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Villagers in Shavington mark Remembrance with community garden

Villagers in Shavington mark Remembrance with community garden

Villagers in Shavington have teamed up to show community spirit for their annual Community Remembrance Garden.

More than a 600 people have been involved in contributing to the garden outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington.

November 11, 2023
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to open charity’s RHS garden this weekend

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to open charity’s RHS garden this weekend

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is opening its doors this weekend so the public can take a tour around the charity’s award-winning RHS Chelsea Garden.

The garden opens at the centre on London Road on September 30 for the first of five Saturday free-of-charge open days.

September 27, 2023
LETTER: Who is wasting our progress?

LETTER: Who is wasting our progress?

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East has (until now) offered simple, quality waste disposal.

Some councils require items to be separated across multiple boxes and the correct one to be carried to the roadside on a six-week rotating cycle.

September 18, 2023
CEC’s controversial garden waste subscription to open in October

CEC’s controversial garden waste subscription to open in October

The controversial Cheshire East subscription service for collecting garden waste will open in October ahead of the planned launch in January.

Residents who are willing to pay £56 a year for green waste collections from January will be able to register from October 2.

September 5, 2023
CEC residents race to get larger black bins amid new waste charge

CEC residents race to get larger black bins amid new waste charge

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents with smaller black household waste bins will have to pay for a larger one if they need it after Cheshire East introduces the new garden bin collection charge.

The £56 garden waste charge, which is due to be introduced in January, will inevitably result in an increase in rubbish dumped in black bins.

August 28, 2023
“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

New “Grow Your Own” taster session are being launched at Nantwich’s community garden.

The blossoming venue, a hidden gem at the heart of the historic town, will run free taster sessions on how to grow your own veg.

August 26, 2023
Motorcyclist seriously injured in wall crash in Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in wall crash in Nantwich

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after losing control and crashing into a garden wall in Nantwich.

The accident happened on Audlem Road, close to the turn with Batherton Lane, at around 9.30pm last night (June 21).

June 22, 2023
Chelsea Flower Show exhibition garden set for RSPCA Stapeley centre

Chelsea Flower Show exhibition garden set for RSPCA Stapeley centre

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An exhibition garden created for the Chelsea Flower Show could be installed at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich to help educate people about animal welfare.

The RSPCA has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to have the garden installed at Stapeley Grange off London Road after the show closes at the end of this month.

May 15, 2023
Nantwich Community Garden go ahead with National Lottery funding

Nantwich Community Garden go ahead with National Lottery funding

A garden built by the community for the community in Nantwich has won Lottery funding to run for the next three years.

Volunteers from the Growing Health Community Garden have spent over two years raising funds for the fully accessible organic garden at Brookfield allotments.

March 3, 2023
FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

When purchasing a property, a lot of people tend to focus on the interior of the home, and they spend the majority of their time ensuring that the inside of the property is renovated and decorated to their satisfaction.

The exterior or garden is often overlooked. However, the exterior does matter; it affects the overall aesthetics of the property as well as directly impacting your enjoyment of the space.

February 13, 2023
FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

Homemakers who are also backyard gardeners understand that having their own garden can drastically reduce the cost of groceries.

However, some homemakers struggle with maintaining their gardens year-round

February 8, 2023
Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
CEC councillors fear a rise in rats and increased fly-tipping if charges for emptying garden waste bins are brought in.

Proposals outlined in the mid-term financial strategy 2023-7 (budget) reveal Cheshire East could rake in up to £4m a year by introducing the charge.

February 6, 2023
Royal British Legion “Garden of Commemoration” in Nantwich

Royal British Legion “Garden of Commemoration” in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Members of Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion have planted five trees in a new Commemorative Garden at Volunteer Fields in Nantwich.

The idea of a commemorative garden was originally suggested by branch member Peter Epton and was supported by the other members.

November 10, 2022