Archive for August, 2017

Nantwich Choral Society hunts for fresh talent in national competition

Nantwich Choral Society hunts for fresh talent in national competition

Nantwich Choral Society is on the hunt for fresh musical talent as part of a £600 national competition.

The ‘Nantwich Carol Composition’ contest offers bumper cash prizes and the chance for established and emerging composers to hear their work performed before a packed audience at St Mary’s Church in December.

August 9, 2017
£11 million building work starts at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

£11 million building work starts at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Work is underway on an £11 million scheme to build new accommodation for students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Construction firm Seddon is building 200 bedrooms in five blocks of six, eight and 10-bedroom new-build townhouses on the campus.

August 9, 2017
Attempted burglary in Peckforton after ‘suspicious’ man spotted

Attempted burglary in Peckforton after ‘suspicious’ man spotted

Police have warned villagers near Nantwich of a suspicious ‘whistling’ man seen in Peckforton a few days before an attempted house burglary.

Offenders tried to break into a house in the village earlier today (August 8), causing damage to a door.

August 8, 2017
Fashion chain Joules opens new Nantwich store this week

Fashion chain Joules opens new Nantwich store this week

Top fashion chain Joules is set to open its new Nantwich store this week.

The company has converted the former HSBC bank on the corner of High Street and Hospital Street into its latest store, which opens at 9.30am on Thursday (August 10).

August 8, 2017
Nantwich schools benefit from £1 million Cheshire East grant boost

Nantwich schools benefit from £1 million Cheshire East grant boost

Schools in and around Nantwich will benefit from an extra £1 million buildings grant awarded to Cheshire East Council.

Nineteen schools and children centres have been successful in securing extra funding, including Millfields Primary, Audlem St James, Malbank High and Nantwich and Rural Children’s Centre.

August 8, 2017
Lorry crash leaves driver in hospital and blocks A534 near Nantwich

Lorry crash leaves driver in hospital and blocks A534 near Nantwich

A lorry driver was rescued by fire crews after a heavy goods vehicle overturned on the A534 near Nantwich

The incident blocked Woodhey Hall Lane in Faddiley just before 8am today (August 8).

August 8, 2017

Wistaston ‘Annual Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ (Saturday 9th September 2017)

Stalls open from 1pm. Children’s Model Boat Race starts at 2:30pm. Duck Race starts at 3:15pm. Duck Race tickets = £1 each. The event is organised by members of the Wistaston Community Council. The main sponsors are Wistonia Electrical & Security Ltd.

August 7, 2017
Football youngsters enjoy Wembley experience at Community Shield game

Football youngsters enjoy Wembley experience at Community Shield game

Young Crewe and Nantwich footballers saw their dreams come true when they walked out at a packed Wembley Stadium.

The Crewe FC players enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part as one of seven teams in the parade at The FA Community Shield 2017 game between Arsenal and Chelsea.

August 7, 2017
Man, 20, charged with five burglaries in Nantwich and villages

Man, 20, charged with five burglaries in Nantwich and villages

A 20-year-old man has been charged with five burglaries carried out in Nantwich and nearby villages in a 12-day period.

John Boy McDonagh from Charnock Place, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, was charged following an investigation by Crewe detectives.

August 7, 2017
RSPCA warning after cygnet killed in boat propeller on Nantwich canal

RSPCA warning after cygnet killed in boat propeller on Nantwich canal

The RSPCA is warning people to be wary of wildlife when on a boat after a cygnet was killed by a propeller on a Nantwich canal

The injured and distressed cygnet was found by a member of the public with its skin ripped away, on the canal near to Barbridge Marina, Nantwich
(WARNING: Article contains graphic image)

August 7, 2017
Youngsters invited to Junk Art Day at Nantwich Library

Youngsters invited to Junk Art Day at Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library is inviting youngsters to a special Junk Art Day on Tuesday August 15.

The event is being run as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the library on Beam Stree

August 7, 2017
Heritage Opera return to Nantwich with Cosi Fan Tutte performance

Heritage Opera return to Nantwich with Cosi Fan Tutte performance

Acclaimed performers Heritage Opera are returning to Nantwich this month with their musical comedy, Cosi Fan Tutte.

The professional touring opera company will be performing Mozart’s sparkling show at Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday August 25.

August 6, 2017
Mayor of Nantwich opens Nantwich Museum ‘River Weaver’ exhibition

Mayor of Nantwich opens Nantwich Museum ‘River Weaver’ exhibition

Mayor of Nantwich Councillor Penny Butterill opened Nantwich Museum’s latest exhibition – “River Weaver – a meander through time”.

The exhibition charts the story of the river and how it has shaped local history.

August 6, 2017