Thanks to National Lottery players funding is still available for community groups, schools, churches and other not-for-profit groups to celebrate their areas’ heritage. Groups can also apply for a grant to learn about the First World War 100 years after the guns fell silent on 11 November 2018. If your group has an idea and are interested in funding then join HLF for a drop in session between 2-6pm Tuesday 22 May at Butt Lane Community Centre.
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Readings at the Rifleman
As part of the community involvement element of the Heritage Lottery Fund award for Kidsgrove Heritage Trail, Go Kidsgrove are asking for original poetry on the theme of Kidsgrove’s history and heritage.
The poems should be brought to The Rifleman to be read out with the possibility of them being printed in a booklet later this year.
If you would like someone else to read out your poem for you, there will be readers available on the night.
Please ensure you arrive before 7.30pm in order to give us the most time to hear everyone’s poetry.
Free snacks will be available during the interval.
You will also be very welcome to attend, just to listen.
We look forward to hearing your poetry, and thank you all for your support.
Free to attend – everyone is welcome.
‘Paradise of the Potteries’ Launch Event
Come along and celebrate Christmas at our ‘Paradise of the Potteries’ opening event:
– Live Music performances
– Arts and crafts – including build your own musical instrument
– Music workshops from professional musicians
– Games for the family
– Food and drinks
and much more
Why not try out the Big Floor Piano plus Orchard Studios’ Dan Logan will be running a percussion and folk instrument workshop. Free entry!
The Great Lakes of Kidsgrove Heritage Walk
The Great Lakes of Kidsgrove…or How Did Blood Pool Get it’s Name?. Another one of our heritage walks led by the wonderful Philip Leese. Meet 10.45 for 11am start at Bathpool Park car park. Five bodies of water, two parks and plenty of fascinating stories about the people and places of Kidsgrove!
The walk is mostly flat but a few slight inclines and will be muddy if it is/has been raining. Wear sensible footwear and suitable clothing dependnig on the weather. Unfortunately most of the walk is not really suitable for people with mobility problems.
First World War Remembered
To coincide with the centenary of The Battle of Passchendaele, Â Kidsgrove Writers’ Group (KWG) are hosting an exhibition of photographs, posters, and personal memorabilia from WW1, together with paintings from local schoolchildren.
Doors open approx 9.30 am – FREE ADMISSION
Confirmed Programme times will be as follows:-
10.00 am – Opening and Welcome
10.15 am – Kidsgrove and WW1 – talk by Philip Leese
10.45 am – Poetry & Prose readings by Kidsgrove Writers’ Group
11.30 am – Music of the era interspersed by readings of poems by WW1 poet Wilfred Owen
Noon – Lunch break – time to view the exhibited items and to purchase drinks, and food from the BBQ
2.00 pm – Readings by the general public welcomed, and further readings from Kidsgrove Writers’ group
3.30 pm – Community singing of songs from the era, accompanied by Margaret Jenks
4.30 pm – Last opportunity to view the exhibited items and writings and artwork
5.00 pm – Thank you – Exhibition closes
(Times subject to change on the day if some parts run over)
Refreshments will be on sale during the two-hour lunch break, with opportunity to view the exhibits.
Collections and donations will be gratefully received to support the following charities:-
Tri Services & Veterans Support Centre
Military Artwork for Charities (the founder of which – Paul J. Ballard – has allowed us to use a copy of his painting to advertise this event).
Introduction to Ancestry.com
Find out more about the fascinating pastime of tracing your family history. Book your space for a one to one session about using the online database, Ancestry.com. These will be held on the afternoon of Tues 20th Sept and the morning of Thurs 29th Sept. Contact Kidsgrove library by calling 01782 782445 to book a slot.
Paradise Lost – Clough Hall Pleasure Gardens
‘Paradise Lost – the decline of the Clough Hall Pleasure Gardens’ – a talk by entertaining local historian Philip Leese. Booking essential – call Kidsgrove Library on 01782 782445 to reserve a place.