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Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

A Zoo Management graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has been appointed Vice Chair of Chester Zoo’s new Youth Board.

Felix Rowan-Young and fellow board members, selected for their enthusiasm and dedication, will help shape the future direction of the famous zoo and develop its appeal to teenagers and young adults.

August 11, 2020
Willaston pupils complete reading challenge in aid of Chester Zoo

Willaston pupils complete reading challenge in aid of Chester Zoo

Pupils at Willaston Primary School have been reading to others in the community to raise funds for Chester Zoo.

Local mum-of-three Jennifer Hynes set up the reading challenge to support the community to stay connected during lockdown while keeping children motivated with reading.

July 7, 2020
Big-hearted Nantwich youngsters fundraise for Chester Zoo

Big-hearted Nantwich youngsters fundraise for Chester Zoo

Big-hearted youngsters in Nantwich are putting their best feet forward to raise funds for threatened Chester Zoo.

Many pupils who love to visit the nearby attraction were moved by its plight and fears over its future due to lockdown.

June 11, 2020
Chester Zoo to be allowed to reopen from Monday

Chester Zoo to be allowed to reopen from Monday

Chester Zoo will be allowed to re-open from Monday, it emerged tonight.

It follows a high profile campaign from the zoo, local politicians and thousands of supporters and visitors who signed a petition.

June 9, 2020
Zoos minister Zac Goldsmith with Cheshire MPs Mullan, Timpson and McVey

Cheshire MPs claim breakthrough in bid to save Chester Zoo

Cheshire MPs say they have made a breakthrough in the campaign to save Chester Zoo.

Today, the MPs including Kieran Mullan of Crewe and Nantwich, and Edward Timpson of Eddisbury, say they have “secured a commitment” from Zoos Minister Zac Goldsmith.

June 7, 2020
The Northern Belle

Last minute Cheshire days out and Christmas gifts

The Christmas holiday season might just be everyone’s favourite time of the year.

If anything, it’s a perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the loved ones doing something nice.

December 17, 2019
Reaseheath College public lecture on Chester’s “Palm Oil City” bid

Reaseheath College public lecture on Chester’s “Palm Oil City” bid

A free public lecture at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich will outline Chester Zoo’s bid to make Chester the world’s first ‘Sustainable Palm Oil City’.

It will be presented by Cat Barton, Chester Zoo’s field conservation manager.

March 13, 2018
Rotary helps Nantwich youngsters enjoy free Chester Zoo visit

Rotary helps Nantwich youngsters enjoy free Chester Zoo visit

Nantwich school pupils enjoyed a free day out at Chester Zoo – thanks to local Rotarians.

Youngsters at Nantwich Primary Academy, formerly Wyche Primary, took advantage of the Rotary Club of Nantwich’s sponsorship of the zoo’s ‘Living with Tigers’ programme.

May 17, 2016
Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich animal care students went “orange” to help save one of the world’s most endangered apes. The Reaseheath College students dressed in orange during fund raising activities for the “Go Orange for Orangutans” campaign.

February 3, 2014
Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal

Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal

A documentary by a young filmmaker has set the spotlight on one of Nantwich’s rarest creatures, the water vole. Simon Goodall approached Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who have been monitoring the rare mammals on the Shropshire Union Canal.

June 26, 2013