Archive for October, 2016

New Wilbrahams managers in Nantwich fired up for success

New Wilbrahams managers in Nantwich fired up for success

A young couple who have taken over Wilbrahams Bar and Kitchen in Nantwich, believe they can bring back success to the once popular outlet.

Matt Case and Charvelle Henshaw are determined to turn the fortunes of the Welsh Row venue around after a succession of short-term landlords.

October 17, 2016
Nantwich Museum issues appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum issues appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum has issued an appeal for more volunteers to help run the facility.

More than 50 volunteers currently help with all aspects of the museum’s activities.

October 17, 2016
Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner
Standing on stage to introduce an evening of poetry to a packed Civic Hall, Nantwich Words and Music Festival organiser Nigel Stonier said “we care about the words”.

This love for language couldn’t have been any better demonstrated by the two poets performing that night, Mike Garry and Dr John Cooper Clarke.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor swimming pool is set to close for five weeks to undergo essential repairs.

The pool, which has attracted more than 100,000 visits since May 2016, is to undergo a significant refurbishment to improve its condition.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended by Stourbridge defeat

Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended by Stourbridge defeat

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town bowed out of the FA Cup after three first half goals from Stourbridge saw the visitors claim a 3-1 win.

Leon Broadhurst opened the scoring early on with a header before Luke Benbow fired in from range and Broadhurst added another with a close range finish.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich Health Centre “sorry” to patients for technical issues

Nantwich Health Centre “sorry” to patients for technical issues

Bosses at Nantwich Health Centre have apologised to patients for ‘technical difficulties’.

But they insist the practice is open for appointments as normal, dismissing rumours on social media that it had to operate an “emergency only” policy last week.

October 15, 2016
Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Communities in Nantwich and Crewe are being invited to apply for grants aimed at promoting walking and cycling.

Town and parish councils, charities and voluntary organisations can apply to Cheshire East Council for up to £9,999 in funding.

October 15, 2016
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman “sad” at Tyson Fury demise

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman “sad” at Tyson Fury demise

By Frank Murphy
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman described how he was “sad” after former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury lost his titles and licence.

Fury was stripped of his world titles by the governing bodies and his boxing licence by the British Boxing Board of Control after revelations over his cocaine abuse and mental health.

October 15, 2016
Nantwich law firm offers free advice surgery

Nantwich law firm offers free advice surgery

Nantwich-based law firm Employment Law Solutions is offering a free law surgery in Nantwich.

The event, to take place on Thursday October 20, is open to all businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas who want employment law advice.

October 15, 2016
Review: Little Shop of Horrors, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

Review: Little Shop of Horrors, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

By Claire Faulkner
Acton Amateur Operatic Society has celebrated its 50-year anniversary performance at The Lyceum Theatre with ‘Little Shop of Horrors.

October 15, 2016
Fire crews battled car blaze in Austerson, Nantwich

Fire crews battled car blaze in Austerson, Nantwich

Fire crews battle a car fire after the vehicle was found ablaze in a field at Austerson, near Nantwich.

Firefighters from Nantwich were called out to the incident off Coole Lane at around 2.30am today (October 15).

October 15, 2016
New Nantwich restaurant owners bid for premises licence

New Nantwich restaurant owners bid for premises licence

Owners of a planned new restaurant in Nantwich have lodged a licence application to Cheshire East Council.

Deadwood Smokehouse Ltd has applied for a new premises licence to open and operate a restaurant on Beam Street.

October 13, 2016
Nantwich councillors to lobby Cheshire East for ‘free parking’

Nantwich councillors to lobby Cheshire East for ‘free parking’

Nantwich Town councillors are to pressure Cheshire East to extend ‘free parking’ periods in the town centre.

The calls come as figures showed Cheshire East cashed in £684,000 from Nantwich car parks in 2015-16.

October 13, 2016