Open Door
Feb
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.

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Creative Volunteers
Feb
26
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Stilt Walking Training
Feb
26
7:00 pm19:00

Stilt Walking Training

Circus in a Box are partnering with Urban Wilderness CIC to provide free stilt walk training for teenagers who are interested in being a part of the Pig Walk Parade at Longton Carnival on Sunday 6th April 2025.

Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm at The Moony Club. Training covers experience on the stilts, the correct use of equipment and the essential role of ‘spotting’ each other.

The stilt walk training is currently fully booked. If you are interesting in provision for teenagers, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Art Club
Feb
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
Feb
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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

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
Mar
4
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.

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Creative Volunteers
Mar
5
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Longton Town Forum
Mar
5
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Stilt Walking Training
Mar
5
7:00 pm19:00

Stilt Walking Training

Circus in a Box are partnering with Urban Wilderness CIC to provide free stilt walk training for teenagers who are interested in being a part of the Pig Walk Parade at Longton Carnival on Sunday 6th April 2025.

Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm at The Moony Club. Training covers experience on the stilts, the correct use of equipment and the essential role of ‘spotting’ each other.

The stilt walk training is currently fully booked. If you are interesting in provision for teenagers, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

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Art Club
Mar
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
Mar
6
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list info@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Creative Volunteers
Mar
7
7:00 pm19:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Open Door
Mar
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.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Mar
12
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

View Event →
Stilt Walking Training
Mar
12
7:00 pm19:00

Stilt Walking Training

Circus in a Box are partnering with Urban Wilderness CIC to provide free stilt walk training for teenagers who are interested in being a part of the Pig Walk Parade at Longton Carnival on Sunday 6th April 2025.

Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm at The Moony Club. Training covers experience on the stilts, the correct use of equipment and the essential role of ‘spotting’ each other.

The stilt walk training is currently fully booked. If you are interesting in provision for teenagers, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com .

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Art Club
Mar
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: Museum of Possibilities
Mar
13
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Museum of Possibilities

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 Museum of Possibilities, led by Urban Wilderness invites you to rethink our relationship with nature through thought-provoking, community-driven art. Looking back at past works and forward to what we can create, change, and discuss.

What to Expect:

Place-Based Artistry – See how Urban Wilderness CIC uses public performance, curation, installation, and co-creation to explore social and environmental themes.

Critical Reflection – Delve into themes of loss, resilience, and adaptation, using art as a tool for navigating ecological and social challenges.

Big Questions – Engage in thought-provoking discussions,

such as:

-What came first—snails or coal?

-What should museums collect and share? Bubble wrap? Singing and dancing? Houses for the homeless? Cake?

Join us for this inspiring conversation on art, heritage, sustainability, and the future.

Read more in our blog Museum of Possibilities Blog
Book your free ticket via Eventbrite
For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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Open Door
Mar
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.

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

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

View Event →
Stilt Walking Training
Mar
19
7:00 pm19:00

Stilt Walking Training

Circus in a Box are partnering with Urban Wilderness CIC to provide free stilt walk training for teenagers who are interested in being a part of the Pig Walk Parade at Longton Carnival on Sunday 6th April 2025.

Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm at The Moony Club. Training covers experience on the stilts, the correct use of equipment and the essential role of ‘spotting’ each other.

The stilt walk training is currently fully booked. If you are interesting in provision for teenagers, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

View Event →
Art Club
Mar
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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Documentary Photo Club: Daniel Lyttleton
Mar
20
7:00 pm19:00

Documentary Photo Club: Daniel Lyttleton

Documentary Photo Club is a space for photographers and those interested in documentary photography to develop skills together. From professionals to hobbyists, we look forward to meeting like-minded individuals, sharing inspiration, talking through challenges, and exploring the power of visual storytelling.

At this month’s session, we welcome Stoke-on-Trent based photographer Daniel Lyttleton. Dan will discuss his practice through examples from individual projects spanning over 17 years, which consists of several self-published photobooks that sit in public and private collections.

Dan is interested in the potential of the medium, establishing photography’s relationship with ideas about belonging, sense of place, escapism, community engagement, the family album and personal protest. Dan will also share some of his published photobooks which he sees as a tool for visual communication.

You can see his work at cargocollective.com/daniellyttletoncom.

Please book your free ticket for this month’s photo club on Eventbrite.

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Creative Volunteers
Mar
21
7:00 pm19:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Community Costume Fitting with Shademakers - Pig Walk & Parade
Mar
23
12:00 pm12:00

Community Costume Fitting with Shademakers - Pig Walk & Parade

Come join us and get parade ready with Costume production Company Shademakers for this years Pig Walk and Parade.

This will be an opportunity to get costume ready for the Pig Walk & Parade on the 6th April. You will get the opportunity to try on costumes prior to the Pig Walk, learn all about movement and meet others who will be involved in the day.

Shademakers are a renowed costume production company based in The Isle of Wight and the designers and makers of the infamous Pig Costume.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain costume and puppetry experience prior to the event and then being a part of the Wonderful Pig Walk on the Sunday 6th April.

To register for this event go to Eventbrite.

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Open Door
Mar
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.

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

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

View Event →
Stilt Walking Training
Mar
26
7:00 pm19:00

Stilt Walking Training

Circus in a Box are partnering with Urban Wilderness CIC to provide free stilt walk training for teenagers who are interested in being a part of the Pig Walk Parade at Longton Carnival on Sunday 6th April 2025.

Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm at The Moony Club. Training covers experience on the stilts, the correct use of equipment and the essential role of ‘spotting’ each other.

The stilt walk training is currently fully booked. If you are interesting in provision for teenagers, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com

View Event →
Art Club
Mar
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
Mar
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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Volunteer Training
Mar
29
10:00 am10:00

Volunteer Training

Once again, we’re bringing fun, colour, music and entertainment to Longton town centre with the Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade on Sunday 6 April 2025. Set to be bigger, brighter and blooming with spring flowers, we need a team of enthusiastic volunteers to help make the event a huge success.

On the day volunteer roles will include parade stewards, support for performances, artists and workshops. We’ll provide snacks, brews, lunch and a unique Pig Walk 2025 T-shirt!

Please register your interest on Eventbrite and we’ll invite you to a volunteer training session on Saturday 29 March.

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Open Door
Apr
1
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.

View Event →
Creative Volunteers
Apr
2
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

View Event →
Longton Town Forum
Apr
2
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Stilt Walking Training
Apr
2
7:00 pm19:00

Stilt Walking Training

Circus in a Box are partnering with Urban Wilderness CIC to provide free stilt walk training for teenagers who are interested in being a part of the Pig Walk Parade at Longton Carnival on Sunday 6th April 2025.

Workshops take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm at The Moony Club. Training covers experience on the stilts, the correct use of equipment and the essential role of ‘spotting’ each other.

The stilt walk training is currently fully booked. If you are interesting in provision for teenagers, please contact info@urbanwildernesscic .

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Art Club
Apr
3
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
Apr
3
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list info@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Open Door
Apr
8
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.

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Art Club
Apr
10
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: Kat Hughes
Apr
10
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Kat Hughes

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 visual artist Kat Hughes
For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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Feminist Film Club
Apr
24
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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome.

Previous screenings include, Naila and The Uprising, Now and Then, Daughters of the Dust and The Perfect Candidate.

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
Apr
29
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.

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Teen Film Club
May
1
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list info@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Open Door
May
6
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.

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Longton Town Forum
May
7
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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In The Balance: Gabriella Gay
May
8
7:00 pm19:00

In The Balance: Gabriella Gay

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 Gabriella Gay, page-stage poet, performer, writer and creative producer.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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Open Door
May
13
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.

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Open Door
May
20
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.

View Event →
Open Door
May
27
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.

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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Teen Film Club
Jun
5
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list info@urbanwildernesscic.com

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

In The Balance: John Paul Green

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 John Paul Green.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Longton Town Forum
Jul
2
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Longton Town Forum
Jul
2
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Teen Film Club
Jul
3
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list info@urbanwildernesscic.com

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In The Balance: Natalia Kasprzycka
Jul
10
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 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 Natalia Kasprzycka.
For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Longton Town Forum
Aug
6
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 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

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list info@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Teen Film Club
Sept
4
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list 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 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

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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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Longton Town Forum
Oct
1
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Teen Film Club
Oct
2
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list 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

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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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Longton Town Forum
Nov
5
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Teen Film Club
Nov
6
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list 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 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

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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. Drinks and snacks available at every screening, all welcome. 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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Longton Town Forum
Dec
3
6:00 pm18:00

Longton Town Forum

The Longton Town Forum is a welcoming place to share what's happening in Longton Town now and in the future! Local Business? Community Group? Service Provider? Faith Group? Volunteer?Longton Local? Join us 6:00-7:00pm on the 1st Wed of the month at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct Longton. 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: Short ramp to the front door. Please note, toilets are upstairs. Nearest accessible toilet Tesco 5 minutes away.

For more information email: admin@urbanwildernesscic.com

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Teen Film Club
Dec
4
7:00 pm19:00

Teen Film Club

A club for teenagers who love film. Free film screenings 1st Thursday of the month. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We also have drinks and snacks, with a pay as you feel donation pot. For extra comfort, we provide cushions and blankets, perfect for chilly evenings

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.

Previous screenings include, Dead Poets Society and Little Women.

To find out about our next screening and to get tickets join our mailing list 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 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

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Open Door
Feb
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.

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Art Club
Feb
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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Creative Volunteers
Feb
12
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Open Door
Feb
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.

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Creative Volunteers
Feb
7
7:00 pm19:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Art Club
Feb
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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Creative Volunteers
Feb
5
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Open Door
Feb
4
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.

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Art Club
Jan
30
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
Jan
29
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Open Door
Jan
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.

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Creative Volunteers
Jan
24
7:00 pm19:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Documentary Photo Club
Jan
23
7:00 pm19:00

Documentary Photo Club

Join us on Thursday 23rd January at 7pm at Urban Wilderness in Longton Exchange.

Documentary Photo Club is a space for photographers and those interested in documentary photography to develop skills together. From professionals to hobbyists, we look forward to meeting like-minded individuals, sharing inspiration, talking through challenges, and exploring the power of visual storytelling.

At this month’s session, we welcome Chris Neophytou. His practice focuses on themes of place and is rooted in a documentary approach to photography. Growing up in rural England as a second-generation Cypriot, navigating between two cultures, helped inform his interest in place and connected themes surrounding history and identity. You can see his work at chris-neophytou.com.

Chris will also share his work as founder of Out of Place Books, which prioritises accessibility and affordability in its photobook publications. Out of Place is a platform developed to promote photography as a way of exploring and learning about places.  Unlike exhibitions in galleries and museums, photobooks can be kept, shared, exist in many places at once and be rediscovered in years to come.

Please book your free ticket for this month’s photo club at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/documentary-photo-club-tickets-1192328810569

See you there!

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Art Club
Jan
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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Creative Volunteers
Jan
22
10:00 am10:00

Creative Volunteers

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

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Open Door
Jan
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.

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Art Club
Jan
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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