Archive for January, 2017

Wybunbury teenager makes national rugby debut for Wales

Wybunbury teenager makes national rugby debut for Wales

A Nantwich teenager has made his national rugby debut by representing Welsh Exiles U16s.

Rhys Spencer-Price, a year 11 student at St Thomas More in Crewe, made his representative debut against Llandovery College.

January 17, 2017
Nantwich residents urged to get flu jab as cases rise

Nantwich residents urged to get flu jab as cases rise

Nantwich residents are being urged to get their flu jab amid a rise in cases in South Cheshire.

Leighton Hospital closed three wards to admissions and visitors after it was confirmed a small number of patients had the illness.

January 16, 2017
Crewe Lyceum Theatre to be turned into 19th Century Vienna

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to be turned into 19th Century Vienna

Crewe Lyceum Theatre-goers can immerse themselves in the world of the grand ballrooms of 19th century Vienna later this month.

A Viennese Strauss Gala will be staged at the venue on Thursday January 26 at 7.30pm.

January 16, 2017
Stapeley pupils enjoy Cheshire East Mayor visit

Stapeley pupils enjoy Cheshire East Mayor visit

Pupils at Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley welcomed a very important visitor when Cheshire East Mayor dropped by.

Cllr Olivia Hunter visited along with the Mayor’s attendant and the ceremonial silver mace.

January 16, 2017

Give Me Your Love by Ridiculusmus

Thursday 9 March 7.30pm Axis Arts Centre, Crewe Tickets: £8 (£5) http://www.axisartscentre.org.uk/?ai1ec_event=ridiculusmus-give-me-your-love Theatre legends Jon Haynes and David Woods present a funny, fragile and profound fable based on groundbreaking medical research and real-life war testimonies. Ex-soldier and budding rock star Zach has withdrawn into a cardboard box in a kitchen in West Wales. His friend Ieuan arrives offering recovery –[Read More…]

January 16, 2017

Axis Spring Slam in Crewe

The Axis Slam is back for a hot and steamy Valentine’s slam (Romantic poetry optional). After the success of our Slam last season, we bring you the Axis Spring Slam 2017. If you know what a slam is, then you know what’s in store. If you don’t, then expect to be entertained, moved, lifted and transported by competitive poetry, as[Read More…]

January 16, 2017
Weather causes wash-out for Crewe Regional Sunday league

Weather causes wash-out for Crewe Regional Sunday league

Only one game survived the weather in the Crewe Regional Sunday League latest round of fixtures.

Heavy rain all weekend led many local pitches waterlogged around Crewe and Nantwich, with 10 of the 11 scheduled games postponed.

January 16, 2017
Appeal launched for lock keepers on canals near Nantwich

Appeal launched for lock keepers on canals near Nantwich

The Canal & River Trust has launched an appeal for volunteer lock keepers on canals around Cheshire.

They need lock keepers for locations near Nantwich, including Bunbury Locks, Cholmondeston Lock, Hurleston Lock, and Audlem.

January 15, 2017
Nantwich Town lose 2-0 away at title favourites Blyth Spartans

Nantwich Town lose 2-0 away at title favourites Blyth Spartans

Nantwich Town fell to a 2-0 defeat away at title favourites Blyth Spartans.

The Dabbers held the hosts at bay in the first half with keeper Dan Gyollai making a number of top saves.

January 15, 2017
Crewe and Nantwich athletes in good form at Cheshire Cross Country final

Crewe and Nantwich athletes in good form at Cheshire Cross Country final

Crewe and Nantwich AC athletes produced fine displays in the mud and rain at the Cheshire Cross Country Championships.

There were excellent individual and team performances at the event at Birchwood Forest Park, Warrington.

January 14, 2017
Cheshire East school chiefs meet Government over funding formula

Cheshire East school chiefs meet Government over funding formula

Concerned school chiefs and politicians in Cheshire East have met with Government ministers to voice fears over the National Funding Formula.

They travelled to meet Schools Minister Nick Gibb after it emerged Cheshire East schools would face “difficulties” under the new formula.

January 13, 2017
Taupe UK tour to include preview concert at Crewe Axis Arts Centre

Taupe UK tour to include preview concert at Crewe Axis Arts Centre

Taupe are to play an exclusive preview gig in South Cheshire ahead of their UK tour in February.

The Newcastle-upon-Tyne punk and jazz maestros release their second album Fill Up Your Lungs and Bellow on February 24.

January 13, 2017
Retired racehorses help Nantwich students on career path

Retired racehorses help Nantwich students on career path

Four former racehorses are being used to show Nantwich students a path to careers in the racing industry.

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre (BTRC) loaned four retired and retrained thoroughbreds to Reaseheath College as part of a pilot scheme.

January 13, 2017