COGNEWS
Connecting Staffordshire Moorlands

Dougie Mac's 5k Santa Dash
5th December 2026
Registration from 9.00 am
Hanley Park
Hundreds of Santas are expected to descend on Hanley Park this December to raise vital funds for Dougie Mac. Following the success of the hospice’s first Santa Dash last year, the fun, festive, fundraising event is returning on Saturday, December 5, and Dougie Mac is inviting supporters to pull on their Santa suits to walk, run, or even dance their way along the 5k route.
Use the link above

48th Annual Toy Run
Sunday 22 November 2026.
Depart at 11.00 am
BET 365 Stadium & The Kings Hall Stoke-on_Trent
Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to gather in Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 22 November 2026 for the Star Bikers Charity’s 48th Annual Toy Run, bringing together the motorcycling community to support children in need, families experiencing poverty and local charities.

Toy Christmas Service
TBD
Wellspring Cheadle
Rev Julie Hassall
Please bring a NEW UNUSED toy/gift unwrapped and
they will be donated to the Children and their mums at the local Refuge

Cheadle Christmas Lights Switch On
21st November
2pm-6pm. Lights switch-on at 5pm
Cheadle Town Centre (High Street)
The High Street will be closed - traffic diverting down Cross Street