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  "description": "JCB has donated £1,500 each to support the return of Cheadle Carnival and Party in the Park. The funding will help bring live music, family entertainment and community celebrations back to the town this summer.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-26T08:59:35.000Z",
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  "textContent": "IT’S CELEBRATION time for two high-profile Cheadle summer entertainment events after the town’s biggest employer pledged its support.\n\nDigger giant JCB which has two factories at the Harewood Estate, Leek Road, Cheadle donated £1,500 each to Cheadle Carnival, which kicks off in early July, and the town’s Party in the Park event which takes place in early August.\n\nHanding over the cheques, JCB Compact Products Operations Manager Jamie Barker said:\n\n> “Cheadle is home to two important JCB manufacturing sites – our Compact Products and Earthmovers factories – and many of our employees are local families, so we are delighted to give back to the community that supports us so well. These events are the lifeblood of the community and I am sure they will both be a great success.”\n\nCheadle Carnival will take place from Friday July 10th to Sunday, July 12th at Tean Road Recreation Ground and will feature a \"_Rave on the Rec_ \" on Friday, a parade and live music on Saturday, and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.\n\nCarnival Committee spokesperson Hayley Beresford said:\n\n> “After being cancelled in 2025 owing to lack of funds, we are delighted to be back with a brilliant line-up of entertainment for the whole town to enjoy. As a volunteer committee we rely on fundraising and sponsorship from local businesses to make the carnival happen and we are grateful to JCB for their continued support.”\n\nCheadle’s family fun day ‘ _Party in the Park_ ’ will be on Sunday August 9th at Tean Road Recreation Ground and will feature a main arena act, live music, free entertainment for children, food and drink outlets and charity stalls.\n\nAccepting the cheque on behalf of the Party in the Park, Town Mayor Cllr. Kate Mills said:\n\n> \"Cheadle Town Council’s annual Party in the Park has become a firm favourite with the local community and the continued support of JCB and other local businesses means it can remain a free event for families to enjoy.\"\n\nTo find out more about Cheadle Carnival visit www.facebook.com/cheadlecarnival and for more information about Cheadle Party in the Park visit https://cheadletowncouncil.org.uk/\n\n**Picture caption:** Pictured at JCB Compact Products, Cheadle are (left to right): Cheadle Party in the Park organiser Cllr. Paulette Upton, JCB Compact Products General Manager Jamie Barker, Mayor of Cheadle Cllr. Kate Mills, Operations Manager Greg Leese, Cheadle Carnival organiser Hayley Beresford and Materials Manager William Watson.\n\n####  Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.\n\nExplore the heart of our county Use the interactive map above to discover local landmarks, heritage sites, and community-vetted spots. Every interaction helps support **The Staffordshire Signal’s** mission to keep local news free and independent.\n\nSupport independent local journalism by selecting ****The Staffordshire Signal**** as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google. Help us stay front-and-centre in your news feed.",
  "title": "JCB Pledges Support as Cheadle Doubles Up on Summer Fun Events",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-26T09:07:58.386Z"
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