Light-Up Puppetry Masterclass - Andrew Kim of Thingumajig Theatre
Jul
9
to 14 Jul

Light-Up Puppetry Masterclass - Andrew Kim of Thingumajig Theatre

Artists & Puppet makers - Do you want to learn how to develop your puppetry making skills on a larger scale? An incredible opportunity has arisen to get first hand puppetry design and experience from renowned Puppet, Mask Maker, Performer and Director Andrew Kim and Assistant Artist Kathy Kim in a Puppet making Masterclass.

A chance to learn, develop and master puppetry techniques and to be a part of making Giant Lanterns that will be used and displayed by Urban Wilderness CIC at one of the Winter productions in December 2025.

Andrew has created and performed puppet and mask plays, parades and events for over 30 years and has previously run these master classes in Scotland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Bulgaria, South Korea and several cities throughout the USA. 

This practical and hands-on masterclass will be running across 11 days (1 day off in between) in the heart of Stoke-On-Trent, in the potteries Town of Longton at Arts Organisation Urban Wilderness CIC.  Two giant lantern puppets will be designed and created during the course. 

Dates: July 3rd - 14th July 2025 (8th July - Day off)

Location: Urban Wilderness CIC, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, 

Course Cost: £650*

For more information visit Light-Up Puppetry Masterclass

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Giant Lantern Puppet Presentation
Jul
13
10:00 pm22:00

Giant Lantern Puppet Presentation

Get ready to be amazed by the enchanting world of illuminated puppets with a presentation from the Artists and Makers!

Artists have been busy working with renowned puppet maker Andrew Kim and Assistant Artist Kath Kim to create large scale lantern puppets for Urban Wilderness CIC Winter Event taking place in December 2025.

Join us for a free lantern puppet showcase at St James's Church, Longton to see some of the incredible work that has taken place over the last few weeks. This is a chance to see giant lanterns up close, to meet makers, artists and designers from all across the world and to be some of the first to see these unique lanterns in the heart of Longton!

This is not a show but a really informal event to come and see
2x Giant Lanterns in Longton and get inspired!

This event is taking place at 10pm so please be aware there may be low light and a torch may be required!

Tickets are available via Eventbrite

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Photoclub
Jul
17
7:00 pm19:00

Photoclub

Photo Club highlights and celebrates the work of local and national photographers, often documentary in style. We invite photographers to speak and share their work, we discuss images and the stories they tell and we share our passion for photography to capture the world around us.

NEXT EVENT

Film Screening Special

Thursday 17th July 2025, 7pm - 9pm

This month, we are screening a documentary film about a renowned American photographer and the discovery of her photographs. You are welcome to join in a short discussion about the film after the screening.

Book free tickets to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/photo-club-tickets-143830464089

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

For more information visit Photo Club

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Summer Creative Workshops
Jul
23
11:00 am11:00

Summer Creative Workshops

Every Wednesday through the school holidays, join our welcoming team in a range of arts activities.

The first 3 weeks we will be creating Carnival Flowers and flower headdresses for Longton Carnival which takes place on Sunday 10 August at Queens Park (Longton Park).

The second 3 weeks will be ‘Women for Peace’ workshops creating a Ban the Bomb symbol covered with flowers.

We will provide materials and instructions.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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In The Balance: Natalia Kasprzycka
Jul
24
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Natalia Kasprzycka

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature. Urban Wilderness CIC invite you to meet with, talk to, and create with Artists in this gentle program which looks towards a more balanced world.

In the Balance reflects Urban Wilderness CIC's pioneering approach—blending artistic experimentation and civic engagement to foster deeper connections between people, places, and creative expression.

This week is Spacious Heritage led by artist Natalia Kasprzycka.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter
For more general information visit In The Balance

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Summer Creative Workshops
Jul
30
11:00 am11:00

Summer Creative Workshops

Every Wednesday through the school holidays, join our welcoming team in a range of arts activities.

The first 3 weeks we will be creating Carnival Flowers and flower headdresses for Longton Carnival which takes place on Sunday 10 August at Queens Park (Longton Park).

The second 3 weeks will be ‘Women for Peace’ workshops creating a Ban the Bomb symbol covered with flowers.

We will provide materials and instructions.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Feminist Film Club
Jul
31
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

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Summer Creative Workshops
Aug
6
11:00 am11:00

Summer Creative Workshops

Every Wednesday through the school holidays, join our welcoming team in a range of arts activities.

The first 3 weeks we will be creating Carnival Flowers and flower headdresses for Longton Carnival which takes place on Sunday 10 August at Queens Park (Longton Park).

The second 3 weeks will be ‘Women for Peace’ workshops creating a Ban the Bomb symbol covered with flowers.

We will provide materials and instructions.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Longton Town Forum
Aug
6
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Teen Film Club
Aug
7
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

For more general information visit Teen Squad

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

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Centenary Carnival Queens Park - Queens Park Partnership
Aug
10
11:00 am11:00

Centenary Carnival Queens Park - Queens Park Partnership

  • Queens Park Longton (Longton Park) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Urban Wilderness CIC is supporting The Queens Park Partnership Centenary Carnival at Queens Park Longton (Longton Park) on 10th August.

During the first 3 weeks of the summer holidays we will be making ‘Carnival Flowers’ and flower headdresses for the carnival in our Summer Creative Workshops.

The workshops will take place Wednesday 11-2 from 23rd July - 6th August, and are free to drop-in all material are provided.

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Summer Creative Workshops
Aug
13
11:00 am11:00

Summer Creative Workshops

Every Wednesday through the school holidays, join our welcoming team in a range of arts activities.

The first 3 weeks we will be creating Carnival Flowers and flower headdresses for Longton Carnival which takes place on Sunday 10 August at Queens Park (Longton Park).

The second 3 weeks will be ‘Women for Peace’ workshops creating a Ban the Bomb symbol covered with flowers.

We will provide materials and instructions.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Summer Creative Workshops
Aug
20
11:00 am11:00

Summer Creative Workshops

Every Wednesday through the school holidays, join our welcoming team and get involved in a range of arts activities. The first 3 weeks we will be creating ‘Carnival Flowers’ workshops creating flower headdresses for Longton Carnival which takes place on Sunday 10 August at Longton Park. Second 3 weeks will be ‘Women for Peace’ workshops creating a Ban the Bomb symbol covered with flowers.

We will provide materials and instructions.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Summer Creative Workshops
Aug
27
11:00 am11:00

Summer Creative Workshops

Every Wednesday through the school holidays, join our welcoming team in a range of arts activities.

The first 3 weeks we will be creating Carnival Flowers and flower headdresses for Longton Carnival which takes place on Sunday 10 August at Queens Park (Longton Park).

The second 3 weeks will be ‘Women for Peace’ workshops creating a Ban the Bomb symbol covered with flowers.

We will provide materials and instructions.

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Feminist Film Club
Aug
28
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

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Open Door
Sept
2
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

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Creative Volunteers
Sept
3
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Longton Town Forum
Sept
3
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Art Club
Sept
4
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Teen Film Club
Sept
4
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

For more general information visit Teen Squad

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

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Open Door
Sept
9
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Sept
10
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Sept
11
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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In The Balance: Adina Lawrence
Sept
11
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Adina Lawrence

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature. Urban Wilderness CIC invite you to meet with, talk to, and create with Artists in this gentle program which looks towards a more balanced world.

In the Balance reflects Urban Wilderness CIC's pioneering approach—blending artistic experimentation and civic engagement to foster deeper connections between people, places, and creative expression.

This week is led by wastelands artist Adina Lawrence.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter
For more general information visit In The Balance

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

View Event →
Open Door
Sept
16
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Sept
17
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

View Event →
Art Club
Sept
18
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Open Door
Sept
23
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Sept
24
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

View Event →
Art Club
Sept
25
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Feminist Film Club
Sept
25
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

View Event →
Open Door
Sept
30
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Oct
1
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

View Event →
Longton Town Forum
Oct
1
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Art Club
Oct
2
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

View Event →
Teen Film Club
Oct
2
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

For more general information visit Teen Squad

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Oct
8
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

View Event →
Art Club
Oct
9
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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In The Balance: Sophia Hatfield
Oct
9
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Sophia Hatfield

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature. Urban Wilderness invite you to meet with, talk to, and create with Artists in this gentle program which looks towards a more balanced world.

In the Balance reflects Urban Wilderness CIC's pioneering approach—blending artistic experimentation and civic engagement to foster deeper connections between people, places, and creative expression.

This week is led by Sophia Hatfield.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter
For more general information visit In The Balance

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Open Door
Oct
14
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

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Creative Volunteers
Oct
15
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Oct
16
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Open Door
Oct
21
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

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Creative Volunteers
Oct
22
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Oct
23
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Open Door
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

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Feminist Film Club
Oct
30
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

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Creative Volunteers
Nov
5
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Longton Town Forum
Nov
5
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Art Club
Nov
6
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Teen Film Club
Nov
6
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

For more general information visit Teen Squad

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

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Open Door
Nov
11
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

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Creative Volunteers
Nov
12
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Nov
13
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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In The Balance: Stephanie Rushton
Nov
13
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Stephanie Rushton

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature. Urban Wilderness CIC invite you to meet with, talk to, and create with Artists in this gentle program which looks towards a more balanced world.

In the Balance reflects Urban Wilderness CIC's pioneering approach—blending artistic experimentation and civic engagement to foster deeper connections between people, places, and creative expression.

This week is led by artist, educator and researcher, Stephanie Rushton.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter
For more general information visit In the Balance

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

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Open Door
Nov
18
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Nov
19
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Nov
20
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Open Door
Nov
25
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Nov
26
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Nov
27
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Feminist Film Club
Nov
27
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

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Creative Volunteers
Dec
3
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Longton Town Forum
Dec
3
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Art Club
Dec
4
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Teen Film Club
Dec
4
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

For more general information visit Teen Squad

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

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Creative Volunteers
Dec
10
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Dec
11
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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In The Balance: Clay Comrades
Dec
11
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Clay Comrades

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature. Urban Wilderness CIC invite you to meet with, talk to, and create with Artists in this gentle program which looks towards a more balanced world.

In the Balance reflects Urban Wilderness CIC's pioneering approach—blending artistic experimentation and civic engagement to foster deeper connections between people, places, and creative expression.

This week is led by informal collective Clay Comrades.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter
For more general information visit In the Balance

Accessibility

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

View Event →
Open Door
Dec
16
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Dec
17
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

View Event →
Art Club
Dec
18
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Open Door
Dec
23
10:00 am10:00

Open Door

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge Team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

No need to book just drop in.

View Event →

Teen Film Club
Jul
3
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

This month’s screening is a 2012 American coming-of-age romantic drama film. Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

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Light-Up Puppetry Masterclass - Andrew Kim of Thingumajig Theatre
Jul
3
to 7 Jul

Light-Up Puppetry Masterclass - Andrew Kim of Thingumajig Theatre

Artists & Puppet makers - Do you want to learn how to develop your puppetry making skills on a larger scale? An incredible opportunity has arisen to get first hand puppetry design and experience from renowned Puppet, Mask Maker, Performer and Director Andrew Kim and Assistant Artist Kathy Kim in a Puppet making Masterclass.

A chance to learn, develop and master puppetry techniques and to be a part of making Giant Lanterns that will be used and displayed by Urban Wilderness CIC at one of the Winter productions in December 2025.

Andrew has created and performed puppet and mask plays, parades and events for over 30 years and has previously run these master classes in Scotland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Bulgaria, South Korea and several cities throughout the USA. 

This practical and hands-on masterclass will be running across 11 days (1 day off in between) in the heart of Stoke-On-Trent, in the potteries Town of Longton at Arts Organisation Urban Wilderness CIC.  Two giant lantern puppets will be designed and created during the course. 

Dates: July 3rd - 14th July 2025 (8th July - Day off)

Location: Urban Wilderness CIC, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent, 

Course Cost: £650*

For more information visit Light-Up Puppetry Masterclass

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Longton Town Forum
Jul
2
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Creative Volunteers
Jul
2
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Feminist Film Club
Jun
26
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

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Art Club
Jun
26
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Creative Volunteers
Jun
25
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Art Club
Jun
19
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Creative Volunteers
Jun
18
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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In The Balance: Jon Paul Green
Jun
12
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Jon Paul Green

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature. Urban Wilderness CIC invite you to meet with, talk to, and create with Artists in this gentle program which looks towards a more balanced world.

In the Balance reflects Urban Wilderness CIC's pioneering approach—blending artistic experimentation and civic engagement to foster deeper connections between people, places, and creative expression.

This week is led by Jon Paul Green, whose playful and thought-provoking public text installations and multidisciplinary works have brought creativity into unexpected places across Staffordshire.

This special session will include:

  • A photography walk in Longton, exploring everyday public spaces through a creative lens

  • A poetry and statement generation workshop, reflecting on themes of place, memory, and "emerging from lockdown"

  • A Q&A with Jon Paul Green, discussing the ideas and processes behind his recent work

The words and images created during this session will contribute to a new collaborative artwork, developed by Jon Paul and unveiled at the end of the In the Balance series.

All are welcome – no previous experience needed. Just bring your curiosity, a camera or phone (if you have one), and comfortable walking shoes.

About the Artist:
Jon Paul Green is a Staffordshire-based graphic designer and multidisciplinary artist. His works include public space interventions, collage, craft, poetry and typography. In recent years, his practice has focused on public text installations, creating projects for Appetite, Urban Wildness CIC, B-Arts and more, as well as numerous self-initiated pieces.

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Art Club
Jun
12
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Creative Volunteers
Jun
11
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

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Teen Film Club
Jun
5
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

Teen Films are screened at The Moony Club on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9:30pm. All teenagers are welcome and screenings are free. The next film is selected by attendees or by WhatsApp poll. We provide free drinks and snacks (or you can bring your own), along with blankets and beanbags

This month’s screening is a 2012 American coming-of-age romantic drama film. Join the WhatsApp group (contact 07432 663368) to find out what film is being screened and vote for the next film or email info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

The Moony Club is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.

Previous screenings include: Dead Poets Society, Little Women and Mona Lisa Smile.

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Art Club
Jun
5
4:30 pm16:30

Art Club

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.

We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Longton Town Forum
Jun
4
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

Longton Town Forum is a welcoming space to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Whether you are from a local business, community group, service provider, faith group or a local resident, everyone with an interest in Longton is welcome.

Longton Town Forum takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 7pm, at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange (next door to Iceland). Share updates on your events and activities, explore ways to support each other, and discuss resource-sharing and promotion opportunities.

Refreshments are provided, and for those that cannot make it in person we share a Zoom link. We are also happy to share news on your behalf.

Accessibility: There is a short ramp to the front door. Toilets are upstairs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco, around 5 minutes away.

For more information, email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Creative Volunteers
Jun
4
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Join our team of Creative Volunteers and be part of:

  • a warm and welcoming team

  • creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together

  • community events and festivals in Longton and Stoke-on-Trent throughout the year

We provide professional materials, instructions for a range of tasks from simple crafting to more complex makes, and plenty of teas, coffees and toast.

This is a drop-in session, you don’t have to arrive at 10am and you can leave whenever you like. We are a friendly, social group and you are also welcome to find a quiet space and create.

View Event →
Feminist Film Club
May
29
7:30 pm19:30

Feminist Film Club

A club for those who love film and want to build a community for women led cinema. Free film screenings every last Thursday of the month, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

After the screening, we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You're welcome to watch the film and leave, but we'd love for you to stay and take part in the conversation!

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list feministfilmclubstoke@outlook.com. For more general information visit Feminist Film Club .

Film for May: Grief, Shelter and Spells

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Ducks in a Row Workshop
May
29
11:00 am11:00

Ducks in a Row Workshop

Join us at The Moony Club this half term to make duck headdresses and ducks on sticks for The People’s Parade! This is a FREE workshop suitable for families and children aged 5+ (with parent support). Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm on Wednesday 28th or Thursday 29th May.

The People’s Parade is on Saturday 7th June, 1pm - 3pm from Hanley Park, to celebrate the Stoke-on-Trent Centenary. More information here - The People’s Parade.

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Ducks in a Row Workshop
May
28
11:00 am11:00

Ducks in a Row Workshop

Join us at The Moony Club this half term to make duck headdresses and ducks on sticks for The People’s Parade! This is a FREE workshop suitable for families and children aged 5+ (with parent support). Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm on Wednesday 28th or Thursday 29th May.

The People’s Parade is on Saturday 7th June, 1pm - 3pm from Hanley Park, to celebrate the Stoke-on-Trent Centenary. More information here - The People’s Parade.

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