Events, Activities & What's On
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What's On
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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 Sunday Supplement Artisan Market
Sun, 6 Sep 2026 • 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Derby Street
Leek, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
75+ local traders, music, entertainment, circus skills, free face painting - local shops, cafes and pubs open too!
Cheadle Town Council - Full Council Meeting
Monday 7th September at 7.00 pm
Council Chambers, Leek Road, Cheadle
Any member of the public can attend and there is usually a slot available for an member of the public to speak for 3 minutes about things which matter to them in the town. Visit : https://cheadletowncouncil.org.uk/ for further information
Cheadle Town Council have a number of sub-committees which members of the public can also attend as appropriate. It's best to ask the office first when they meet and what options you have for attending/communicating with the group. Groups include: Leisure & Operations, Planning, Business, Tourism & Environment and Events.
Storytellers at Hales Hall - Spitfire Interactive Talk
7th, 8th & 14th September 8pm
At Hales Hall
Tickets £6 Pay on the Door to book your seat call Storytellers 07885758937
Cheadle Pensioners Outing
All Coach prices £15 - members
£20 - non members
Thursday 10th September
9.00 Start Black Country Living Museum
All trips leaving from the long stay car park Cheadle.
A Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience In Leek
Friday 11th September
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
All Saint's Church, Leek, EN, United Kingdom
Tickets: allevents.in
Hales Hall Soul & Mowtown Night
September 12th 4pm-9pm
Free Entry
Streetfood & Drinks
The Uttoxeter Festival
12th September 2026
10am-5pm
Folk Club Sessions
16th September (3rd Wednesday of each Month)
The Methodist Church Ipstones ST19 2LY
Sing (& play) around
For more information contact peacethroughfolk@gmail.com 07494738939
Abba Alert Tribute Night
Friday 18th September 7pm - Midnight
Greatwood Hall, Upper Tean
In aid of Dementia UK
Tickets: Tean Chemist, Hugge Cafe, Shades & Co-op
Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 • 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Ipstones Memorial Hall, UK 12 Church Lane, Leek, United Kingdom
Tickets: skiddle.com/
Staffordshire Tabletop Gaming: September RTT
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 • 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM (GMT+01:00)
Wetley Rocks Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, United Kingdom
Caverswall Historical Society
25th September 7.30pm
Caverswall Villiage Hall. All Welcome £3 including welcome drink
Ash Hall - Home, Hospitality & Healing. An exploration of Ash Bank's Ash Hall the family who built it and what has happened to it since.
Staffordshire Vegan Festival
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 • 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM (BST)
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Verve
Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF, United Kingdom, Stoke On Trent
Celebrating an ethical, animal friendly & eco lifestyle! 50+ stalls including:
FREE Samples Talks And Workshops / Demos
Tickets Allevents.in
Things to Do
Alton Towers Resort: Enjoy big rides like Oblivion and Wicker Man, revisit Nemesis: Reborn, or head to CBeebies Land for the brand-new Bluey ride "Here Come the Grannies".
Dovedale: There's lots to explore at Dovedale National Nature Reserve, climb to the top of Thorpe Cloud, or spot Dippers flying down the river.
Drayton Manor Resort: With over 50 rides and attractions, including Thomas Land.
Peak Wildlife Park: Explore the new capybara walk-through and meet the new arrivals, Clementine & Marmalade.
Trentham Gardens: Explore the gardens and enjoy the great range of specialty shops and eateries too.
Staffordshire History Centre
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. There is a full program of activities and you can find out more cheadlecog.com/post/what-s-on-at-staffordshire-history-centre. 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 research room you need to book.
Exhibition at the Staffordshire History Centre
Eastgate Street Stafford 23rd May - 12st September
Regular Activities
Cheadle South Moorlands United - Girls Soccer School
Every Friday at South Moorlands Leisure Centre
Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday am
Lower end of Tape Street Car Park
Free Pitches a great way to get rid of your excess stuff and make some extra cash at the same time.
Free Youth Sports Session
Fridays 6 - 7 pm
Churchill Road or Tean Road Rec Cheadle
For: Boys & Girls 11-16
Sporting Communities run sports activities and listen to young people, helping them to share their views, build confidence, and even get involved in developing their own social action projects. The group provides a safe and inclusive space where young people feel supported, can enjoy being active, and develop positive friendships. Sessions are shaped around young people's interests and are led by committed staff.
Wellspring Methodist Churches - Cheadle & Tean
Knit & Natter/Warm Space
Wellspring Tean
Every Monday 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Places of Welcome - Coffee & Chat
Every Monday 10 am - 12 noon
Wellspring Methodist Church
Tuesdays
Bounce - Wellspring Cheadle 10am-noon - doors open 9.30am (Term Time Only)
Wednesdays
Chair Exercise – Wellspring Cheadle 11:45am-12:30pm
Tea & Toast
Every Friday 10 am - 1 pm
Wellspring Cheadle
Men's Breakfast
1st Saturday of the Month 9.30 am
Summerhouse, High Street
Save the Date
Leek Blues & Americana Festival
1st-4th October
The Phoenix Singers with Johnny Coppin
Cheadle Pensioners Outing
All Coach prices £15 - members
£20 - non members
Thursday 10th September
9.00 Start Black Country Living Museum
Thursday 15th Oct
10.00am Start
Mystery Trip including meal £38
Saturday 8th Nov
9.00am Start
Llangollen Christmas Extravaganza
All trips leaving from the long stay car park Cheadle.
What was on in August 2026
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 badgemaking at the Staffordshire History Centre.
Explore the history centre with a new trail especially for the summer holidays and track down the clues.
Solve the trail and make your own badge to take home with our friendly volunteers.
No need to book just drop in.
Craft Event: Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
August 4, 2026 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Cost of £2.50 per crafter to cover the materials.
We’re furnishing our dolls houses with tiny homewares! Bring a favourite doll and join us to make papercraft miniature doll’s furniture. Cutting with scissors is required for this craft, but all ages can get involved with the colouring in.
Adult crafters are welcome, children must be accompanied by a grown up!
This is a drop in session and no pre-booking is required! Please pay at the desk upon arrival.
Bookbinding Workshop
August 6, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
An introductory bookbinding workshop for beginners: craft a personalised hardcover notebook to take home with you! Find inspiration in our archive and the natural world, then take your journal away to fill with sketches, thoughts, leaves and pressed flowers.
Cost of £5 per crafter to cover the materials. Pre-booking is essential: please buy a ticket at the History centre desk or visit our online shop to book your tickets. Due to the materials and tools used, this workshop is unsuitable for anyone aged 9 years old or younger.
Party in the Park Cheadle
Sunday 9th August 1-6pm Free Event Recreation Ground, Tean Road, Cheadle ST10 1LG
Cyanotype Crafts
August 11, 2026 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Art meets chemistry! Discover our extensive photographic collection, get hands on with historical cameras and try your hand at an early method of photography. Make badges, bookmarks and beautiful artwork using science and light.
Cost of £2.50 per crafter to cover the materials. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a grown up.
This is a drop in session and no pre-booking is required! Please pay at the desk upon arrival.
Biddulph Creative Workshops
13th, 20th & 27th August, 12th & 19th September 1pm–2.30pm
For young people aged 25 and under (under 10s must be accompanied)
Biddulph Methodist Church and The Victoria Centre are hosting a series of creative workshops to help shape a new pop-up art piece for the town. Try different creative techniques and add your own ideas to a larger community artwork.
Walking Tour: Crime and Punishment
August 14, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Wander through the horrors of the historical justice system and the stories of unfortunate Staffordians on trial. This walk takes a journey through medieval punishments in Stafford up to the Victorian era gaol, with a focus on the real human lives of the people who lived there.
Please note that the content of this walk is a great deal grimmer than our other walking tours, and is not recommended for anyone aged 13 or younger! For more details about the sensitive content please email elizabeth.short@staffordshire.gov.uk.
This walking tour is around one mile in duration, with occasionally uneven pavement but no steps. Tickets are £5 per person, please book ahead at the History Centre desk or via the online shop.
Alebrijes Mexican Mask Making Workshops
Remaining workshops: 16th & 30th August
Grand parade: 6th September, 12pm
Create your own fantastical Alebrije with artist Ale Bravo, inspired by the colourful Mexican tradition of creature making. Join the free workshops before taking part in a vibrant community parade through Leek on 6 September.
Little Peaks OT, Leek
Dyslexia and dyscalculia Talk by Dyslexia Association
Wednesday 19th August
10am-12pm
Blythe bridge library
Come and join us for a talk about dyslexia and dyscalculia, followed by question and answer and chance to meet people from dyslexia Association, find out best resources and sources of support.
To book a free place please follow this link
Or email kerri.marsh@staffs.nhs.uk
Family Fun Day – Travel and Transport
August 18, 2026 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Discover the Staffordshire’s long and winding history of transport in an all-day extravaganza of games and activities.
Come along for a spin! We’re off on a time travel adventure, exploring all things with wheels and engines. Try out fun challenges and get hands on with history, solve problems as a team and craft your own tiny transport to take home. Work together to earn your prize!
Activities run all day. Free entry, drop-in event suitable for all ages!
Folk Club Sessions
19th August (3rd Wednesday of each Month)
The Methodist Church Ipstones ST19 2LY
Guest Nigth with Tom Perry & Clive Brooks
Sing (& play) around
For more information contact peacethroughfolk@gmail.com 07494738939
Build a Robot Workshop
August 20, 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Staffordshire History Centre Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
Make a simple circuit and build a robot which doodles by dancing!
This activity involves wire and batteries, so we require active supervision from adults: this workshop is not suitable for ages 6 and under. Cost of £2.50 per crafter to cover the materials. Adult crafters are welcome!
Booking to this workshop is required, please book at the History Centre desk or via our online shop.
Family Hub Fun Day at Cheadle Academy
Organised by Staffordshire Moorlands Family Hub
A HAF friendly event*
The Staffordshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) offers free holiday activities and healthy meals for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.
Eligible families will have received a HAF code from their child’s school and will then be able to register on the eequ system. Children can enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, make new friends, stay active, and receive a healthy meal during the school holidays, all in a safe and supportive environment.
Walking Tour: Industrial Stafford
Friday 21 August, 10.30 - 11.30am
Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford
Discover Stafford's industrial past and explore the workers and craftspeople who built the county.
£5 per person. Booking required either via the website or at the History Centre
Summer Strawberry Tea
Wellspring Cheadle
Saturday August 22 nd at 3pm
Enjoy a Strawberry Cream Tea (Strawberries and cream/Scone with strawberry jam and cream). Sharing the next chapter on our building project - Could you help to get this over the line?
Contact Janette to book your place on 01538 752046 / admin@staffmoorlandsmethodists.org.uk
Cheadle Book Festival
Saturday 22nd August 2026 10am – 4pm
Cheadle Community Library 15a—17 High Street, Cheadle
Free Event
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 – Spot caricaturing market. Andy also provides a range of cartoon illustration workshops throughout the UK and abroad that are educational, informative and fun too, dispelling the myth that we can’t draw.—everyone can
Join Louie and Lee as they take you to the spooky world of myths and legends of the Staffordshire Moorlands. A fun and entertaining talk for adults and older children.
Download your programme here:
Kingsley Holt Summer Fayre
Summer Holiday Drop in for Children and Families
Tues 25th Aug At Wellspring Cheadle
10:00am-12:00pm
Summer Cupcake Workshop
A Trip to the Seaside - the History of Our Seaside Piers
74th Ipstones Agricultural Show
Saturday 29th August 2026, Recreation Ground Ipstones
Garretaw - Music at the Mill
29th August -10pm Cheddleton Flint Mill ST13 7HL
Bands BBQ Bar Tickets £15
Quiz Night at the Kingsley Holt Centre
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