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What's on in Talke Pits

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Talke Pits.

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Arts & Culture

Around £95

Long Craft Pottery Session 101

The course begins with an introduction to Craft – Hand Made Pottery in the way of an ice breaker to get your hands dirty. Your session continues with more hands on experience using one of the most common methods of making, the Potters Wheel. The workshop will progress according to your individual development and by the end of the period you should have several pieces of hand made ware to be proud of. Additional information on techniques, decorating, finishing, firing, glazing etc will be provided if and when it is of interest or relevant to the student.

Wed 22 JulThe Potters Barn(4.5mi)

via The Potters BarnLocal gem

Cinema

Around £4

RIO - Build It Cinema

MAC WORKSHOPS Build It Cinema Rio – In Brazil, a Blue Macaw was sleeping in his nest when he wakes up he was seeing the birds singing real in rio while they’re celebrating Carnival. But when the blue macaw was about to fly, several exotic birds are smuggled out of the country. In Moose Lake, Minnesota, a crate with the male Spix’s Macaw hatchling falls out of a truck and is found by a young girl, named Linda Gunderson, who names him “Blu”. Over the course of 15 years, Linda takes care of Blu and grows up treating him as her true best friend and companion. Each child gets to build a figure to take home – book now limited tickets available. No trailers or adverts. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time. This is a relaxed film screening and will be held in the ‘Ellipse Room’. Age restriction rating U Disclaimer: Please note that all half-term workshop participants will be asked to sign up to Upshot. This helps us build a clearer picture of our youth work as part of the Youth Transformation Pilot for Stoke on Trent. We kindly encourage you to register in advance using the following link, this will make sign up on the day quicker: Sign Up Here “Accessibility and inclusion are central to our workshops. We offer wheelchair-accessible spaces, sensory bags, access to quiet areas when needed, and familiarisation visits.

Wed 22 JulMitchell Arts Centre(4.6mi)

via Mitchell Arts Centre

Cinema

Build It Cinema

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Wed 22 JulStoke-on-Trent City Centre(4.7mi)

via Stoke-on-Trent City CentreLocal gem

Community

Super hero theme

This booking is for a single class ticket for the date, class and time shown

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and Leek(4.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and LeekLocal gem

Theatre

Summer of Play: Tudor day of Play

Our Tudor Day of Play invites families to enjoy the great outdoors while uncovering historic games and challenges from Tudor times. No need to book – just jump in and have a go!

Wed 22 Jul11:30Little Moreton Hall(4mi)

via Little Moreton Hall

Community

Superhero theme

This booking is for a single class ticket for the date, class and time shown.

Wed 22 Jul12:15Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and Leek(4.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and LeekLocal gem

Community

Superhero theme

This booking is for a single class ticket for the date, class and time shown.

Wed 22 Jul13:30Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and Leek(4.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and LeekLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Life Group

Hope Community Church hasn't given us the full script, but Life Group has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Hope Community Church(4.6mi)

via Hope Community Church

Community

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

Wed 22 Jul20:30The Underground(4.6mi)

via The Underground

Community

Around £46.54

Courteeners

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Thu 23 JulStoke-on-Trent City Centre(4.7mi)

via Stoke-on-Trent City CentreLocal gem

Community

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.

Thu 23 JulStoke-on-Trent City Centre(4.7mi)

via Stoke-on-Trent City CentreLocal gem

Cinema

Paw Patrol - The Mighty Movie

MAC TOTS FILM CLUB Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) follows the pups after a magical meteor lands in Adventure City, granting them superpowers. Transformed into the Mighty Pups, they must defend the city from their nemesis Mayor Humdinger and a mad scientist, Victoria Vance, who plot to steal their new abilities. Whether you are introducing these films to your children for the first time or just look forward to enjoying them once again on the big screen this season we have chosen some of the most popular family films. Due to high demand, please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! No trailers or adverts. Film starts at 10am prompt. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time. This is a relaxed film screening. Age rating U

Thu 23 Jul11:00Mitchell Arts Centre(4.6mi)

via Mitchell Arts Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Superhero theme

This booking is for a single class ticket for the date, class and time shown.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and Leek(4.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and LeekLocal gem

Theatre

Summer of Play: Tudor day of Play

Our Tudor Day of Play invites families to enjoy the great outdoors while uncovering historic games and challenges from Tudor times. No need to book – just jump in and have a go!

Thu 23 Jul11:30Little Moreton Hall(4mi)

via Little Moreton Hall

Likely freeCommunity

Superhero theme

This is for a single class to get for the date, class and time shown.

Thu 23 Jul12:15Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and Leek(4.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Derbyshire Dales and LeekLocal gem

Cinema

ENCANTO

MAC FAMILY FILM CLUB Encanto – A Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, with original songs by award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the Colombian mountains. Whether you are introducing these films to your children for the first time or just look forward to enjoying them once again on the big screen this season we have chosen some of the most popular family films. Due to high demand, please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! No trailers or adverts. Film starts at 12 midday prompt. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time. This is a relaxed film screening. Age restriction rating PG

Thu 23 Jul13:00Mitchell Arts Centre(4.6mi)

via Mitchell Arts Centre

Children & Family

NOISE - Kids Club (School Years 3-6)

Come and get active with football, basketball, pool, or table tennis, or take it easy with card games and a game of Mario Kart or FIFA. There's also a tuck shop with a great range of snacks, plus free toast and squash available for everyone. Most importantly, there's a friendly team of leaders on hand throughout to welcome you, support you, and make sure everyone feels included.

Thu 23 Jul17:45Burslem Methodist Mission(3.1mi)

via Burslem Methodist Mission

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Staffordshire, England

Talke Pits is in Staffordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Talke Pits events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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