Archive for July, 2017

Strawberry event in Nantwich raises £1,600 for MND Association

Strawberry event in Nantwich raises £1,600 for MND Association

Organisers of a Nantwich charity event are celebrating sweet success after raising more than £1,600 at a popular Strawberry Evening.

The event was held at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane to raise vital funds for the Cheshire branch of the MND Association.

July 12, 2017
Nantwich CC climb Cheshire County Premier League with another win

Nantwich CC climb Cheshire County Premier League with another win

An improving Nantwich CC side secured another victor, this time away at Bramhall, to move fifth in the Cheshire County Premier League.

In a game of twists and turns, Nantwich triumphed by 15 runs.

July 12, 2017
Businesses throw support behind Nantwich Food Festival

Businesses throw support behind Nantwich Food Festival

Local, national and international companies are supporting Nantwich Food Festival as organisers prepare for a record-breaking weekend.

Key sponsors joined festival directors and Nantwich Mayor, Cllr Penny Butterill, for a formal gathering in the town centre.

July 12, 2017
Wimbledon-themed charity tennis event set for Wistaston

Wimbledon-themed charity tennis event set for Wistaston

By Jonathan White
A Wimbledon themed charity tennis tournament takes place at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club this Sunday.

The Club’s two courts are located behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane in Wistaston.

July 12, 2017
Cheshire East primary schools celebrate impressive KS2 results

Cheshire East primary schools celebrate impressive KS2 results

Nantwich and Crewe primary pupils have achieved an impressive set of Key Stage 2 SATs results across core subjects.

Cheshire East Council says provisional figures show 64% of pupils achieved the expected standard or higher for combined reading, writing and maths at the end of school year, which is the key measure used nationally.

July 12, 2017
Three South Cheshire riders saddle up for world’s oldest surviving horse race

Three South Cheshire riders saddle up for world’s oldest surviving horse race

Three amateur South Cheshire riders are saddling up to tackle the world’s oldest surviving horse race.

Patrick Chesters, Gemma Mathers and Mick Mullineaux will be among the field of 15 jockeys in the 2017 Newmarket Town Plate.

July 11, 2017

A Year at a Moss- South Group

A talk by Barry Probin who spends much of his time leading groups and giving talks on Whixall Moss. It is a fascinating habitat attracting butterflies, dragonflies, birds, wild flowers and grasses. Wednesday 18th October, 8pm, Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich, CW5 5RP Cost £3 Booking Essential – contact Irmgard Ralfs, 01270 624835

July 11, 2017

Forty Years of watching wildlife by Dave Emley

Dave Emley was a geology technician and founder of the arboretum at Keele University, where he took a keen interest in the flora and fauna. He has supported the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for may years. Wednesday 15th November, 8pm, Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich, CW5 5RP Cost £3 Booking Essential – contact Irmgard Ralfs, 01270 624835

July 11, 2017
Reaseheath College students celebrate at annual awards ceremony in Nantwich

Reaseheath College students celebrate at annual awards ceremony in Nantwich

More than 1,200 students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich were celebrated at their annual awards ceremony.

The event, held over two days, marked the success of 1251 Further Education students who achieved industry-recognised qualifications and skills.

July 11, 2017
Cat recovering in Nantwich from hole in the neck awaits new home

Cat recovering in Nantwich from hole in the neck awaits new home

A cat who arrived in the RSPCA’s care in Nantwich with a hole in his neck, exposing his jugular vein, is waiting for his purr-fect home.

One-year-old Buddy was found as a stray in the streets of Congleton with blood around his neck.

July 11, 2017
New Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith pushed to “make a difference”

New Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith pushed to “make a difference”

To say the last month has been a whirlwind for new Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith would be an under-statement.

Thrust into the limelight by her amazing election victory, the 32-year-old’s life has been turned upside down. But she still had time to chat to Nantwichnews over coffee.

July 10, 2017
Burglar alert in Stapeley after two houses targeted while occupiers slept

Burglar alert in Stapeley after two houses targeted while occupiers slept

Police are hunting a burglar who targeted two properties in Stapeley while the occupiers slept.

The incidents, at homes on Flowerscroft and Stapeley Terrace, are being linked to the same suspect by detectives.

July 10, 2017
Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke is putting his new-look squad through its paces.

Players donned the club’s new home and away strips in a pre-season practice match at the Weaver Stadium.

July 10, 2017