Archive for May, 2017

Jaguar staff help Wybunbury youngsters revamp school play area

Jaguar staff help Wybunbury youngsters revamp school play area

Thirty workers from Jaguar-Landrover visited Wybunbury Delves Primary to help youngsters revamp their play area and library.

Wybunbury Delves was nominated by a parent to be the recipient of the annual Jaguar-Landrover charity event.

May 17, 2017
Nine-year-old muscular dystrophy sufferer to tackle Nantwich Duathlon

Nine-year-old muscular dystrophy sufferer to tackle Nantwich Duathlon

A nine-year-old Superhero fan is shrugging off his own life-changing condition to tackle the Nantwich Duathlon this weekend.

Thomas Robinson, who has Muscular Dystrophy, will aim to run 400 metres, cycle two kilometres and then run a further kilometre in aid of the charity that supports sufferers like him.

May 17, 2017
12,000 people enjoy record-breaking Reaseath College Family Festival

12,000 people enjoy record-breaking Reaseath College Family Festival

More than 12,000 people poured into Nantwich to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of Reaseheath College’s Family Festival.

The action-packed festival, which offered hundreds of activities and displays, attracted the largest ever crowd.

May 16, 2017
38th Marbury Merry Days hailed big success

38th Marbury Merry Days hailed big success

By Jonathan White
The 38th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair attracted hundreds of visitors.

It was organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and takes places every May next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury, Nantwich.

May 16, 2017
Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel scoop double with cup victory

Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel scoop double with cup victory

Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel won the double after beating Betley FC 3-1 in the Presidents Cup Final.

Jon Stone gave Railway the lead after 16 minutes, before Asher Moat doubled the advantage just before half time with a lob over the keeper.

May 16, 2017

FatPigeonLive – Live Music at The Shakespeare Tuesday 16th May

Singer-Songwriter Lucy May Walker has performed before both Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams on the Forum Live Stage at the LG Arena, Birmingham. She also enjoys numerous live sessions with BBC Introducing, both radio and TV. Supporting Lucy is Spence Cater, a singer/songwriter with international experience. We will also be broadcasting a pre-recorded feature with Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival[Read More…]

May 16, 2017
South Cheshire Chamber backs major road improvements

South Cheshire Chamber backs major road improvements

South Cheshire Chamber members have been briefed on plans to drive forward
prosperity with multi-million pound package of road improvements.

Members attended a Chamber Local & Economic Update event at Reaseheath College.

May 16, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Macclesfield 20-19 in Sevens Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Macclesfield 20-19 in Sevens Final

Crewe & Nantwich notched a fine 20-19 victory over favourites Macclesfield to win the Sandbach 7s rugby tournament.

Crewe made it to the final by defeating all four of their opponents in the group stages.

May 15, 2017
Cllr Arthur Moran

Nantwich councillor Arthur Moran is new Cheshire East Mayor

Nantwich councillor Arthur Moran is the new mayor of Cheshire East – crowning 31 years in public life.

The retired magistrate, who represents Nantwich North and West, takes over the chain of office from outgoing mayor Olivia Hunter at Wednesday’s annual council meeting.

May 15, 2017
Nantwich gin tasting event in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Nantwich gin tasting event in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Donna Louise Hospice is hosting a gin tasting event in Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, to help raise vital funds.

Experts from Nelson’s Gin of Uttoxeter will guide guests through a botanical gin tasting adventure on Friday June 30.

May 15, 2017
New Rotary group at Bentley in Cheshire is world first

New Rotary group at Bentley in Cheshire is world first

A new Rotary group has celebrated receiving its official Charter status after a year of fundraising and volunteering in South Cheshire.

Rotary Club of Bentley Cheshire members turned out in force to a champagne reception and presentation ceremony staged at the car firm’s showroom in Crewe.

May 15, 2017
Two Nantwich youngsters reach North West final of stamps contest

Two Nantwich youngsters reach North West final of stamps contest

Two budding young artists from Nantwich have moved a step closer to being crowned designers of Royal Mail’s 2017 Christmas stamps.

Ten-year-olds Ben Hastie, of Acton Primary, and Grace Rebecca Lewis were chosen from 22,287 entries submitted from across the North West region.

May 15, 2017
Nantwich Food Festival to stage volunteers open evening

Nantwich Food Festival to stage volunteers open evening

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival are holding an open evening for volunteers for this September’s event.

The festival, in Nantwich town centre, is run entirely by volunteers and needs around 100 community-spirited people to get involved.

May 13, 2017