Archive for March, 2014

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson praises fans after Chorley defeat

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson praises fans after Chorley defeat

By Richard Scott Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has praised the Dabbers fans for their support during their 5-1 defeat at Chorley FC. Goals from Max Cartwright, Josh Hine, James Dean (2), and an own goal by Earl Davies condemned Nantwich to a heavy defeat.

March 23, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group blitz canal banks with 30 bags of rubbish

Nantwich Litter Group blitz canal banks with 30 bags of rubbish

Members of Nantwich Litter Group bagged  30 sacks of rubbish during a litter blitz along the town’s canal. The volunteers targeted a section of the canal bank near the Telford Aqueduct.

March 22, 2014
Eight Nantwich-based students secure wildlife placements in Europe

Eight Nantwich-based students secure wildlife placements in Europe

Eight Nantwich-based students are to join environmental projects abroad as part of their summer training. The Reaseheath College students, on a conservation and wildlife course, will gain experience in eco-tourism, environmental and woodland management during a four-week work placement.

March 22, 2014
Shavington pub hosts Acoustic Alchemy III music event

Shavington pub hosts Acoustic Alchemy III music event

By Jonathan White An array of talent from Cheshire converged on The Vine pub in Shavington for ‘Acoustic Alchemy III’. The free acoustic gig consisted of soloists and groups with performances from TJ Lee, We Are Nomad, Oli Ng, Jordan Cope, and United Breaks.

March 22, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face crunch promotion clash at Moseley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face crunch promotion clash at Moseley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts face a crunch clash in their bid for promotion tomorrow (March 22) The 1st team travel to play Moseley, who are third  and Crewe’s main rivals for the second promotion spot in Midlands 2 West (North).

March 21, 2014
Nantwich Museum Trust welcomes in new chairman Nick Dyer

Nantwich Museum Trust welcomes in new chairman Nick Dyer

Nantwich Museum Trust has welcomed a new chairman to the organisation. Nick Dyer, 65, from Willaston, takes over the reins of the Pillory Street venue from outgoing chair Robert Stones.

March 21, 2014
Nantwich boutique Parkgate to stage fashion show for Sick Children’s Trust

Nantwich boutique Parkgate to stage fashion show for Sick Children’s Trust

Nantwich boutique Parkgate is holding a fashion show in aid of a charity supporting families with seriously ill children in hospital. The event is in honour of a customer who was supported by Sick Children’s Trust while her poorly baby boy was treated.

March 21, 2014
Willaston Primary School to host spring concert

Willaston Primary School to host spring concert

A spring concert takes place at Willaston Primary School in Nantwich on Wednesday April 2. The event starts at 7pm and will feature Wistaston Singers and Willaston Junior Choir.

March 21, 2014
Wistaston runner tackles London Marathon for Mind

Wistaston runner tackles London Marathon for Mind

A Wistaston woman is putting herself through the pain barrier by running the London Marathon for Mind. Becky Rendall, 23, will tackle the 26-mile race on April 13, and is hoping to raise £2,000 to help the cause.

March 20, 2014
Police hunt for Nantwich man missing for almost three weeks

Police hunt for Nantwich man missing for almost three weeks

Police want help to trace a man missing from Nantwich for more than two weeks. Jez Cox (pictured), 49, was reported missing by family on March 6, but was last seen at an address on Park Road, Nantwich, on March 1.

March 20, 2014
Cheshire East to review green bin suspension plans in 2014-15

Cheshire East to review green bin suspension plans in 2014-15

Council chiefs have pledged to review the suspension of green waste collection services in Cheshire East in 2014-15. It comes as families across Nantwich have been able to put their green bins out for the first time in four months.

March 20, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle offices to be closed by Trinity Mirror

Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle offices to be closed by Trinity Mirror

The Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle newspaper office is to close down amid plans by parent company Trinity Mirror. Journalists at the offices, on Victoria Street, Crewe, have been told the closure could take place as early as May.

March 20, 2014
Inquest to be held into A51 Alpraham crash victim Sam Carson

Inquest to be held into A51 Alpraham crash victim Sam Carson

The family of a teenager killed in a crash in Alpraham near Nantwich will learn what happened at an inquest next month. Student Sam Carson, 18, died at University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent after the accident on the A51.

March 19, 2014