A spectacular free event featuring music, giant puppets, a lantern parade and a myth-inspired fire show is set to light up a Stoke-on-Trent park next weekend. Urban Wilderness CIC will host its second Winter Gathering on Saturday, December 13, in Longton’s Queen’s Park from 4pm to 6pm. The free family-friendly event, inspired by Greek mythology, […]
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It’s party season, and Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to send everyone rocking into 2026, with live music, a three-course feast and seasonal cocktails to boot. The New Year’s Eve experience package, for £45.30 per person, includes a three-course festive meal with one glass of prosecco. Festive starter options include
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The visit included a meet and greet with Santa On Wednesday 3 December, learners from Ruskin Mill Trust enjoyed a festive and fully immersive day out at Trentham’s Winter Light Trail, an experience organised in partnership with Trentham and WePop. The visit offered a rare opportunity for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to explore the gardens at their
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A new campaign to promote safer shopping and selling this winter has been launched. Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have teamed up with the Central England Trading Standards Authorities (CEnTSA) to help people shop safely and support businesses in meeting their responsibilities during the busy holiday period. With more shoppers turning to online platforms and second-hand sources
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We know it’s cold outside, but with the red-hot events lined up for you all to enjoy, we hope you won’t notice how chilly it is! A Victorian Christmas 06/12 | 11am-4pm | Gladstone Pottery Museum Step back in time and meet Dr Melford’s Travelling Show with Victorian entertainers like Mr Simpkin, the world’s strongest
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Free parking all day on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas in Stafford and Stone gets underway this week. Motorists will not be charged on all the local authority run car parks in both town centres on Saturday December 6th, 13th and 20th. There will be stickers placed on the pay machines in the car parks to advise that parking is free on the day. Leader of Stafford Borough Council, Aidan
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Families and history lovers are invited to a series of events and activities in the run up to Christmas at the Staffordshire History Centre. From gentle Christmas-themed craft sessions to more gruesome historical walks and talks, there’s something for everyone. Kicking things off on Wednesday 3 December at 1pm is a 15-minute spotlight talk on ‘Poor Law Beyond
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Following the success of the centenary “100 Makers for 100 Years” celebration, The Potteries Centre is bringing the festive spirit back with two Christmas Makers on the Mall markets, giving shoppers the chance to find unique, locally made gifts this holiday season. Partnering once again with Keep it Local, the pop-up markets will run
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As the festive season approaches, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about celebrating Christmas in a traditional English country pub. Nestled in the picturesque village of Woodseaves, between Eccleshall and Newport in Staffordshire, The Cock Inn offers exactly the kind of warmth, character, and genuine hospitality that makes the holiday season truly special. A Rich Heritage
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The Potteries Centre and Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID are delighted to announce that this year’s Christmas celebration was a resounding success, attracting thousands of visitors to the city centre. The festive parade on Saturday 22nd November saw footfall increase by 3% year-on-year, with families and local residents enjoying a day packed with entertainment, community spirit,
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