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 August Summer Trail & Badgemaking Every Wednesday of the school holidays 22 July to 26 August, 12noon – 2.30pm. Free activity. Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ Try out the free summer trail and bad

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

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 -

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

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

If you're interested in experiencing a local traditional event, consider attending the Cheddleton Well Dressing Weekend on June 20th and 21st. Entry is free, and everyone is invited! You can find out the history of Well Dressing activities here: https://www.cheadlecog.com/post/the-wonder-of-well-dressings Cheddleton Well Dressing Announced - created 27th of May 2026

Well Dressings are artistic creations made by hand using natural materials like petals and seeds, crafted by dedicated volunteers. If you visit the Peak District and Derbyshire between May and September, you'll likely encounter one of the area's most distinctive local traditions. Details for the Cheddleton Well Dressing The origins of this ancient custom are shrouded in mystery—believed to have been introduced to the region by the Romans or Celts to express gratitude for the

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

Early detection saves lives. Many serious conditions start with silent symptoms, including: Hypertension (high blood pressure) Heart health issues Early indicators linked to cancer risks Weight‑related conditions such as diabetes Smoking‑related health problems The Smart Symptoms Roadshows are happening throughout the Moorlands in the coming weeks. Anyone can pop along to the event - and it's completely free. This roadshow also aims to help reduce health inequalities by

Staffordshire Police are to hold a special day to give anyone who would like to attend a behind the scenes glimpse of the work they do every day to keep communities across Staffordshire safe. The open day will take place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 13 June at Staffordshire County Showground on Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. Entry and onsite parking are free, and they promise something for everyone, whether you’re looking for free activities for the kids, or if you have

May-June 2026 Outside are inviting Moorlands folk for a joyful series of weekly tap dance sessions led by experienced teacher Teresa Pattison, designed to be creative, social and full of fun. Open to complete beginners and improvers, these relaxed classes focus on rhythm, movement and wellbeing – no previous experience needed. You can dance standing or seated, and everyone is welcome. Sessions take place in an accessible, ground-floor space, with time to stay for refreshments

Pride in the Moorlands 2026 is to take place this year on the 26th –28th of June. A spectacular weekend is promised for this community-let LGBTQ+ celebration of life, creativity and joy across the Staffordshire Moorlands. You can - follow the Pride Torch Relay as it travels through Cheadle, Biddulph and Leek, symbolising unity, visibility and pride, before culminating in a full day of celebration in Leek on Sunday 28th June. Across the weekend, expect a brilliant programme o