Archive for April, 2014

Work of local artist Kate McKennan in Nantwich Museum exhibition

Work of local artist Kate McKennan in Nantwich Museum exhibition

An exhibition by local artist Kate McKennan has opened at Nantwich Museum. Kate’s exhibition of paintings and drawings are on show in the Millennium Gallery until Saturday June 21.

April 30, 2014
Nantwich school pays tribute to stabbed teacher Ann Maguire

Nantwich school pays tribute to stabbed teacher Ann Maguire

A school in Nantwich has been flying its flag half mast in honour of Ann Maguire, the teacher stabbed to death in her classroom in Leeds. Brine Leas Academy, on Audlem Road, wanted to pay its respects to the 61-year-old whose death has rocked the country.

April 29, 2014
New Millfields Cubs and Beavers group launches in Nantwich

New Millfields Cubs and Beavers group launches in Nantwich

A new Cubs and Beavers group has been launched in Nantwich to cope with soaring demand for the popular movement. The 7th SWC Nantwich Millfields Beavers and Cubs colony has just opened its doors to more than 25 children.

April 29, 2014
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson hails latest crime figures for Cheshire

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson hails latest crime figures for Cheshire

Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed new figures which show crime has fallen in Cheshire over the last 12 months. Latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that since 2010, recorded crime in Cheshire has fallen by 16%.

April 29, 2014
Nantwich “Hedgehog Champion” joins national fight to save species

Nantwich “Hedgehog Champion” joins national fight to save species

A trainee conservationist has become the “Hedgehog Champion” for Nantwich as part of a national campaign to save the endangered species. Jack Riggall, a student at Reaseheath College, is spearheading the South Cheshire arm of the “Hedgehog Street” project.

April 28, 2014
What’s On: Latest shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On: Latest shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

The Scouts will be in town this week – performing their Scout Gang Show at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. More than 100 Scouts and leaders from across Crewe and Nanwtich from all sections will be embracing the Scout Gang Show tradition of song, dance and comedy including items from films and West End shows.

April 28, 2014
Nantwich woman launches business under New Enterprise Allowance

Nantwich woman launches business under New Enterprise Allowance

A Nantwich woman is among hundreds of unemployed in Cheshire who have been helped to become their own boss. Janice Wycherley’s start-up business benefited from advice and support of Blue Orchid’s business advisors.

April 28, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich earns national “Top 20” accolade

Richmond Village Nantwich earns national “Top 20” accolade

Staff at Richmond Village in Nantwich are celebrating after it was awarded “Top 20 Recommended Care Home 2014”. The carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2014 highlight the most recommended care homes in each UK region.

April 28, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be playing at their highest ever level next season after a nail-biting play-off final victory. Andy Brown’s side held on to register a 18-13 win over Banbury Bulls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

April 26, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Grantham Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Grantham Town 1

Nantwich Town’s last game offered up goals, penalties and red cards.

Grantham gifted Ben Deegan a goal on 25 minutes to give the Dabbers a lead at a showery and blustery Weaver Stadium.

April 26, 2014
Nantwich Town coach’s cancer torment after four family members die

Nantwich Town coach’s cancer torment after four family members die

A Nantwich Town football coach has revealed his torment after cancer killed four members of his family in four years. Now Dave Haworth, the club’s goalkeeping coach, is running the Manchester BUPA 10k race on May 18 to raise money in their name.

April 25, 2014
Big Band concert to raise cash for Nantwich Museum’s dementia work

Big Band concert to raise cash for Nantwich Museum’s dementia work

A big band music concert Thanks for the Memory will help raise money for Nantwich Museum’s work with dementia sufferers. The concert, which will feature music from the ‘30s to the ‘60s from the Dave Egerton Band, takes place at 2pm on Sunday May 11.

April 25, 2014
“Swinging 60s” night to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

“Swinging 60s” night to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Swinging 60s comes to Nantwich on May 9 when the Civic Hall hosts an evening of live music from 50 years ago. Opening act will be acoustic duo “The Sunflowers”, two musicians who use their guitars as well as voices to perform tracks from Simon and Garfunkel and The Drifters.

April 25, 2014