Cannock W.I.

17/05/2026

12/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone to our meeting on Thursday morning (May 14th) at 10.30 onwards. The speaker is Lynda Sharpe on Flappers, Fashion and Fun. All Members and Visitors welcome.

23/04/2026

Super day at SFWI’s Spring event. 4 of Cannock WI’s members attended along with approximately another 500!

23/04/2026

Today’s Mid-Month-Meet-up was a happy informal social.

09/04/2026

At our Annual Meeting the committee were re-instated with President Janis at the helm.
The Annual Competition prize was shared between two members: Barbara and Nicole
A Friendship Lunch was then shared with members.

26/02/2026

A good turnout for the Mid-Month- Meet -up.
Join us for our March monthly meeting on the 12th at St Luke’s Church Hall 10.30am

06/02/2026

What are they planning?!!
More cake🧁? More outings, more entertainment? Join us to discover our new programme.
Pictured - our hard working committee at their monthly meeting:
Meena; Treasurer Sandie; Celia; Alison; Dawn; Sharon; President Janis; Secretary Jill and Barbara. And who is that hiding behind the camera 📸- it’s Elaine.

05/01/2026

Show support for our theatre

⚠️ UPDATE - MEETING POSTPONED ⚠️

Due to severe weather conditions, the scrutiny meeting has been postponed for safety reasons by Cannock Chase District Council.

NEW DATE: Thursday 15th January 2026, 6pm
LOCATION: Council Chamber, Civic Centre (unchanged)

The information below remains accurate - please continue sharing.

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Formal Invitation Received for Scrutiny Meeting

We can confirm that Cannock Chase Theatre Trust has been formally invited to attend an Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee meeting.

CCTT directors will be present to provide the committee with full context on our involvement in trying to save the Prince of Wales Theatre, including the Community Asset Transfer bid, the assessment process, and the multitude of issues we've raised about the process as a whole.

This meeting will scrutinise two call-ins challenging Cabinet's December decision to demolish the Prince of Wales Theatre using Levelling Up Fund money that was originally allocated for cultural regeneration - not demolition.

The public gallery will be open, and while residents cannot speak during the meeting, your presence sends a clear message to councillors about what matters to this community.

PRACTICAL DETAILS:
📍 Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock
🕕 Arrive by 5:45pm (limited capacity, first come first served)
⏰ Meeting starts 6pm

We know the weather conditions are challenging with snow and freezing temperatures. Please only travel if it's safe to do so - we genuinely appreciate anyone who can make it to the Civic Centre to show their support under these difficult circumstances.

After months of working to save our theatre - raising over £34,000, gathering 21,000+ petition signatures, and producing detailed business plans independently assessed at 79% viability - this scrutiny process is a crucial moment.

Two groups of councillors have formally challenged Cabinet's demolition decision. They deserve to see that the community stands with them.

Don't let bureaucracy defeat democracy - let democracy defeat bureaucracy.

If you can attend, please do. If you can't, share this post so others know.

The fight for our town's theatre continues.

13/12/2025

Entertainment by the Lighthouse Shanty singers from Lichfield. Lunch made and served by the committee. Visitation from SFWI Verity; and festive company with our members. Al contributing to a wonderful Christmas party.

13/12/2025

Thank you to all the committee members for preparing and serving a delicious Christmas lunch at our party on Thursday. It was a lot of hard work and very much appreciated by all the members. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone xx
Mary Fullelove