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FEATURE: A season to savour for Cheshire’s Ian White

FEATURE: A season to savour for Cheshire’s Ian White

In a career that has spanned across four different decades, Ian White would be forgiven if he was unable to produce results at the top level in darts anymore.

However, it has been another fantastic season for the 53-year-old.

December 18, 2023
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop medals at Preston event

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop medals at Preston event

Five Nantwich Seals swimmers won medals and clocked personal bests at the Preston Christmas Cracker Sprint event.

Bella, Betsy, Lily, Freya and Lilli swam to success at Darwen Leisure Centre despite the wintery elements.

December 15, 2023
Snow frills success for Nantwich Seals swimmers

Snow frills success for Nantwich Seals swimmers

Nantwich Seals swimmers made a big splash at the Snow Frills event in Sheffield where 13 club members competed in the long course meet at Ponds Forge.

And they returned a “spectacular” array of honours, with 55 personal bests and more than a dozen medals.

November 29, 2023
Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

A Nantwich man has defied the odds to complete his first marathon.

Jack Maclennan, 22, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes six years ago which mum Lisa said badly impacted his health.

November 28, 2023
Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut

Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut

A gymnast from South Cheshire is appealing for sponsors to help fund her career after making her Team GBR debut.

Alisha Evanson, 21, from Crewe, made her international debut at World Tumbling Championships earlier this month in Birmingham.

November 27, 2023
South Cheshire swimmers win medals at national gala in London

South Cheshire swimmers win medals at national gala in London

By Jonathan White
Six swimmers from South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club enjoyed trophy success when they took part in the Halliwick National Championship Gala..

The Seahorse swimmers were part of the North West team who competed in the annual gala against swimmers from South Wales and the South of England, at Southbury Leisure Centre, Enfield, North London.

November 14, 2023
Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!

Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!

A five-year-old boy beat off adult competition to scoop top honours at a Nantwich golf event!

Young Charlie Bishop stunned staff at Need Golf Centre on Main Road in Reaseheath to come out on top at their Toptracer contest.

October 26, 2023
2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

Winners of the Everybody Health and Leisure awards have been unveiled, including a number from Nantwich and Crewe.

Around 150 guests attended the awards at Crewe Hall, with multiple medal winner and Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson hosting.

October 26, 2023
NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

An initiative by NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has opened the door to professional sports coaching to hundreds of young learners across Cheshire.

The partnership has provided students with Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and a working knowledge to BSc (Hons) students in Football Coaching.

October 25, 2023
Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire

Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire

The Everybody Foundation has donated grants worth £6,400 to 26 different sporting clubs across Cheshire East.

The Foundation recently relaunched with a focus of give local clubs a chance to apply for grants on behalf of young people.

October 16, 2023
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop honours in the Dee Mile race

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop honours in the Dee Mile race

Two Nantwich Seals swimmers were Dee-lighted after scooping podium places in the annual Dee Mile river race.

Emma Duff and Caroline Evans dominated in the choppy waters of the Dee in Chester to come first and third.

September 26, 2023
Seahorse Swimming Club hosts gala in South Cheshire

Seahorse Swimming Club hosts gala in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Seahorse Swimming Club for people with disabilities hosted the North West Halliwick Gala at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre.

Seahorse swimmers competed against their rivals from Sailfin (Sale) and Aquadis (Ellesmere Port).

September 7, 2023
Bunbury para-canoeist Wood scoops medal at Paris World Cup

Bunbury para-canoeist Wood scoops medal at Paris World Cup

Bunbury para-canoeist Stuart Wood has scooped a medal at the sprint and paracanoe Paris World Cup.

Wood rounded off his season with gold medal in an extremely competitive men’s VL3 field.

September 5, 2023