Archive for September, 2015

Alextra Accountants unveil free book to boost firms

Alextra Accountants unveil free book to boost firms

A Crewe and Nantwich accountancy firm has published a new book aimed at helping local businesses grow.

Alextra Accountants hope the book, 57 Ways To Grow Your Business, will boost businesses trying to succeed in the current market.

September 28, 2015
Nantwich Town earn point in 1-1 draw at Colwyn Bay – match report

Nantwich Town earn point in 1-1 draw at Colwyn Bay – match report

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town earned an away point at Colwyn Bay – but will be disappointed not to have taken all three.

The Dabbers took the lead in the 71st minute after a fine move saw Steve Jones slotting home, only for Colwyn Bay to equalise in the 87th minute via Cory Williams.

September 28, 2015
Nantwich eateries celebrate at town’s “Foodies” awards night

Nantwich eateries celebrate at town’s “Foodies” awards night

Pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops across Nantwich are celebrating after scooping awards at the town’s “Foodies” Oscars.

Thousands of votes were cast by members of the public as part of the Nantwich Foodies awards, run in conjunction with the Nantwich Food Festival.

September 28, 2015
Children’s writer RM Tudor at Nantwich Bookshop event

Children’s writer RM Tudor at Nantwich Bookshop event

Children’s writer Rebecca Tudor will bring a world of scorbsters and challenges to her “meet the author” event at Nantwich Bookshop.

She will be at the bookshop on Nantwich town square on Wednesday October 14.

September 28, 2015
Floral expert Diane Fair to give demonstration in Nantwich

Floral expert Diane Fair to give demonstration in Nantwich

Nantwich floristry enthusiasts can learn from leading expert Diane Fair at a demonstration at Reaseheath College next month.

Diane, an international floral demonstrator for the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS), will be at Reaseheath on Tuesday October 13.

September 27, 2015
Pupils across Nantwich bowled over by cricket festival

Pupils across Nantwich bowled over by cricket festival

Primary school pupils across Nantwich were bowled over after taking part in a diamond cricket festival at South Cheshire College.

Youngsters in years 4 and 5 from Stapeley, Wybunbury, Wrenbury, Shavington and Wistaston went head-to-head in the event which gave them an introduction to the game.

September 26, 2015
Nantwich Town coach Neil Sorvel full of praise for table-toppers

Nantwich Town coach Neil Sorvel full of praise for table-toppers

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town coach Neil Sorvel was full of praise for his players after they hit top-spot in the league away at Barwell.

A 17-minute hat-trick by substitute Liam Shotton helped them to a 4-0 victory.

September 25, 2015
Couple to stage “Nantwich only” wedding to boost local trade

Couple to stage “Nantwich only” wedding to boost local trade

A couple are turning their big day into a ‘Nantwich only’ wedding to help boost local traders!

Fiona Ridgway and fiance James Rose decided only to use Nantwich-based people and organisations when they tie the knot next month.

September 25, 2015
Brine Leas youngsters to compete at Horse of the Year Show

Brine Leas youngsters to compete at Horse of the Year Show

A young Brine Leas student has qualified to compete in the Horse of the Year Show 2015.

Mia Brown, 14, who also competed at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead in July, will be in action next month at the NEC.

September 25, 2015
Tarporley teacher is new voice of BBC School Report project

Tarporley teacher is new voice of BBC School Report project

A South Cheshire teacher is to be the national voice of a major BBC project.

Tina McMillan, English and Media teacher at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College, was asked to record the voiceover for a new trailer for BBC School Report

September 24, 2015
South Crofts residents meet highways chiefs to resolve parking hell

South Crofts residents meet highways chiefs to resolve parking hell

Residents on a narrow Nantwich street fed-up with cars driving and parking illegally on footpaths, are to meet with highways bosses.

Families on South Crofts have flooded Cheshire East with complaints, saying shoppers are parking there and forcing other motorists to drive on pavements.

September 24, 2015
Former Star Inn manager voices anger over Acton pub closure

Former Star Inn manager voices anger over Acton pub closure

The former manager of a 500-year-old Nantwich pub set to be turned into housing, has blasted brewery agents for wrongly labelling it a failing pub.

Paul Beaton was the last manager of The Star Inn, in Acton, before Enterprise Inns decided to sell it.

September 24, 2015
Nantwich Cancer Research shop to stage musical fundraiser

Nantwich Cancer Research shop to stage musical fundraiser

The Cancer Research shop in Nantwich is to stage a musical fundraiser as part of the “Stand Up To Cancer” campaign.

Staff and volunteers at the store, on High Street, will stage the event at Wrenbury Village Hall, in Wrenbury on Friday October 16.

September 24, 2015