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 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THE ACTIVITIES BELOW MAY NOT BE TAKING PLACE. PLEASE CONTACT EACH GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION
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/ | |
| Brunch Club | 10am-2pm | Every Monday | St Aidans Church, Albert Street, Cannock | 01543 5000015 | |
| 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 |
| Monday Club | 1:30-3:30pm | Every Monday | Broom Hill Albion Club, Cemetery Road, Cannock, WS11 5QG | 01543 466961 | |
| MASE (Monthly Alzheimers Support Evening) | 1:30-3:30pm | 1st Monday of the month | St Lukes Church, Cannock | Call Daphne on 01785 211140 or Elaine 01785 823110 | 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 |
| Drama Group | 7:30-9:30pm | Every Monday | Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF | 01543 279592 | Appointment required. 16+ |
| Hednesford | |||||
| ChaseFit Walk for Health | 9:30am start | Every Monday | Hednesford Park Pavillion, WS12 1TB | 07855 099353 | |
| 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 | |
| Community Nitwits | 12-3pm | Every Monday | Trinity Methodist Church, Hednesford | 01543 278449 | |
| Reading Group | 2-3pm | 1st Monday of the month | Hednesford Library, Market Street, Hednesford, WS12 1AD | 01543 422798 | |
| 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 |
| Rugeley | |||||
| Good Companions Lunch Club | 1-3:30pm | Every Monday | St Pauls Church, Rugeley | 01889 358984 | Over 60s |
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. | |
| In Stitches | 11am-1pm | Every Tuesday | Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF | 01543 279592 | Appointment Required. Sewing group. |
| Local Walk | 1pm | Every two weeks | Meet at Heath Hayes Library, 194 Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, WS12 3AA | 01543 279675 | Friendly local walk |
| 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 |
| Mammoth Cheese Reading Group | 5:30-6:30pm | Last Tuesday of the month | Cannock Library | 0300 111 8000 | Adult reading group. New members welcome. Contact the library for information |
| 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 |
| Ladies Fellowship | 7:30pm | 1st Tuesday of the month | Hednesford Salvation Army Corps and Community Centre, 7 Anglesey Street, Hednesford, WS12 1AB | 01543 426128 hednesford@salvationarmy.org.uk | A chance to meet friends informally in an evening, share interests, learn new skills and enjoy each others company, listen to engaging speakers and enjoy refreshments. £2 per person |
Rugeley | |||||
| ChaseFit Walk for Health | 9:30am start | Every Tuesday | Ravenhill car park, Middle Road, Rugeley, WS15 1DS | 07917 505854 | |
| 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. |
| Craft Morning | 10am-12pm | Every Tuesday | Brereton Library, Talbot Road, Brereton | 01889 869067 | Knitting and general crafts. £2.50 including refreshments |
| 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/ | |
| French Lessons | 12-3pm | Every Wednesday | Cannock Library | jane@jlhlanguages.org | New members welcome. Changes apply. Please email Jane to book |
| 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. |
| 'Back in Time' group | 2:15-3:15pm | Last Wednesday of the month | Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, Cannock, WS11 1AA | 0300 111 8000 | Free chat together about days gone by. Drop in. New members 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 | Jose 01543 278370 | |
| League of Ladies | 7-9pm | 1st Wednesday of the month | Norton Canes Library | www.nortoncanesparishcouncil.co.uk | Entertaining speakers followed by a chat and refreshments, trips, cream teas and evening meals |
| 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 | |
| Cookie Club Book Club | 11am-12pm | 1st Wednesday of the month | Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD | 01543 422798 | Modern female fiction book club |
| 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. |
| Open Arms Drop In | 11am-1pm | Every Thursday | Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, WS11 9RF | For bereavement support please ring Val on 07503 178261 | Drop in group for lonlely people |
| CASS Living Well with Dementia | 11am-1pm | 1st Thursday of the month | St Lukes Church Hall, Cannock | 01785 222365 or email enquiries@carersinformation.org.uk For more information click here | A support and networking group for people living with dementia and carers. |
| 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/ | |
| Card Workshop | 2-4pm | Every Thursday | Heath Hayes Library, 194 Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, WS12 3AA | 01543 279675 | £8 a session with materials provided to make cards |
| 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 | ||
| Chasefit Walk for Health | 10am start | Every Friday | Mill Green Nature Reserve Car Park, WS11 8EE | George, Lynn or Kay 01543 501516 | |
| 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 |
| Cannock Visually Impaired Group | 10:30am-12:30pm | 3rd Friday of the month | Cannock Library | 0300 111 8000 | Support and friendship for all ages with vision problems. Charges apply |
| French Lessons | 1:30-3:30pm | Every Friday | Cannock Library | jane@jlhlanguages.org | New members welcome, email Jane to book |
| 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 | |||||
| Chase Fit Intro to off road riding | 10am | Every Saturday | Marquis Drive Visitors Centre | Booking required 01543 501516 | Encouraging people from Cannock Chase to get out and ride and use the natural resource of Cannock Chase |
| Arthritis Care | 10am-12pm | 1st Saturday of the month | Cannock Chase Hospital | Christina Hornsby 01785 225736 | The meetings are a mixture of talks from health professionals, general interest subjects and games or craft sessions and of course there is a welcome "cuppa" and a biscuit as well as a raffle and time for a chat. |
| 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 | 1st and 3rd Saturday 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. |
Last Updated: 25/01/2023