There's plenty to get up to in and around Stoke-on-Trent this weekend.

This weekend's what's on in Stoke-on-Trent is brought to you by Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) and Little Seeds.

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Potteries Folk Club | Fenton Town Hall | Fri 13 Nov

Robb Johnson will be this month's guest at The Potteries Folk Club at Fenton Town Hall on Friday 13 November.

Doors open t 7.15pm for a 7.45pm start with floor singers before the main act.

The Potteries Folk Club said: "His songs feature in the repertoires of a wide variety of musicians, from folk legend Roy Bailey to cabaret chanteuse Barb Jungr, and he enjoys a similarly diverse spectrum of critical acclaim – "a modern-day Dostoyevsky" said the US's Dirty Linen, Mojo made the double CD Gentle Men, a song suite family history of the First World War and its consequences, Album Of The Month, while The Daily Telegraph made it their Folk Album Of 1998."

Tickets are available online and cost £13.70 (including booking fees).

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Comedy Festival | Stoke Town Hall | Fri 13 to Sun 15 Nov

A number of comedy stars are heading to the city for the return of the Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival.

The festival, organised and directed by Me & Mrs Jones comedy, will bring nine comedy events to Stoke Town Hall between Friday 13 and Sunday 15 November.

Rachel Jones, from Me & Mrs Jones Comedy said: "We are so pleased to be bringing top comedy talent to our hometown for the third consecutive year of the Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival.

"We have hand-picked comedians who we know our audiences will enjoy. Thanks to everyone who attends our events and supports live comedy."

The line-up features a range of award-winning performers and rising stars from across the UK comedy scene including Adam Kay, the BAFTA-winning comedian and bestselling author of This Is Going to Hurt, and Clinton Baptiste, the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.

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Makers Market | B.Arts | Stoke | Sat 14 Nov

B.Arts, an artist led arts and educational charity, will host their fifth annual Makers Market in their building at 72 Hartshill Road, Stoke, on Saturday 14 November from 10am to 4pm.

The free-to-attend event will feature with a range of stalls selling festive gifts by local artists and makers including, visual artists, textile artists, illustrators, jewellery makers, mixed media artists, card makers and clay artists.

Kath Stanway, B.ARTS Co-Artistic Director said: "We are delighted to be hosting our Christmas Makers Market at B.ARTS again on Saturday 14 November.

"This year we have an incredible range of artists and makers (around 30!) all selling unique handmade and bespoke gifts, some have returned from last year and we have lots of new faces too."

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Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience | Mitchell Arts Centre | Hanley | Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov

The Mitchell Arts Centre will be hosting a Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience at 10am on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November.

MAC said: "Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie's first Christmas!

"Share in the excitement of Christmas Day as the family of five reflect on treasured seasonal memories. From snowy adventures and festive plays to decorating the tree, this hour-long cinema experience brings together seven classic festive-themed Peppa Pig episodes and four brand-new songs that little ones can dance and sing along to."

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Christmas Festival | Middleport Pottery | Sat 14 Nov

Middleport Pottery will be celebrating the start of the festive period with a Christmas Festival on Saturday 14 November.

The festival will feature a Christmas market, live music and children's craft activities, as well as hot food and a festive bar.

The organisers said: "The event runs from 12 PM to 8 PM, so whether you want to join us for family-friendly fun during the day or prefer a cozy evening stroll around the market with a mulled wine, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

"The festivities will take place both indoors and outdoors by the canal, so please dress warmly and don't forget to grab a hot chocolate to keep you warm."

Tickets are available online at £6 for adults and free admission for uder 10s

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Castle Classics and Castle Artisan Market | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Sun 15 Nov

Castle Artisan Market will return to The Stones from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 15 November alongside the Castle Classics Car show.

The event will feature artisan stalls with handmade gifts and festive treats as well as an "impressive" collection of classic and retro vehicles across Ironmarket and High Street.

Charl Pearce, Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Manager, said: "Joining Castle Artisan Market on 15 November gives us a fantastic opportunity to bring the two events together, with even more for visitors to enjoy while exploring and supporting our town centre businesses.

"We'd love to welcome back as many of our registered exhibitors as possible and we're grateful to everyone for their understanding and support."

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