Crafting, creativity and comfort with Appetite (all ages)

Everyone is welcome to join us for crafting, creativity and comfort at Newcastle Common on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-3pm.

Come along to Appetite’s Newcastle Common; a place for crafting, creativity and comfort in the centre of Newcastle Town where everybody is welcome!

Our door is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm for people to: 

  • Browse our Newcastle Common library, featuring books you might not find in your local library. We’ve worked with Staffordshire Libraries so you can use your library card to take out books with us or sign up with us 
  • We have lots of different events and activities that happen in Newcastle Common, from fun scientific discoveries to ugly wreath making! These take place at different times throughout the year. Keep an eye on our What’s On page for more info!
  • You can even get comfy on our rather colourful sofas and beanbags to read or even have a go at some relaxing colouring 
  • Our volunteers are always on hand to help! You can go to them with questions and queries about Appetite and Newcastle Common, ask them for their book recommendations or for some help with an activity. If you’d like to become a Newcastle Common volunteer, email us at sammyb@appetite.org.uk or call 07951 357389
  • Access at Newcastle Common

    There is a small step into Newcastle Common, we do also have a ramp for wheelchair users.

    The performances and activities are accessible for everyone.

    The nearest toilets to Newcastle Common can be found at Castle House, Barracks Road, ST5 1BL, including accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities and baby changing. This is about a 4-minute walk from Newcastle Common.

    The nearest car park to Newcastle Common is Lymelight Boulevard, 27 Paradise Street, ST5 1RS. This is a multi-story pay and display car park with blue badge parking.

    On-road blue badge parking can also be found at Merrial Street.

    View the Newcastle Common Easy Read here in either Word or pdf format.

    Want to know what else is going on?

    Visit the What’s On page for events and go to Get Involved for more opportunities. For regular updates, why not subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook @appetite.stoke, Instagram @appetite_stoke, and X @appetitestoke.

    Date & Time

    Fridays & Saturdays | 11am to 3pm

    Venue

    Newcastle Common

    Address

    2-3 Lancaster Buildings, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1PG (Find us opposite the Guildhall and Boots in the old Thomas Cook store. Look out for the colourful windows!)

Date: 3rd May 2024 - 3rd May 2025 Recurs weekly on Friday and Saturday.

Location: Newcastle Common 2-3 Lancaster Buildings, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1PG

Cost: Free

Time: 11:00 - 15:00