Featured Events in Stoke-on-Trent in September 2025 (September Updated)

Important! Please ensure you have read all information carefully before booking a place. We're delighted to welcome Todd Hickerson of Mayco back to Potclays for four full-day mid-high fire workshops, plus a day of demos at our Open Day. This year's early-bird ticket price is just £50 including VAT (normally £65)! Book today! This basic to intermediate workshop is designed to help you get the most out of Mayco Stoneware, Stroke and Coat, Fundamentals underglazes, Jungle Gems, Elements, Snow Gems, Mayco Fluxes, Washes and Engobes. Are you looking for flexibility in your firing temperatures or creating firing freedom? Todd will help you explore a variety of Mayco products that give great results from cone 06-10, and will cover the best practices of Mayco glazes to achieve new and unique looks. Through this class you should gain the confidence to take your glazes further, experiment more, and make the most out of just a few glazes. The workshops will take place 10:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday 30 September, Wednesday 1 October, Thursday 2 October and Friday 3 October. Full information including booking and cancellation terms can be found at this link. Due to high demand for places, we are only able to accept one workshop booking per person. The content of the Tuesday workshop is repeated on Thursday, and likewise for the Wednesday and Friday workshop. To improve the student experience, we have limited numbers to a maximum of 16, and all materials will be supplied (you can bring a couple of your own stoneware bisque pieces if you wish). Attendees should bring an apron and packed lunch with them. Light refreshments will be provided all day. Attendees will benefit from Open Day discounts against Mayco products before anyone else. Look out for an email in the week prior to the workshop. It will contain important information. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Photography and filming takes place at all Potclays events. Material may be used publicly on social media and in Potclays marketing activity. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of staff. PLEASE NOTE FOR THE FRIDAY WORKSHOP: We close at 4pm on a Friday therefore any orders need to be collected by the afternoon break at the latest. We're unable to process any orders after 3pm. OPEN DAY DEMOS If you can't make it to the workshops, you can register for one of three free-of-charge 1hr Mayco product training sessions (demo and Q&A) at our Open Day on Saturday 4 October 2025 from 09:00-15:00 . These will take place at 10am, 11.30am, and 1.30pm. Places are limited to 20 at each session, so booking is essential. Free Mayco samples will be handed out to participants, and a full range of Mayco product will be available to purchase at Open Day discounts. EXTEND YOUR STAY If you’d like to stay in the area for the duration, there are plenty of accommodation options nearby. For example, Premier Inn Hanley and DoubleTree by Hilton are just over a mile away from Potclays. The Clayhanger Guest House is ¾ mile away (Newcastle direction). Take a look at VisitStoke website for ideas for places to visit. FINDING US Our main postcode often takes visitors to our loading yard. For GPS directions to our front entrance please use this residential postcode ST4 6JW (enter no. 447 if prompted by your device). Please note there is a 6ft10” height restriction at the front entrance: Please contact us to make special access arrangements if your vehicle is over this height. Our What3Words address for the showroom is ///create.expert.bigger . DISABILITY PROVISIONS We will always make every effort to accommodate those with physical disabilities. Our factory is a very old and rambling building (it was a Victorian teapot factory in a former life) and access to our classroom, WC’s and upper showroom is only made possible through the use of temporary ramps. Please speak to us before booking a course place or visiting us so we can discuss how to best meet your needs. TEACHERS Our courses & workshops are ideal for Educators and we can provide on request a certificate of attendance/completion to support CPD requirements. Please email us for details. Information Source: Potclays Ltd. | eventbrite

On the 4th September we will be welcoming Tony the psychic medium to The Civic Centre, Alsager, Stoke on Trent. The Alsager Civic is situated in the heart of Alsager town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East in Cheshire, England. It is located to the north-west of Stoke-on-Trent and east of Crewe. Enter the raffle in aid of Cancer Research UK on the night to win some Cheshire Gifts Products, other prizes to be confirmed... Prepare yourself for an evening of connecting with loved ones that have passed and an evening of love, light, and laughter. Doors at 7pm, to start at 7:30pm. Please see the FAQs for more info. General Ticket £15 person* (Plus booking Fee**) A fully stocked bar is available offering additional alcohic and non-alcoholic beveragesWhy not make an evening of it and have an early meal before the event start time? Or make a night of it and book a stay! Please see the FAQs for more info... Holistic & Wellbeing products will be available for purchase from www.CHESHIREGIFTS.co.uk Information Source: MSM Media Management / TonyMcMahon-PsychicMedium | eventbrite

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The legendary DISCO FOR GROWN UPS is coming back to the Kings Hall, Stoke We've listened...and plenty of tables and chairs will be back around the dance floor for the show! The BEST ever disco party returns to the beautiful Kings Hall ballroom, Stoke Town Hall on Sat 6th September for another fabulous night 70s disco and soul, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics! Expect dancers, confetti showers, lights, lasers, huge balloons and the BEST ever music to boogie to... Brand new playlist for 2025! Get glittered up for a fun and fab night of dancing with people your own age to the best music ever to dance to - its going to be a boogie night to remember under an amazing light and laser show Boogie the night away to all your favourite 70s, 80s and 90s disco, soul and feel good pop hits you love from Donna Summer, Human League, Earth Wind and Fire, Chic, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, Abba, Madonna, Robin S, Erasure, Bee Gees, Candi Staton, Faithless and many more Free glow sticks and retro sweets for everyone Doors open 6.30pm - 6.45pm for VIP ticket holders only. Entry from 6.45pm for all other ticket holders with dancing from 7.30pm to 11pm Please arrive by 7.30pm for the start of the show, so you don't miss any disco fun! Last entry is 8.30pm... *Please note...This is a standing event to dance at but seating will be availaible around the the dance floor on a first come basis VIP DISCO PACK VIP PACK INCLUDES -ONE VIP TICKET -VIP PRIORITY ACCESS Enter 15 mins before everyone else and have first choice of seats VIP priority entrance from 6.30pm. Perfect if you want to have a place to sit, or in a group that wants to disco together - DISCO GLOW PACK Light up the disco with our VIP glow pack...Includes premium glow stick pendant and string, fun flashing foam baton and DFGUPS branded led bracelet that flashes different colours to the music. See image below - VIP WRISTBAND -discounts off all merchandise - just show your VIP wristband Card payment only at the bar DRESS CODE - DISCO GLAMOUR www.discosforgrownups.com For disco news and dates , please like and follow us on FACEBOOK instagram.com/discosforgrownups tiktok.com/@discosforgrownups We haven't stopped dancing yet... Everyone loves to dance, but there's nowhere to go for a night of boogieing if you'r a 'grown up'. DFGUPS create amazing disco events for people who just love to dance the night away whatever age you are. Its all about dressing up and dancing to the music you love...Because grown ups can have fun too! Information Source: DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS | eventbrite

The Neurodiversity Network Conference 2025 will take place at the University of Staffordshire on Thursday, 11th September, and Friday, 12th September 2025. This two-day event will bring together educators, employers, and local and national organisations that support neurodivergent adults. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, explore useful products and services, and hear from a range of guest speakers. More details will be shared over the next few weeks, including confirmed speakers and a full agenda. In the meantime, please register for your Free Admission (Exhibition Only) ticket or take advantage of our Super Early Bird Offer and get full access for £45 per day. Day 1 – Thursday 11th September Focus: Neurodiversity in Education Guest speakers will explore how to support neurodivergent individuals across different age groups. Topics will include creating neuroinclusive learning environments, developing study skills, and signposting to helpful resources and services. Day 2 – Friday 12th September Focus: Neurodiversity in the Workplace This day will centre on supporting neurodivergent adults in professional settings. Topics include recruitment, Access to Work, reasonable adjustments and strategies for neuroinclusive workplaces. This content is ideal for neurodivergent professionals and those supporting them in the workplace. If you are interested in exhibiting or speaking at the event, please email claire.kerry@staffs.ac.uk Information Source: The Neurodiversity Network | eventbrite

Drop-in to our exhibtion area anytime between 10am and 3pm to meet over 20 business and orgnasaiton that specialise in supporting neyrodivergent learners - acorss all age groups. Why Attend? ✅ Discover practical support Learn about funding, assistive technology, and strategies for supporting students ADHD, autism, dyslexia and/or other neurodivergent conditions ✅ Build your confidence Leave with insight to create neuroinclusive learning environments and adapt your communication, teaching, or support methods ✅ Grow your network Connect with passionate professionals across education and student services, and build an powerful support network. ✅ Learn from experts Hear from expert trainers, thought leaders, and those with lived experience. If you have any questions about this event, please email claire.kerry@staffs.ac.uk Information Source: The Neurodiversity Network | eventbrite

The Positive HR Forum meets on a bi-monthly basis. The aim of our forum is to bring together expertise from different business sectors to share knowledge and experiences specific to employee engagement and wellbeing. Each meeting we focus on a different engagement and/or wellbeing topic. Guest speakers are invited to present different elements of the topic from an expert, personal or business perspective. Our topic this month is AI – The Future of Work: Exploring the Next Wave of AI Innovation . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our forum welcomes: Senior HR Leaders People Leaders Engagement & Wellbeing Specialists Associated service providers (whose services are primarily specific to HR Leaders). MLM COMPANIES - Due to the nature of the forum we do not feel that this is the right forum for you to promote your products/services. Information Source: Kaye Massey | eventbrite

Drop-in to our exhibtion area anytime between 10am and 3pm to meet over 20 business and orgnasaiton that specialise in supporting neyrodivergent employees. This event is perfect for leaders, managers, HR professional, recuriters and neurodivergent adults alike. Why Attend? ✅ Discover practical support Learn about funding, assistive technology, and strategies for supporting employees with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and/or other neurodivergent conditions ✅ Build your confidence Leave with insight to create neuroinclusive working environments and adapt your communication, management, and/or support methods ✅ Grow your network Connect with like minded professionals across and build an powerful support network. ✅ Learn from experts Hear from expert trainers, thought leaders, and those with lived experience. If you have any questions about this event, please email claire.kerry@staffs.ac.uk Information Source: The Neurodiversity Network | eventbrite

Dancing in the Daylight 2PM - 6PM FREE arrival drink FREE party pack with glow sticks & funky glasses Prizes for the BEST whacky outfits The greatest feel good party tunes from the 60s 70s 80s 90s Have a great party and feel fresh the next day STRICTLY OVER 30s Information Source: Daz Antrobus Events | eventbrite

Priscilla Pollara is an event you won't want to miss! Get better at effective, confident communication. Begin to out smart imposter syndrome. Priscilla is excellaent at guiding you through the PR mind field. Information Source: The Hay Barn Hampshire | eventbrite

A day of concerts, ceilidhs, singarounds, sessions, poetry, workshops, morris dancing, children’s activities & more to celebrate the centenary of the City of Stoke-on-Trent, with Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies The Lost Notes Jaywalkers Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer Daria Kulesh & Marina Osman Ben Robertson Nick Degg (Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate) Leek Peace Choir Potteries All-Star Ceildh Band & guest callers Domesday Morris Green Man Morris Leek Morris Also ... Songwriting workshop Harmony workshop Family poetry workshop Tales & music for children Singarounds Music sessions Available tickets: ALL-DAY TICKET, giving entry to all events: £42 to 31st August, £45 from 1st September AFTERNOON CONCERT TICKET: £21. The afternoon concert starts at 2pm, and features Jaywalkers, Daria Kulesh & Marina Osman, The Lost Notes EVENING CONCERT TICKET: £25. The evening concert starts at 6pm, and features Ben Robertson, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer, Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies EVENING CEILIDH: £8. The evening ceilidh starts at 9.30pm, and features caller Linda Westrupp with the Potteries All-Star Ceilidh Band FREE TICKET: £0. This ticket gives access to all events (workshops, children's activities, dance displays, singarounds, music sessions) EXCEPT the afternoon concert, evening concert and evening ceilidh. The concerts and ceilidh will take place in the Fenton Town Hall Ballroom. Other events will be free of charge, and will take place in the Fenton Town Hall Cafe, Albert Square, Christ Church and Ye Olde Manor Inn. Fenton Town Hall is accessible for people with disabilities. We're delighted to have received funding from the Community Foundation for our Folk Day. Information Source: Potteries Folk | eventbrite

Ghee lamp making Join us at Studio 39, ACAVA Spode Works Studios for a fun and hands-on workshop where you will learn to make your very own ghee lamp! Your creations will be fired and delivered to the Hare Krishna Centre in time for Diwali. It is a great chance to get your hands dirty, learn a new skill, and craft a unique, personal lamp to add a special touch to the celebrations. Come connect with others in a warm, creative atmosphere inside the historic Spode Factory. We cannot wait to see you there! Anny & Maria Information Source: Anny | eventbrite

In this session you will learn about coaching and mentoring and how to use these two skills to develop individuals in the workplace. You’ll develop a practical understanding how to coach, developing your skills and use of recognised coaching models. You’ll explore how to use mentoring to develop the workforce and the practical approaches to build your skills in mentoring. Information Source: Axia Solutions | eventbrite

The session will cover core functions and introduce the fundamentals of things like chart creation, pivot tables and managing different data sets. There will also be time for specific issues learners may face with Excel, ideal for those starting to use Excel or those who use it infrequently. Information Source: Axia Solutions | eventbrite