A new immersive concert experience is to take place at St Giles the Abbot Church in Cheadle on Saturday 21 November, with performances at 7pm and 9pm. Peak Music will be hosting this event to launch St Giles After Dark: CINEMATIC. Jarrod Ford Co-Founder of Peak Music told COGNEWS, "We've curated the evening around the theme of light, to follow on from this year's Christmas lights switch-on. We'll be transforming the church with hundreds of flickering candles, dramatic archite

A new business arrived on Cheadle High Street last month. DJC Lettings, a well-known local letting agency, has set up shop at the upper end of the High Street. We met with owner Debbie Coates to learn more about this all-female enterprise. Debbie told our reporter that they have been in business for eleven years, and she finds the most rewarding aspect of her job is offering beautiful homes for tenants. "Once people join us, they tend to stay. Someone might live in a two-bedr

The Storytellers Don't Think So! Programme | Christmas | Book There are many things we learned in school or from other sources which we believe to hold true and our history helps ground us; helping to understand our past can reconcile the present and plan for the future. Ian Barlow: Chef & Story Teller pictured with props from his Agincourt evening Even if we don't think too deeply about it, our history is important. In recent years, with the ability to communicate wi

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cheadle recently welcomed civic leaders and invited guests to celebrate their dedication to serving the town and its residents. Civic Leaders & their families at St. Giles The Abbott - the church on the hill St. Giles the Abbot, the Church on the Hill, hosted the ceremony, with Wellspring Methodist Church hosting the visitor reception. Guests were encouraged to enjoy a short walk across the town to see the art exhibition dotted around the shops a

St Giles Catholic Church in Cheadle (Pugin's Gem), celebrated the 180th anniversary in style with a flower festival. Organisers Liz and Janet, along with Father Eric and local historian John Smith, chatted with us during our splendid visit. The High Alter at St Giles Catholic Church Cheadle All the flowers in the festival were designed in white to complement the beauty of the church itself, which is drenched in color, texture, and pattern at every turn. It is incredibly beau

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

Saturday 3rd of October saw the official opening of phase one and two of the seven stages of development at Churchill Road Recreation Ground development. COGNEWS editor Lori went along to report. A happy bunch L-R Deputy Mayor Jase Jervis, Deputy Town Clerk Dave Mullington, Vice Chair Leisure & Operations Ian Plant, Chair Leisure & Operations Paulette Upton Chair of SMDC Linda Malyon, Cllr Steven Ellis, Lady Mayoress & Deputy Chair of Planning Zenobia Routledge. Youngsters an

Ofsted praise how Bishop Rawle CE Primary helps pupils to feel safe, to feel valued and to thrive. Bishop Rawle CE Primary School has been celebrating a positive report from Ofsted, receiving praise in many areas and being described as a ‘welcoming and inclusive school community’. The school is part of TMPF Trust, a multi-academy trust of 14 primary and first schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands and Uttoxeter area. A team of inspectors visited the school for two days, speak

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 your own. What's On in September 2026 St Giles Catholic Church Celebrate 180th Anniversary Flower Festival 4th-6th September 4th: 10am-6pm, 5th: 10am-4pm, 6th: 12 noon - 5pm St. Giles' Catholic Church, Cheadle September Sun

We all use them, we all need them, but have you ever considered the variety, beauty, and history of our front doors? They welcome visitors, keep out the cold, and are a true symbol of all we hold dear. This month we take a look at local doors from times past. Cheadle is full of historic doors. We walk past them every day and take for granted the beauty, style, and craftsmanship of these unique pieces. So take a walk with us and take a fresh look at an old but important part o

Cheadle Cricket Club has ended the sporting season on a high with news that JCB has renewed its support with a pledge of £3,000 over the next three years to help fund the club’s Junior Section and maintenance equipment at the Tean Road ground. The digger giant, which has two factories in Cheadle, is now in its 12th year of funding for the club, helping them go from strength to strength. Club Chairman Steve Plant said: “The sponsorship funding will be used to buy new kit for o

This week saw the opening of a pre-loved clothing store in a historic part of town. We met with Helen, whose passion is for pre-loved fashion, to find out more. New Shop Owner Helen with Mayor Phil Routledge You'll find Helen's new business, We Love Preloved, at the top of the market square in one of the Georgian bow-fronted shops (on the left). The first thing that hits you upon enty is the expensive boutique aesthetic. Decorated in teal and mustard gold, the colors provide

"You've been Cogged!" offers a glimpse into another person's life, allowing you to hear their stories and find out more about their work and personal experiences. Alorah, You've Been Cogged! writer, met with Julie Hassall, the Methodist Minister and enthusiastic community leader from Wellspring in Cheadle. Describe yourself in three words. Positive hard-working energetic. I have a longing for people to flourish. Are you a member of any groups? The Methodist Church, the gym in

This weekend (4th-6th September), St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle (Pugin's Gem), will celebrate its 180th anniversary with a flower festival. We met up with Liz and Janet, who organise the flowers at the church, to find out more. The newly refurbished stained glass window All the flowers in the festival will be white to complement the beauty of the church itself, which is drenched in colour, texture, and pattern at every turn. It is incredibly beautiful, and keeping the col

The 22nd August 2026 saw people gather to celebrate a shared love of books at Cheadle Library's 2nd annual book festival. The event took place all day with activities running on both floors. Organiser and Chair Ivan Wosniak told COGNEWS that the Library was very pleased with how the day was going. They'd tried to expand on what they had done last year, hosting a lot more variety of events for all the family. A cartoonist, caricaturist, storytelling, and fancy dress were some

Tean Road Arch Restored to Its Former Glory

Last week, we were invited to visit Wellspring in Cheadle to find out about their chair-based exercise group who meet there Cheadle Mayor Phil Routledge was keen to meet participants and have a go himself. Chair-based exercise is a form of physical activity performed while sitting on a chair or using it for support. It is designed for older adults, people with limited mobility, or anyone recovering from an injury, offering a safe way to build strength, flexibility, and balanc

On the 11th of August, people across the UK had a break from the sun by experiencing an almost total eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, briefly, for a few minutes, day turns to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun's light. Cheadle has a member of the Royal Astronomical Society, Jim Plant, who was not only able to share the experience with his guests but also to provide COGNEWS with photographs of this celestial phenomenon. To a

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