Yesterday, Sunday 19th of July, Greyhounds, Golden Oldies and Friends (GGO & Friends) opened their doors for their big fundraising push of the year, and it was glorious. We went along with the Mayor and Mayoress of Cheadle to discover more about this remarkable charity. Sanctuary Lead Diane with the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress and new friends in the garden Hidden away in a private corner of Staffordshire Moorlands, GGO & Friends provides a permanent home for dogs and more. "We

Where to contact when... Dogs and cats are the most kept pets in the UK, with approximately 15.5 million dogs (41% of all households own a dog) and 13 million pet cats (31% of households have a cat). Sadly not all dogs and cats have happy homes; some can be abandoned or lost, some need rehoming when owners can no longer care for them, and this is where the work of animal charities is vital. Cheadle & District Animal Welfare offers a broad range of services to animals and thos

Wildlife in the Staffordshire Peak District is set to benefit from a new Government habitat fund. Gun Moor image by Susan Freman A visit to Gun Moor on a summer evening offers far-reaching views over The Roaches and surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands. As flowering cotton grass shimmers in the breeze, visitors might be lucky enough to witness a rare natural spectacle: the male woodcock taking to the dusk sky, flying across his territory in straight lines while grunting, all i

Staffordshire Day this year, Friday 1st of May, will see the launch of the Staffordshire Trail. Thirty unique giant sculptures created by local artists and inspired by local youngsters will connect Staffordshire spaces to our beloved breed of dog. This lovable character can be found along the trails detailed below. You can visit them all or just the ones that pique your interest, providing another great reason to visit places in our amazing county! You can also download an ap

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

Cecilly Brook volunteers Anne Beardmore & Adrian Paddocks setting up for Nature in Your Neighbourhood On the 16th of April 2026, the exciting Nature in Your Neighbourhood Project officially began at Cecilly Brook, in Cheadle. This is part of a five-year project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to monitor habitat health and how much boosted biodiversity benefits local people and the planet. The lottery grant of £752,000 started in 2024 and includes partners such a

On Thursday, 19th March, at the Guild Hall, Cheadle, a small group of residents was treated to a free event provided by The Friends of Cecilly Brook and Hales Hall Pool. It was a talk given by Jody from Baddeley Green Hedgehog Rescue Centre. She described how hedgehogs help to increase biodiversity and are our garden friends. Hedgehog Facts | Hedgehog Babies | 5 Things We Can Do for Garden Hedgehogs | What to do if you spot a hedgehog in daylight | Rhian's Story

Friends of Cecilly Brook and Hales Hall Pool Looking after and improving a local nature reserve or LNR takes time, patience, and dedication. Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve and Hales Hall Pool are two local beauty spots that are free for everyone to enjoy at any time. You'll find peace, beauty, and nature all around, and if you'd like to do a little more than enjoy the spaces, there is a wealth of opportunities for you to support the important work of upkeep. This is also a grea

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