Town rallies to protect Nantwich swans after recent deaths

A new community campaign is encouraging dog walkers to keep pets on leads around the River Weaver and Nantwich Lake in a bid to protect the town’s swans and wildfowl.

The campaign has been co-ordinated by the Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Kim Jamson, the Nantwich Swans and Waterfowl Facebook community and RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre.

Para showjumper beats able-bodied in Nantwich competition

A young para showjumper who trains at Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled has beaten able-bodied competitors in a contest to reach a major Championships.

Eloise Dunn, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a classified grade 3 para rider who has been attending coaching sessions at Nantwich RDA in Reaseheath since last October.

Independent bookstores as third places

Sociologist Ray Oldenburg introduced the concept of the “third place” in 1989, describing social environments separate from home (the first place) and work (the second place).

New Nantwich Symphonic Wind Band to launch in September

(strong>By Jonathan White
A new musical ensemble is set to join Nantwich’s community music scene with the launch of the Nantwich Symphonic Wind Band this September.

The new ensemble is being set up by the Association of Nantwich Bands, which Nantwich Concert Band is currently part of.

New Shavington restaurant and bar set to open on July 30

A new restaurant and bar in Shavington is set to open later this month.

After months of refurbishing the former Elephant pub on Newcastle Road, the team behind SOLT will open its doors on Thursday 30th July.

Boost to Nantwich and Crewe pubs welcomed by MP Naismith

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has welcomed new support for the area’s pubs and clubs after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a cut in business rates.

Local hostelries will see business drop from 20% to 0% from next year under a raft of new policies announced by Mr Burnham.