This is a reminder for everyone out enjoying the Chase this summer to do so safely. We have had a number of incidents over the summer and would like to remind everyone that the the National Landscape has special protection to ensure that we keep it special for years to come. Barbecues and lighting of fires is not allowed anywhere. When cycling please do keep to the specified trails and routes, only using the permitted cycle tracks. Do not drop litter, take your dog poo bags home and leave no trace. Be nice and say hello as you pass. Cannock Chase is there for everyone to enjoy for many years to come.

The full code can be found on the bottom of this e-newsletter.

Cannock Chase Code

Cut to the Chase is an exhibition of drawings, paintings and collage by professional artists David Gleeson, Lisa Henderson and Mark Lippett. The exhibition at the Museum of Cannock Chase runs from 24th August to 12th October and is inspired by Cannock Chase National Landscape. Each of the artists has visited Cannock Chase for many years and have now come together to bring a collection of their work featuring scenes and landscapes from the area, and to share the beauty of this very special landscape.

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Keep the children entertained this summer on Cannock Chase. Download these activity sheets  from our busy bees, Heather and Heathcliffe.

Scavenger Hunt Adventure at Cannock Chase Visitor Centre. Grab your scavenger hunt sheet and bag  and explore the area. Just £2 per child and a prize if you complete the hunt. The Visitor Centre at Marquis Drive is open from 10am to 2.30pm Thursday to Sunday.

Purchase the lovely glossy guide "Features of Cannock Chase" only £4 and get the children to discover the different species when you are out and about. Also available to purchase from Cannock Chase Visitor Centre.

Go on a walk, like the Heritage trail, its free! A variety of different lengths and types of walk in different parts of the Chase are available here to download. Information available on cycle rides too. 

Take a look at EnjoyStaffordshire with 30 family days out around the County for under £30.

The Visitor hubs around the Chase all have a variety of things to do. More information is available on their websites here.

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre ; Cannock Chase Forest Centre;

Museum of Cannock Chase; Shugborough Estate; Wolseley Centre

Visitor Hubs

On a recent site visit to Etching Hill, near Rugeley, FiPL officers Karen and Claire met Charlie Forrest-King from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, to review a previous FiPL funded project. This had entailed the restoration of part of the important heathland habitat and the installation of an Interpretation Board to explain the importance of this site. More information on projects that have been funded and how you can access the funding is available in the link below.

FiPL Funding

We are currently recruiting for volunteers to join our teams at the Milford Information Hut and at the Great War Hut on Marquis Drive near the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre. If you are a bit of a history buff or you just like meeting new people and have good customer service skills then send an email with your details and telling us what role you are interested in and we will get back to you with more information.

Whether you are a company looking for volunteers or you want to be a volunteer yourself Support Staffordshire could also help you to find the right role for the right person. Take a look at their website here to find out more.

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