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Standard Steam Service

Enjoy an award winning, traditional steam train ride through Staffordshire countryside. What could be more relaxing than a steam train ride through the Staffordshire countryside from the comfort of your own compartment? This 50 minute, return ride from Caverswall Road Station is steeped in history and full of fun. Trains run at 11.00, 12.30 & […]\n

Sun 26 Jul08:00Foxfield Steam Railway(7mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

Religion & Spirituality

The Eucharist

Welcome to our celebration of the Holy Eucharist. In a time of prayer, contemplation, and singing we gather together to worship God made present in Jesus Christ in our eucharistic worship, Here all are fed and nourished to be sent out as his body in the world.

Sun 26 Jul09:30The Parish Church of St Peter & St Blaise (St P&B) Somersal Herbert(5.8mi)

via The Parish Church of St Peter & St Blaise (St P&B) Somersal HerbertLocal gem

Community

[?] Jesus Green Picnics

From 26 July– 23 August, join us on Sundays at Jesus Green after the 10.30am service to have lunch, enjoy the sun, play games, and spend time together as a church family! No need to sign up in advance, just bring your own picnic lunch and meet us after our regular refreshments time. Maps will be available at the Welcome Desk and there will be a big HT flag showing where we're gathering.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Holy Trinity Church(8.8mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

5:30 Service

Filed under: 5:30 Service at Holy Trinity Church looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 26 Jul17:30Holy Trinity Church(8.8mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Religion & Spirituality

Sung Evensong

Peaceful and prayerful, this is the traditional Office of Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer, sung by the Parish Choir.

Sun 26 Jul18:30Parish of St James & St John, Longton(9.1mi)

via Parish of St James & St John, LongtonLocal gem

Community

5.30pm Social: Cheese and Wine

After the success of last term's post-service Cheese and Wine, it's back! Hang around after the 5.30pm service on Sunday 26 July to enjoy cheese, crackers, wine, and other nibbles – it's an amazing opportunity to have longer, deeper conversations and to get to know new people. Please sign up so that we can make sure there's enough food. https://htcambridge.churchsuite.com/events/wbbd2jol

Sun 26 Jul19:00Holy Trinity Church(8.8mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Arts & Culture

Craft & Chat

Do you like papercraft or to knit, stitch, crochet, draw or make things?

Mon 27 JulAshbourne Methodist Church(7.4mi)

via Ashbourne Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Brailsford Coffee Shop

There is a weekly coffee shop at Brailsford

Tue 28 JulAshbourne Methodist Church(7.4mi)

via Ashbourne Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Welly Club

Join us for fun, free, sessions every Tuesday for pre-school children and babies, at The Link Centre. We have activities for you to enjoy together with your child, as well as storytime and songs with Share Bear. Welly Club continues through school holidays and is every Tuesday from 9.30am - 11am in Riverside Hall at The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA There'll be easy access to the hall via the lift and plenty of buggy parking space downstairs. We look forward to seeing you there. For more information

Tue 28 Jul10:30Ashbourne Methodist Church(7.4mi)

via Ashbourne Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £35

Own a Pony Day Session

Own a pony session Tuesday 28th July 11-1pm riding, stable Management & pony care rosettes & Certificates £35 per session £10 non refundable deposit required when booking for more details or to book

Tue 28 Jul12:00Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre(8.5mi)

via Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre

Community

Wednesday Night Football

Join us on Wednesday nights for relaxed five-a-side football. It's a great space to meet others and to build community. Invite your friends, grab your trainers, and join us weekly from 8.00–9.30pm for mixed football at [St Matthew's Primary School](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5eNWh8DGj63AAWcL6) (near the Grafton Centre). Men and women of all abilities are welcome and we'll head out to the pub afterwards! Your first session is free, and then it's £5.00 per session or you can save money by paying for a whole term! Please note, the pitch is a hard court surface, so we'd recommend wearing trainers or astroturf shoes if you have them. Also, you must be over 18 to play. https://htcambridge.churchsuite.com/events/wittgpce

Wed 29 Jul20:00Holy Trinity Church(8.8mi)

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Community

Changes: Mental Health Peer Support Meeting

Changes Health & Wellbeing host this Mental Health Peer Support Meeting every Friday morning between 10am and 12noon. This is a FREE session, open to anyone to drop in. Changes adult peer-support groups (PSGs) offer safe, friendly and structured meetings across Stoke on Trent and are run by qualified staff. For more details go to https://changes.org.uk/peer-support-group-meetings-in-stoke-on-trent/ Access The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Fri 31 Jul10:00The Moony Club CIC(10mi)

via The Moony Club CIC

Community

Bolton Gate Book Club

Got a love for literature? Join our Bolton Gate Bookworms.

Fri 31 Jul15:00Bolton Gate Arts(8.5mi)

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Community

Clear Round Schooling

Clear Round Friday 31st July starts at 4,30-8pm Working Hunter Fence on the grass Show Jumping course on the surface Jump Heights starts at 40cms – 1,20m Arena Cafe will be open for Refreshments

Fri 31 Jul17:30Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre(8.5mi)

via Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre

Community

Around £2

SaabFest & Standard Steam Service

Enjoy SaabFest at Foxfield – plus Standard Steam Service £2pp gate entry, with train travel available separately. Trains run at 11.00, 12.30 & 14.00. Gates open at 9.30, bar open until late. This special Saab event also on site of an informal display of Saabs from the 1950’s up to 2011 when production ceased. A chance to meet fellow Saab Owners to view and discuss the cars. Sunday will be a display of the Saabs lined up in model order. Members will be able to vote for their favourite cars in each category and the Best in Show. We will end Sunday afternoon with an award ceremony with trophies presented to all the winners in each category and a display of the winning cars. Book train travel here: Book Today

Sat 1 AugFoxfield Steam Railway(7mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

Community

Around £2

SaabFest & Standard Steam Service

Enjoy SaabFest at Foxfield - plus Standard Steam Service £2pp gate entry, with train travel available separately. Trains run at 11.00, 12.30 & 14.00. Gates open at 9.30, bar open until late. This special Saab event also on site of an informal display of Saabs from the 1950’s up to 2011 when production ceased. A […]\n

Sat 1 Aug08:00Foxfield Steam Railway(7mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

Likely freeCommunity

Gigz@TheGate

For coffee-lovers, creatives and countryside adventurers

Sat 1 Aug19:00Bolton Gate Arts(8.5mi)

via Bolton Gate ArtsLocal gem

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Staffordshire, England

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