Archive for August, 2012

North West’s first Freerunning park opens at Nantwich’s Barony Park

North West’s first Freerunning park opens at Nantwich’s Barony Park

The first purpose-built Freerunning park in the North West has been opened in Nantwich. The facility on Barony Park was planned by The Nantwich Freerunners group with help from Cheshire East Council.

August 30, 2012
Guy Harvey Youth Club re-opening in 2012

MP Edward Timpson opens new-look Nantwich youth club

MP Edward Timpson has opened the doors of the newly renovated Guy Harvey Youth Club on Birchin Lane in Nantwich. He was joined by Nantwich Mayor Cllr Graham Fenton who has been a supporter of the Club for many years.

August 29, 2012
Nantwich man stages local charity walk for Cancer Research UK

Nantwich man stages local charity walk for Cancer Research UK

A Nantwich man has set off on a charity walk around Crewe and Nantwich to gain donations from local businesses and well-wishers. Neil Olsson was inspired by the Olympic Torch Relay to devise a route that will allow him to call in and see as many firms as possible.

August 29, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Ashton United 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Ashton United 2 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town fell to their first defeat of their Evo-Stik Premier campaign, losing to a late Tom Baker goal at Ashton United. Baker had earlier given The Robins the lead before Sean Cooke equalised for Nantwich.

August 28, 2012
Dramatic pictures of armed police swoop on Welsh Row, Nantwich

Dramatic pictures of armed police swoop on Welsh Row, Nantwich

These are the dramatic moments armed police swooped on Welsh Row in Nantwich, caught on camera by a sharp-eyed Nantwichnews contributor. The busy street was sealed off as armed officers reacted to an incident which started in Crewe town centre.

August 28, 2012
Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich celebrate “great” GCSE results

Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich celebrate “great” GCSE results

Nantwich pupils have celebrating their GCSE results, with 99% of Brine Leas students achieving 5 or more GCSE’s at A* to C. A massive 32% achieved A or A*’s at the Audlem Road school, and 34 students achieved 10 or more A* or A’s.

August 27, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Ilkeston FC 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Ilkeston FC 0

By Ashley Houghton Sean Cooke’s strike was enough for Nantwich Town to extend their unbeaten start to the Evo-Stik Premier Division campaign. Ilkeston’s search for a first win continued as they were made to rue missed first-half chances at the Weaver Stadium.

August 27, 2012
30,000 visitors expected for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

30,000 visitors expected for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Eat, drink and be merry! That’s the message from Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers as the town prepares to host thousands of ‘foodies’ next month.

August 27, 2012
Nantwich knitters give Age UK Smoothie campaign some needle

Nantwich knitters give Age UK Smoothie campaign some needle

Nantwich shoppers of all ages have risen to the challenge to knit Smoothie bottle hats for charity! More than 1,000 hats have already been donated to Sainsbury’s in Nantwich, who will donate 25p to Age UK for every one knitted.

August 26, 2012
Nantwich families invited to Crewe Fire Station open day

Nantwich families invited to Crewe Fire Station open day

Nantwich families will have a burning desire to get down to Crewe Fire Station next week for their open day. The station will be open to the public on Sunday, September 2 from 12pm until 4pm on Macon Way.

August 25, 2012
One in Eleven Appeal boosted by Nantwich Sainsbury’s staff

One in Eleven Appeal boosted by Nantwich Sainsbury’s staff

Leighton Hospital’s “One in Eleven Appeal” has received another cash boost thanks to staff at Sainsbury’s Nantwich. Employees won a sales competition organised by Red Bull and donated the winnings of £250 to the store’s Charity of the Year.

August 24, 2012
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers have welcomed two major sponsors onboard. Event management specialist and training provider ESTC is supporting the event by providing security.

August 24, 2012
Nantwich-based chiropractor McTimoney hosts study day

Nantwich-based chiropractor McTimoney hosts study day

A well-known Cheshire chiropractor held a national study day in Nantwich. The day was chaired and hosted by Clare Sheehan, a McTimoney chiropractor working in Nantwich and Telford.

August 23, 2012