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

Cheadle Mayor Phil Routledge is to host a Fireworks & Halloween Spectacular in support of his chosen charities: Glow, a Staffordshire domestic violence charity that supports both men and women, and Fibromyalgia Action UK, a cause close to his heart. The event will take place at Hales Hall on 31st October, where there will be two separate displays: one at 6:15 aimed at those with young children and the main event taking place at 7:30. There will be food and drinks available, i

We met with Nigel and John, directors from the Churnet Valley Railway, who were manning their stand at the Leek show with a rather intriguing selection of railway-related photos and a "volunteers wanted" pop-up. Nigel & John and the railway who's in the picture John told us that he is the Head of Signalling for the commercial side and a director of the charity too. The charity is called the North Staffordshire Railway Company, which was formed before the Churnet Valley Railwa

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

The Details: Dates: 19th 21st 26th 28th Oct 2026 6.15 & 8.00 pm Meet at Greyhound Walk Cheadle ( the paved area between Dougie Mac Home (High Street) and Wardles Travel (Tape Street Car Park) Car Parking is Free on Tape Street at these times. Easy Access Walk Adults £6.50 Children £5.00 Cheadle is a place steeped in history a market town and civil parish Dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, The talk and walk is based around the mysterious “happenings” reported along the roads,

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7.30pm on October 2nd at St Giles the Abbot, Cheadle. Tickets £10 Moorland Voices welcomes special guests Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusyschyn to a special autumn concert as part of Cheadle Arts Festival. Denise and Stefan are superbly talented artists, as those who watched them on TV, or seen them in concert, will recall. Moorland Voices will bring their usual fantastic mixed programme of music old and new. An October treat not to be missed. Please contact Sue Wardle or a ch

Staffordshire history centre is a cultural venue that brings together three historic collections through exhibitions, heritage rooms and a dedicated space for researchers. The collections cover family, local, national and international history. The centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 16:00. It is free to visit. We are closed on Sunday and Monday including Bank Holidays. Staffordshire History Centre is located at Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LZ. To visit the researc

Leek’s Nicholson Institute museum and library are set to reopen on Monday 21 September following work to modernise and enhance the spaces and bring the lower ground floor back into use. The new-look museum space The Nicholson Institute is a spectacular Grade II listed Victorian building on Stockwell Street that houses a public library, museum, and art gallery. It was built between 1882 and 1884, it was commissioned and presented to the town by local silk manufacturer Joshua N

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

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

The Phoenix Singers will be performing alongside their Soloist Johnny Coppin at All Saints Church Leek, ST13 5PT on Saturday 10th October, to celebrate Johnny's 50th year as a solo singer-songwriter. The evening will feature some of his best loved songs spanning his 50 - year career, alongside hidden gems and choral arrangements written especially for this event. Tickets will be £16 (£5 U18s) available online at The Phoenix Singers and can also be purchased from Leek Post Off

Last night, our editor Lori, went along to the Suffragettes Interactive Talk at Hales Hall, here's how it went. The Grand Powder Room at Hales Hall "I've been to Hales Hall quite a few times, but tonight's talk took place in an area I hadn't seen before - the Coach House. Situated tucked in to the left of the main hall, the Coach House is a sympathetically converted space. I ventured up the steep staircase towards the chatter and was delighted to see the narrow staircase open

On the 11th of October 2026, the Auctioneers Arms, a Caverswall-based community pub, invited us to a taster evening for their new menu, but it's so much more than food that is served here. Manager Terry told our reporter what makes The Auctioneers such a special place. Pictured: Manager Terry & Deputy Manager Tilly The new menu was made possible thanks to a completely new kitchen. It had been on Terry and his team's wish list for a long time, the old one being smaller than an

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

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

Plans are underway for the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Space summer programme 2026, which last year saw 9,219 young people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent taking part in a range of fun activities with 23480 attendances taking place. Deputy Commissioner Dave Evans at a skatepark event in Burton-on-Trent last year, partially funded by Space The programme, for young people aged 8 to 17, brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide posi

Pathways are hosting a family fun day today at Lid Lane, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1QA. Between 11am - 2pm with an all day barbecue and promises fun for all the family. Pathways Family Funday is Today created 13th of June 26

During the Spitfire Day on Cheadle High Street, we met with Julian Mitchell, great-nephew of Reginald Mitchell, designer of the Spitfire, who told COGNEWS about his connection to Cheadle and his work on Operation Spitfire. Julian Mitchell, the great-nephew of Reginal Mitchell pictured with the Spitfire on Cheadle Market Place Julian told our reporter that his mum and his uncle were born in Cheadle - on Cross Street and that he was invited to come up to the event but works wit

If you're of a certain age, then Cheadle Pensioners offer companionship and activities that might be of interest to you. Here's their program for 2026. Cheadle Cricket Club Events Tuesday 30th June Wing and A Prayer Candle Maker to the King Tuesday 28th July Tracey Callan Johnson Tuesday 29th September Quiz Night Tuesday 27th October Johnathon Baddley Sunday 6th December Christmas Lunch 1.00pm sit down Tuesday 30th March 2027 AGM Outings for 2026 All Coach prices £15 -