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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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.