What's on in Acton Trussell

Staffordshire, England

Acton Trussell sits quietly in Staffordshire with a charm that doesn't need shouting about to make itself known. The Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre has been hosting local gatherings for years, while Dunston Village Hall keeps things lively down the road without needing a single spotlight. Not every village needs to be famous to have a good time. You can find everything from family days out to evening entertainment right here in your own patch. We pull the details together so you don't waste Sunday night scrolling through endless lists. Just turn the page and see what's on near home.

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Community

Thursday Lunch Club

Thursday Lunch Club (Formerly Community Space at Beacon Church) Please join us for food and friendship every (Term time only). At Beacon Church House, 25 Lapwing Place Stafford ST16 1FX. Contact Associate Pastor Ali Datson or email [](mailto:) for more information.

Thu 4 Jun12:30Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

Community

First Friday

FIRST FRIDAY is Back on Friday 6th March!! Our team is really excited to welcome our community back to our monthly First Friday event! If you haven't been to our First Friday event before, here is a little something of what to expect.... Every first friday of the month (excluding August), we open our entire church up free of charge, with a host of crafts, games, music, bouncy castle, table tennis, 8-ball pool and more. Each month we have a theme for our crafts and activities: March - Spring April - Easter May - May Day June - Sunshine Fun July - Picnic and Fun Sports Food/Drink available: Hot Dog in a Roll available to buy from the kitchen for £1 each. Tuckshop sweets, crisps, cans and kids drinks 50 pence each. Free tea and coffee for parents/carers. We have a team of volunteers who are safeguarding and DBS checked to support the evening. However, we do ask for parental supervision at all times to ensure everyone is safe. We also have a dedicated Connection Card. We would love to stay in touch with you to let you know of our upcoming events that may be suitable for you and your family. The cards are located on top of the cupboards, or ask a volunteer in the tuck shop. If you have any questions or queries, please email Cathy, our Church Administrator at [](mailto:).

Fri 5 Jun18:00Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

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Home Before Dark 8 – Over 30s

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Sat 6 JunTop of the World Stafford(3.1mi)

via Top of the World StaffordCurated

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News

Food Waste Service

Sat 6 Jun09:00The Ancient High House(3.3mi)

via The Ancient High HouseLocal gem

Community

A Quiet Place at Doxey Church

A Quiet Place is a mixture of prayers, readings, music and silence.

Sun 7 JunSt Thomas and St Andrews Church(4.1mi)

via St Thomas and St Andrews ChurchCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Parish Worship at Coppenhall

A warm and welcoming service for all at 9.30am every Sunday.

Sun 7 Jun10:30St Lawrence's Church(2mi)

via St Lawrence's ChurchLocal gem

Community

's Church, Hopton

OUR NEXT SERVICE IS: 7th June Holy Communion at 9-30am, St. James the Great Church, Salt, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie. OUR OTHER SERVICES: 14th June Praise Together Holy Communion at 10-00am, St. Peter's Church, Hixon, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie and Andy Cooper. 21st June Holy Communion at 11-15am, St. James the Great Church, Salt, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie. 28th June Morning Praise at 9-30am, led by Janet Stubbs. 5th July Holy Communion at 9-30am, St. James the Great Church, Salt, led by Rev'd Duncan Leake. 12th July Praise Together Holy Communion at 10-00am, St. John the Baptist Church, Stowe by Chartley, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie and Andy Cooper. 19th July Holy Communion at 11-15am, St. James the Great Church, Salt, led by Rev'd Vivienne Starkie. 26th July Morning Praise at 9-30am, led by Andy Cooper. For services in other churches please click on "Church Services Across Mid-Trent Team" to see our service rotas. We try to make our church services as friendly as possible. Please don’t worry about getting things ‘wrong’. Even if they notice, people won’t mind. At Communion services, everyone is equally welcome, whether you feel able to share the bread and wine or prefer just to stay seated for a time of quiet. Finally, we are interested in you, not what you are wearing.

Sun 7 Jun10:30St. Peter's Church, Hopton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team(5mi)

via St. Peter's Church, Hopton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches TeamLocal gem

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Open Farm Sunday at Lower Drayton Farm

Join us for our Open Farm Sunday event, hosted at Lower Drayton Farm. Tractor trailer rides will run every hour in groups of up to 50 visitors. One of our experienced farmers will take guests on a tour of the wider farm, to areas that our regular customers do not usually have the opportunity to see. Visitors will also enjoy a sneak preview of our brand-new Pumpkin Barn. A range of farm machinery will be on display throughout the event for visitors to explore and enjoy. Our Blossom & Bloom Tea Room will be open during the event, with selection of light refreshments available to purchase. Facilities including toilets, disabled toilets, and baby changing facilities will all be available on site. Entry is free but visitors are required to book online in advance via our website: https://lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk/ For any further information regarding the event or booking, please email play@lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Please note, this event will not include access to our PLAY@ farm park attraction. About this farm: Come to our 600-acre working farm, balancing conservation with production, and how wild flora and fauna are actively encouraged. Highlights: Cereal crops (eg. barley, wheat); Oilseed crops; Beef; Sheep; Potatoes; Vegetables; Energy crops; Fruit; Flowers and plants; Environmental stewardship Booking details: Online booking via our website - tickets will be available towards the end of May.

Sun 7 Jun12:00Lower Drayton Farm(1.5mi)

via Lower Drayton Farm

Community

Sunday Nights @ 6pm

Our Sunday Night at 6pm service takes place online via Zoom and includes time to chat, worship and bible-based teaching for adults and aims to be inclusive/interactive.

Sun 7 Jun18:00Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

Community

Beacon Friendship Group (BFG)

Beacon Friendship Group (BFG) A friendship group for retired or semi-retired people We meet every Monday afternoon from 2pm onwards.�� We have a programme of events throughout the year. Such as games, talks, dancing, intergenerational time and celebrations. The last Monday of each month, we also share a short "Bitesize" church service together. Our event programmes and Bitesize Church all printed for you to take home as well, free of charge. £1.50 per week includes refreshments, fruit and cake. Free car park with easy access for all mobilities. For more information, please

Mon 8 Jun14:00Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

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Stay & Play (Sandon Road)

Stay & Play - a group for children under 4 along with their parent(s) or carer(s) with lots of activities, free play, and conversation. Every Tuesday (termtime), from 10am to 11:30am, our front hall is set up for Stay and Play. We have lots of equipment and activities available each week for babies through to 4 years old (pre-school). Come along, you will be made to feel very welcome and supported. £1 per week (pay as you go). Free carpark, easy access with toilets and changing facilities. Our team are DBS enhanced and safeguarding trained. For more information, please

Tue 9 Jun10:00Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

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Tinies Tots and Teddies

Fun for preschoolers and their grown ups. We meet in in church at 10.30 on the second and fourth Tuesday each month for singing, stories, craft and refreshments! The session lasts about an hour and a half.

Tue 9 Jun11:30St Matthew's Church(4.1mi)

via St Matthew's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Story Crafts

Tuesday - 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Tue 9 Jun14:00West Chadsmoor Family Centre(4.7mi)

via West Chadsmoor Family CentreCurated

Community

4th Stafford Boys Brigade

4th Stafford Boys' Brigade Come along and join the adventure! The Boys' Brigade is open to children and young people aged from 5 to 18, of any faith and background. Our Age Groups You can find out more about our age groups below: — Anchors for children aged 5–8 years (can be from 4 years in some groups) — Juniors for children aged 8–11 years — [Company](https://boys-brigade.org.uk/children-young-people/company-section/) for young people aged 11–14 years — Seniors for young people aged 14–18 Our leaders are only appointed after undertaking a safe recruitment process which includes vetting & barring checks and training, which enables us to provide a safe and caring environment for all children & young people. Did you know? The Boys' Brigade has been going for 140 years, and so we have a proven track record that you can trust. Millions of children and young people have been involved in The Boys' Brigade at some point in their lives! 4th Stafford BB meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm until 7:45pm term time only ages 4 and over. Contact Emma Doughty on or email Emma: [](mailto:) Vision Our Vision explains why we do what we do. Is that children and young people experience "life to the full." (John 10:10). Our prayer and hope that children and young people experience life to the full through coming to know Jesus for themselves. Mission Our Mission explains what we do.

Tue 9 Jun18:30Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

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4th Stafford Girls' Association (Part of 4th Stafford Boys Brigade)

4th Stafford Girls' Association Come and join the adventure! We meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm (term time) at Beacon Church. From 5 years and above. -- We work with over 20,000 children and young people including some 1,800 girls through membership of The Girls' Association. -- Come along and join the adventure! The Girl's Association (part of The Boy's Brigade) is open to children and young people aged from 5 to 18, of any faith and background. Our Age Groups You can find out more about our age groups below: — Anchors for children aged 5–8 years (can be from 4 years in some groups) — Juniors for children aged 8–11 years — [Company](https://boys-brigade.org.uk/children-young-people/company-section/) for young people aged 11–14 years — Seniors for young people aged 14–18 Our leaders are only appointed after undertaking a safe recruitment process which includes vetting & barring checks and training, which enables us to provide a safe and caring environment for all children & young people. Did you know? The Boys' Brigade has been going for 140 years, and so we have a proven track record that you can trust. Millions of children and young people have been involved in The Boys' Brigade at some point in their lives! 4th Stafford GA meets on Wednesday's at 6:30pm until 7:30pm term time only ages 5 and over. Vision Our Vision explains why we do what we do. Is that children and young people experience "life to the full." (John 10:10).

Wed 10 Jun18:30Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

Community

Thursday Lunch Club

Thu 11 Jun12:30Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

Community

IGNITE Youth

Welcome to Ignite Youth Club. A free, safe, warm and welcoming space for young people ages 11 years to 16 years. We meet every 2nd Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 8.00 pm. At Beacon Church, Sandon Road, Stafford, ST16 3HW. No need to book in. Games (such as the pool table, table tennis, Throw Throw Burrito) and Free Pizza! Please do invite friends to come along too. All Highschoolers are welcome here! Parents: 1. We have a consent form that we will need completing for anyone under the age of 18 years please. If you have already completed one with our volunteers, there is no need to complete a new one. If you are new to us, please feel free to download the form ([Beacon Youth Consent Form.pdf](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/feX3ygglSQaO3p74loQW)), complete and bring along with young person and meet our team. 2. Please note that all participants will be expected to follow the code of conduct as set by the Beacon Church. To be patient with others and refrain from any behaviour or comments which are profane, insulting, harassing, sexist, racist, abusive, disrespectful, or otherwise offensive. Swearing or inappropriate language will not be tolerated and will result in exclusion from the group. 3. All our staff and volunteers are DBS and safeguarding trained. 4. Please email [](mailto:) should you have any questions or queries.

Fri 12 Jun18:30Sandon Road Baptist Church(4.3mi)

via Sandon Road Baptist Church

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What's on in Acton Trussell

Thursday Lunch Club

First Friday

What's on near Acton Trussell, in your inbox

Home Before Dark 8 – Over 30s

News

A Quiet Place at Doxey Church

Parish Worship at Coppenhall

's Church, Hopton

Open Farm Sunday at Lower Drayton Farm

Sunday Nights @ 6pm

Beacon Friendship Group (BFG)

Stay & Play (Sandon Road)

Tinies Tots and Teddies

Story Crafts

4th Stafford Boys Brigade

4th Stafford Girls' Association (Part of 4th Stafford Boys Brigade)

Thursday Lunch Club

IGNITE Youth

Thursday Lunch Club

First Friday

What's on near Acton Trussell, in your inbox

Home Before Dark 8 – Over 30s

News

A Quiet Place at Doxey Church

Parish Worship at Coppenhall

's Church, Hopton

Open Farm Sunday at Lower Drayton Farm

Sunday Nights @ 6pm

Beacon Friendship Group (BFG)

Stay & Play (Sandon Road)

Tinies Tots and Teddies

Story Crafts

4th Stafford Boys Brigade

4th Stafford Girls' Association (Part of 4th Stafford Boys Brigade)

Thursday Lunch Club

IGNITE Youth