The head chef at a Nantwich attraction will compete in the North West heat of the BBC’s “Great British Menu”. Mark Ellis, who works at Peckforton Castle, has been chosen as one of the three finalists for the North West heat.
By Jonathan White Nantwich Pool has been officially reopened after its £1.4 million redevelopment. And special guest Joe Townsend, a former Marine who lost both legs while on service in Afghanistan, gave an inspiring talk at the re-opening.
A Nantwich primary school is calling for past pupils and staff to join in their 50th anniversary celebrations. Millfields Primary School and Nursery first opened in January 1964 but the official opening took place in May that year.
Plans are underway for the launch of Nantwich-based The Cat community radio to hit the FM airwaves. The station, based out of Frederick House on Beam Heath Way, was recently granted the first community licence for South Cheshire by Ofcom.
Pharmacies across Nantwich and Crewe have teamed up with Age UK Cheshire in its local campaign “Let’s Talk Money”. The project aims to reduce pensioner poverty in Cheshire by joining forces with pharmacies across the county to spread the word.
An award-winning Nantwich company has been chosen to feature on the BBC1 programme Rip Off Food which is presented by Gloria Hunniford. KidzKitchen, run by Wybunbury mums Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox, will be showing viewers across the UK how to make simple, healthy breakfasts for children.
Leading Crewe and Nantwich politicians have welcomed a plan to extend the HS2 line to South Cheshire earlier than first thought. David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Ltd, has announced that Phase Two of the £50 billion high speed rail link should be “accelerated”.
By James Briscoe Nantwich Town battled to a 2-1 win against Frickley despite being reduced to 10 men after only seven minutes. The Dabbers were rocked when Alex Frost (pictured), judged to be the last man, was sent off for bringing down Luke Hinsley.
A second date to see comedian Jason Manford live at Crewe Lyceum has been added after his one-off show sold out. Manford will be back to perform his “First World Problems” UK tour at the lyceum on June 25.
A Nantwich college’s bid to find the region’s best Year 9 baker is hotting up as the semi-finals draw to a close. The 45 entries which made round two of Reaseheath College’s Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition have been whittled down to 10 finalists.
Another controversial housing scheme near Nantwich is to go to public inquiry after it was kicked out by Cheshire East planners. Gladman’s proposal for 300 homes on land at “Witter’s Fields” in Wistaston was rejected after scores of objections were lodged.
Nantwich Choral Society is to stage its spring concert in the Civic Hall on March 23. The concert will feature tenor Peter Kirk and the Northern Concordia Orchestra.
Nantwich Museum will host a “drop-in day” for visitors to help promote the forthcoming First World War exhibition. The Pillory Street venue is keen to get more members of the public involved in helping put the exhibition together.
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