Programme of events

May 2023

4 May

About Time: a dance celebration of the 850th year of Newcastle-under-Lyme by Daniel Jones

NSCG Performing Arts Centre, Knutton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2SL

Thursday 4 May 2023 - 5pm and 7.30pm (2 performances)

The 1 hour show includes a performance by professional dancers, Daniel and Kei Jones.

'About Time' includes original music and choreography performed by local residents and Newcastle College Performing Arts students celebrating aspects of periods of time in Newcastle-under-Lyme through dance by Daniel Jones.

Cost: £10 and £8 concession

How to book: call 01782 254800 between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

6 May

King's Coronation Market

The Stones, Newcastle-under-Lyme Market, High Street, ST5 1PW

Saturday 6 May 2023 - 9am to 5pm

In celebration of #Nul850 and His Majesty, King Charles III's Coronation on Saturday, 6 May 2023, Newcastle-under-Lyme markets will be hosting a royal themed market on The Stones. There will be super, regular general market traders plus our event market indies and entertainers to provide a fun day in town for all residents and visitors. If you'd like to reserve one of the vacant stalls on-the-day, trade from a self-supplied gazebo, van or use one of our limited supply then get in touch on 01782 620519 or email markets@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk. Stalls cost just £5 and Public Liability Insurance is free for 18-30 year olds.

Cost: free

How to book: just turn up.

6 May

Live Stream of the King's Coronation and children's craft 

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Saturday 6 May 2023 from 10:30 am

Join Brampton museum for a children's craft activity fit for royalty- paint your own coronation themed ceramic tea light to take home- and an indoor street party suitable for any weather. Treat yourself to delicious cake and sandwiches from the tea room and watch as we attempt to live stream the coronation in London on our big screen.

Please book below for the craft activity. To watch the live stream just drop in anytime, no need to book.

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7 May

Royal afternoon tea

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Sunday 7 May 2023 2pm

Enjoy decadent sandwiches and luxury hot drinks with the Little Vintage Tea Room.

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11 May

B's Dementia Cafe

Sammy Bell's tea room, Belong Newcastle, Lower Street ST5 2RS

Thursday 11 May 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

18 May

Fascinating folk of Newcastle film show: Military matters

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Thursday 18 May 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm

A special archive film show from Ray Johnson looking at Newcastle's military links.
   

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22 May

A Walk Around Red Lion Square Newcastle

Monday 22 May 2023 at 11am.

Meet in Merrial Street outside the Carlton (former Conservative Club), for a 11 am start.

Mervyn's Mondays history presentations presents an hour long history walk discussing past and present buildings associated with Red Lion Square including the two cinemas, shops such as Blockley's and Wain's, public houses including the Three Tuns and the Globe Commercial Hotel plus the construction of modern shopping facilities in the late 1960s.

Cost: £3 pay on the day.

How to book: Turn up on the day, come rain or shin.

25 May

Fascinating folk of Newcastle talk: Thomas Harrison

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Thursday 25 May 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm

A special talk by Ian Atherton about the life of Thomas Harrison.

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27 May 

Newcastle Jazz and Blues Festival: Treekatz

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Saturday 27 May 2pm

28 May 

Newcastle Jazz and Blues Festival: Tipitina

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Sunday 28 May 2pm

31 May 

Circus skills with Andrew Van Buren

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Wednesday 31 May From 10am

Great fun for all the family and a taster of June's celebration of Philip Astley, founder of the modern circus.

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850 Pom Pom Making with Grow North Staffs

Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP

Wednesday 31 May From 11am

Join Grow North Staffs for a hands on craft session to create pom poms.

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