Transforming the Trent Valley

Events

Events from Transforming the Trent Valley and it’s partners, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

021026 - B-ARTS Cabinet of Curiosities 4 at B-ARTS 4 by Sue Kneill-Boxley

021026 - B-ARTS Cabinet of Curiosities 8 at B-ARTS by Sue Kneill-Boxley

021026 - B-ARTS Cabinet of Curiosities 4 at Biddulph Library by Sue Kneill-Boxley

021026 - B-ARTS Cabinet of Curiosities 2 at B-ARTS by Sue Kneill-Boxley

Discover more of the Trent Valley landscape in our photo gallery.

River Trent Cabinet of Curiosities coming to a venue near you!

Developed by B. Arts in collaboration with communities in Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, as part of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Trent Valley Past & Present project, the Cabinet of Curiosities brings together a fascinating collection of items recovered from locations throughout the Trent catchment area. Each object has been carefully selected to spark curiosity and conversation about the river’s cultural, environmental and social significance. From intriguing fragments of everyday life to items shaped by decades of river flow, each object offers a glimpse into the history, people, wildlife and changing landscape connected to one of the UK’s most important river systems.

Visitors are encouraged to look closely, ask questions and imagine the stories behind the objects on display, helping to reveal the rich connections between people, place and nature along the River Trent. The installation aims to encourage people of all ages to see the river in a new way, exploring how waterways connect communities, shape landscapes and influence local history. Through a blend of creativity, history and environmental storytelling, the exhibition celebrates the unique character of the river and invites people to reflect on their own connections to the places and waterways around them.

Cabinet of Curiosities tour timetable:

Please note that the cabinet of Curiosities will be set up and ready for public exhibition by approximately 12:30 on its day of arrival at a venue.

Venue	Month	Dates
	2026
Biddulph Library	October	Launch 5^th October
Hanley Library	November	Monday 2^nd to Thursday 26^th November
Stoke Library	December	From Friday 27^th November (Seasonal closing times may apply)
	2027
Longton Library	January	Monday 4^th January to Monday 1^st February
Fenton Town Hall	February	Tuesday 2^nd February to Tuesday 2^nd March
Stone Library	March	Tuesday 2^nd March to Wednesday 31^st March
Stafford Library	April	Thursday 1^st April to Thursday 29^th April
Brewhouse Arts Centre	May	Friday 30^th April to Monday 31^st May
Rugeley Library	June	Tuesday 1^st June to Wednesday 30^th June
Barton Library	July	Thursday 1^st July to Saturday 31^st July
Staffs History Centre	August	Tuesday 3^rd August to Tuesday 31^st August
Burton Library	Sept-Oct	Wed 1^st Sept to Thursday 30^th September

For a list of events we offer in East Staffordshire click our Eventbrite collection link below

Eventbrite Collection

Click our link below to visit Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Whats on. Select TTTV tag for our events in and around East Staffordshire

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Whats On

view of pot bank from Westport lake taken by Kathryn Kavanagh

Find us upstream!

We have new opportunities to engage with Transforming the Trent Valley in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle-under-Lyme

Keep an eye on the space below for more info of events we will be attending or hosting.

More details coming soon….

To check out current local events in this area visit:

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Whats On Support Staffordshire Training & Events

Event Bookings and Amendments

If you would like to change your booking or check that an event is still going ahead, please contact the Wild Child team/event organiser.

01889 880100 or email getwild@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

Coronavirus Update

Transforming the Trent Valley continues to follow government guidelines and has taken steps to ensure the safety of all its staff, volunteers, partners and supporters during this time.

Please ensure you follow current government guidelines.