Archive for April, 2017

Nantwich Jazz Festival tickets sell fast amid police warning over behaviour

Nantwich Jazz Festival tickets sell fast amid police warning over behaviour

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival looks set to be a massive crowd-puller as tickets for all the major shows approach sell-out.

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Nantwich for the annual festival, which runs from Thursday April 13 to Monday April 17.

April 11, 2017
Big-hearted Nantwich golfers help raise £1,800 for MRI scanner

Big-hearted Nantwich golfers help raise £1,800 for MRI scanner

Nantwich members of a Cheshire golf society helped raise more than £1,800 for Mid Cheshire Hospital’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

The Piper Golf Society, founded in Chester in 1983, raised funds through their season-long sponsorship.

April 10, 2017
Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead

Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead

Two teenagers have been arrested after a number of lambs were found dead near Nantwich.

Police spotted a suspicious vehicle next to the disused Redsands Centre off Crewe Road, in Willaston.

April 10, 2017
Railway Hotel to face Betley in Presidents Cup final

Railway Hotel to face Betley in Presidents Cup final

The final of the Presidents Cup will be between Division One Betley FC and Premier Division Railway Hotel.

Betley FC secured their place with a 6-2 win over Bank Corner.

April 9, 2017
Nantwich Town earn vital 3-2 win home to Ashton United

Nantwich Town earn vital 3-2 win home to Ashton United

Nantwich Town continued their push for the play offs as they beat a spirited Ashton United 3-2 at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers took a 2-0 lead, but Ashton fought back to force Nantwich to hang on for all three points.

April 9, 2017
Mayor of Nantwich Quiz set for Civic Hall on April 28

Mayor of Nantwich Quiz set for Civic Hall on April 28

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin is staging a fund-raising quiz night.

Teams of six can take part on Friday April 28 at Nantwich Civic Hall and raise funds for the Mayor’s Charities Nantwich Museum, Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Food Bank and Nantwich Players.

April 8, 2017
Drivers warned of delays over Crewe Green Roundabout works

Drivers warned of delays over Crewe Green Roundabout works

Motorists are being warned about delays as preparation works at Crewe Green Roundabout begin on Monday (April 10).

Contractors working for Cheshire East Council will be carrying out site investigations ahead of a major scheme to re-shape one of South Cheshire’s busiest junctions.

April 8, 2017
Parkinson’s UK Crewe & District branch to stage Information Event

Parkinson’s UK Crewe & District branch to stage Information Event

Parkinson’s UK Crewe & District branch is to stage an Information Event in Nantwich.

It will be held on Wednesday April 12 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall as part of Parkinson’s UK Awareness Week (April 10-16).

April 8, 2017
Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon is being touted as the new Jamie Vardy after signing for Leicester City.

Gordon, 22, left the Weaver Stadium to join Stafford Rangers earlier this season.

April 7, 2017
Nantwich cubs in conservation work at Coed Wen community woodland

Nantwich cubs in conservation work at Coed Wen community woodland

Cubs from 7th SWC Millfields in Nantwich have continued their community conservation work at Coed Wen Community Woodland in Nantwich.

As part of their DIY badge, the Cubs built four bird houses but with no confirmed location to put them up.

April 7, 2017
Electro 80s to perform fundraiser in Nantwich

Electro 80s to perform fundraiser in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
1980s Electronica tribute band Electro 80s will perform a fund-raising concert at The Studio in Nantwich on April 13.

The gig is at the start of the five-day Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

April 7, 2017
Nantwich residents call on council help to ban travellers from Barony Park

Nantwich residents call on council help to ban travellers from Barony Park

Residents called on councillors to take action after the latest case of travellers illegally setting up camp on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Families on Park View and surrounding streets have complained about anti-social behaviour of travellers, including fires being set alight, indecent exposure, and criminal damage.

April 6, 2017
Prostate Cancer Support Group to run testing event in Nantwich

Prostate Cancer Support Group to run testing event in Nantwich

Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold an annual testing session at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday April 8.

Testing will be carried out between 10am and 1pm by taking a sample of blood by trained phlebotomists.

April 6, 2017