Archive for January, 2017

Battle of Nantwich Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Battle of Nantwich Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Events leading to the Battle of Nantwich are the subject of a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum, called ‘Road to the Battle of Nantwich’.

The exhibition, running until Saturday February 25, explores how the conflict unfolded.

January 12, 2017
Cheshire Police canine crimefighter named Axel by public

Cheshire Police canine crimefighter named Axel by public

A new Cheshire Police pup to be trained as the latest canine crime-fighter has been named Axel by the public.

The force asked residents to vote for a name for the furry felon-catcher.

January 12, 2017
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman steps up in class for Stoke bout

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman steps up in class for Stoke bout

Nantwich heavyweight hitter Nathan Gorman will make a step up in class when he returns to the ring next month.

The 20-year-old, the great nephew of legendary bareknuckle boxer Bartley Gorman, headlines Hatton Boxing’s event at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke on February 18.

January 12, 2017
Nantwich Choral Society wows St Mary’s Church crowd at concert

Nantwich Choral Society wows St Mary’s Church crowd at concert

Singers from around the UK joined Nantwich Choral Society for a one-off ‘Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah’ concert at St Mary’s Church.

The extras swelled the choir to 201 people, who were split into sections within the church’s Nave by tenor, soprano, contralto, and bass.

January 9, 2017
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution expands business team

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution expands business team

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution is expanding its team with a new business development manager.

Jason Ward has joined the Wardle-based company from Pall-Ex.

January 9, 2017
Former Redsands children’s home in Nantwich to be sold as care home

Former Redsands children’s home in Nantwich to be sold as care home

Vandal-hit former children’s home Redsands in Nantwich looks set to be sold and turned into a specialist care home for dementia patients.

A bid for the site, off Crewe Road in Willaston, has been made by Richmond Care Villages Holdings Limited, and Cheshire East councillors are being advised to approve.

January 9, 2017
Richard Moxon (right) and Peter Lewis

Wybunbury IT worker jailed over corrupt NHS payments

A Wybunbury IT specialist has been jailed for 14 months for his part in a scandal over corrupt NHS contract payments.

Richard Moxon, 41, admitted one count of making corrupt payments worth £80,000 to Peter Lewis in exchange for a lucrative £950,000 IT contract.

January 8, 2017
Railway Hotel progress in Presidents Cup with win over NHB

Railway Hotel progress in Presidents Cup with win over NHB

Railway Hotel progressed in the Presidents Cup with a 3-1 victory over NHB FC.

Two goals from Asher Moat and one from Wayne Beggs helped them to a second round win, Colin Watson replying for NHB FC.

January 8, 2017
TGA Street Dance classes to expand across Nantwich

TGA Street Dance classes to expand across Nantwich

The Glasheen Academy’s Street Dance classes are expanding across Nantwich after the team’s success in their first Street Dance Championship.

TGA will be delivering new sessions at Nantwich Primary Academy on Manor Road, starting in January.

January 8, 2017

‘Cinderella’ panto, Crewe – 13-14 Jan 2017

The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) are performing ‘Cinderella’ at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th January 2017 – 7pm each day with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm. Tickets: Adults = £5, Children = £2.50. Family ticket (2 adults/2 children) = £12. Please note: no tickets will be available on the[Read More…]

January 8, 2017
Nantwich Town land three loan signings to bolster squad

Nantwich Town land three loan signings to bolster squad

Nantwich Town have made three new loan signings to boost the squad for the second half of the season.

Boss Phil Parkinson moved quickly to bring in fresh faces, with the first signing a familiar face – former loanee keeper Daniel Gyollai.

January 6, 2017
JG Creative in Nantwich scoops FSB Micro Business Award

JG Creative in Nantwich scoops FSB Micro Business Award

JG Creative in Nantwich has won the FSB Micro Business Award.

The design and branding agency, on Beam Heath Way, beat scores of other businesses with 10 or fewer employees to the prestigious award.

January 6, 2017
Nantwich Museum unveils 2017 programme of exhibitions

Nantwich Museum unveils 2017 programme of exhibitions

Nantwich Museum has announced its 2017 programme of temporary exhibitions aimed at showcasing local talent.

The Pillory Street venue aims to provide a varied programme of art and heritage events.

January 6, 2017