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Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

The body of a puppy with suspicious red marks on its back has been found wrapped in a sheet in a Crewe park.

The grim discovery made by a member of the public has sparked an RSPCA appeal for information.

July 20, 2023
Praise for Reaseheath College students’ RAG fundraising

Praise for Reaseheath College students’ RAG fundraising

Students from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have been hailed after raising more than £17,206 for this year’s chosen charity, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

The impressive amount was raised through RAG (Raising and Giving) activities including a sky dive by 14 staff and students, a sponsored walk of the 34 mile Sandstone Trail and a spooktacular Scarefest at Halloween.

July 18, 2023
Motherwell Cheshire helps women ‘dress up’ for less with Vinted venture

Motherwell Cheshire helps women ‘dress up’ for less with Vinted venture

Women and girls are stepping out in designer outfits and prom dresses costing a fraction of the original cost in a new fundraising drive by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s health and wellbeing charity based in Wistaston is now selling pre-loved items on the Vinted app.

July 10, 2023
Animal cruelty cases in Cheshire rise by 17%, says RSPCA

Animal cruelty cases in Cheshire rise by 17%, says RSPCA

Shocking RSPCA figures show an alarming 17% rise in intentional cruelty against animals in Cheshire compared to 2021.

A total of 238 reports were received in Cheshire last year, the charity revealed, compared to 202 in 2021.

July 6, 2023
The League of Friends of Leighton Hospital closes after 50 years

The League of Friends of Leighton Hospital closes after 50 years

A charity group which has raised vital hospital funds in South Cheshire for half a century is to close down.

The League of Friends of Leighton Hospital will come to an end as it marks its 50th anniversary year at the hospital.

July 3, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table sleigh brings summer cheer for St Luke’s

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table sleigh brings summer cheer for St Luke’s

Christmas goodwill is being felt this summer at St Luke’s Hospice thanks to a donation from Crewe and Nantwich Round Table.

A donation of £1,000, raised by the Round Table’s Santa sleigh tour of the area, has been donated to the hospice to help towards patient care.

June 26, 2023
Nantwich accountant’s cycling marathon for children’s toy appeal

Nantwich accountant’s cycling marathon for children’s toy appeal

A Nantwich accountant is totting up the proceeds after completing a gruelling cycling marathon to raise money for a children’s toy appeal.

Peter O’malley, a director at Afford Bond, was part of a team who completed the Giro D’Italia conquering a gruelling 2,300 miles across Italy with steep climbs, adverse weather and sickness along the way.

June 23, 2023
Walk through Nantwich and Crewe on St Luke’s Midnight Walk

Walk through Nantwich and Crewe on St Luke’s Midnight Walk

The countdown is on to St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” through Crewe and Nantwich.

Hundreds of supporters will be taking on the 11 or six mile walking challenge through the streets of Crewe and Nantwich, starting from Reaseheath College on Saturday July 1.

June 16, 2023
Megawalk to Nantwich raises thousands for cancer charity

Megawalk to Nantwich raises thousands for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich Town coach has complete a megawalk challenge to help raise funds for The Christie.

Ryan Jones, 29, first team coach for Nantwich Town Ladies Ladies, was joined by his brother-in-law Michael Brown for the challenge.

June 9, 2023
Nantwich groups to receive town council donations

Nantwich groups to receive town council donations

A number of Nantwich groups and organisations are to receive donations from Nantwich Town Council during 2023-24.

In total, the council is set to make around £71,300 in donations throughout the financial year, a report to go before councillors outlines.

June 7, 2023
Chance Changing Lives charity awarded £161,000 lottery funds

Chance Changing Lives charity awarded £161,000 lottery funds

Chance Changing Lives charity has been awarded more than £160,000 in National Lottery funding over the next three years.

The South Cheshire charity, based in Crewe, was awarded £161,237 in total from the National Lottery Community Fund.

June 5, 2023
Elderly neglected dog nursed back to health by Nantwich RSPCA

Elderly neglected dog nursed back to health by Nantwich RSPCA

An elderly dog whose coat was so severely matted he had difficulty walking is finally able to run and stretch his legs again after being transformed in RSPCA Nantwich care.

These shocking images show how Larry had suffered months of neglect before being found straying and believed abandoned in the Bradfield Road area of Crewe.

June 2, 2023
Nantwich slimmers donate over-sized clothes for Cancer Research

Nantwich slimmers donate over-sized clothes for Cancer Research

Successful slimmers in Nantwich have donated bags of clothes they’ve slimmed out to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

They have taken part in the “Big Slimming World Clothes Throw” which raises funds for local Cancer Research UK shops.

May 30, 2023