If you go down to Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre on Saturday 26th February, you'll be in for a big surprise.
Community group Stop the Stink/Cap it Off are holding a family event in Queens Gardens to highlight the impact of the 'stink' from Walleys Quarry on the health of local children.
The event will begin with a march through the town centre starting from Bridge Street at 10:30am.
There will be music and comedy at various points along the march, followed by speakers and activities for children in Queen's Gardens.
These will include an opportunity for young people to express how they feel about the: stink and other environmental issues by writing and drawing in 'Fresh Air Bears' to be used to decorate a special tree.
Speakers at the event will include consultant in children's medicine Dr Ian Sinha and families living in near to the quarry describing their experiences.
Other speakers and acts will include local children speaking about their experiences of living next / near to a landfill, and representatives from groups campaigning to protect green spaces and fighting for clean air.
Refreshments will be available from a stall in Queen’s Gardens run by Better Together Community.
The event will be advertised by a powerful social media campaign using dramatic images to represent the lived experience of families living near to Walley’s Quarry.
There will be a special guest appearance by a yet to be named celebrity, full details will be announced later this week.
The event will conclude at 3pm (approximate).