21st May 7.00 for 7.30 New Life Church, Tape St, Cheadle Visitors £3 The speaker for the May meeting is Mr. Harry Tomkinson. Harry specializes in the medieval period, and in particular that of Edward IV and Richard III. He has worked at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, working alongside Philippa Langley, who was instrumental in the finding of Richard III. He travels extensively doing lectures, talks, and tours, and is an active member of The Richard III Socie

A man has been arrested in connection with the fire and police are appealing for further information. Stop Press: Staffordshire Moorlands police have said: "We have arrested a man in connection with the fire in Leek.We were called at 9.35pm on last night (Friday 27 March) to reports that The Big Mill on Mill Street, Leek, was on fire. Officers put various road closures in place within the cordon and supported residents who had been evacuated from their homes as a precaution.

When you were young, if you came from a family, you all had jobs to do, like fetching milk from a farm in a billy can or going to the woods to collect sticks for the fire. Scrubbing floors or polishing them because they were red tiles. You had to sit at the table for breakfast, which was always porridge that had been soaking all night. For dinner and tea, we had to eat what was given to us or go without. Sunday, we were not allowed to cut our nails as it was supposed to be ba

Name and address supplied: I grew up in a one-bedroom ground-floor flat. The main room had a valve radio and a television with just two channels. Washing was done in the kitchen sink and put out to dry in the yard. The house next door did not exist as it had been bombed during the war. So my father cleared the bomb site as well as he could and planted grass so that my sister and I had somewhere to play. My mother went to work and took the children with her, and my father woul

Tamworth Castle has operated as a museum since 1899 and has amassed a heritage collection of over 42,000 objects and archive items. Tamworth Borough Council has distributed items from the castle archive, which are destined for new locations and public exhibition within the local community. As part of a nationally approved rationalisation process, the castle is now transferring selected items to venues where they can be more accessible and meaningful to the community. In partn

Sandfields Pumping Station, Chesterfield Road, Lichfield, WS14 0AA Saturday 14 March, 10am to 4pm Free The team at Sandfields Pumping Station is celebrating World Water Day on Saturday, 14 March. Find out about the history of this fascinating site, including the story of the filtration plant that used to be on site, family activities, and guided tours (please book tours on the Eventbrite page).   There will be refreshments and delicious homemade cakes to enjoy!  The station w

For Youngsters | Walking Tours | Spotlight Talks Staffordshire, especially the South Moorlands area, is rich in history. Here's what residents and visitors can look forward to. For Youngsters Toy Time Travellers  Travel back in time through play, get hands on with historical objects and help fix a toy emergency! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  When:  Friday 13 March, 10.30am - 11.30am Location:  Staffordshire Histo

JCB APPRENTICES have created a unique 80 th anniversary project at the company’s World Headquarters that invites the public to tune into its past, present, and future.   The team of 15 young engineering, manufacturing, and business apprentices designed the innovative ‘listening bench’ for the grounds of the company’s Rocester factory – giving employees, visitors, and the local community the chance to sit, relax, and hear JCB’s story.   The bench, designed in the style of Jos

On Saturday, Cheadle High Street was shut down for several hours to enable Staffordshire Fire and Rescue to manage and resolve an incident on Cross Street. A local man fell into an abandoned well located behind the dry cleaners on Cross Street. The High Street was closed to accommodate the four emergency units required for his rescue. We have learned that the resident was clearing the area behind the shop to install a bike shed when the accident occurred. The well was approxi

Dates for your diary Thursday 15th January 2026 saw Cheadle Historical Society members and visitors gather together, filling the New Life building on Tape Street. They'd come out on a dark, cold evening to listen to Philip Brough, a Cheadle historian and long-term friend of the Society. His presentation, The Biggest Aspidistra, was a story of the British transmitting propaganda to Germany, one of Britain's best-kept secrets. Millions are aware of Lord Haw-Haw, but our success

For Younger Visitors  Mary the Mole Goes Digging  Get your hands messy, rhyme and wiggle as we dig down and discover the treasures beneath our feet. Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6 When:  Saturday 14 February, 10.30am Location:  Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford Cost:  Free, no booking required Toy Time Travellers  Travel back in time through play, get hands on with historical objects and help fix a toy emergency! Sensory hands on story time for

Long-awaited work to redevelop the Nicholson Institute in Leek will start this month. The Nicholson Institute in Leek The £3.8 million improvement programme, led by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, will deliver major improvements to the Grade II listed building including: Refurbishing the entire lower ground floor and bringing it back into use as a flexible, multi-purpose space for events, activities, and community functions Redesigning the library to create an acces

Free Event Friday 16 January, 10.30 to 11.30  Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford A classic fairy tale with a Staffordshire twist. Save the day and help Cinderella complete her chores in time for the party! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. What's On: Staffordshire Cinderella - created 13th January 2026

Cosy Crafters The Knit Network Winter Workshops Make do & Mend Workshops Quirky Potter Workshops To book in please email or text 07493 160410 All workshops take place at the Tudor House Building - Redeezine and Creative Cheadle on the High Street near to St Giles the Abbot Church. New faces are always welcome and the group hopes to see those who have been before return to crafting. Feel free to bring a friend. Updates will be issued with times and additional

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Year? The Staffordshire History Centre has events and activities for all ages - no booking required.  Christmas Opening Times Tuesday 23 December Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday 24 December Open 10am to 1pm Thursday 25 December Closed Friday 26 December Closed Saturday 27 December Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday 30 December Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday 31 December Open 10am to 4pm Thursday 1 January Closed   Friday 2 January Open 10am

1st – 30th December 2025 Great Wood Community Hall, Upper Tean, ST10 4JY Free Event This December, Great Wood Community Hall in Tean is proudly hosting The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, which is a stunning exhibition of knitted and crocheted wartime scenes.  From the declaration of war in 1939 through to VE Day in 1945, this 3D wool art display brings history to life with colour, creativity, and heart. Created by artist Tansy Forster and a talented community of knitters and

This Wednesday do consider a visit to Cheddleton Flint Mill, where Gareth the donkey and Saint Edwards Parish choir will be supporting Santa Claus in bringing festive cheer to local visitors. The mill will be lit and refreshments available in support of this fantastic historic space. Santa at the Mill this Wednesday - created 1.12.25

World of Wedgwood is delighted to announce that the V&A Wedgwood Collection will appear in the upcoming Antiques Roadshow episode “Unseen Treasures 1,” part of Series 48. The episode airs on Sunday, 30th November 2025 and celebrates remarkable finds from filming across the UK, including a special tribute to the city of Stoke-on-Trent in its centenary year.  During the episode, presenter Fiona Bruce visits the V&A Wedgwood Collection, located at World of Wedgwood, to explore m

Cheadle Discovery Group has launched their exciting new project entitled WW2 Spirit and the “Hope of Cheadle.” Ivan Wozniak, trustee of Cheadle Discovery Group, said, "It has taken over a year to develop our project and includes many distinct elements and several community partners, including Cheadle Historical Society and the Cheadle Methodist Church." The recent launch event at Wellspring Methodist Church "The project focuses on researching and presenting life in Cheadle du

Local Staffordshire cuisine features the humble oatcake. You'll find them in supermarkets, specialty oatcake shops, cafes and you can even make your own. This modest brown oat patty offers an excellent substitute for sliced bread, wraps, and other similar items. You can roll, fold, or even make a calzone. Best enjoyed warm, this typically savoury treat can also be served sweet and is a versatile base for nearly any filling you can think of. Traditionally, Staffordshire folk o