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. Kingsley Holt Centre Kingsley Holt Centre 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

SMDC wants to hear the thoughts of residents, businesses, and the community as the plans for the Market Hall and Market Square develop and is inviting everyone to come along to an ideas fair on Saturday, 20 June. Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Regeneration and Planning, Councillor Darren Price, said: "Please come and join us at the weekend to tell us what you think of our plans and how you’d like to see this area of the town develop. Let’s work together to deliver somet

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

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

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

Ken Riley of Rileys Watchmakers and Jewellers by the Market Cross on the High Street is retiring this month. We caught up with Ken just before he closed the doors permanently following 4 decades of serving the people of Cheadle. He's seen some changes over the years we chatted with him about few of his special memories. He describes how the first watchmakers’ shop in the town was run by a Mr. Birch, roughly where the Samaritans shop is today. Ken's first shop was behind the

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

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