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Nantwich sisters tackle “30km for 30 years” in memory of tragic brother

Nantwich sisters tackle “30km for 30 years” in memory of tragic brother

Two Nantwich sisters are stepping out on a 30km run – in honour of their brother who died of blood cancer. Emma and Tricia Boffey are staging their “30k for 30 years” on the day brother Will would have celebrated his 30th birthday.

June 24, 2014
Britain’s ukulele fans flock to Nantwich to raise almost £4,000

Britain’s ukulele fans flock to Nantwich to raise almost £4,000

Ukulele fans across the UK played all the right tunes to raise almost £4,000 at a Nantwich festival. The third annual N’Ukefest Ukulele Festival, held at The Cotton Arms in Wrenbury, was organised by Nantwich band The N’ukes.

June 17, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds enjoyed the 35th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich. The event is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council.

May 19, 2014
Nantwich girl defied killer brain condition left undetected for four years

Nantwich girl defied killer brain condition left undetected for four years

A Nantwich girl who survived three brain haemorrhages – one which went undetected for four years – is defying the odds by running for charity to honour her carers.

Brave Ellie Calder, 20, has lived with a rare condition which can cause a haemorrhage any second of the day, for 13 years.

May 1, 2014
N’Ukefest in Nantwich set to attract hundreds of ukulele fans

N’Ukefest in Nantwich set to attract hundreds of ukulele fans

N’Ukefest in Wrenbury near Nantwich is set to be a big pull next month for ukulele fans across the UK. The annual event has grown due to demand, and this year will be staged at The Cotton Arms over three days May 16 -18.

April 15, 2014
Wrenbury woman one of St Luke’s Hospice first “change makers”

Wrenbury woman one of St Luke’s Hospice first “change makers”

A woman from Wrenbury in Nantwich has become one of the first recruits to a hospice “change maker” project. Debbie Cole has signed up to the St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice Change Maker initiative as a volunteer.

February 19, 2014
Wrenbury hosts broadband drop-in event for Nantwich villages

Wrenbury hosts broadband drop-in event for Nantwich villages

Residents and businesses in Nantwich can find out more this week about the roll out of high-speed fibre broadband in Cheshire. Connecting Cheshire will enable 80,000 premises to tap into high-speed fibre broadband over the next 18 months.

February 17, 2014
CCTV pics of men wanted over Wrenbury post office burglary, Nantwich

CCTV pics of men wanted over Wrenbury post office burglary, Nantwich

Police have issued CCTV pictures of two men wanted in connection with a burglary in Nantwich. Detectives want to trace the men after a burglary at Wrenbury Post Office on January 9.

February 8, 2014
Super fibre broadband roll-out unveiled for Nantwich and villages

Super fibre broadband roll-out unveiled for Nantwich and villages

First communities to benefit from Connecting Cheshire’s multi-million pound fibre broadband roll-out are announced More than 15,000 premises are set to benefit from the first phase of investment in new fibre broadband networks across Cheshire.

December 6, 2013
Nantwich organisations and events in line for Cheshire East grants

Nantwich organisations and events in line for Cheshire East grants

Events and organisations in the Nantwich area are in line for community grants from Cheshire East Council. Cash is set to be dished out to help groups stage events and fund developments in the area.

October 10, 2013
TV’s Nick Hancock backs Wingate Centre charity drive in Nantwich

TV’s Nick Hancock backs Wingate Centre charity drive in Nantwich

TV presenter and comedian Nick Hancock has thrown his support behind Nantwich Sainsbury’s charity drive. Hancock, who lives locally, is vice president of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, the store’s chosen charity for 2013.

October 8, 2013
Wistaston tennis players celebrate at 2013 awards event

Wistaston tennis players celebrate at 2013 awards event

By Jonathan White Tennis players in Wistaston celebrated this season’s achievements at a presentation afternoon. Wistaston A topped the bill with the Men’s Division 3 (Summer League) shield in Slazenger South and Mid Cheshire Tennis League.

October 1, 2013
Nantwich golf club event raises £1,150 for Brook Hill Foundation

Nantwich golf club event raises £1,150 for Brook Hill Foundation

A Nantwich golf club event helped to raise more than £1,000 in honour of a young boy badly injured in a skiing accident. Teams taking part in the Brook Hill Foundation Am-Am at Brookfield Golf Club in Hankelow helped to raise £1,153.

September 3, 2013