Cheadle Flower Club welcomed members to their April meeting introducing David from Sunny House Farm Nursery in Tean, Ali from Checkley who is a cut flower grower and Elie an ecologist from Keele University. David started the meeting with a discussion on growing sweet peas, advising visitors to grow them in deep pots, sow the seeds in October prior to planting the following year, dig a deep trench if planting in the garden lined with superphosphate and fish, blood and bone fe

As we move into spring, many of us start planning home improvements—unfortunately, this is also the time rogue traders become more active. These criminals often target homeowners with doorstep scams, claiming urgent repairs are needed to roofs, driveways, or gardens. They pressure residents into quick, cash‑only decisions, carry out poor‑quality work, or disappear entirely after taking large upfront payments. Be Alert: Common Warning Signs “Urgent Repairs Needed” - They cl

As spring approaches and we once again reach for our garden tools, Staffordshire Police are offering the following advice to keep your shed safe: Many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way they do their homes—often using an easy-to-break lock or padlock to protect valuable contents such as a car, bike, or lawnmower. An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house. Shed and outbu

Every two weeks, we place our grey bin outside, ideally filled with tins, bottles, and plastic, with the hope that they will be recycled, helping to protect our planet from landfill and climate change. But what if I told you there's a larger issue hiding in our kitchen, and it's the unassuming washing machine? Looks a nice washing machine but... They might be reliable, all the switches and displays work, and the motor runs perfectly, but some manufacturers are hiding a worryi

Construction has started on the Newcastle-under-Lyme transformation of the old disused multi-storey car park. Tim Heatley of Capital & Centric, Manchester-based developers of the site, shared the news in his latest update. He told Instagram followers that work has started demolishing the old ramps, which is a mammoth task necessary to open the space up to create the new homes. This has never been done before in the UK, and if it works, it could become a blueprint for empty ca

Deep Hayes Country Park 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 17 February Moorlands residents are being invited to take part in a county-wide tree planting scheme aimed at enriching their gardens and community spaces. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Staffordshire County Council will be handing out a mix of hawthorn, rowan, hazel, silver birch, crab apple and whitebeam trees at Deep Hayes Country Park between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 17 February. It is aimed at encouraging peopl

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5th of December Until 7pm Cheadle High Street FAQ's Download your poster A group of Cheadle shop owners are banding together to offer local residents the opportunity to visit their stores for a late-night shopping event this Friday, 5th of December. This is the perfect opportunity not only to get great Christmas gifts and more, but to share some love with our town centre businesses who, despite ongoing difficult times, turn up day after day to provide us with the very best a

Saturday 6 December, Sunday 7 December. Morning & afternoon sessions. Booking essential, over 16s, £40 per person Image by by Christine Harding Learn how to make a beautiful, festive, winter wreath. All the materials are supplied for you to get creative and make a wonderful natural wreath for you or a loved one. To book: https://staffs-wildlife.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=84b7450e97fafe87262e4c5ce&id=9724e4fe43&e=433dd18acb Make a Festive Wreath with Staffordshire Wildl

Cheadle Flower Club at Christmas

November's issue of the Staffordshire Smart Alert Magazine features an article that might assist those struggling with plumbing issues caused by rogue plumbers. These issues can cause expensive damage, leaks, and even contamination, affecting both the enjoyment and, in some cases, the value of your home. The article, created by WaterSafe, the national register for approved plumbers, offers simple, friendly advice to help you avoid rogue plumbers and choose a qualified profess

Masses more Fruit and Nuts Have you noticed that there seems to be so much more fruit on the trees this year - beautiful isn’t it? 2025 is a mast year for fruit and nuts in the UK. This means trees like oaks are producing a significantly larger crop of acorns and other fruits and nuts, leading to an abundance of them across the country. This phenomenon is cyclical, happening approximately every three to five years, and is considered a survival strategy for the trees. The surp

Catching Confidence: A DIY Journey

From April next year, Staffordshire Moorlands residents will be asked to separate their food waste from garden waste due to changes in legislation requiring all councils to provide a weekly food waste collection service. SMDC currently collects food and garden waste together but will need to make operational changes to comply with the new law which will add cost and complexity to the service. The collection of garden waste is a discretionary service and the Council has agreed

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