Programme of events
November 2023
4 November
Celebrity organ concert
St Giles Parish Church, Church Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1QS
Saturday 4 November 2023 - 12:00 noon
An exciting organ concert with popular music given by Philip Rushforth the organist of Chester Cathedral. This will be an opportunity to hear this magnificent instrument which is one of the treasures of Newcastle and has recently been overhauled and restored. There is also an opportunity to view this amazing church designed by George Gilbert Scott a leading Victorian architect This event is a joint venture with the North Staffs and District Organ Society.
Cost: free but donations welcomed
How to book: simply arrive at the event
Betley bonfire night
Information is on the Betley bonfire facebook page.
5 November
Mayor's charity fireworks
9 November
B's Dementia Cafe
Sammy Bell's tea room, Belong Newcastle, Lower Street ST5 2RS
Thursday 9 November 2023 - from 14:00
This event will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month. sessions are free and will include entertainment, refreshments and opportunity to access support whilst forming friendships. Please book in advance.
Cost: free
How to book: contact Emma Palin or Isis Whitmore on 01782 986300
11 November
Remembrance Day event: Oakie's War Film Show
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Saturday 11 November 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Oakie's War by local writer Bill Ridgway charts the course of Dick Oakes' journey through the second world war.
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12 November
Remembrance Sunday: 1940s music from the Baker Street Belles
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Sunday 12 November 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Join local music trio the Baker Street Belles this Remembrance Sunday for a special 1940s themed performance.
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16 November
Fascinating folk of Newcastle film: Reginald Mitchell
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 23 November 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A special film by Ray Johnson about the life of Reginald Mitchell. More details to follow soon.
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19 November
Staffordshire junior chess championships
Coop Academy, Westport Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD
Sunday 19 November 2023 - from 9:00am until approximately 5:00 to 6:00pm
The Staffordshire junior chess championships is a 6 round rapidplay event to determine who are the county champions at different age groups. Players must be members of the English chess federation.
Cost: £15
How to book: Email Jonathan Blackburn on jonathan.blackburn1985@gmail.com
30 November
Fascinating folk of Newcastle talk: Oliver Lodge
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 30 November 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A talk about eminent scientist and Wolstanton resident Oliver Lodge by local historian Phil Rowley.
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Watch this space - more details coming soon
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