Charity news

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
The RSPCA Chelsea Flower Show garden heading to Nantwich

The RSPCA Chelsea Flower Show garden heading to Nantwich

This is the stunning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden which will be relocated to RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich this summer.

It’s hoped “The RSPCA Garden”, on display all week at the prestigious flower show, will inspire the next generation of animal champions.

May 23, 2023
Nantwich woman completes world’s toughest race “Marathon Des Sables”

Nantwich woman completes world’s toughest race “Marathon Des Sables”

A Nantwich woman has completed the legendary Marathon Des Sables – seen by many as the the toughest footrace on earth.

Andrea Millar, 44, completed the gruelling six-day “Ultra-Marathon” or “Ultra” run over 150 to 156 miles.

May 13, 2023
Nantwich groups honoured in Salt of the Earth awards

Nantwich groups honoured in Salt of the Earth awards

Nantwich organisations and individuals were honoured at the town council Mayor’s Salt of the Earth Awards last night (May 12).

People voted across a range of categories including community volunteer, outstanding organisation, business support in the community, inspiring individual, and young achiever (Under 18).

May 13, 2023
Nantwich swimmer Oliver’s 999 challenge for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich swimmer Oliver’s 999 challenge for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich swimmer is to embark on a marathon 999 challenge to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Oliver Daly, a member of Crewe’s Seahorse Swimming Club (SC), is trying to complete nine miles of swimming, 99km of walking, and 999km of cycling.

May 11, 2023
Nantwich man to swim from Finland to Sweden

Nantwich man to swim from Finland to Sweden

A Nantwich man is preparing to swim from Finland to Sweden to raise money for charity!

Sam Owens and his two friends Ben and Anthony are taking on the daring challenge in the Arctic circle waters at midnight in July.

May 9, 2023
Nantwich charity worker named among 500 Coronation Champions

Nantwich charity worker named among 500 Coronation Champions

A devoted Nantwich charity worker is among the 500 Coronation Champions to be honoured by the Royals.

Sheila Saner, chair of Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Group, has been given one of the awards in recognition of her voluntary work.

May 5, 2023