Lyn Smith reported to COGNEWS that in their latest church building inspection, St. Giles the Abbot Church, the surveyor noticed that the cement mortar was spalling. What's happening is the cement is flaking and falling away from the building, leaving gaps which will enable water to get between the stone. The reason behind this is that the builder who completed the last repair work made the all-too-common mistake of using cement instead of lime mortar. The cost of repair to th

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Safety advice for those who are planning to celebrate If you’re going trick or treating, make sure to go in a group or with a responsible adult and only visit areas that are well lit, don’t take shortcuts through gardens, alleyways or parks Only visit houses that are decorated and don’t knock if there is a sign saying ‘no trick or treat here’ If you’re wearing a mask, ensure that you can see where you’re going and are aware of your surroundings Be aware of the law surrounding

Please note that Cheadle Library is managed locally and is not included in the group. Libraries have always been at the heart of our communities, but how can they become vibrant, welcoming community hubs? Staffordshire County Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of libraries across Staffordshire. Many libraries across Staffordshire already offer much more than core library services - such as creative workshops, youth programmes, arts and music events and mor

As colder mornings set in, many of us are tempted to leave the car running to defrost while we stay warm indoors — but doing so makes your vehicle an easy target for thieves. Every winter, cars are stolen across Staffordshire in this way, a crime known as “frost-jacking.” Please remember: Never leave your vehicle running and unattended — even for a moment. Stay with your car while it defrosts; it only takes seconds for a thief to drive away. Always keep your vehicle locked an

Friday 31st October 2025. 7pm Starting at the Red Lion in the Market Square (walk takes approx an hour) Join Home-Start for a guided ghost walk around Leek Adults £10 each (Kids are FREE) Tickets are strictly limited (it sold out last year) With the kind assistance of Bill Cawley & Leek Town Council Home-Start are again happy to announce a special funding raising ghost walk around Leek for Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands To book your tickets contact Leek Town Council:..

Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.30pm for food at 7.00pm Spice Merchant, Cross Street Mill, Leek, ST13 6BL Join Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands for a special fundraising meal Menu includes poppadom’s & chutney / mixed starter / selection of traditional curry dishes with rice or naan (vegetarian & vegan options available). £20 per adult / £15 per child (under 12s) - (£10 per adult & £5 per child going to Home-Start SM). Tickets MUST be pre-booked by phoning: 01538 387231 / t

During a recent visit to Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve in Cheadle, South Moorlands, unlike my many previous visits where I looked for water voles, bats, and moths or enjoyed a lovely walk through nature, this time I did something different. I took a look at a very special game they have there, called the Predator Prey Racing Labyrinth. It's an area of natural descent, but has been set up in a certain order so that people (mostly children) can race against each other. It's a ra

It can be really tricky to find things to do at the weekend. We sometimes realise that our weekend consists of nothing but chores...

National Grid will be starting a programme of work to improve Leek’s electricity infrastructure at the end of this month. The first element of these essential works will start at High Street car park on Monday 27 October and will be finished by Wednesday 5 November. The car park will need to be closed whilst the work takes place. Councillor Charlotte Atkins, Cabinet Member for Services at the District Council, said: “National Grid need to carry out these works to support Leek

A bicycle has been stolen outside of ASDA on Ashbourne Road in Cheadle on Saturday the 18th of October 2025. The bicycle is described as a blue and silver Excalibur 7 and was stolen at approx. 11am   The thief is described as wearing a blue jumper and has a camo bag with them.    If you have any information in relation to this theft please contact Staffordshire Police on 101, through our online chat on the front page of out website Home | Staffordshire Police  or through our

A green Land Rover Evoque was broken into in the Birchwood Grove area of Cheadle at approx. 4am on 20/10/2025. Male was seen to try a number of car doors before braking into the vehicle and stealing a number of items.    Male was described as being tall and wearing a light coloured hooded sweat shirt.    If you have any information or CCTV in relation to this incident please contact Staffordshire Police on 101, through our online chat facility on the front page of our website

£30,024 - £33,699 | Stafford | Happy to talk flexible working Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Our aim at Staffordshire is to create an environment where families are supported to stay together safely and live well in their communities by building on their strengths. This is the right thing to do.  We’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our newly transformed district teams. We have a hybrid approach to work to assist you

A spare tyre has been stolen from a vehicle which was parked on the Brookhouse industrial estate at approx. 10:25pm on 21/10/2025. A male was seen to get into a Silver Toyota Avensis ending in NWW.     If you have CCTV in the area or know anything about the theft please ring Staffordshire Police on 101, through our online chat on the front page of our website Intranet – Intranet , or through our online reporting system Report | Staffordshire Police  and quote 21250162194.   

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Following a successful Creative Moorlands Fundraising Masterclass with Isla Telford from Urban Wilderness CIC), OUTSIDE are able to offer free 1-2-1 sessions. Isla is able to offer 12 x slots of 25 mins to give bespoke general advice, or you can use that 25 minutes to ask for specific feedback on an area of your funding bid. Here is the link to book your session:  https://calendly.com/ashley-birks-outsidearts/one-on-one-fundraising-sessions-with-isla-telford In preparation fo

Masses more Fruit and Nuts Have you noticed that there seems to be so much more fruit on the trees this year - beautiful isn’t it? 2025 is a mast year for fruit and nuts in the UK. This means trees like oaks are producing a significantly larger crop of acorns and other fruits and nuts, leading to an abundance of them across the country. This phenomenon is cyclical, happening approximately every three to five years, and is considered a survival strategy for the trees. The surp

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