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Right To Play Event
Osprey Close, Leek, ST13 6DD 30th March 2026, 11am-4pm Free to attend, no booking required. Just drop in and stay as long as you wish. Come along and PLAY at Osprey Close in Leek! Who is it for? For all the family. All ages welcome. Children under 6 should be supervised, children under 13 should be accompanied. Right To Play by Pif-Paf is a collaborative self-built play world with den building, balance, swing and jump play and a “Long Table Mud Kitchen”. Families of all age
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Mar 291 min read


Get your tickets for the Festival of Brilliant 2026
Dates: Friday 10th July (schools & community groups) and Saturday 11th July 2026 (families) Location: Biddulph Old Hall Who it’s for: Everyone! Especially children across the Staffordshire Moorlands The Festival of Brilliant is back for 2026 - a joyful celebration of children’s books, stories and creativity, shaped by local young people, artists and book-lovers. After two brilliant years at Biddulph Old Hall, Staffordshire Libraries are excited to return during the National
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Mar 291 min read


World Book Night
Thursday 23 rd April In the UK, 1 in 6 (8.5 million) adults struggle to read. This limits life choices. Reading for pleasure and empowerment makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and well-being. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us to communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors and brings joy. World Book Night brin
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Mar 292 min read


The Creation to be Performed in Leek
Phoenix Singers Leek, in conjunction with All Saints Church Leek, are performing The Creation by Joseph Haydn with The Phoenix Festival Orchestra and soloists from the RNCM in All Saints Church Leek, ST13 5PT. This will take place on Saturday, 30th May 2026, and tickets will be £20 (u18 Free) and is part of the Leek Arts Festival 2026 programme. Tickets are available online on the All Saints website and can also be purchased from Leek Post Office and Picture Book or from the
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Mar 261 min read


Cheadle Pensioners to Host 1st Meeting of 2026
Cheadle Pensioners Group is to host its first meeting of the year, which will also be their AGM. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st, at 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Cheadle Cricket Club on Tean Road. A Fish and Chip supper will follow, marking the beginning of another busy calendar of activities for the group. Cheadle Pensioners to Host 1st Meeting of 2026 - created 25th March 2026
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Mar 261 min read


Celebrating World Water Day at Sandfields Pumping Station
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
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Feb 281 min read


What's On This Month in Staffordshire
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
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Feb 251 min read


What's On in Historic Staffordshire
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
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Feb 232 min read


A Magic Lantern Event in Cheddleton
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
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Feb 231 min read


Staffordshire Wildlife Trust: What's On in March
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
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Feb 224 min read


Staffordshire Moorlands Police Q & A
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
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Feb 221 min read


Cheadle Historical Society - A Lesson in Winning a Propaganda War
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
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Jan 313 min read


Home-Start: Here's How You Can Make a Difference to a Local Family
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
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Jan 301 min read


Supporting your Local Nature Reserve - Volunteering Events
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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Jan 272 min read


Free Trees for Staffordshire Moorlands Residents
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
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Jan 271 min read


What's On: Local Wildlife Talk
What's On: Local Wildlife Talk - created 21st January 2026
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Jan 211 min read


Stafford Walking Tour
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
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Jan 141 min read


What's On: Staffordshire Cinderella
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
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Jan 131 min read


National Holocaust Memorial Day Service to Take Place in Leek
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
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Jan 131 min read


Explore Creative Cheadle's Craft Workshops
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
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Jan 123 min read

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