Sandfields Pumping Station, Chesterfield Road, Lichfield, WS14 0AA Saturday 14 March, 10am to 4pm Free The team at Sandfields Pumping Station is celebrating World Water Day on Saturday, 14 March. Find out about the history of this fascinating site, including the story of the filtration plant that used to be on site, family activities, and guided tours (please book tours on the Eventbrite page).   There will be refreshments and delicious homemade cakes to enjoy!  The station w

There’s lots happening across Staffordshire this month! Whether you'd like to get creative, enjoy the great outdoors or try something new, here are some great events to enjoy: Relaxed Rambles – Ilam Park Enjoy a gentle countryside walk with tea or coffee afterwards. Free parking included. Painting Party – Verso Lounge, Stafford A relaxed evening of creativity with The Paint Club. All materials included—perfect for a fun night out. Harry Potter Cupcake Class – Eccleshall Lear

For Youngsters | Walking Tours | Spotlight Talks Staffordshire, especially the South Moorlands area, is rich in history. Here's what residents and visitors can look forward to. For Youngsters Toy Time Travellers  Travel back in time through play, get hands on with historical objects and help fix a toy emergency! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  When:  Friday 13 March, 10.30am - 11.30am Location:  Staffordshire Histo

Friday 6th March will see a fund raising event by the friends of St Edward's Church, Cheddleton. It promises to be an evening of wonder and heartfelt laughter with many characters of Cheddleton & Wetley Rocks. Tickets include cheese and wine and at £15 per person this promises to be a lovely memorable event. A Magic Lantern Event in Cheddleton - created 22nd February 2026

Events for adults | Local Group Events | Easter Holiday events Events for adults Spring walk and cream tea at The Wolseley Centre Saturday 15 March, 1pm - 3pm Enjoy a gentle stroll and spot the signs of spring all around. You'll receive helpful identification tips as you explore. Binoculars and ID guides provided. Delicious cream tea at The Kingfisher Café included in the price. Find out more Forest School and Sustainability Conference at The Wolseley Centre Thursday 19

Staffordshire Moorlands Police are hosting an online meeting between 7pm and 9pm on the 25th of February. If you have any questions that you want to ask then please click on the link and leave you question for it to be answered on the night. Or join them on the evening for you question to be answered in real time.   https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.sli.do%2Fevent%2FdfSALz2s9u6gJrkrueEB7V&data=05%7C02%7CJames.Naylor%40staffordshire.police.u

Dates for your diary Thursday 15th January 2026 saw Cheadle Historical Society members and visitors gather together, filling the New Life building on Tape Street. They'd come out on a dark, cold evening to listen to Philip Brough, a Cheadle historian and long-term friend of the Society. His presentation, The Biggest Aspidistra, was a story of the British transmitting propaganda to Germany, one of Britain's best-kept secrets. Millions are aware of Lord Haw-Haw, but our success

By volunteering just a few hours each week (for as little as four weeks) you can help transform the lives of children and parents in local communities across the Staffordshire Moorlands. Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands is running its next Volunteer Prep course starts on Tuesday 3rd February at its office in Leek, Earl Street on Tuesday 3rd February If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit: www.homestartsm.org.uk  or email: info@homestartsm.org.uk or cal

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

Deep Hayes Country Park 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 17 February Moorlands residents are being invited to take part in a county-wide tree planting scheme aimed at enriching their gardens and community spaces. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Staffordshire County Council will be handing out a mix of hawthorn, rowan, hazel, silver birch, crab apple and whitebeam trees at Deep Hayes Country Park between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 17 February. It is aimed at encouraging peopl

What's On: Local Wildlife Talk - created 21st January 2026

Cost £5 per person Friday 30 January, 10.30am Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford Step back in time! Wander the streets of Stafford and discover the grim, grisly and grand events which make up its past. One hour, around one mile of walking.  Booking required either via their website or at the History Centre. Stafford Walking Tour - created 13th January 2026

Free Event Friday 16 January, 10.30 to 11.30  Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford A classic fairy tale with a Staffordshire twist. Save the day and help Cinderella complete her chores in time for the party! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. What's On: Staffordshire Cinderella - created 13th January 2026

Organised by Staffordshire Moorlands District C ouncillor and Communities Portfolio Holder, Councillor Bill Cawley, this year's National Holocaust Memorial Day Service will take place on Saturday 24th January at 2pm at All Saints Church, Compton in Leek. The postcode for the church is ST13 5PT.   The event is currently the only one known to be taking place in Staffordshire to mark the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp by the Red Army on 27 January 1945. The Lord

Cosy Crafters The Knit Network Winter Workshops Make do & Mend Workshops Quirky Potter Workshops To book in please email or text 07493 160410 All workshops take place at the Tudor House Building - Redeezine and Creative Cheadle on the High Street near to St Giles the Abbot Church. New faces are always welcome and the group hopes to see those who have been before return to crafting. Feel free to bring a friend. Updates will be issued with times and additional

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Year? The Staffordshire History Centre has events and activities for all ages - no booking required.  Christmas Opening Times Tuesday 23 December Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday 24 December Open 10am to 1pm Thursday 25 December Closed Friday 26 December Closed Saturday 27 December Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday 30 December Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday 31 December Open 10am to 4pm Thursday 1 January Closed   Friday 2 January Open 10am

16th December 2025 1.30 - 5.00 pm Thorley Drive Recreation Centre, Thorley Drive, Cheadle ST10 1SA A festive pop-up event is to take place for Cheadle families with something for toddlers right through to teens. Activities and games will offer fun for all ages, see the poster below for details. Festive Family Hub Roadshow - created 8.12.25

5th of December Until 7pm Cheadle High Street FAQ's Download your poster A group of Cheadle shop owners are banding together to offer local residents the opportunity to visit their stores for a late-night shopping event this Friday, 5th of December. This is the perfect opportunity not only to get great Christmas gifts and more, but to share some love with our town centre businesses who, despite ongoing difficult times, turn up day after day to provide us with the very best a

1st – 30th December 2025 Great Wood Community Hall, Upper Tean, ST10 4JY Free Event This December, Great Wood Community Hall in Tean is proudly hosting The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, which is a stunning exhibition of knitted and crocheted wartime scenes.  From the declaration of war in 1939 through to VE Day in 1945, this 3D wool art display brings history to life with colour, creativity, and heart. Created by artist Tansy Forster and a talented community of knitters and

This Wednesday do consider a visit to Cheddleton Flint Mill, where Gareth the donkey and Saint Edwards Parish choir will be supporting Santa Claus in bringing festive cheer to local visitors. The mill will be lit and refreshments available in support of this fantastic historic space. Santa at the Mill this Wednesday - created 1.12.25