Murder, Oranges and Ha Ha’s! By Jono Oates Situated about four miles from Stafford, Ingestre Hall has a history dating back to the 12th century and it was the ancestral home of two of the most powerful Staffordshire families, the Chetwynds and the Talbots. The land was part of the Baronry of Stafford which was granted […]
This year, Blithfield Sailing Club celebrates its 50th Anniversary of sailing on Blithfield Reservoir, near Rugeley. Commodore Anthony Kurcaba tells us more about the club and its origins. Blithfield Sailing Club is one of several users of Blithfield Reservoir, a beautiful 790-acre manmade lake set in the rolling hills of Blithe Valley, between Rugeley and […]
Today, 25 April, is Anzac Day, a commemoration of the Australian and New Zealand forces who served and, and who lost their lives, in World War One and other conflicts. In May 2019 the ‘Nga Tapuwae’ New Zealand memorial was unveiled by the Great War Hut at the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre on Marquis Drive. […]
By: Kate Rodger Gomez In July 1403, two knights who lived on opposite sides of the River Trent set out on the same day to fight on opposite sides at the Battle of Shrewsbury. Sir William Handsacre’s allegiance was to the rebel Sir Henry Percy, whilst Sir Robert Mavesyn was loyal to Henry IV. Inevitably, […]
By Kate Gomez Blithfield Reservoir was opened by the Queen Mother in October 1953. Work had commenced in 1947 after being delayed by the Second World War and in the six years it took to complete, almost 500 people were employed in its construction. Around one third of the labour force came from a unit […]
We are all in this together At a time when we’re all being asked to help support the NHS, The Hart School in Rugeley is playing its part by making protective visors for local frontline staff. Following widespread reports of a shortage of protective PPE clothing for health workers, the Hart School’s Senior Leadership Team […]
Cannock-based company, Super Smart Service Limited, has generously donated 1,000 face masks to Lichfield District Council, to support its key workers. The masks will help protect council staff working in key service areas, such as bin collections, keeping local streets clean, and delivering emergency shopping to self-isolating residents. Cannock Chase Council originally received 10,000 free […]
By Kate Gomez A beautiful ruin dating back in part to the twelfth century, with the base of a medieval weeping cross and the shrouded effigies of two sisters in the churchyard, the remains of the old church of St Augustine in Rugeley are a real treat. With the population of Rugeley rising in the […]
Pauline Roberts and Ruth Dewis are quite a formidable force – the dynamic duo have been operating as Rugeley Welfare for Dogs for almost 13 years and have, to date, rehomed more than 635 dogs! It all began when the ladies met through their jobs and found they shared a passion for dogs. Together, they […]
During the COVID-19 outbreak emergency, Cannock Chase Council will be processing Government grants to support local businesses across Cannock Chase District. The Council will be distributing grants of up to £25,000 for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors with rateable values between £15,000 and £51,000. Grants of £10,000 will be available for all […]
