Wellspring Methodist Church Cheadle hosted their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 26th of September. Never missing an opportunity to serve their community, the welcoming group added a twist. This year's event also hosted a lantern-making workshop as part of Cheadle's upcoming arts festival. Donations from thousands of Coffee Mornings, big and small across the country, help raise vital funds to support the almost 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer, from the

This year, as in previous years, thousands of people will flock to Alton Towers for Scarefest, where at least one ride and visitor experience—Hex—has its roots firmly planted in a local legend. While the concept of an experimenting Earl may be attributed to creative or commercial license, the legendary tree clad in chains still stands, acting as a beacon of curiosity and puzzlement for all who pass by under its shaded canopy. It is a tangible, living testament to a folk tale

The Details: Dates: 19th 21st 26th 28th Oct 2026 6.15 & 8.00 pm Meet at Greyhound Walk Cheadle ( the paved area between Dougie Mac Home (High Street) and Wardles Travel (Tape Street Car Park) Car Parking is Free on Tape Street at these times. Easy Access Walk Adults £6.50 Children £5.00 Cheadle is a place steeped in history a market town and civil parish Dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, The talk and walk is based around the mysterious “happenings” reported along the roads,

7.30pm on October 2nd at St Giles the Abbot, Cheadle. Tickets £10 Moorland Voices welcomes special guests Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusyschyn to a special autumn concert as part of Cheadle Arts Festival. Denise and Stefan are superbly talented artists, as those who watched them on TV, or seen them in concert, will recall. Moorland Voices will bring their usual fantastic mixed programme of music old and new. An October treat not to be missed. Please contact Sue Wardle or a ch

Leek’s Nicholson Institute museum and library are set to reopen on Monday 21 September following work to modernise and enhance the spaces and bring the lower ground floor back into use. The new-look museum space The Nicholson Institute is a spectacular Grade II listed Victorian building on Stockwell Street that houses a public library, museum, and art gallery. It was built between 1882 and 1884, it was commissioned and presented to the town by local silk manufacturer Joshua N

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

Leek CSOB ACFC (Leek County School Old Boys, Ability Counts Football Club) gather players and friends from across North Staffordshire and have put out an appeal for new sponsors. CSOB began a football team based in Leek and surrounding moorlands area in 2024 aiming to promote and encourage the growth of people with disabilities and difficulties through sport and social interactions. These activities include training, tournaments, leagues, festivals, and social events. Their 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

One of our reporters got chatting to a lady who's an interior designer in one of our local hostelries. Here's what she had to say about Cheadle: “I’ve just dropped my daughter and her friend at Alton Towers. I’ve had a little walk along the High Street. I called into Dougie Mac’s and bought a game. I’ve found everyone so friendly and kind. I’ve got a bit of work to do online, so I came into Wetherspoons for breakfast. It’s great, the staff are wonderful, and it’s such good va

Last night, our editor Lori, went along to the Suffragettes Interactive Talk at Hales Hall, here's how it went. The Grand Powder Room at Hales Hall "I've been to Hales Hall quite a few times, but tonight's talk took place in an area I hadn't seen before - the Coach House. Situated tucked in to the left of the main hall, the Coach House is a sympathetically converted space. I ventured up the steep staircase towards the chatter and was delighted to see the narrow staircase open

Update 31.7.26 Even though the town council has delayed opening the Pump Track until SMDC investigates certain things, kids and adults are still making full use of it, having broken into the Harris fencing, and word has spread far and wide. There is, for youngsters and some adults too, something extra exciting about breaking the rules. It does mean, however, that the council has failed right at this early stage to keep our kids safe. If it was what people wanted, this should

Sunday, 28th of June, saw supporters of the Moorlands LGBTQ+ community gather in Leek for a colourful and reasonably loud celebration called Pride in the Moorlands. It was the culmination of months of hard work and two previous days of activities across the Moorlands. The torch arrived in Leek - its final destination, having travelled from Flash via Cheadle and Endon. The torch is significant because not only does it symbolise a beacon of hope, but also a coming together of M

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

How to Contact Us Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society is a small charity with a BIG heart. It is run entirely by volunteers and aims to help abandoned and unwanted cats as well as helping to rehome dogs who are no longer able to stay in their own homes. Margaret Russell from the charity shares their latest news and more. Meet Lottie and Panda Who are looking for a new home Pictured: L Lottie & R Panda Lovely Lottie Lottie is a lovely white and black young cat who, when

"You've been Cogged!" is a peek into someone else's world, hearing their stories, appreciating the work they do and their life too. Alorah, our You've Been Cogged! writer, met with Philip Lee, magistrate, Rotarian, and Secretary to the Farmers Union. Here's what Philip had to say. Describe yourself in three words: Caring, considerate, thoughtful. Are you a member of any groups? Yes, over the years I've belonged to many groups. At the moment, I’m a member of The Cheadle Rotary

Last month, Cheadle welcomed another lovely business to the town, this time a creative arts space on Cross Street called Studio 15. The Mayor and Mayoress popped in to see owner Kerry Broad to welcome her to the town, and COGNEWS went along too on the official opening day (20th June 2026). L-R: Cllr & Mayoress Zenobia Routledge, Store Owner Kerry Broad, Mayor Phil Routledge Kerry told us, "In 2017, I was where Holly's boutique was as Bless Your Arts Boutique, so this has been

This weekend (July 9th-12th), the Cheadle Carnival Committee hosted a fantastic event for the town. Previous Cheadle Carnivals have been a source of pride and admiration for recent generations, and this weekend's event was equally impressive. The festival kicked off with a Dancefest event on the evening of the 9th and a parade through the town at 12 noon on Saturday, leading to the opening of a wealth of attractions as the parade made its way to Tean Road Recreation Ground an

A consultation took place with youngsters and two town Councillors, Cllr Mills & Cllr Upton, at the Tean Road Recreation Ground on the 18th of June. This was to engage youngsters to have their say on the planned pump track, which is to be sited in the North ward on Churchill Road Recreation Ground. Also present was the developer responsible for the installation. COGNEWS went along to get the scoop. How are people going to influence design when work starts Monday? COGNEWS was

Last weekend (June 20th and 21st) the Staffordshire Moorlands village of Cheddleton hosted their Well Dressing Weekend and we're delighted to share with you a few images of how it went. The creation of the Well Dressing Boards The Completed Well Pictured are Parish Council Chair Susan Rogers, who serves alongside Vice Chair Councillor Su Beardmore, Also pictured is District Council Chair Linda Malyon. You can find out the history of Well Dressing activities here: https://www