Archive for January, 2013

Cheshire village Rose Queen raises vital funds for Leighton Hospital

Cheshire village Rose Queen raises vital funds for Leighton Hospital

A Rose Queen has helped Leighton Hospital’s maternity unit by raising money for new kit to improve care given to newborn babies. Rebecca Elliott, 2012 Rose Queen for the village of Comberbach, chose the unit as her charity during her reign.

January 31, 2013
Nantwich primary schools shine at sportshall athletics final

Nantwich primary schools shine at sportshall athletics final

Primary school pupils in Nantwich were on their marks during one of the best sportshall athletics finals ever. Year 5 and 6 pupils from Pear Tree, Weaver and Stapeley Broad Lane went head-to-head with four others at South Cheshire College.

January 31, 2013
Shavington parish plan public drop-in event for villagers

Shavington parish plan public drop-in event for villagers

Villagers are being urged to air their views on planning and environment issues at a drop-in session in Shavington. The event is being organised by Shavington-Cum-Gresty Parish Council.

January 31, 2013
Nantwich CC face RedInsure T20 group stage revamp

Nantwich CC face RedInsure T20 group stage revamp

Nantwich CC will face a revamped T20 competition when the 2013 cricket season gets under way. The reigning Cheshire County Premier champions have been drawn in a group of four for an initial round-robin stage.

January 30, 2013
Cheshire Senior Cup: Nantwich Town 2 Tranmere Rovers 4

Cheshire Senior Cup: Nantwich Town 2 Tranmere Rovers 4

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town crashed out of the Cheshire Senior Cup at the first hurdle as they were defeated 4-2 by League One leaders Tranmere Rovers. The Dabbers failed to progress in a tournament they won for the third time last season, despite leading twice.

January 30, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group nominated in The Cat Community Awards

Nantwich Litter Group nominated in The Cat Community Awards

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers have been nominated in The Cat’s “Achievement of the Year” Community Awards 2013. It’s a worthy nomination for a group who regularly hold litter picks to clean the town’s streets.

January 30, 2013
MP Edward Timpson visits Nantwich school for time capsule event

MP Edward Timpson visits Nantwich school for time capsule event

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school will welcome their local MP to help leave a mark in history. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson will also be at Millfields Primary and Nursery to celebrate the school’s latest Ofsted report.

January 30, 2013
Horse campaigners plan Red Lion Abattoir protest in Nantwich

Horse campaigners plan Red Lion Abattoir protest in Nantwich

Animal rights campaigners across the country are planning to descend on a controversial abattoir near Nantwich in a bid to close it down. Hundreds are expected to gather in Nantwich town centre before travelling to the Red Lion abattoir, at Sound Heath near Wrenbury.

January 29, 2013
Nantwich Library plans new chess club and “old photos” event

Nantwich Library plans new chess club and “old photos” event

Nantwich Library is launching two new projects next month. The venue plans to run a “Looking after Your Old Photographs” event, and start a new chess club for youngsters.

January 29, 2013
Richmond Village Nantwich residents raise £160 for CLIMB

Richmond Village Nantwich residents raise £160 for CLIMB

Residents and staff at Richmond Village Nantwich have raised  £160 for local charity CLIMB. The money, raised at a raffle at the Village’s Christmas Fayre, was presented to the charity’s local representative Steve Hannigan.

January 29, 2013
Hereford United swoop for Nantwich Town defender Rod McDonald

Hereford United swoop for Nantwich Town defender Rod McDonald

Nantwich Town defender Rod McDonald appears to be on his way out of Weaver Stadium to Hereford United. Officials at the Blue Square Bet Premier League side are saying the deal is done and McDonald is on a contract until the end of the season.

January 28, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich politicians say HS2 rail link huge boost for region

Crewe and Nantwich politicians say HS2 rail link huge boost for region

Political leaders in Crewe and Nantwich say a High Speed Rail link to Crewe will be a huge economic boost to the region. The Government announced the HS2 route north of Birmingham today, and confirmed there will be a connection point to the West Coast Main Line south of Crewe.

January 28, 2013
Lady Verdin Trust award first for Nantwich man

Lady Verdin Trust award first for Nantwich man

The Lady Verdin Trust has presented its first “personal progress” award to a Nantwich man. Ian Lightfoot receives a City & Guilds award for adults with learning disabilities.

January 28, 2013