JCB and a group of employees have dug deep to help transform a village playground where the company has its World Headquarters. Pictured at the opening of the new Rocester village playground are, left to right, Thea (5) of Dove Academy, Rocester, JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, JCB Project Leader David Wheeldon and daughter Amelia (6) of Saint Filumena’s, Caverswall, Riley (10) and Bobby (10) both of Ryecroft Middle School, Rocester and Demi (5) of Dove Academy, Rocester. The Roce

The Star Bikers invites motorcyclists, spectators, families and members of the public to support the 48th Annual Toy Run on Sunday 22 November 2026. Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to gather in Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 22 November 2026 for the Star Bikers Charity’s 48th Annual Toy Run, bringing together the motorcycling community to support children in need, families experiencing poverty and local charities. Taking place at Bet365 Stadium, the event is expected to attr

On the 11th of October 2026, the Auctioneers Arms, a Caverswall-based community pub, invited us to a taster evening for their new menu, but it's so much more than food that is served here. Manager Terry told our reporter what makes The Auctioneers such a special place. Pictured: Manager Terry & Deputy Manager Tilly The new menu was made possible thanks to a completely new kitchen. It had been on Terry and his team's wish list for a long time, the old one being smaller than an

Where to contact when | Autumn Update | About Cheadle & District Animal Welfare | Black Cats Are Beautiful | When Pets Fall Ill Autumn Update Margaret Russell 20.10.26 The weather is getting colder and the leaves are falling, a sure sign that we are well and truly into autumn, and what can be nicer than a brisk morning walk with your dog in the autumn sunshine? Olwyn & Arwin That’s what Ann was doing recently with Arwin, a 7-month-old Guide Dog puppy, whom she was lo

SMDC is now inviting applications for the next round of the Climate & Nature Fund. Grants of up to £400 are available. Eligible projects include those that encourage active travel or wildlife, community engagement or growing schemes, and those that improve the energy efficiency of community buildings. *Social Connective CIC Previous grant winners include projects ranging from showcasing farming biodiversity and supporting hedgehog rescue services to those helping community gr

We Love the Moorlands is a local fund that works with small charities and community groups over the Moorlands region. Part of the Community Foundation for Staffordshire they are dedicated to helping good causes specifically in the Moorlands area. A panel of local volunteers help to deliver grant awards in the Moorlands. Over the course of the year they award around £25,000 to many groups, each grant can be up to £1000 – A spokesperson for the group said "If you need some

A VILLAGE bowling club has two reasons to celebrate after securing funding for a new shelter and topping off a successful season. Mayfield Crown Green Bowling Club feared they would be without refuge from the elements when their Conygree Lane recreation ground shelter was destroyed by storms at the beginning of the season. But an appeal to the local community produced heart-warming support for the 30-strong club which has been a part of the village sports scene since 1990. Lo

This month, the Craft Community Hub at 59 Chapel Street in Cheadle celebrates its second birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with friends and cake?. Everyone is welcome and whilst this vibrant hub hosts the work of more than 25 local makers every day there is an extra special reason to visit this weekend. There will of course be birthday cake but the hub members are hosting a cake sale in aid of local charity A Child of Mine. If you've not come across their work b

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cheadle recently welcomed civic leaders and invited guests to celebrate their dedication to serving the town and its residents. Civic Leaders & their families at St. Giles The Abbott - the church on the hill St. Giles the Abbot, the Church on the Hill, hosted the ceremony, with Wellspring Methodist Church hosting the visitor reception. Guests were encouraged to enjoy a short walk across the town to see the art exhibition dotted around the shops a

Wanted at Cheadle Food Bank. Here is the list of food bank shortages for this week and we thank you for your continuing support.

Cheadle Mayor Phil Routledge is to host a Fireworks & Halloween Spectacular in support of his chosen charities: Glow, a Staffordshire domestic violence charity that supports both men and women, and Fibromyalgia Action UK, a cause close to his heart. The event will take place at Hales Hall on 31st October, where there will be two separate displays: one at 6:15 aimed at those with young children and the main event taking place at 7:30. There will be food and drinks available, i

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Dougie Mac is inviting people across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire to take part in a Mega £30,000 Dream Draw as the hospice celebrates 30 years of its Lottery. The Dougie Mac’s lottery is an important source of income for the hospice, generating more than £1.5 million each year, which helps to provide specialist care for local people of all ages facing a life-limiting condition. CEO of Dougie Mac, David Webster, along with Dougie Mac nurses and representatives from P

Staffordshire’s termly partnership newsletter bringing together useful information, updates, resources, and services to support children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. We're making this available for community leaders and local proffessionals, organisations etc to see how they might support young people in their midst. Kind Minds autumn issue includes: Updates from Stay Well and Mental Health Support Teams across Staffordshire News from Mental Heal

The 22nd August 2026 saw people gather to celebrate a shared love of books at Cheadle Library's 2nd annual book festival. The event took place all day with activities running on both floors. Organiser and Chair Ivan Wosniak told COGNEWS that the Library was very pleased with how the day was going. They'd tried to expand on what they had done last year, hosting a lot more variety of events for all the family. A cartoonist, caricaturist, storytelling, and fancy dress were some

JCB is helping ring the changes in a Staffordshire Moorlands village with a £1,000 donation towards its church bell renovation project. The digger giant pledged support to Christchurch at Upper Tean, near Cheadle, for the newly restored bell which had been silent for more than a decade. Village businesses and parishioners clubbed together to fund the £8,500 restoration of the bell which dates back to the church’s founding in 1842, while the JCB donation will meet essential fu

One lovely sunny weekend morning (9th August) went along to a fishing open day at Dilhorne Pools to find out more about the sport. Pictured: Centre: Paul Aitken (Chair) with Phil & Zenobia Routelege (Cheadle Mayor & Mayoress) Andy Donalson (Club Secretary) Tom Myatt (Vice-Chair) John Mac (party co-ordinator) Vanessa Woodcock (Bailiff) Grant Ireland (Potteries Fly-Tying & Bailiff), John Sephenson (Smart Pre-loved Tackle), Carl Humphries MBE, (Let's get fishing) We spoke with T

This Saturday, 22nd of August 2026, the Kingsley Holt Centre opened its doors for their summer fun day. COGNEWS went along to chat with the people involved. Kingsley Holt Centre formed as a community benefit society to rescue and repurpose the former local Methodist chapel so that it could be retained for community use. The centre is used every week for a wide variety of activities, community café, craft workshops, fitness classes, and fundraising events. They are working tow

Staffordshire Police have arrested a young man and woman in connection with starting a fire using a portable barbecue in Stoke-on-Trent. Charred boundary hedge The fire in the Sandy Road area of Tunstall in Stoke-on-Trent this week caused the total loss of four homes, damage to both gardens, and 14 other homes. There is a playing field area behind the houses which enabled the fire to spread. This was able to happen not just due to the actions of humans, but also because the e

On Sunday 9th of August Cheadle residents turned out to enjoy the free event, organised by the the Town Council every year - Party in the park at Tean Road Recreation Ground This year's events included arial performers, the ever popular dog show, community stalls and live music. First Citizens of Cheadle, Phil & Zenobia Routledge had another very busy Sunday - not only hosting and helping with their own event -Party in the Park, but also visiting a nearby Fishing Open Day too