Regular readers of ConnectCannock will have seen our previous photowalks around Cannock town centre and Cannock Chase. Ever growing in popularity, the photowalks are attracting keen shutterbugs from all over the country. We have now organised the third of our local photo walks, this time heading to our photographer Sarah’s home turf of Penkridge. Penkridge [...]
On Thursday the 4th July between 7 and 9pm, Missoula in Cannock town centre will be hosting the ultimate food challenge to anyone brave enough to enter. For £20, entrants can have 1 hour to beat the behemoth of pub meals, a huge 35oz Missoula beef burger served with a gigantic portion of Missoula fries [...]
Kids will get to monkey around a little more than usual over the next four weeks at Birches Valley, as Go Ape introduce their Mobile Playground. Aimed at children aged between five and 10, the mobile course is designed to mini Tarzans as a taster of the Tree Top Adventures & Tree Top Junior adventures [...]
‘Support Stafford Hospital’ campaigners have organised a ‘Night of Light’ – where they hope visitors will create a visual display in the evening sky using torches and LED lamps – this Saturday (18th of May). The evening will include entertainment from XLFM Radio, live music bands, food and fun activities, with local singer Clare Palmer singing [...]
Do you live in Cannock? You could earn £20 in high street vouchers by taking part in our workshop Birmingham City University are conducting a group workshop as part of research into local news such as newspapers, radio, TV and websites. We are looking for people who: • Read or use the Connect Cannock website, [...]
Local people will get their chance to raise questions to Cannock Chase Council and other services, such as the police and the NHS Trust, at next months community forums. The dates, released by Cannock Council, are below: Hednesford community forum Tuesday 18th June, 7pm Venue to be confirmed Heath Hayes, Norton Canes and Rawnsley community [...]
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. Internationally acclaimed David Edwards will be swinging by the Stafford Road course in Cannock Chase to show visitors his mesmerising skills with the club [...]
Local people are being asked for their thoughts on improving the Beecroft Road underpass. The underpass, which leads from one of the main car parks into the centre of town, is set to have its current artwork replaced with a new piece, with the existing tiles being moved to a new location. The Council is [...]
Local people raised concerns earlier this week when a meeting regarding Cannock and Stafford hospitals was relocated out of the area. The Trust Special Administrators had relocated the original meeting to the Country Showgrounds, Stafford, at short notice, voicing concerns over limited capacity after the ‘March for Stafford Hospital‘ demonstrated the sheer numbers of people who [...]
A local model and events agency are doing their bit for charity this Friday (10/05/2013) by putting on a charity Fashion Show. The Dream Street Group, led by local entrepreneur Chloe Avon, will be presenting their fashion show at the Premier Suite at Bar Sport to raise funds for Stephens Story and the Teenage Cancer Trust. [...]