Welcome to Talke

Talke is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 6,000 people and is home to a number of local businesses, shops, and amenities.

One of the most notable landmarks in Talke is the Talke Pits, which is a former coal mining site that has been transformed into a nature reserve. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers, who come to explore the beautiful trails and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Talke is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Talke Old Hall, which dates back to the 16th century. The hall is now a private residence, but visitors can still admire its beautiful architecture and learn about its fascinating history. Overall, Talke is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, nature, and modern amenities.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Saviour's Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lynn Davis	Congleton Road Talke Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1LW 1782433300 School Website
Springhead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Brian Anderson	Kingsley Road Talke Pits Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST7 1RA 01782973845 School Website
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Rourke	Congleton Road Butt Lane Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1NA 1782973835 School Website
The King's Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr W Wilson	First Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1DP 1782783281 School Website
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Rigby	The Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST7 1AE 01782367267 School Website
St Thomas' Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Fry	Poplar Drive Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 4HT 1782787099 School Website
Dove Bank Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Dakin	Off Rutland Road Kidsgrove Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST7 4AP 01782898015 School Website
Bluebell School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Banks	Gloucester Road Kidsgrove Stoke On Trent ST7 1EH 1782987012 School Website
Excalibur Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Juliet Jones	Ivy Lane Alsager Stoke-On-Trent Cheshire ST7 2RQ 1270845781 School Website
Goldenhill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Martin	Broadfield Road Goldenhill Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST6 4QE 1782235790 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kidsgrove Station Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1BX 1.05 Miles

Alsager Sandbach Road South, Alsager, Staffordshire, ST7 2XW 1.87 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 3.12 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 5.90 Miles

Congleton Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3DE 6.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C And M Taxis 01782 787797 Imperial Works/Coalpit Hill, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1PN 0.08 Miles
Fire Hire Limited 01782 779188 15 Park Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1BQ 0.60 Miles
Kidsgrove Taxis 01782 771086 Hardingswood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1EF 0.95 Miles
Grove Taxi's 01782 788008 60 Heathcote Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AA 1.13 Miles
Elite Cars 01782 777972 5 Pinewood Grove, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7BU 2.08 Miles
Top Marks Travel 01782 876602 8, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5LR 2.17 Miles
Alsager Airport Services 01270 875185 21 Swettenham Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2XG 2.31 Miles
Central Private Hire 01782 810111 320 High Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5XG 2.36 Miles
John Walley Taxis 01782 876419 41 Greenfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5NQ 2.48 Miles
Siak Transfers Ltd 01782 839464 Lascelles St, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5DB 2.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swan Bank Close Pillar Box Talke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coalpit Hill Pillar Box Talke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Unity Way Pillar Box Talke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashenhough Road Pillar Box Talke Pits Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Ash Road Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Freeport Indoor Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Talke Pits Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Butt Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cedar Avenue Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clough Hall Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fifth Avenue Pillar Box Kidsgrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acres Nook Lamp Box St6 4Ql Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardingswood Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kidsgrove Post Office Pillar Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Talke Pits Clinic 01782 783565	High Street Talke Pits Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1QQ
R J Mitchell Surgery	19 Wright Street Talke Stoke-On-Trent ST7 1NY
Kidsgrove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mount Road Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent ST7 4AY
Kidsgrove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Mount Road Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent ST7 4AY
Newcastle North Emis Pcn Hub 07873 890202	Kidsgrove Medical Centre Mount Road Kidsgrove Staffordshire ST7 4AY

Local Stores

Cedar Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Kidsgrove
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST7 1LA
01782 788712
shop.6919@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.62 miles

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SPAR Alsager
SPAR
Crewe Road
Alsager
Stoke On Trent
ST7 2JP
01270 879037
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Health Direct Ltd
National Veterinary Services Ltd Unit 4 Jamage Industrial Estate Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST7 1XW 0.58 miles


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Beechwood Veterinary Practice
2 The Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1AE 01782 782582 lab.kidsgrove@cvsvets.com Website 1.12 miles
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Goldenhill Vets4pets Ltd
The Globe Inn High Street Goldenhill Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST6 5RD 01782 794040 goldenhill@vets4pets.com Website 1.87 miles
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Alsager Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 4, Lawton Road Alsager Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 2AF alsager@vets4pets.com 2.12 miles

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County Vets Alsager
9 Lawton Road Alsager Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 2AA 01270 882112 alsager@countyvets.org.uk Website 2.14 miles
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Alsager Vet Centre
The Point Crewe Road Alsager Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 2GP 01270 873 478 willowsalsager@btconnect.com Website 2.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bathpool Park Kidsgrove
Country Park Is Set In 178 Acres, It Provides Woodland Walks And Bridle Paths Around A Main Lake And Several Ponds. The Mature Trees Support A Variety Of Wildlife With Various Waymarked Paths Through The Area. For The More Adventurous And Energetic Types There Is Also A Cycle Route, Mountain Bike Track And Exercise Points Scattered Throughout The Park. Nelson Bank Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST6 4QP 0.87 miles

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Apedale
Windy Nook Leycett Rd Scot Hay Newcastle ST5 6AU 3.94 miles

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Silverdale Country Park
Good Small Country Park, Flat And Hilly, Lots Of Wildlife. 4C Aspect Ct Silverdale Newcastle ST5 6SS 4.01 miles

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Brereton Nature Reserve
Pathed, Circular Route Around The Pool And Through Part Of The Woods. Benches, 1 Picnic Table. Ice Cream Van On Sunny Days And Weekends During Summer, Selling Ice Cream, Tea Coffee, Hot Dogs. Cold Drinks. Pay And Display. Field Gets A Bit Muddy In The Winter. A50 Lancashire 7.47 miles

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Park Hall Country Park
There Are Three Car Parks To Choose From And You Can Make The Walk As Easy Or As Difficult As You Desire. Plenty Of Open Green Space Plus The Woodlands To Explore. Being Council Owned There Are Various Walks To Choose From Just Follow The Arrows! Bark Cottage Hulme Ln Hulme Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST3 5BH 8.06 miles

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Hanchurch Woods
Hanchurch Woods Is A Really Peaceful Woodland Area, It Has A Big Picnic Area And Then 3 Marked Walks. The Green Walk Which Is 3.5 Miles And Covers A Variety Of Wooded And Pastoral Landscapes, Mainly Focusing On The Village Of Hanchurch. Keepers Cottage Drayton Rd Hanchurch Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8SN 8.29 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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