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Primary Times Staffordshire WHAT’S ON WHERE 9 September Abbots Bromley Horn Dance Abbots Bromley WS15 3DE www.enjoystaffordshire.com The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, performed since August 1226, is one of the few ritual rural customs to survive the passage of time. Today the Horn Dance, which takes place annually on Wakes Monday, offers a fascinating day out attracting visitors from all over the world. Attractions during the day include exhibitions, craft stalls. Backstage Pass Tours Buxton Opera House SK17 6XN www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 11am. Take a look behind the scenes at one of the country’s finest examples of a Frank Matcham theatre. In a new series of guided tours, discover the fascinating history of this iconic building, from its Edwardian beginning right up to the present day. T: 01298 72190. 9 September – Ongoing Stafford Gatehouse Tots Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk 10am-12noon. Every Monday, Georgie will introduce the children to songs, stories, dress up and role play as well as building in time for free play, crafts and a quick refuel. T: 01785 619080. 12 September Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods Hem Heath Woods,Trentham ST4 8RF www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Come along and try new things outdoors. You could swing in a hammock, get mucky and make a mud pie, and sing songs round the campfire, all in our exciting outdoor classroom. All sessions include a hot drink for adults, plus juice and snacks for children. Activities occur whatever the weather so please make sure you and your little ones are suitably dressed. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Age: 6 months - 5 years. Toddler Thursday Gladstone Pottery Museum ST3 1PQ www.stokemuseums.org.uk 10.30-11.30am. Learn, play and explore in these sessions especially for under 5’s and their parents or carers. £1 per child but normal admission applies if you wish to visit the rest of the museum. Booking essential -please call T: 01782 237777. 13 September Tots Make and Do - Colour Magic Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS www.derbymuseums.org 10-11.30am. Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where 2-5 year olds are welcomed with their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by the museum’s fabulous collections. Drop in session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups. Free event. T: 01332 641901. Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre The Wolseley Centre, Stafford ST17 0WT www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Come along and try new things outdoors. You could swing in a hammock, get mucky and make a mud pie, and sing songs round the campfire, all in the exciting outdoor classroom. All sessions include a hot drink for adults, plus juice and snacks for children. Suitable for children 6 months - 5 years. £5.50 per child, £3.50 per additional sibling - adults free. Heritage Open Day - Historic Walk of Longton Gladstone Pottery Museum ST3 1PQ www.stokemuseums.org.uk 2pm. Lasting around an hour and a half the walk is an ideal way of learning more about the history of the town, taking in landmarks along the way. The current buildings tell the industrial tale of the development of the area and the important role it played in the pottery industry. Beginning at the Gladstone Shop at 2pm, the walk is free of charge please book by calling T: 01782 237777. Theatre Tour - Go Behind The Curtain Crewe Lyceum Theatre CW1 2DA www.crewelyceum.co.uk 11am. Explore backstage, get a sneak peek of the theatre’s brand-new Studio, have your moment in the spotlight on the stage in the historic Edwardian auditorium and then finish up with a tea, coffee or soft drink in the Lyceum Restaurant. This is a unique opportunity to find out what goes on backstage at a working theatre. Suitable for the entire family. T: 01270 368 242. 14 September Messy Church at Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Cathedral WS13 7LD www.visitlichfield.co.uk 2-4pm. Come along to the Cathedral for an action-packed afternoon of children and adults being at church together – worshipping, learning and having fun. Sing, pray, learn about Bible stories and get messy exploring through crafts and activities. Children to be accompanied by an adult. No need to book. T: 01543 306100. Leek Farmers and Craft Market The Market Place, Leek ST13 5HH www.enjoystaffordshire.com 9am-4pm. Held every third Saturday of the month, Leek Farmers and Craft market has over 60 stalls in Leek Market Place. Local food stalls, street food and live music alongside Archer Fairs Craft, Collectors and Vintage market makes this market one of the best markets in Staffordshire. Classic Vehicle Show High Street, Biddulph ST8 6AR www.enjoystaffordshire.com 2-5pm. As part of the wider Heritage events taking part over the weekend Biddulph will be hosting a Classic Vehicle Show. All vehicles welcome Cars, Bikes, Scooters, Commercial, Military and Farming. Prizes for Best In Class. Refreshments available. T: 01782 297845. Heritage Day - Backstage Tour Regent Theatre ST1 1AP www.atgtickets.com Tours at: 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Come along and get a backstage view of what it’s like being behind the scenes of a busy working theatre, with areas not normally accessible to the general public. See the dressing rooms where the stars spend their time before a show - and be prepared to be wowed by how big the stage really is. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. T: 0844 871 7615. 14 September – 15 September Lichfield Heritage Festival Lichfield City, Lichfield www.visitlichfield.co.uk Join the festivities in Lichfield this Heritage weekend, help celebrate Samuel Johnson’s Birthday with a ceremony on the Market Square, followed by an afternoon of entertainment. Enjoy free admission to venues not normally open to the public, an array of tours, exhibitions, fun activities and much more. T: 01543 308924. Victorian Living History Tamworth Castle B79 7NA www.tamworthcastle.co.uk 10.30am-3pm. Step back in time and join the Victorian Governess, Housekeeper and Servants as they go about their daily tasks. Visitors are invited to experience the daily activities of a Victorian household by helping the servants with their chores or participating in a lesson from the Governess. T: 01827 709618. Midland Game Fair Weston Park ST14 8AG www.midlandgamefair.co.uk The Midland Game Fair offers plenty of action and entertainment for the whole family, with children’s features including crossbows and catapults, countryside workshops, punch and judy shows and lots lots more. There are over 700 topquality trade stands selling everything for the home and garden, and visitors can also take time out to relax at the picnic area and enjoy the superb roaming live entertainment. Heritage Open Weekends Chatterley Whitfield 2019 Chatterley Whitfield former Mine and Museum ST68UW www.enjoystaffordshire.com 10am-4pm. A chance to see the former Mine that closed in 1975 on an above ground guide tour with the Friends of Chatterley Whitfield. T: 07980924738. 15 September Wildfamilies Discover @ The Wolseley Centre The Wolseley Centre, Stafford ST17 0WT www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 1.30-3.30pm. Fabulous drop in activities at The Wolseley Centre. No need to book just come along and join in with some outdoor fun. Please come dressed for the weather as lots of activities take place outside. £3.50 each (0-2 years free with paying sibling). Aged 3 years to 103 years (0-2 years free with paying sibling). Race for Life: Stoke on Trent Pretty Muddy Kids Central Forest Park, Stoke on Trent ST1 6BD www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org 9.45am. Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is a brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research. Children: £10.00. Supervising Adult: free. 17 September Handling Histories Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS www.derbymuseums.org 10.30-11am. Handling Histories is the museum’s regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some objects from the collection. Drop-in session, suitable for all. Free – Give What You Think. T: 01332 641901. 18 September Longton Heritage Walk Gladstone Pottery Museum ST3 1PQ www.stokemuseums.org.uk 1.30pm. Join Jane Corfield and Jon Goodwin of the City Council’s Heritage Team for a walking tour of Longton Conservation Area, outlining it’s history and development. Find out about heritage-led regeneration and the Ceramic Heritage Action Zone. Leaving from the Gladstone Shop at 1.30pm. This event is free and normal admission charges apply to the rest of the museum. Please call T: 01782 237777 to book your place. 19 September Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods Hem Heath Woods,Trentham ST4 8RF www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Come along and try new things outdoors. You could swing in a hammock, get mucky and make a mud pie, and sing songs round the campfire, all in the exciting outdoor classroom. All sessions include a hot drink for adults, plus juice and snacks for children. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Age: 6 months - 5 years. Backstage Pass Tours Buxton Opera House SK17 6XN www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 2pm. Take a look behind the scenes at one of the country’s finest examples of a Frank Matcham theatre. In a new series of guided tours, discover the fascinating history of this iconic building, from its Edwardian beginning right up to the present day. T: 01298 72190. 20 September Tots Make and Do - Harvest Celebration Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS www.derbymuseums.org 10-11.30am. Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where 2-5 year olds are welcomed with their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by the museum’s fabulous collections. Drop in session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups. Free event. T: 01332 641901. Nature Tots at Westport Lake Visitor Centre Westport Lake Visitor Centre, Stoke on Trent ST6 4RZ www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 10am-12noon. Nature Tots is an indoor and outdoor adult and toddler group run by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Each week has a different theme; it could be bug hunting, marvelling at magic or exploring a story. All activities are designed to encourage your toddler’s engagement with nature. £5.50 per child, £3.50 per additional sibling. Age: 8 months - 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre The Wolseley Centre, Stafford ST17 0WT www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk 10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Come along and try new things outdoors. You could swing in a hammock, get mucky and make a mud pie, and sing songs round the campfire, all in the exciting outdoor classroom. All sessions include a hot drink for adults, plus juice and snacks for children. Activities occur whatever the weather so please make sure you and your little ones are suitably dressed. Suitable for children aged 6 months - 5 years. £5.50 per child, £3.50 per additional sibling - adults free. 20 September – 23 September Retro Arcade Event Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS www.derbymuseums.org 11am-5pm. Travel back to a world of retro gaming with a weekend of over 50 arcade classics and pinball machines to keep everyone entertained. See classics like Pac- Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger and more. If vintage consoles and computers are more your thing, don’t worry – that’s covered too with the likes of the incomparable Snes and PS1. Suitable for all. T: 01332 641901. 8 BACK TO SCHOOL 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/Staffordshire
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