Leisure and Culture news
Leisure Centre re-fit reaches final stages
Published on Friday 24th May 2013
Visitors to Rugeley Leisure Centre will soon be able to benefit from the latest fitness equipment as work on a new Profiles Health and Fitness Suite nears completion.
Trick Shot Star – Tees Off!
Published on Monday 13th May 2013
One of the world's greatest 'trick shot' golfers will be showing off his skills at Cannock Park Golf Course this weekend as part of a fun-packed open day for all the family.
Could you be a Ray of sunshine!
Published on Wednesday 8th May 2013
HISTORIAN, handyman, technician, exhibitor and archivist...it's all in day's work for Museum of Cannock Chase volunteer Ray Smith.
A Night At The Museum
Published on Friday 26th April 2013
Fun and games after hours at The Museum of Cannock Chase
Rugeley re-fit continues at pace
Published on Wednesday 3rd April 2013
The fitness suite at Rugeley Leisure Centre has been temporarily re-located into the sports hall while work on a new Profiles Health and Fitness Suite continues.
Fantastic new swimming facilities unveiled!
Published on Wednesday 6th March 2013
The newly modernised swimming pools at Chase Leisure Centre have been completed and will open to the public at 12noon on Friday 8 March.
Fantastic new swimming facilities completed
Published on Friday 1st March 2013
Cannock Chase Council is pleased to announce that the swimming pools at Chase Leisure Centre have been handed over by the building contractor GF Tomlinson.
Consultation results for Cannock Stadium site
Published on Monday 4th February 2013
Over the last few months, Cannock Chase Council has been carrying out consultation on the former Cannock Stadium site. The findings from the consultation were reported to Cabinet last night (31st January 2013) and it was agreed to move to the next stage of the future development.
Work starts on new fitness centre
Published on Friday 18th January 2013
More than £700,000 will be invested in Rugeley Leisure Centre as work starts on a new state-of-the-art Profiles Health and Fitness Suite.
Hundreds have their say on plan for sports hub
Published on Friday 21st December 2012
Cannock Chase Council’s Culture and Sport Leader has thanked the hundreds of local people and organisations who took part in the consultation on the former Cannock Stadium site.
Youngsters take part in spray art project
Published on Friday 7th December 2012
After a few months of preparation and hard work, a colourful work of art has been completed on the back wall of Chase Leisure Centre as part 2 of the Respect Project.
Still time to have a say on leisure and recreation hub
Published on Monday 12th November 2012
Time is running out for local people to have their say on what leisure and recreation facilities they would like to see at the former Cannock Stadium site.
Swimming lessons resume in Cannock
Published on Tuesday 6th November 2012
Swimming lessons will start again in Cannock this month, despite the delay to the opening of the new swimming pool at Chase Leisure Centre.
Chase Leisure Centre swimming pool update
Published on Thursday 18th October 2012
The new swimming pool at Chase Leisure Centre, the final piece of a major refurbishment of the centre in Cannock, won’t be ready for the public to use in November as anticipated.
What would you like to see at Cannock stadium site?
Published on Wednesday 17th October 2012
We want to hear your views on what leisure and recreation facilities you would like to see at the former Cannock Stadium site.
Lantern Story Walk for Halloween in Hednesford
Published on Tuesday 16th October 2012
Things are going to get very spooky in Hednesford this Halloween with a free Lantern Story Walk taking place in the town.
Spooky goings-on at museum
Published on Monday 15th October 2012
The Museum of Cannock Chase has a "spooktacular" series of events for the upcoming half-term holiday.
Consultation prizes to be handed out
Published on Monday 15th October 2012
Local people who took part in Cannock Chase Council’s major consultation on Hednesford Park recently will be getting their competition prizes at a special event in the park on Halloween night.
Stolen fencing reinstalled at play area
Published on Monday 15th October 2012
Metal fencing that was stolen from a play area in Cannock has now been reinstalled by Cannock Chase Council.
Charitable trust looks for District board members
Published on Tuesday 2nd October 2012
The charitable trust that runs Cannock Chase Council’s culture and leisure services is looking for trustees from the District to join its board.
Kick-off for full-size artificial pitch
Published on Friday 14th September 2012
Cannock Chase’s first state-of-the-art full-size artificial grass pitch will be available for the community to use from Sunday 16th September.
Tour of Britain heads for Cannock Chase
Published on Monday 10th September 2012
Cannock Chase residents have the chance to cheer on Olympic legend Bradley Wiggins when the Tour of Britain sweeps through the District on Thursday 13th September.
Chase Leisure Centre swimming pool update
Published on Tuesday 4th September 2012
The Council’s Culture and Sport Leader has apologised to local people and reassured them everything is being done to get the swimming pool at Chase Leisure Centre open.
Punch centre stage for Heritage Open Day
Published on Tuesday 4th September 2012
The Museum of Cannock Chase is packing a mighty "Punch" to mark this year's national Heritage Open Days.
Thousands see the Paralympic Flame!
Published on Tuesday 28th August 2012
Thousands of people turned out in Cannock Chase at the weekend as the District hosted the Paralympic Flame with a day of special celebrations. And what a day it was!
Green Flags flying high again
Published on Friday 24th August 2012
The 2012/13 Green Flag is now flying at four of Cannock Chase Council’s green spaces after they all retained the award.
Big improvements planned for Rugeley Leisure Centre
Published on Tuesday 14th August 2012
More than £750,000 is set to be invested in improving leisure facilities at Rugeley Leisure Centre.
Spirit of the Games lives on in Cannock Chase
Published on Tuesday 14th August 2012
The London 2012 Games may be over but the Olympic and Paralympic spirit in Cannock Chase continues with two great free events in August.
Cannock Chase gets ready to welcome the Paralympic Flame
Published on Tuesday 7th August 2012
Cannock Chase will be marking the start of the Paralympic Games with an official Flame Celebration on Saturday 25th August.
Fancy a knockout challenge?
Published on Monday 30th July 2012
People who are up for a challenge with a difference can take part in special It’s A Knockout games in Cannock Park on 19th August as part of Party In The Park.
Opening Night In for London 2012
Published on Tuesday 24th July 2012
People in Cannock Chase have been urged to celebrate the start of London 2012 by throwing an Opening Night In party.
Get ready to Party in the Park!
Published on Tuesday 24th July 2012
A big free summer event is being held in Cannock Park on August 19th inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics.
Afternoon of free family fun at the museum
Published on Tuesday 24th July 2012
Families across the District are invited to a special afternoon of FREE fun activities at the Museum of Cannock Chase on Sunday 29th July.
More top-class facilities for Chase Leisure Centre
Published on Monday 23rd July 2012
More top-class facilities will be ready for the public at Chase Leisure Centre in early August, with swimmers having to wait just a little bit longer to dive into the centre’s modernised swimming pool
Green spaces retain their Green Flags
Published on Tuesday 17th July 2012
Four of Cannock Chase's green spaces have been recognised as among the best in the country again after they all retained their prestigious Green Flag Awards.
Olivia to be Cannock Chase’s Paralympic Ambassador
Published on Monday 16th July 2012
A young blind horserider will be Cannock Chase’s Paralympic Flame Ambassador for the special celebration being held in the District in August.
Have your say on park plans
Published on Monday 16th July 2012
There's still time to have your say on our plans for Hednesford Park - a redevelopment will take place if our bid for Lottery funding is successful.
Chance to see plans for Hednesford Park
Published on Tuesday 10th July 2012
People in Hednesford can see plans for the redevelopment of their town’s park first-hand at a special event on Wednesday 11th July.
Park event will be a real knockout
Published on Monday 9th July 2012
Volunteers from The Friends of Hednesford Park are holding an ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition in the park on Saturday 4th August.
First full-size artificial pitch ready for action
Published on Tuesday 26th June 2012
Grassroots sport in Cannock Chase is set for a significant boost with the opening of the District’s first state-of-the-art full-size artificial grass pitch.
Packed programme of Chase It! summer fun
Published on Tuesday 26th June 2012
The school summer holidays are just around the corner and a packed programme of Chase It! events and activities has been lined up for youngsters.
Local heroes get free use of leisure centres
Published on Friday 22nd June 2012
Members of the Armed Forces who live in Cannock Chase District will soon have free use of all Council leisure centres.
Stadium site to be retained for sport and leisure
Published on Friday 22nd June 2012
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet have set out the first steps that will be taken to develop the former Cannock Stadium site as public open space and for sport and leisure purposes.
New all-weather pitch for Rugeley Leisure Centre
Published on Friday 18th May 2012
Work on a new state-of-the-art all-weather pitch at Rugeley Leisure Centre gets under way on Monday 21st May.
We need your stories about Hednesford Park!
Published on Friday 11th May 2012
People in Hednesford have been urged to share their memories of the town’s park to help Cannock Chase Council’s multi-million pound funding bid to improve the community facility.
Museum at Night!
Published on Wednesday 9th May 2012
The Museum of Cannock Chase will be joining the nationwide Museums at Night celebrations on Friday 18th May with a special children’s bedtime stories event and family-friendly guided walk.
Hunt is on for our Paralympics Flame Ambassador
Published on Tuesday 8th May 2012
We're on the look-out for a Flame Ambassador to bring the Paralympic Flame from London to the District for the Paralympic Flame Celebration in August.
Chase Community Games celebrates Olympic Games
Published on Monday 30th April 2012
With the Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner, preparations are underway to bring the inspiration of the Games to Cannock Chase.
All the fun of the fair this weekend
Published on Tuesday 17th April 2012
There will be a funfair at the former Cannock Stadium site this week as part of the Chase Community Games.
Leisure contract hits the ground running
Published on Monday 2nd April 2012
More than 1,000 new members have signed up for the new Profiles Health and Fitness suite at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre.
Easter fun at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Monday 26th March 2012
There’s lots going on over the Easter school holidays at the Museum of Cannock Chase, including arts-and-crafts workshops for all the family, fun games and children’s trails.
Work starts on new play area
Published on Friday 9th March 2012
Youngsters will soon be seeing some of their ideas take shape as work begins on a new play area on their estate.
Work under way on new artificial football pitch
Published on Friday 9th March 2012
Work on the District’s first full-size third-generation artificial grass football pitch at Cardinal Griffin Catholic High School is now under way.
Cannock Chase to celebrate Paralympic Torch Relay
Published on Wednesday 29th February 2012
Cannock Chase District will hold Flame Celebrations in August as part of the Paralympic Torch Relay.
Adventures in Wonderland - half-term fun!
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012
There’s lots of fun family activities over the half term holidays at the Museum of Cannock Chase, including arts and crafts, games and children’s trails, all inspired by the classic children’s book ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’.
3G All Weather Grass Pitch Construction Starts!!
Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012
Greenfields (Sport Surfaces) UK Limited have started work to create a full size 3rd generation artificial grass football pitch at Cardinal Griffin Catholic High School.
New Leisure Partnership to start from 1st April 2012
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012
Finalising legal and contractual arrangements between the Council and WLCT will mean a short delay in the handover of the management responsibilies for culture and leisure services.
Smiles of fun at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Friday 20th January 2012
To help get ready for an action-packed half term of children’s activities in February, the Museum of Cannock Chase is holding a special photo competition.
New exhibition at museum
Published on Thursday 19th January 2012
Works by local artist Margaret Young will be on display at the Museum of Cannock Chase in the first show of the year to feature in the Coffee Shop gallery.
New Profiles Health and Fitness Centre on the way
Published on Wednesday 18th January 2012
Chase Leisure Centre will be closed for four days in early February to allow the installation of brand new health and fitness centre called “Profiles”.
Hednesford Park revamp moves a step closer
Published on Wednesday 21st December 2011
A major redevelopment of Hednesford Park has taken a big step forward with the news of initial support for the project from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).
Respect Project wins national award
Published on Monday 12th December 2011
Cannock Chase Council is celebrating with the Friends of Cannock Park after receiving a Special Award for Innovation.
The Wartime Bash – A big thank you
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011
The Chairman of Cannock Chase Council, Councillor John Beddows held his annual charity evening in November to raise money for this year’s Poppy Appeal – supporting the British Legion.
Charitable trust to manage leisure services
Published on Friday 18th November 2011
A charitable trust will be managing our culture and leisure facilities and services from February 2012, delivering extra investment and reducing the cost to local taxpayers.
Freddie Starr show is rescheduled
Published on Friday 18th November 2011
Freddie Starr’s appearance at the Prince of Wales Centre in December has been rescheduled.
Postcards from the boys tell of Great War training
Published on Wednesday 26th October 2011
Hednesford’s Museum of Cannock Chase will lift the lid on life at First World War training camps on Cannock Chase as part of a new temporary exhibition this autumn.
Half-term dance workshops at the Prince of Wales Centre
Published on Tuesday 18th October 2011
Youngsters can get dancing this October half-term break with special workshops by an internationally renowned dance company.
Spooktacular half term fun at the museum
Published on Tuesday 18th October 2011
Little spooks, ghouls, horrors and nasties will be welcomed at the Museum of Cannock Chase during half term, bringing a welcome relief for their parents.
Deadly deeds at the museum
Published on Tuesday 18th October 2011
Youngsters visiting the Museum of Cannock Chase in half-term will get the chance to turn sleuth and solve a nature crime which took place on Hednesford Hills.
New generation enjoy the beautiful game
Published on Monday 10th October 2011
While football pundits argue about £250,000-a-week Carlos Tevez and whether he refused to warm-up or not, kids at Chase Leisure Centre are eager just to play.
Fancy a kickabout?
Published on Tuesday 13th September 2011
Footballers who just want to get their boots on, turn up and get a game are urged to 'Just Play' at Chase Leisure Centre, this September.
Museum digs up mining heritage
Published on Wednesday 31st August 2011
A weekend of events at Museum of Cannock Chase will unearth the area's mining and industrial heritage, exploring links to the past and sharing stories about local history.
Leisure centre sports hall temporarily out of action
Published on Friday 26th August 2011
The sports hall at Chase Leisure Centre will be unavailable for periods this week as work continues on the roof.
Get fit the Zumba way
Published on Friday 26th August 2011
Rugeley Leisure Centre is launching its new group exercise programme with a fun latin-inspired dance class to help people get fit this autumn.
Chase artists find inspiration in their surroundings
Published on Friday 26th August 2011
A group of local artists have taken inspiration from The Chase for their latest exhibition at the Museum of Cannock Chase.
Parks in the running to be UK’s favourite
Published on Wednesday 24th August 2011
After keeping their Green Flag status during this year’s awards, four parks in the District are in the running to be named the UK’s favourite.
Museum in seventh heaven
Published on Monday 22nd August 2011
The Museum of Cannock Chase has won a national award for providing visitors with an 'excellent quality experience' for the seventh consecutive year.
Free football coaching for Cannock youngsters
Published on Thursday 18th August 2011
Chase Leisure Centre is offering a series of free football coaching sessions for youngsters aged 4-11, this September.
Exhibition by Eccleshall artist debuts at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Monday 15th August 2011
Eccleshall artist Rose Jones will exhibit a collection of her paintings at a new exhibition at the Museum of Cannock Chase.
Free family events at Cannock nature reserve
Published on Friday 5th August 2011
Families are invited to go along to two free events to discover the wild side of a Cannock nature reserve.
Time for family fun at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Friday 22nd July 2011
Families across the District are invited to a packed day of free fun and games at the Museum of Cannock Chase at the end of July.
Pupils dig in to create their own sensory garden
Published on Wednesday 20th July 2011
Pupils from a Heath Hayes primary school have been busy bees creating their very own Nurture Garden with the help of Cannock Chase Council.
All things bright and beautiful at the museum
Published on Wednesday 13th July 2011
Heath Hayes artist Gloria Thompson will donate proceeds from sales of her paintings currently on show at the Museum of Cannock Chase to the Cats Protection charity.
Summer of fun at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Tuesday 28th June 2011
The Museum of Cannock Chase is inviting children and their families to come along and take part in a full programme of art and craft activities throughout the school holidays.
1950s Exhibition comes to the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Tuesday 28th June 2011
A new exhibition is now on show at the Museum of Cannock Chase and will run until Sunday 14th August.
Packed programme of summer holiday fun!
Published on Tuesday 21st June 2011
The school summer holidays are just around the corner and Cannock Chase Council has a packed programme of events and activities lined up to keep youngsters fully entertained.
Cannock Chase residents urged to nominate Olympic torchbearers
Published on Tuesday 21st June 2011
Cannock Chase residents are being urged to nominate inspirational people to put the District on the Olympic 2012 map during a national torch relay as the deadline for nominations draws closer.
Temporary closure of Chase Leisure Centre
Published on Monday 20th June 2011
Chase Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday 27th and part of Tuesday 28th June to allow the delivery and installation of steel beams for the centre’s new roof.
Telescopes at the ready for summer solstice event
Published on Thursday 16th June 2011
The Museum of Cannock Chase is marking this year’s summer solstice with a special event on Sunday 19th June.
Photographic society show off their latest work
Published on Tuesday 10th May 2011
Members of a local photographic society are showing off their latest snaps at the Museum of Cannock Chase.
Modernisation work to start at Chase Leisure Centre
Published on Thursday 21st April 2011
Work is to start on the modernisation and refurbishment of Chase Leisure Centre on Tuesday 26th April – and the centre will remain open to the public throughout the construction.
Sports funding up for grabs
Published on Wednesday 20th April 2011
Sports clubs and future champions from across the District are being urged to bid for funding to help them buy equipment and to compete in competitions.
Summer’s in sight for the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Wednesday 20th April 2011
Summer officially starts at the Museum of Cannock Chase on Easter Saturday as the award-winning visitor attraction switches to its summer opening times.
Royal wedding fun day with the Play Rangers
Published on Monday 4th April 2011
Our Play Rangers will be helping families get into the royal wedding spirit at a special fun day during the Easter school break.
Packed programme of Easter fun and games at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Published on Wednesday 30th March 2011
There’s lots going on over the Easter school holidays at the Museum of Cannock Chase, including treasure hunts, fun games and a special royal wedding arts and crafts workshop.
Start date set for Chase Leisure Centre work
Published on Wednesday 23rd March 2011
A start date has been set for work on the major modernisation of Chase Leisure Centre – and Cannock Chase Council has reminded users that the centre will remain open throughout the construction.
Leisure services procurement process under way
Published on Thursday 27th January 2011
Cannock Chase Council has started the procurement process to select a private sector partner or partners to manage its cultural and leisure services.
Satisfaction guaranteed at Rugeley Leisure Centre!
Published on Wednesday 19th January 2011
Just weeks after being named as one of the best in the country, Rugeley Leisure Centre employees are now celebrating a fantastic response from customers in the latest annual survey.
Rugeley Leisure Centre is one of the best in the business
Published on Monday 20th December 2010
Rugeley Leisure Centre has been named as one of the top leisure centres in the whole country in a national industry-standard assessment.
Prince of Wales Centre’s spring programme revealed
Published on Monday 13th December 2010
Soul legend Ben E King and TV star Neil Morrissey are just two of the big names lined up to perform at the Prince of Wales Centre in 2011.
Six in a row as the Museum of Cannock Chase scoops national award
Published on Tuesday 19th October 2010
The Museum of Cannock Chase in Hednesford has won a national award for providing visitors with an "excellent quality experience" for the sixth year in a row.
Hundreds see Park Strife production
Published on Monday 29th March 2010
Rain failed to stop the play as around 500 people saw productions of Park Strife on March 25th to 27th.
Never-before-seen photos of Mines Rescue Service come to light
Published on Wednesday 24th February 2010
Dozens of never-before-seen photographs of the Cannock Chase Mines Rescue Station - which was based at the site of the Museum of Cannock Chase in Hednesford - have come to light.
Consultation into proposed new swimming pool
Published on Thursday 19th March 2009
Residents of Cannock Chase district are urged to give their views at a public consultation into proposed new swimming facilities in Cannock.
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