Regular Activities What's On Things to Do Each section is in date order. If you have something to add please send it to cognewsstaffs@gmail.com. Please note: We can only publish detail with the consent of the event organiser and all images/artwork must be their own. What's on in July Cheadle Flower Club Wednesday 15th July, 7.30pm The Oakley Room, Guild Hall, Cheadle A ‘Let’s get Crafty’ evening. Everyone can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome. If you require any furt

Saturday 22nd August 2026 10am – 4pm Cheadle Community Library 15a—17 High Street, Cheadle Free Event The Programme Join author and illustrator Matt Buckingham for a fun, creative character‑drawing activity. Matt will share how he develops his own characters and offer plenty of tips and tricks to help you design imaginative creations that might even spark story ideas of your own.” Multi-award winning Caricaturist Andy Gilbert has a wealth of experience in the Live On-The – Sp

"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

This weekend (August 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

We recently met with Vicky at the Craft Community Hub on Chapel Street, Cheadle, to learn more about an inspiring butterfly project they have been working on. Vicky told our reporter that they had been working with Child of Mine, who support bereaved parents, siblings, and other family members. They support people from a miscarriage all the way up to 18 through whatever kind of trauma and loss a family can experience. They are organizing a memorial day in Stafford at St Mary'

Almost 800 years of market trading came to an end two years ago when SMDC purchased Cheadle Market. Today, they are opening the doors to everyone to see the market and have their say on the future of this important element of town life. Can it be completed before the likely dissolution of SMDC, which should be decided by October? Will SMDC manage to get their development plans approved now that they don't control the planning process? Might Cheadle Town Council aim to take th

On Saturday, the 6th of June, local people and visitors came together on Cheadle High Street for an event to mark the anniversary of the Spitfire's maiden flight and the anniversary of D-Day. Julian Mitchell Great Nephew of Reginald Mitchell A main feature was the replica Spitfire sited on the Market Square. The Spitfire didn’t come alone but with many people dressed in the style of the era, stalls and activities, and micro-events in shops and other spaces. The Cheadle Discov

Local residents have watched with interest over the past few months as a disused shop at the north end of the High Street was sympathetically brought back to life. A Wedding Gown destination store is the perfect addition to this section of the High Street, and it's clear from just viewing the window how much love has been poured into bringing this space to life. COGNEWS was on hand to find out more about this lovely addition to our town. New Store Owner Bernice Fisher with Lo

I grew from an acorn picked up beneath the oak tree by the telephone mast in the long-stay car park during the pandemic lockdown of November 2020. Roy Hedges found two acorns and planted them in pots, where they spent the winter in his greenhouse. By spring 2021, my sibling and I had become tiny saplings. We grew quickly, and by spring 2023 we needed larger pots. Sadly, my sibling did not survive the move, but I have thrived in my new pot. Roy realized I could not stay with h

"You've been Cogged!" is a peek into someone else's world, hearing their stories, appreciating the work they do and their life too. Recently, Alorah, our resident You've Been Cogged! writer, met with Steve Boddie. You might have spotted Steve in his role as the manager at our local Wetherspoons - The Wheatsheaf on Cheadle High Street. Here's how the conversation went. Describe yourself in three words... Determined, levelheaded, unemotional. How do you start your day? Tea and

Pride in the Moorlands returns with full three day weekend programme of celebration, creativity and community to towns and villages across the district from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June 2026. The weekend celebration, promises to be an inclusive and joyful experience for people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. From a textile craft workshop in Cheadle to a roller disco in Biddulph, Pride oatcakes in Endon and a spectacular parade through Leek, this year's celebratio

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

Taking a stroll along Cecilly Brook during May or June will reveal a wealth of wildlife. We caught up with Mark Preece, Senior Reserves Officer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), who manages the area, to find out more. The reserve forms a green corridor through Cheadle, with the brook snaking a natural winding course. Incredibly, we still have a small population of water voles living here. They are the UK’s fastest declining mammal. This is due to habitat loss but also pr

On Tuesday 28th April Cheadle Pensioners held their first meeting of the year. It was well attended and members welcomed councillor Paulette Upton and Ian Plant who had come to see the club in action. Members also booked the trip to Llandudno vintage festival for the 1st of May. The guest speaker was Stephen Williams who entertained the members with an enlightening presentation of Jack the Ripper its history and myths using records and photos taken from the period. During the

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

Last month we shared the story of how former Town Councillor Paul Keeling was successful in his first half marathon. Here Paul shares in his own words how running has changed his life for the better. Runners, including Paul gather with excitement at the starting line of a marathon in London, under clear skies and lush trees. A year ago, I could only run a couple of miles around Cheadle before I had to stop and rest. Even short runs felt tough, and I never imagined I’d end up

This month, as we are experiencing epic growth in our gardens, we take a peek at one woman's plight, thanks to our resident cartoonist, CC. Enjoy! And if you're free for Balsam pulling Churnet Valley Rangers would like your help. "No, it's not Himalayan Balsam, Missus, but it's definitely getting out of hand!" Just for Fun: Something nobody wants in their garden! - created 27th May 2026

Himalayan balsam was introduced into Kew Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens in 1839, but it escaped and is now one of the UK's most invasive plants. It blocks out light and crowds out our native local plants, it destroys riverbanks, it upsets how our natural pollinators function (bees and others), it destroys habitats for animals (remember we have water voles in Cheadle), and its seed pods explode, transporting seeds many meters. To control this plant and to protect our wonderful

COGNEWS can confirm that the Cheadle Market Clock has been saved from extinction for the second time and can be reinstalled on our market building as soon as the district council is prepared. This British-made timepiece has been restored by Ken Riley, the town's watchmaker, and has been stored by him since the district council renovated the market in the 2000s when Ken rescued the timepiece from a skip.The clock, crafted by Gent, a renowned British manufacturer of electrical

A COGNEWS reporter caught up with the local man who fell 50 ft down a well in his backyard last year. The local resident, John, told our reporter that he feels lucky to be alive after his fall, which resulted in a broken back, a broken leg, exposure, and a heart attack in the hospital. John is a fighter, and even though he has multiple pins in his leg, they’re not going to defeat him. He is a dedicated motorcyclist and has rebuilt the area around the well and made it safe. We