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May 19, 2022

Hair raising challenge complete

Staff and friends at a store in Cheadle have completed a ‘hair raising’ charity challenge. The team of six from Bargain Booze Plus on Cheadle’s High Street have had their long locks cut off in a bid to raise lots of cash for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Conservative candidate wins by-election

A new councillor for Cheadle has been voted on to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC). The vote for the vacant Cheadle South East took place at a by-election on Thursday (May 5) – following the sad passing of long-serving town and district councillor Richard Alcock.

Bevy of brides left in tears

A Cheadle business that aimed to ‘help ladies find their dream gown’ has left a trail of disappointed brides in its wake. Alisha Jade Bridal in High Street Cheadle, closed without warning, leaving at least 10 brides-to-be without dresses and accessories.

Pizza takeaway raises dough for hospice

Takeaway customers have helped raise more than £3,200 for charity. The new branch of Domino’s in Cheadle has recently donated more than £3,200 to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice after raising funds through a one-off charity meal deal.

Fundraising target for Girlguide tripper

A Cheadle Girl Guide has been chosen as one of 20 from across the county to visit Iceland next year. Poppy Steele, aged 13, is a member of 1st Cheadle Guides and has launched a fund-raising appeal to help her take part in the trip next summer.

High street closure will now go ahead

A high street in the Moorlands is set to be closed fully to traffic in order for Jubilee celebrations to take place. Last month, we reported that Cheadle Town Council had opted not to spend any of the council’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee budget on applying and arranging for a full road closure for the High Street celebrations. Costs which had been stated then as totalling £1,425.

Long service recognition for Nigel

A grounds maintenance team member in the Moorlands has been recognised for his long service. Nigel Clarke has served the Cheadle community in this role for over 25 years, and is a popular and much respected member of the team.

School celebrates ‘good’ report

Pupils and staff at a Cheadle school have been celebrating gaining a ‘good’ Government report. Bishop Rawle CE Primary School has been awarded a ‘Good’ judgement from schools’ inspectors Ofsted during their most recent visit – marking a notable improvement in all areas.

Gearing up to dress the town in Jubilee attire

Knitters and crocheters are almost ready to unveil a collective colourful display as part of a Moorlands town’s Jubilee celebrations. Community group Creative Cheadle is, once again, organising a mass creative project to have lots of colourful covers in place on the town centre’s bollards, this time as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Rural development plan for towns

People, businesses, groups and organisations are all being urged to help finalise “how to get more from Staffordshire’s rural economy in the next decade.” After preliminary work with a wide range of bodies, Staffordshire County Council has published its draft Rural Economic Strategy for final comment.

Shop staff set to ‘Brave the Shave’

Staff at a town centre shop are set to ‘brave the shave’ together – all in aid of charity. The team of six from Bargain Booze Plus on Cheadle’s High Street will be having their locks cut off in a bid to raise lots of cash for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Community leader praises police

A community leader has praised the “prompt actions” of a police force following anti social behaviour at a Moorlands town’s main park. Cheadle councillor Kate Martin has praised Staffordshire Police for their quick reaction in upping patrols at Tean Road Recreation Grounds in Cheadle recently.

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