We may not have the weather we'd like, but we still have a wonderful event happening in the town today. Much better to don a big coat, grab your brolly, and enjoy some of England's finest rain than look mournfully at the weather from your window or spend your day doomscrolling. If you venture into town today you can: See a full-sized Spitfire replica on the market square - just like the one local people purchased for the war effort. Pick up a copy of the souvenir news of the

Regular activities What's on This Month Things to Do What's on in July Regulars Car Boot Sale Every Sunday am Lower end of Tape Street Car Park Free Pitches a great way to get rid of your excess stuff and make some extra cash at the same time. Free Youth Sports Session Fridays 6 - 7 pm Churchill Road or Tean Road Rec Cheadle For: Boys & Girls 11-16 Sporting Communities run sports activities and listen to young people, helping them to share their views, build confidence, and e

The much-loved Cheadle Carnival is set to make a big return in 2026 after taking a year off, with organisers promising it will be bigger and better than ever. Here's what visitors can expect. The celebrations will begin early with a special Friday Evening Dance Fest featuring dance DJ sets from K-Klass, Passion Emporium and Motion Ibiza, promising an electric atmosphere to launch the carnival weekend in style. Tickets for the Friday night event are available now on Skiddle. T

If you're interested in experiencing a local traditional event, consider attending the Cheddleton Well Dressing Weekend on June 20th and 21st. Entry is free, and everyone is invited! You can find out the history of Well Dressing activities here: https://www.cheadlecog.com/post/the-wonder-of-well-dressings Cheddleton Well Dressing Announced - created 27th of May 2026

Town historian Mike Plant recently shared a comprehensive history of Cheadle town and how the market developed. A market has been held in Cheadle since the Lord of the Manor, Ralph Basset, was granted a charter for a market and fair during the reign of Henry III in 1250.* The granting of the charter meant that Cheadle was forever a town, rather than a village,* but what of recent history? COGNEWS shares the story so far. Cheadle Indoor Market showcases intricate red ironwork

No Reply on Cheadle in Doom Assets Letter Councillor Bentley asked if a reply had been received to the important letter sent to SMDC last month. He had proposed at last month's meeting that the clerk write to SMDC to ask for the four main assets of the town as well as the costings of running them. The council had authorized this request. The Town Clerk's response was that she has not had a reply. You can see below a copy of the actual letter that was sent and note the differe

Tean Road Recreation Ground is to receive an update of the Toddler Play Space. Town Cllr Paulette Upton, the project lead, told COGNEWS what's happening. In eight weeks' time, the toddler area will feature a carousel with a bucket seat and net swings for toddlers—both of which are inclusive for those with reduced mobility—and a sensory board. Also new to the park will be trail apparatus consisting of a balance bar, wave stepper, and sway alley for balance practice, important

This week, a new shop opened on Cheadle's historic High Street. Situated in the old Mother Nature building, "Little Dots" specialises in beautiful fashion and toys for ages 0-6. We met with owner Samantha Rowley-Corns to find out more. Samantha and some of her hand picked British Brands Samantha started her business two and a half years ago, a retail store and play cafe in Stone, when her daughter was just 4 months old. She told our reporter that she was very much inspired by

This morning (Wednesday, 20th May 2026), newly elected Cheadle Mayor Phil Routledge was spotted on Cheadle High Street following the official opening of a new store, "Little Dots." Situated in the old Mother Nature building, Little Dots offers sustainable British-made children's clothes and toys. (More to follow.) Accompanied by his daughter and fellow councillor Zenobia Routledge, Phil stopped for a photo on the Market Square. The Market Square is currently closed, but both

Wednesday, the 6th of May, saw local supporters of Cheadle and District Foodbank gather to hear more about the vital work of this local charity. The event was organized by Wellspring Methodist Church, which provided the venue and refreshments. Tony had a great deal of interesting facts to share. Firstly, he tackled the question of what a foodbank is, and opinions on this tend to vary from "It's a bit like supermarkets where everything is free" to "they provide short-term emer

Updated 19th May 2026 Local Councillor Allan Thomas has been campaigning for many years to ensure that as Cheadle grows, the education facilities for our children grow with it. Great progress has been made with both land and money handed over by Persimmon Homes as part of their responsibilities toward mitigating the impact created by the additional homes being built in Cheadle North. Although significant effort and funding will be required for this important undertaking. Site

This week is National Epilepsy Week, and we thought it was a good opportunity to take a look at this condition and how it affects the people who have it and the families that support them. This is a personal point of view from a local observer of the condition. Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. It can affect anyone at any time in their life. The causes are often unknown; it can strike or change at any time and does not follow any kind of stan

Rail Cards Passenger Assist Blue Badges Bus Passes CEA Card Support from Social Care Education Support Epilepsy Nursing Social Prescriptions Disabled Facilities Grant Disability News About this post - Some readers might find this difficult Understanding your symptoms, what works for you, and managing your condition can be a long process. The support of others who understand your viewpoint can be invaluable. This post exists to help point out some things that might make

It was announced on social media last week that after 28 years of operation, the Leek-based charity, Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands, will close on 30th June. A great example of the type of work Home-Start provided Home-Start is a local charity that provides free, confidential support to families with at least one child under five in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, including Cheadle. The help offered via local staff and volunteers includes providing early help, home-

"You've been Cogged!" is a peek into someone else's world, hearing their stories, appreciating the work they do and their life too. Last week, Alorah, our resident You've Been Cogged! writer, met with Roy Scott. Many of you will know Roy through his work with U3A. Here's how the conversation went. Describe yourself in three words: Musician - Writer - Artist Are you a member of any groups? I am chairperson of Cheadle U3A. I’m also a member of the Cheadle Arts Festival group an

Early detection saves lives. Many serious conditions start with silent symptoms, including: Hypertension (high blood pressure) Heart health issues Early indicators linked to cancer risks Weight‑related conditions such as diabetes Smoking‑related health problems The Smart Symptoms Roadshows are happening throughout the Moorlands in the coming weeks. Anyone can pop along to the event - and it's completely free. This roadshow also aims to help reduce health inequalities by

Last November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media. The briefing set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy. Now a 45-minute film will take the message into communities across the UK from this April. Screenings in village halls, cinemas, faith spaces and workplaces will bring constituents, ci

Staffordshire Police are to hold a special day to give anyone who would like to attend a behind the scenes glimpse of the work they do every day to keep communities across Staffordshire safe. The open day will take place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 13 June at Staffordshire County Showground on Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. Entry and onsite parking are free, and they promise something for everyone, whether you’re looking for free activities for the kids, or if you have

From Staffordshire Police Now that the days are growing longer, it’s great to see children enjoying more time outdoors. While they’re making the most of it, a few simple steps can help keep them safe and give you peace of mind too: Know their plans: where they’re going and how they’re getting there. Know their company: who they’re spending time with Set a return time: and agree on what to do if plans change or they have a problem Stay connected: make sure they can contac

Local Police are aware of ongoing issues in and around Cheadle involving anti‑social and dangerous riding on scrambler bikes, off‑road bikes, mopeds, scooters, and electric bikes and are making an appeal about anti-social and dangerous riding (ASB riding). They are asking the community to help them by reporting specific details when riding is dangerous, illegal, or putting others at risk. Examples of ASB riding include: Riding with no helmets Riding on the wrong side of t