Archive for December, 2017

Dementia tea dances raises funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity

Dementia tea dances raises funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity

A Dementia Friendly Christmas Tea Dance helped raise hundreds of pounds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity at Leighton Hospital.

It was organised by Dementia Action Alliance at Beechmere in Crewe and refreshments were donated by Tesco Extra in Crewe.

December 31, 2017
Mark Hart appointed new Rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich

Mark Hart appointed new Rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich

Mark Hart has been appointed the new Rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich, it was announced today.

The appointment, subject to the legal requirements, was unveiled today on the St Mary’s Church website.

December 31, 2017
Struggling Nantwich Town beaten at home by Mickleover Sports

Struggling Nantwich Town beaten at home by Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town slumped to another defeat today and slid closer to the relegation zone in the Evo-Stik Premier League.

The Dabbers were beaten 2-1 at the Weaver Stadium by Mickleover Sports.

December 30, 2017
Police officers stunned to find this vehicle on South Cheshire road

Police officers stunned to find this vehicle on South Cheshire road

Police were stunned when they had to stop to pull over this vehicle on a South Cheshire road.

The car, which looks like it’s seen a few old banger races, was seized by Cheshire Police Taskforce officers in Crewe earlier today (December 30).

December 30, 2017
College boss, Nantwich GP and former MP on New Year Honours list

College boss, Nantwich GP and former MP on New Year Honours list

A Cheshire College – South & West boss, a Nantwich GP, and a former Crewe & Nantwich MP are among those on the New Year’s Honours list 2018.

Mike Finney, director of Advice, Admissions and Marketing at college, has been appointed MBE for services to the education sector.

December 30, 2017

2018 Wistaston Calendar

Wistaston Scout Group have produced a fundraising 2018 Wistaston Calendar to raise money for their new Scout Centre off Elm Close in Wistaston. The calendar is available from the new Wistaston Co-op Food on Crewe Road in Wistaston, Premier on Kings Drive in Wistaston, Leonard Brothers Veterinary Centre on Crewe Road in Wistaston, and A.T. Welch on Hospital Street in[Read More…]

December 29, 2017
Apprentices scoop honours at Reaseheath College awards ceremony

Apprentices scoop honours at Reaseheath College awards ceremony

A head girl at a dressage and livery yard and a dairy herd manager took the top titles at a Reaseheath College awards ceremony in Nantwich which honoured apprentices.

Laura Gunnell, 18, who works for Juwel Equestrian in Winsford, was crowned Level 2 Apprentice of the Year.

December 29, 2017
Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage Aladdin production

Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage Aladdin production

By Jonathan White
The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) is performing ‘Aladdin’ at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street in Crewe.

It will be on Friday January 12 and 13 at 7pm each day with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.

December 29, 2017
Legal firm staff deliver gift boxes to South Cheshire homeless

Legal firm staff deliver gift boxes to South Cheshire homeless

Staff at Crystal Legal Services hand delivered more than 32 gift boxes to the homeless in Crewe and Nantwich.

The donation was made to service users at the LATH Group, at the Lighthouse Centre on Stewart Street, Crewe.

December 28, 2017
Police spread festive cheer with £400 Salvation Army donation

Police spread festive cheer with £400 Salvation Army donation

Police officers in Crewe have donated £400 to the Salvation Army Christmas appeal to help families in the town.

Officers based in Crewe Police Station collected money to help the campaign which helps local children and families who have fallen on hard times during the festive period.

December 28, 2017
Nantwich mum teams up with gym boss for fundraising Hospice calendar

Nantwich mum teams up with gym boss for fundraising Hospice calendar

A Nantwich mum has teamed up with a fitness studio boss to launch a fund-raising calendar in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Laura Furber, 37, set herself the challenge of raising much needed funds for local hospice.

December 28, 2017
Nantwich Town 0-0 Sutton Coldfield – match report

Nantwich Town 0-0 Sutton Coldfield – match report

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town players could not provide a Christmas cracker for their fans as they played out a lacklustre Boxing Day stalemate with Sutton Coldfield.

The Dabbers had numerous chances to win the game but lacked a clinical edge in the final third.

December 27, 2017
Nantwich Town stalwart Albert Pye honoured for 50 years service

Nantwich Town stalwart Albert Pye honoured for 50 years service

Nantwich Town stalwart Albert Pye has been honoured for clocking up and amazing half a century of service for the club.

Albert was presented with an award at yesterday’s Boxing Day home game against Sutton Coldfield.

December 27, 2017