What&#x27;s on in Chesterton

Wed 22 Jul18:00Newcastle Baptist Church(3.4mi)

4th Clayton Girlguiding (Rainbows)

The full scoop on 4th Clayton Girlguiding (Rainbows) lives over on Newcastle Baptist Church's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul18:15Newcastle Baptist Church(3.4mi)

79th Clayton Cubs Group (8-10s)

One for the diary — 79th Clayton Cubs Group (8-10s) at Newcastle Baptist Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Newcastle Baptist Church(3.4mi)

79th Clayton Scouts Group (10-14s)

79th Clayton Scouts Group (10-14s) at Newcastle Baptist Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Hope Community Church(3.4mi)

Religion & Spirituality

Life Group

Life Group is happening at Hope Community Church. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

via Hope Community Church

Wed 22 Jul20:30The Underground(3.2mi)

ROZEMARY

ROZEMARY headline The Underground with support from DEATH BLOOM + local support TBA. Tickets available online and on the door. – Doors 7:30pmOver 14s welcomeID required for alcohol

via The Underground

Thu 23 JulStoke-on-Trent City Centre(3.3mi)

Around £46.54

Courteeners

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via Stoke-on-Trent City CentreLocal gem

Thu 23 JulStoke-on-Trent City Centre(3.3mi)

Around £45

Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour

Guests will hear and see the stories of the craftspeople who shaped our city, beginning at the Gladstone Pottery Museum, where they will experience a Victorian pottery factory, explore the industrial heritage of the Potteries, and learn about the social impact of those who made Stoke-on-Trent ceramics a global phenomenon. Then, a short walk across the road takes you to the original doors of the Duchess China 1888 Ltd factory for a tour of a working factory, where artisans produce fine bone china that is exported worldwide. By the end of this tour, guests will gain a renewed understanding of the contemporary pottery industry through an authentic experience. They will also discover the tenacity and passion of the city's people amidst the challenging climate of modern manufacturing.

via Stoke-on-Trent City CentreLocal gem

Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

Around £225.00

Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

The Strum stick dulcimer has just 3 strings and is tuned to D. A. D. This means the instrument is very easy to play due to the major scale fret spacing. This course is ideal for people who may want to learn about building acoustic instruments . Some of the course will include , Wood selection, fretwork, neck shaping, accurate measuring, bandsaw use, sanding and finishing etc. No experience is needed for this course just a bit of common sense! Instrument building course 8 hours with 30 mins for lunch. Friendly tutor and plenty of tea and coffee to keep us going! Please see my reviews and also look at my other 12 courses on this site.

via Teds woodworking coursesLocal gem

Around £139.00

Ukulele build (assembly from Kit)

Make a ukulele! This course is aimed at people with no experience in woodwork but would love to make a musical instrument. We start the day with a part assembled kit that has all the materials for you to complete the ukulele in 4.5 hours, plus a 20 minute lunch. There is no dangerous machinery needed in this build. Just bring a bit of common sense and you will have a great time with plenty of tea and coffee to keep us going. If we get time I may even sing a song at the end!

via Teds woodworking coursesLocal gem

Around £125.00

"Scroll Saw" Write Your Name in Wood

This course is a fun way to learn how to use the scroll saw to make a wooden name of your choice, ideal for a gift. We will first lay out the letters on paper then glue the paper to the wood. We next cut out the drawing with the scroll saw making sure to get on the line or very near. We then cut out any middles of lettering and clean up the name ready for finishing oil. You can now take home your work for all to see.

via Teds woodworking coursesLocal gem

Around £175.00

Bandsaw box making day

The Bandsaw box making day is about 5.00 hours and suitable for anyone over 18 to senior citizens. The main tools for the day are the bandsaw and belt sander also the oscillating sander. After using one of the several templates to draw the outline we then cut the various parts of the box. Once the box is glued we can use the sanders to smooth the work then we are ready for the Danish oil finish or shellac. When its oiled you can take your project home to show your family and friends.

via Teds woodworking coursesLocal gem

Around £195.00

Cigar Box Guitar making day

On the Cigar box making course you will make a 3 stringed instrument sometimes called a Dulcimer due to the fret spacing. This instrument can be played acoustically but we will include a small internal pick up so you can play through the amplifier. The instrument will be tuned to DAD and it can be great fun using a bottle neck for slide guitar too. The instrument is 850 mm or 34 inches long and take about 7 hours to complete. The box size is approx 11 inch x 6 inch You can take home your instrument at the end of the day!

via Teds woodworking coursesLocal gem

Around £175.00

Clock making day

This Clock Making Day will teach you how to work with wood and various tools to make a beautiful wooden clock. You will learn about accurate marking out and will use the bandsaw and sander. Most of the parts are drawn from our templates. The clock itself runs from a small battery. Any of the woods seen in the photos can vary due to my stock levels but usually we have something similar in the workshop. At the end of the day we finish the clock with shellac or Danish oil. You'll come away with a lovely finished piece to be proud of!

via Teds woodworking coursesLocal gem

Around £215.00

Foot stool making day

We start the project by drawing around templates and cut the basic shapes. After cutting a square mortice we then make a through tenon and two triangular pegs to lock the sides of the stool. When finishing the project we use danish oil or wood stain to show the beauty of the Oak grain. This build is reasonably easy and should only take 6 hours with 30 mins for lunch. Tea is available all day.