Local bands could win a record deal at this year’s Raw Talent music competition. The grand prizes have just been announced – including the chance to record an EP with Stafford label Assorted Records. Assorted Records will work with the overall Raw Talent winners to help promote their music, with a professional photo shoot and [...]
Work is set to start after Christmas on converting Stafford’s historic former post office into an upmarket restaurant. Dennis Foster’s plans to transform the grade II listed building into a bistro, tapas and cocktail lounge have been approved by planners. Proposals, which also include converting the ancilliary former Job Centre building into a wine bar, [...]
Visit Santa’s reindeer (in Crabbery Street) having a rest after the parade, before they get ready to fly off back to the North Pole. Flock to the Town Centre to see Shaun the Sheep who will be appearing at various intervals throughout the day. Climb aboard the Land Train, which will be chugging around the [...]
Join in the fun of the Mother Goose themed parade through Stafford Town Centre. Santa will be leading the way with his reindeers, with Shaun the Sheep, not far behind! (Please note, Shaun the Sheep, will be appearing at various intervals throughout the day) Enjoy the array of marching bands, festival floats and street entertainers [...]
Local historians Roger Butters and Nick Thomas record reminiscences of Staffordians for inclusion in ‘A Complete History of Stafford’. Nick and/or Roger will be in residence for the duration of the exhibition interviewing anyone who has reminiscences of Stafford. Supported by local collections. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.
Join us on a terrifying tour of Stafford town centre and the Ancient High House. Learn real scary stories and macabre facts. Be there if you dare! £5 per person, pre-booking essential, call 01785 619 131. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.
Become a real life treasure hunter. Learn from experts and handle real archaeological artifacts, antiques and documents from the past. Items from the Roman period through to WWII, including Anglo Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian and Victorian. Free admission. Supported by Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service and private collectors. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage [...]
Displays and demonstration from experts in embroidery, crochet, knitting and sewing. Exhibition of 17th century embroidery. Felt making workshop and children’s French Knitting workshop. Free admission. Supported by the Borough Broderers. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.
Meet King Charles I at the Ancient High House, visit the local history groups in the County Buildings where there is a full talks programme and take a look around the 17th century English Civil War re-enactors encampment in the market square. Free admission. Organised by the Staffordshire Heritage Group. via Stafford Borough Council – [...]
Knight, damsel or peasant. Choose your costume and don’t forget your camera! Hands on dressing up fun for all the family. Join us for a guided tour of the Castle at 11am and 2pm. Free admission. In support of Heritage Open Days. via Stafford Borough Council – Heritage Events 2010.[topicblocks id="/en/stafford_castle" comment="When you publish this [...]