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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 16 Aug08:00Foxfield Steam Railway(0.6mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

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 16 Aug12:00Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

5:30 Service

We keep tabs on Holy Trinity Church so you don't have to. 5:30 Service caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sun 16 Aug17:30Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

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Community

Extended Refreshments

From 2 August – 30 August, join us on Sundays outside on the grass in the HT churchyard following the 5.30pm service for ice cream and extended time to hang out!

Sun 16 Aug19:00Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Likely freeChildren & Family

Standard Steam Service + Kids Go Free

Enjoy an award-winning, traditional steam train ride through Staffordshire countryside for less! Two kids ride free with every fare paying adult! Discounts applied at checkout. 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, & 14.00. From midday, there will be face painting, arts & crafts workshops, meet the owls, tombolas, British Transport Police teaching railway safety and more – all free of charge! With thanks to CrossCountry Trains for making this possible Book Today

Wed 19 AugFoxfield Steam Railway(0.6mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

Religion & Spirituality

Celebrate 2026

CELEBRATE festival, one of the UK's leading Catholic family events, returns to Worth School in West Sussex from 15–19 August 2026, expecting to welcome around 1,000 attendees for five days of worship, teaching and community with the theme ‘Let There Be Light’. Now in its 32nd year, CELEBRATE brings together an intergenerational audience of Catholic families, young adults and communities from across the UK for an annual summer gathering combining keynote talks, sacramental liturgy, children and youth programmes, and communal worship in the grounds of the historic Benedictine Abbey at Worth. This year's speaker line-up includes: internationally acclaimed theologian Johannes Hartl (founder of the House of Prayer, Augsburg, Germany) Franciscan friar and Papal Preacher, Fr Roberto Pasolini OFM Cap David Wells international author and speaker Jordan Kelly Christian ministry leader. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Phillip Egan and Bishop Bosco MacDonald. A...

Wed 19 AugSt Gregory Rc Church(2.9mi)

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Children & Family

Standard Steam Service + Kids Go Free

Wed 19 Aug08:00Foxfield Steam Railway(0.6mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

Likely freeCommunity

Stone 5

This is a popular charity road race known for its challenging hills and its legendary post-race buffet. It is a two-lap, “undulating” (hilly) course that starts and finishes at Oulton Cricket Club (ST15 8US). It features roughly 600ft of elevation. It is a mid-week evening race and it is famous for its friendly atmosphere and the free buffet provided for all runners in the cricket pavilion after the finish. The race is organised by local sports photographer Mick Hall and raises significant funds for local charities. Race 13 on the NSRRA fixture list.

Wed 19 Aug20:00Oulton Cricket Club(3.8mi)

via Oulton Cricket Club

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 21 Aug10:00The Moony Club CIC(2.8mi)

via The Moony Club CIC

Food & Drink

Standard Steam Service + Afternoon Tea Train

Enjoy a traditional steam train ride, or make it better with a delicious Afternoon Tea on-board! 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. Standard […]\n

Sun 23 Aug08:00Foxfield Steam Railway(0.6mi)

via Foxfield Steam Railway

Community

[?] Jesus Green Picnics

Sun 23 Aug12:00Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

5:30 Service

Holy Trinity Church hasn't given us the full script, but 5:30 Service has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 23 Aug17:30Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

Extended Refreshments

From 2 August – 30 August, join us on Sundays outside on the grass in the HT churchyard following the 5.30pm service for ice cream and extended time to hang out!

Sun 23 Aug19:00Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

Sturgeon Moon – Full Moon Feast - Set Menu

Lunar is hosting and we're spreading the word. Sturgeon Moon – Full Moon Feast - Set Menu — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Fri 28 AugLunar(4mi)

via Lunar

Community

Changes: Mental Health Peer Support Meeting

Fri 28 Aug10:00The Moony Club CIC(2.8mi)

via The Moony Club CIC

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Around £65

Sturgeon Moon – Full Moon Feast

Full Moon Feast – Set Dinner Experience Join us on Friday 28th August for an atmospheric Full Moon Feast, a curated three-course set dinner designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients, bold flavours, and refined dining under the spirit of the full moon. £65 per personIncludes 3 courses and a bottle of house wine per table Starter – Soupe Du Jour, Homemade Bread, Flavoured Butter – Goat’s Cheese Mousse (v), Caramelised Red Onion Gel, Walnut Soil, Candied Shallots, Beetroot, Cavolo Nero – Coriander-Infused Asparagus, Crab Emulsion, Quail Egg, Wild Garlic Dressing Main – Chalk Stream Trout, Dijon & Mint Sauce, Polenta, Mint-Infused Radish, Blackened Cucumber, Capers – Marinated Pork Fillet, Smoked Potato Croquette, Bacon Marmalade, Rhubarb, Date & Ginger Purée, Kohlrabi – Wild Mushroom Risotto (v), Spring Onion, Asparagus, Carrots, Cashew Nut & Olive Tapenade, Tzatziki Gel Dessert – Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce, Toasted Coconut, Homemade Tonka Bean Ice Cream – Earl Grey & Bergamot Crème Brûlée, Sunflower Seed & Chocolate Crumb, Homemade Honey & Basil Ice Cream – Assiette of Homemade Ice Cream & Sorbet A la carte menu will also be available on the evening.

Fri 28 Aug19:00Lunar(4mi)

via Lunar

Community

[?] Jesus Green Picnics

Sun 30 Aug12:00Holy Trinity Church(1.4mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

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Venues with events near Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Holy Trinity Church1.4 miles away Foxfield Steam Railway0.6 miles away The Moony Club CIC2.8 miles away

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Staffordshire, England

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