Cannock Chase Life

19/10/2026

🎪 Circus Explorers at Cannock Library 🎪

As part of Staffordshire History Festival, Staffordshire Libraries are celebrating the county's connection to Philip Astley, who was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme and is recognised as the Father of the Modern Circus.

Inspired by Staffordshire's circus heritage, families are invited to join award-winning contemporary circus company Upswing for ‘Circus Explorers’, a fun and interactive experience for children aged 4-8 and their grown-ups.

Enjoy a short circus performance before taking part in a guided Stay and Play session where families can explore movement and circus skills together. Through balancing, catching, climbing and creative play, children and adults will discover what bravery means in everyday life.

Supporting the National Year of Reading, Circus Explorers uses storytelling, imagination and play to build confidence, creativity and communication skills while bringing families together in their local library.

Book your free place

📍 Cannock Library - 28 October
⏰ 10.30-11.30am or 1.30-2.30pm
☎️ 01543 334525
📧 [email protected]

Suitable for children aged 4-8. Please let us know how many adults and children will be attending. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in.

Staffordshire Libraries

19/10/2026

A new Staffordshire Prepared website has launched

Whether you're looking for advice on severe weather, power cuts, flooding or other emergencies, you'll find practical guidance all in one place.

- Easier to navigate
- Clear emergency advice
- Simple tips to be prepared
- Information for households, communities and businesses

Take a look today and start with one simple step towards being better prepared - link in the comments

16/10/2026

Free Bleed Kit Training – Book Your Place!

Thanks to funding from the OPFCC, we’re offering another round of free Bleed Kit training for the public and local community groups.

Learn vital first aid skills that could help save a life before emergency services arrive!

📍 Training Dates & Locations:
• 🗓4 Nov 2 - 4.30pm – Rugeley Community Church
• 🗓4 Nov 5.30-7pm – Cannock Chase Council Offices (Council Chamber)

Max 25 people per session (ages 10+ welcome with an adult).

Email [email protected] to reserve your place by 2nd November – first come, first served!

16/10/2026

🌍 Inspiring the next generation to care for our environment! 🌱

More than 750 children and young people from 14 local primary and secondary schools have taken part in Binworld, an engaging environmental education programme organised by Cannock Chase Council.

Through live theatre, interactive learning and hands-on activities, pupils explored important topics including littering, recycling, waste reduction and community pride, while learning how their everyday actions can make a positive difference.

FInd out more via the link in the comments.



Biffa Kingsmead School

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

Good morning from Rugeley Market👋
We are Open🙌

Pop into town and support your local market and town centre🛍️
Thursday 15th October 9am-3pm!
Rugeley Town Centre WS15 2DY

Small Independent Businesses with a variety of goodies.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy so don’t miss out and support your local market!

For Stallholder information please contact Bescot Promotions at [email protected]
Call us on 07875 655 875 or 07792 676 746
WhatsApp us on 07875 655 875
Bescotpromotions.co.uk
Rugeley Town Council

14/10/2026

🏠 29 new affordable homes have been completed at Farriers Fold, marking a first for the district as the homes have been built to the Future Homes Standard.

Part of a 58-home development delivered by Lovell Partnership, the scheme provides a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties for local residents.

Read more via the link in the comments.

13/10/2026

🌙 Help us see you this autumn and winter! 🚌

As the nights draw in and the mornings get darker, it can be harder for our drivers to spot passengers waiting at bus stops.

💡 Here are a few simple ways you can help:

🦺 Wear something bright or reflective to help you stand out.
📱 If it’s safe to do so, use your phone torch to make yourself more visible to the driver as the bus approaches.
👋 Stand somewhere visible near the bus stop and give the driver a clear signal that you want to board.

Our drivers want to make sure you get safely on board, so let’s work together to help them see you!

Stay safe, stay visible and happy travelling! 💛

12/10/2026

♻️ Missed bin collection?

If your bin, bag or food waste caddy hasn't been emptied, you can report it quickly and easily through our website.

✅ Reports must be made within 24 hours of the missed collection.

Before reporting, please check:
🔹 Your bin was presented by 7am on collection day
🔹 No tag has been left explaining why it wasn't emptied

Report a missed collection via the link in the comments.

09/10/2026

🌿 Got a few hours to spare? The Chase could use them!

Come along to the Cannock Chase Volunteers Fair and meet local charities and community groups looking for people like you. Whether you can give an hour, a month or a day a week, there could be a role that suits you.

📅 Friday 13 November | 10am–1pm
📍 Chasewater Innovation Centre, WS8 7NL
✅ Free entry – just drop in!

Come for a chat and see where you might fit in.