Archive for November, 2017

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on in the town square.

Chris Radford from The Cat 107.9 FM community radio returned to compere the event with entertainment on stage.

November 24, 2017

Christmas Artisan Market at Reaseheath College, Nantwich

Saturday 2nd December 10am – 4pm Buy original handmade and vintage gifts from over 50 local Etsy South Cheshire designer makers. Products include sculpture, homeware, paintings and prints, clothing and accessories, stationery and cards, jewellery, decorations and edible gifts. FREE goody bag for the first 50 adults through the door. PRE-ORDER at www.etsy.com/pages/etsysc and pick up your purchases on the[Read More…]

November 24, 2017
Wistaston Scout Group leader’s calendar boosts new centre

Wistaston Scout Group leader’s calendar boosts new centre

A young Wistaston Scout leader has produced a fundraising 2018 calendar – to help raise money for the group’s new base.

The calendar is the idea of Ellie Newbrook, 17, from Nantwich, who is a Young Leader at the Wistaston Scout Group.

November 23, 2017
Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years with special museum exhibition

Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years with special museum exhibition

An exhibition celebrating 50 years of work by Nantwich Civic Society has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The Society is a voluntary organisation, which campaigns to improve the environment and the quality of life in Nantwich.

November 23, 2017
What’s On at Christmas – events coming up in and around Nantwich

What’s On at Christmas – events coming up in and around Nantwich

It’s that time of year again – and we’re inundated with requests to publicise Christmas events.

So here is the latest rundown of what’s on as we approach the festivities.

November 22, 2017
Mystery peahen ruffling feathers in Nantwich

Mystery peahen ruffling feathers in Nantwich

The mystery behind a peahen roaming the streets in Nantwich for several weeks is ruffling a few feathers.

Residents living in the Mount Drive and Crewe Road area of the town have noticed the bird patrolling their gardens and local streets.

November 22, 2017
Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

It’s one of the greatest sporting contests on the globe.

And as England and Australia square up once more for another Ashes cricketing confrontation, few will realise the significance of a quiet corner in a Nantwich cemetery.

November 22, 2017
Man arrested in South Cheshire after taxi driver stabbed

Man arrested in South Cheshire after taxi driver stabbed

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in South Cheshire after a taxi driver was stabbed in Manchester.

Cheshire Police made the arrest on Market Street, in Crewe, on suspicion of attempted murder on behalf of Greater Manchester Police.

November 22, 2017

Nantwich British Red Cross Morrison’s Bag Pack – Wednesday 13th December

Feel good this Christmas time; give a small amount of your time to help your community. I am desperately trying to appeal for volunteers to help raise funds for the British Red Cross at a fundraising collection and bag pack event in Nantwich. We have been kindly allocated a collection at Morrison’s Nantwich on 13th December. We are looking for[Read More…]

November 21, 2017
Nantwich solicitors to tackle Tatton Yule Yomp for charity

Nantwich solicitors to tackle Tatton Yule Yomp for charity

A team of Nantwich solicitors will be switching wills for muddy hills when they tackle the ninth Tatton Yule Yomp race for charity.

Hibberts Solicitors have sponsored and supported the race since it began.

November 20, 2017
Nantwich Rotary Santa sleigh schedule unveiled

Nantwich Rotary Santa sleigh schedule unveiled

The Nantwich Rotary Christmas Sleigh with Santa will be making its annual visit to the streets of Nantwich.

His busy schedule will see him covering more than 3,000 houses between December 7 and December 21.

November 20, 2017
Spurstow artist Dee Walker shortlisted for MS Amlin prize

Spurstow artist Dee Walker shortlisted for MS Amlin prize

Spurstow artist and former teacher Dee Walker has been shortlisted for the prestigious MS Amlin Continuity Prize with her painting, The Lake is Deep.

The prize, part of the National Open Art (NOA) competition, is sponsored by MS Amlin, the London-based arm of Japanese global insurer MS&AD.

November 20, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fayre will take place this weekend, November 25.

The event will feature goods made by the museum’s Craft Group, and will take place 10.30am to 3pm.

November 20, 2017