome! The National Festival Circus is a magical mix of laughter and excitement. Slapstick clowns, balancing equilibrists, fast tempo juggling, baffling magic, high flying diabolos, mesmerising spinning hoops and buckets full of fabulous fun.

A fun filled day to celebrate 40 years of rescuing and rehoming this wonderful breed. Fun Flyball, Belly Dancing, Street Dancing, Dog Show, Stalls, Games, Childrens Fun Area (Bouncey Castles etc), lots more Bar Open, Cakes, Coffee. Come along and meet us. Free Entry

Come and join us for our Craft & Gift Fair at Alsager Civic on Saturday 29th June Open to the public 9am - 1pm. Free Parking & Free Admission Plenty of parking right next to the venue The Craft & Gift Fair is being supported by local and family run Tea Room, The Honey Pot.

Come along and enjoy the freedom of exploring a safe forest, running the trails along the tracks and pathways, seeing nature in the full on raw, experiencing the awe n wonder of a woodland, breath in the forest air – we will be doing a number of things to keep everyone focused, happy and skilled up, from fire striking

After an explanation on the wider health benefits of immersing yourself within a woodland setting and breathing in the air offered out to us all from the trees, you will undertake Earthing exercises through some barefoot walking, we shall meditate both alone at sit spots and communally (or as you wish).

Re-discover the art of knots, cordage making, safe knife, billhook and axe work and the Law, hone your fire lighting skills and gain a higher knowledge of differing techniques, we’ll cover campfire cookery (ideas, recipes, ‘have-a-go’, please feel free to bring along your own foodstuffs), shelter building will be

Experience our deep dark forest whilst engaging with your loved ones in something that you’ll all remember for years to come. Learn all about the various methods, tips, tricks and good practice to be applied when constructing a shelter.

Designed for those who are 18+, this one-day Bushcraft skills course has been refined over the years by the Course Director Nick to enable you to continue your own bushcraft investigations afterwards.

Come along and enjoy the freedom of exploring a safe forest, running the trails along the tracks and pathways, seeing nature in the full on raw, experiencing the awe n wonder of a woodland, breath in the forest air – we will be doing a number of things to keep everyone focused, happy and skilled up, from fire striking

Offering better than HALF PRICE ENTRY to the gardens and the Plant Hunters’ Fair this is one of the best loved garden events in the area with a winning line up of the best nurseries around, a most charming and beautiful garden and a truly relaxing and inviting atmosphere.

A Wyevale Garden Centre which lies on the beautiful borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Craft and Gift fair at this very popular venue, free to enter and hosted by Creative Crafts, this event is in a marquee and further info can be found on our website creativecrafts-online.co.uk

Forget about you stresses and worries, Join us for an afternoon of non-stop Live Music, drinks & delicious Food! We have arranged a full afternoon of relaxation to LIVE MUSIC for you and your family! We have various bands playing from midday, right through until dinner time.

Join us for a charity carboot sale & fun dog show to raise money for the local RSPCA branch. Saturday 14th September 2019 11am - 3pm Browse through the carboot sale & bag yourself a bargain!