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.

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.

Access

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.

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!

This month Join Feminist Film Club and South Cheshire and North Staffs Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament for a special screening of Carrying Greenham Home, a feature-length documentary filmed on site over seven months by Amanda Richardson and Beeban Kidron

“We fear for the future of all our children, and for the future of the living world, which is the basis of all life.”

In early September 1981, a group of women from Wales, Women for Life on Earth, arrived at Greenham Common in Berkshire, England. They had marched all the way from Cardiff to oppose the housing of 96 Cruise nuclear missiles there.

This was the beginning of the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, which saw thousands of women joining in occupation and protest outside the RAF airbase.

Book your ticket here: https://buytickets.at/feministfilmclub/1782352

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 .

Access

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.

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

Tickets available via Eventbrite

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.

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

Access

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

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

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.

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 .

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.

Tickets from Eventbrite
For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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.

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

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.

This month join us for an inspiring evening as we screen a powerful new documentary about a legendary English photographer. Whether you're a photography professional or just love visual storytelling, this one’s for you.

Book your free place via Eventbrite

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 join Trinidad-born and Stoke-based, Gabriella Gay, page-stage poet, performer, writer and creative producer, for an evening of film and conversation exploring nature, wellbeing, and identity as a Black Afro-Caribbean woman in Stoke-on-Trent. Gabriella is also a PhD researcher exploring Black histories in overlooked spaces. She’s the founder of Roaming Poets and Kwanzaa Collective UK CIC, with past commissions from the BBC, V&A, and National Theatre.

This special gathering includes:

Screening of Taking Up Space
A short film made during Gabriella’s Wastelands commission with filmmaker Cynthia Cody, exploring the visibility and care of Black and Brown communities in green spaces.

Long Table Conversation on Nature
Inspired by Split Britches’ Long Table format – a welcoming, dinner-party-style space where conversation is the main event. All are invited to listen, speak, and connect.

Expect: Open discussion, reflection, refreshments, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere.

Who’s it for? Everyone – artists, creatives, community members, or the simply curious.

Book your space now! (free event) — https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../taking-up-space-a-long...

Learn more:

Wastelands

Kwanzaa Collective UK Kwanza The collective are celebrating their 5-year anniversary during the week of In The Balance!

About Gabariella Gay

Gabriella Gay Writing

Instagram: @thebootsalepoet

Facebook: @Gabriella Gay Writing - GKA Gay

For more information sign up to our Newsletter

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

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 .

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 join director, producer, and theatre-maker Kat Hughes for an intimate and engaging session exploring her journey in audio storytelling. This event offers a rare opportunity to listen to selected works from Kat’s portfolio, spanning podcasts, audio drama, and immersive sound projects.

What to Expect:

Kat will share insights from her creative journey, featuring selected works from her portfolio, including:

The Secret City – An audio trail uncovering Stoke-on-Trent’s hidden histories

My Youth Grows – Young people’s experiences of public space

The Music of Motherhood – Reflections on pregnancy & childbirth during Covid

The Rhapsodies – A sound-rich storytelling series for Potboiler Theatre

Notes from Space – A surreal audio experience transporting listeners beyond Earth

Kat will discuss her creative process, collaborations with communities, and the power of sound in storytelling. There will also be time for discussion, questions, and reflections.

Who is this for? Artists, creatives, and anyone curious about the world of immersive audio storytelling!

Learn more about Kat’s work: Potboiler Theatre Kat Hughes and on Kat’s website

Book your FREE ticket on Eventbrite

Come along, tune in, and explore the richness of audio storytelling!

For more information sign up to our Newsletter

Teen Film Club is 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

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 .

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.

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 CIC 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

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

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!