Community Activities

Community - people getting to know each other

On this page you will find a list of local regular activities and groups that meet in the district. The pages are split day by day. We also have a families page and a young people's page that feature regular activities and groups.

Please note that these pages are currently being updated. Please contact the groups to make confirm that these are still taking place.

If you or your organisation would like to add any further activities to these pages please contact the Consultation and Engagement Officer on 01543 464548 or email saragreen@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

Please note these groups and contacts are run by external bodies and are not affiliated to Cannock Chase District Council.

Regular Activities - Monday

Group

Time

When

Location

Contact Details

About

Cannock

Place of Welcome Coffee Morning

10am-12pm

Every Monday

Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, Cannock, WS11 1AA

0300 111 8000

Free drop in. Come along for a coffee and chat with the Friends of Cannock Library. Everyone welcome

Watercolour Club

10-1pm

Every Monday

Norton Canes Community Centre

Information at https://www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk/community-groups/

 

Past Times

10:30-12pm

Every 2 weeks

Heath Hayes Library, 194 Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS12 3DZ

01543 279675

Local  people get together to discuss local history and socialise

MASE (Monthly Alzheimers Support Evening)

1:30-3:30pm

1st Monday of the month

St Lukes Church, Cannock

www.themasegroup.com

MASE brings together people with Alzheimers/dementia, their families and carers and also has health care professionsals in attendance. Many people withdraw from social activities when a diagnosis has been made; however at the MASE everyone is fully aware of the illness and Carers are able to network with each other and build up friendships and support each other in times of difficulty.

Heath Hayes Art Society

7-9pm

Every Monday

Heath Hayes Library, Hednesford Rd, Cannock WS12 3EA

01543 279675 or email heath.hayes.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

Group for amateur artists

Hednesford

ChaseFit Walk for Health

9:30am start

Every Monday

Hednesford Park Pavillion, WS12 1TB

01543 501517

 

Sidney's Sight Support Group

10am-12pm

Every Monday

Hednesford Park Pavillion Community Room, WS12 1TB

07855 099353

 

Cannock Chase Mental Health Hub

10am

1st Monday of the month

Hednesford Park Pavillion, WS12 1TB

 

networking group for staff and volunteers with a passion to support the community

Knit and Natter

1-3pm

Every Monday

Hednesford Library, Market Street, Hednesford, WS12 1AD

01543 422798

Friendly social group where you can knit to your hearts content in a pleasant social group

Regular Activities - Tuesday

Group

Time

When  

Location

Contact Details

About

Cannock  

Free Veterans Drop In

10am-2pm

3rd Tuesday of the month

Victory Church, 11 Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BG

www.helpasquaddie.org.uk

All veterans welcome IT equipment for writing CVs/applying for jobs Advice on Housing/Benefits PTSD Therapy/Advice Friendly Chat Free tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches

Fiveways Strollers

10am

Every Tuesday

Meet at Fiveways Inn carpark Heath Hayes

Leisurely 1 mile stroll followed by tea/coffee and chat. 

 

Craft Group

10am-12pm

Every Tuesday

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF

01543 279592

Appointment Required. Sewing group.

Knit and Natter

1:30-4pm

Every Tuesday

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF

01543 279592

Free drop in. 19+

Knit and Natter

2-4pm

Every Tuesday

Cannock Library

0300 111 8000

Bring knitting and sewing and come along for a chat. 50p for refreshments. Waiting list for places. Details available at the library

Cannock Branch Royal Engineers Association

8pm

1st Tuesday of the month

The Drill Hall (Army Reserve Centre), Walsall Road, Bridgtown, Cannock

www.reahq.org.uk/branches/cannock

All Sappers past and present, regular army, National Service, TAVR, Reserve Army are welcome to come along

Cannock Folk Dance Club

8-10:15pm

Every Tuesday

St Stephen's Church Hall, Bideford Way, Cannock, WS11 1QD

Vicky Baker 01543 574602 www.cannockfolkdanceclub.co.uk

English and American folk/country dancing. All dances are called and no previous experience necessar. All ages welcome. £2 includes tea and biscuits 

Hednesford

Connections Coffee, Craft and Chat Club

10am-12pm

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

Hednesford Salvation Army Corps and Community Centre, 7 Anglesey Street, Hednesford, WS12 1AB

01543 426128 hednesford@salvationarmy.org.uk

Call in for coffee and chat. Connect with friends old and new. Join in with quizzes and table games and be creative in our craft corner. £1 per session

Help a Squaddie Drop-In

10am-2pm

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Hednesford Salvation Army, Angelesey Street, Hednesford, WS12 1AB

kerry@helpasquaddie.org.uk

Coffee and a chat

'Cannock Knit and Chat'

12pm

Every Tuesday

Hednesford Park, The Parlour Cafe, WS12 1TB

 

Meet in the cafe with sewing, knitting or crocheting. 10% off refreshments in the cafe

Historical Society

7-9pm

2nd Tuesday of the month

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes WS11 9RF

01543 279313

Appointment required

Rugeley

MHA Live at Home Scheme Care and Share

10am

1st Tuesday of the month

St Pauls Church, Lichfield Street, Rugeley, WS15 2EH

01543 415020

This group is for those living with short term memory loss, Alzheimers and Dementia. We aim to provide a warm & welcoming environment for people living with a form of dementia and their carers to gather for a relaxing coffee morning and informal chat where experiences can be shared.

Creative Writing

1:30-3:30pm

2nd Tuesday of the month

Rugeley Library, Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BB

01889 869063

Ask staff for details

Regular Activities - Wednesday

Group

Time

When

Location

Contact Details

About

Cannock

Norton Canes Card Craft Group

11am-1pm

Every Wednesday

Norton Canes Community Centre, Brownhills Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9SF

Information available at https://www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk/community-groups/

 

Darby and Joan Club

1:30-4pm

Every Wednesday

Norton Canes Community Centre, Brownhills Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9SF

Information available at https://www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk/community-groups/

We enjoy games, bingo and have a natter over a cup of tea and biscuits. If you would like to join our very friendly club come along and join us we would make you most welcome.

Tea Dance

2:30-4:30pm

Every Wednesday

Avon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH

Terry and Ethel Grundy  01922 413473

 

Free Veterans Drop In

6-8pm

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month

Victory Church, 11 Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BG

All veterans welcome

IT equipment for writing CVs/applying for jobs

Advice on Housing/Benefits

PTSD Therapy/Advice

Friendly Chat

Free tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches

 

League of Ladies

7-9pm

1st Wednesday of the month

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF 

01543 279592

Appointment Required

Chadsmoor Tapestry Group

7:15-9:30pm

Every Wednesday

Chadsmoor Methodist Church

Chairman – Brenda Marshall 01902 736674 or Secretary Jan Cowley 01543 506206

It is open to people of all ages both male and female. The aim of the group is to awaken and develop creative and artistic skills in the field of needlework, embroidery and other related skills and also provide a base for the development of individual and community projects, whilst fostering fellowship and social ineteraction. In June 2011 the group was honoured by winning “The Queens Award for Voluntary Service”

Norton Canes Flower Club

7:30pm

3rd Wednesday of the month

Trinity Methodist Chapel, Poplar Steet

www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk

 

Cannock Lions

8pm

1st Wednesday of the month

Roman Way Hotel, Watling Street, Cannock

   

Hednesford

Potter in the Park

10am-12pm

Every Wednesday

Meet at Hednesford Park Pavilion, Rugeley Road, WS12 1TB

 

Potter with Cara

Toast Shop

10am-12pm

Every Wednesday

Hednesford Park Pavilion, Community Room, WS12 1TB

 

Drop in friendship group

Rugeley

Coffee and Poetry Club

10am-12pm

Wednesday

Rugeley Library

01889 869063

 

Reading Group

10:30am-12pm

2nd Wednesday of the month

Rugeley Library

01889 869063

 

Crochet Club

10am-12pm

Wednesdays

Rugeley Library

01889 869063

 

Chasefit Walk for Health

11am start

Every Wednesday

Rugeley Leisure Centre, Burnthill Lane, WS15 2HZ

Susan Blower 01785 788472

 
Regular Activities - Thursday

Group

Time

When

Location

Contact Details

About

Historical Society Coffee Mornings

10am-12pm

3rd Thursday of the month

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF

Roger Knowles 01543 279313

Call for more information

Crafty Sew & Sews

Afternoons

Every Thursday

Norton Canes Community Centre, Brownhills Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9SF

Information available at https://www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk/community-groups/

 

Knit and Natter

10am-12pm

Every Thursday

Heath Hayes Library

01543 279675

 

Cannock W.I.

10:30am

2nd Thursday of the month

St Lukes Church Hall, Cannock

cannockwi@gmail.com or www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire

www.facebook.com/oakleafstlukes

Meetings will usually include a speaker or demonstrator. The WI provides educational opportunities and the chance to try and develop new skills and crafts with outings and social events. A link with Staffordshire Federation provides further activities like craft fairs and quizzes. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.

Cannock and District Ladies Probus

12pm

1st Thursday of the month

Chase Golf and Country Club

cannockladiesprobus@gmail.com or www.probusonline.org 

Retired and professional business ladies meet each month for a meal and listen to a speaker. New members and guests are welcome to join if they book in advance and choose their meal

Silver Sneakers Gentle Exercise Club

12:30-2pm

Every Thursday

Norton Canes Methodist Church, Poplar Street

Information available at https://www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk/community-groups/

 

Painting Group

1-4pm

Every Thursday

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF

01543 279592

For beginners and improvers. Appointment required.

Natter and Knit

2-4pm

Ever Thursday

Cannock Library , Manor Avenue, Cannock, WS11 1AA

0300 111 8000

Weekly meeting for drinks and chat. Bring along your own knitting or sewing. Spaces available. 50p for refreshments

Hednesford

Maths and English courses

10am-2:30pm

Every Thursday

Hednesford Park Pavilion Community Room, WS12 1TB

 

Maths course 10-12pm, English course 12:30-2:30pm for adults wanting support. South Staffordshire College

MASE (Monthly Alzheimers Support Evening

7-9pm

Last Thursday of the month

Staffordshire University Academy, WS12 4JH

www.themasegroup.com

MASE brings together people with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, their families and Carers and also has health care professionals in attendance. 

Rugeley

Bereavement Help Point

10:30am-12:30pm

Every Thursday

Rugeley Fire Station, Bryans Lane, WS15 2JN

01543 434536

Help point for information, advice and support

Connect Cafe

12-2pm

Every Thursday

Victory Church

01889 576246

 

Community Crafts

4-5:30pm

Thursdays

Rugeley Library

01889 869063

 

 

Regular Activities - Friday

Group

Time

When

Location

Contact Details

About

Cannock

Volunteering with the Countryside Team

9:30am-3:30pm

Every Friday

Deavalls Farm, Hawks Green Lane, Cannock, WS11 7LP

   

Get Together Group

10am-12:30pm

Every Friday

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9RF

01543 279592

 

Place of Welcome

10am-12pm

Every Friday

Heath Hayes Library, 194 Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, WS12 3AA

01543 279675

Community group, all welcome to come and chat, have a cuppa and make friends. Craft work available

Hednesford

Social Forestry Session

12-2pm

Every Friday

Hednesford Park Pavilion, Rugeley Road, WS12 1TB

Lynn Evans 07855 099353

Social Forestry session in the woods in Hednesford Park

Lunch Club

12:30pm

Every Friday

Hednesford Salvation Army Corps and Community Centre, Anglesey Street, Hednesford, WS12 1AB

01543 426128 hednesford@salvationarmy.org.uk

A place where you can make new friends, enjoy nutritious, fresh and affordable food and have fun. Pre-book. Enjoy the company of friendly people, a three course lunch and unlimited cups of tea and coffee. £3 per person

Rugeley

The Hub Cafe Knit and Natter group

10am-1pm

Every Friday

Victory Church, 11 Anson Street, WS15 2BG

   

Places of Welcome Coffee Morning

10am-12pm

Every Friday 

Rugeley Library

01889 869063

Free drop in

Craft Club

1-3pm

Every Friday

Rugeley Library

01889 869063

 

 

Regular Activities - Saturday 

Group

Time

When

Location

Contact Details

About

Cannock

Walk for Health

10:15am

Every Saturday

St Luke Church Hall reception, WS11 1DE

 

Meet Elizabeth or Gill (in high viz jacket)

Jamming Session

11am-1pm

Every Saturday

Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF

01543 279592

Bring your own musical instruments and play. 19+

Hednesford

Chase Fit Back to Biking

2pm

Every Saturday

Hednesford Park

Booking required 01543 501516

Encouraging people from Cannock Chase to get out and ride and use the natural resource of Cannock Chase

Rugeley

Autism Friendly Crafts

1:30pm-3pm

2nd and 4thSaturday of the month

Rugeley Library

01889 256010

 

 

Regular Activities - Sunday 

Group

Time

When

Location

Contact Details

About

Cannock

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Conservation Volunteering

10am-12pm

2nd Sunday of the month

Shoal Hill

Eddie Turvey on 01543 502830

Join a regular team of volunteers helping to look after Shoal Hill Common, a 73 hectare heathland and woodland site. All tools and training provided.

 

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