Archive for June, 2012

Willaston teen swimmer Charlotte earns Sport Personality crown

Willaston teen swimmer Charlotte earns Sport Personality crown

Willaston swimming sensation Charlotte Bradbury has earned another accolade. The teenager has been crowned “Blue Bell Crewe Young Sports Personality of the Year” at an Olympic celebration event at De Vere Wychwood Park.

June 30, 2012
Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre warning after mystery fox deaths

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre warning after mystery fox deaths

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre bosses have urged people not to bring pets to an annual fun day after the mystery death of four foxes. Tests are being carried out but the cause has not been established prior to tomorrow’s (July 1) fun day at the Nantwich RSPCA centre.

June 30, 2012
Nantwich Sainsbury’s chooses “One in Eleven Appeal” as charity partner

Nantwich Sainsbury’s chooses “One in Eleven Appeal” as charity partner

The “One in Eleven Appeal” has been chosen as Sainsbury’s new local charity partner in Nantwich. The announcement comes after the store asked Crewe and Nantwich customers which local charity they should support.

June 30, 2012
Fire crews stage Safety Afloat day at Overwater Marina, Nantwich

Fire crews stage Safety Afloat day at Overwater Marina, Nantwich

Firefighters from Cheshire attended a Safety Afloat event near Nantwich to highlight the need for safety on the waterways. The day saw organisations demonstrate and promote awareness and safety around water at Overwater Marina, Coole Lane.

June 29, 2012
Nantwich Library hopes to launch local creative writers group

Nantwich Library hopes to launch local creative writers group

Budding authors could benefit from a new creative writers group planned by Nantwich Library. Staff are keen to see if there is demand for the group before launching it, said library manager Tom Appleby.

June 29, 2012
Rare Battle of Trafalgar medal on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare Battle of Trafalgar medal on sale at Nantwich auction

A medal awarded to the man who aided Lord Nelson after he was shot and killed in the Battle of Trafalgar, could sell for £20,000 at a Nantwich auction. It was feared the Naval General Service Medal with Trafalgar clasp, awarded to James Sharman, would never come on the market again.

June 29, 2012
Four-man Wistaston team completes Coast to Coast for charity

Four-man Wistaston team completes Coast to Coast for charity

By Jonathan White Four men from Crewe and Nantwich have finished a gruelling three-day charity bike ride across England. Ben Reinhardt, 58, TonyMason, 62, Terry O’Connor, 62, and Chris Raiswell, 42, did the ‘Coast to Coast’ from Cumbria to Sunderland.

June 29, 2012
Nantwich Philosophy Club launches new six-week course at The Gables

Nantwich Philosophy Club launches new six-week course at The Gables

A new Nantwich Philosophy Club course is being launched in Nantwich next month. Ben Cassidy, associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University in Crewe,  will be running the “Introduction to Philosophy” class at The Gables, on Beam Street.

June 28, 2012
Wulvern Housing appoints new deputy after re-structure

Wulvern Housing appoints new deputy after re-structure

South Cheshire-based Wulvern Housing has appointed a new deputy chief executive. Sasha Deepwell joins the social landlord organisation which owns and manages over 5,200 homes across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 28, 2012
Police launch appeal after serious road accident at Weston

Police launch appeal after serious road accident at Weston

Nantwich drivers who witnessed a serious road accident at Weston are urged to contact police. The crash, which happened on the A5020 Weston Road, near to Crewe Hall, involved two cars.

June 27, 2012
Nantwich Baby Fair raises £1,170 for One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich Baby Fair raises £1,170 for One in Eleven Appeal

More than 400 people visited Nantwich Civic Hall to pick up baby bargains, advice and products in aid of the One in Eleven Appeal. Mums, dads and parents-to-be browsed the stalls from 40 traders at the Nantwich Baby Fair “Bumps, Babes and Beyond”.

June 27, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group’s helper plea for Barony Park “pick”

Nantwich Litter Group’s helper plea for Barony Park “pick”

Nantwich Litter Group will be holding a “Group Pick” on Tuesday July 3 on Barony Park. Volunteers are asked to meet at 10am in the car park on Barony Road and make a clean sweep around the area.

June 27, 2012
“Very Best in Stand Up” summer special for Nantwich Civic Hall

“Very Best in Stand Up” summer special for Nantwich Civic Hall

“The Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for a Summer Special, featuring a top bill of acts. Four acts are making their Nantwich debuts on the night on July 6 – including compere and host Junior Simpson (pictured).

June 27, 2012