Archive for August, 2014

Model railway club in Nantwich steams ahead by doubling members

Model railway club in Nantwich steams ahead by doubling members

A model railway club near Nantwich has doubled its membership – just six months after launching.

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club now has 24 active members who meet every week in Village Hall, Wrenbury.

August 12, 2014
RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA officers are investigating claims dog owners are encouraging animals to attack swans and cygnets at Nantwich Lake.

And they say they are “sickened” after receiving reports from a number of witnesses who have seen the attacks.

August 12, 2014
Nantwich dancers AJ and Chloe crowned UK champions again

Nantwich dancers AJ and Chloe crowned UK champions again

Nantwich’s TV dancing sensations AJ & Chloe have been crowned UK Under 21s Closed Latin Champions 2014.

Former Brine Leas School pupil AJ Pritchard, 19, and Chloe Hewitt, 18, beat 40 couples to take the title for the third year in a row.

August 12, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hails new-look side’s “spirit”

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hails new-look side’s “spirit”

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson is raring to go as the new Evo-Stik Premier League season kicks off.

The Dabbers travel to Buxton FC on the opening day this Saturday and Johnson believes his side have what it takes to start the campaign with a good victory.

August 12, 2014
Acton Operatics Society cycle 50-miles to help stage new musical

Acton Operatics Society cycle 50-miles to help stage new musical

Saddle-sore members of a local operatics group in Nantwich completed a 50-mile bike ride raise funds for their latest show.

Volunteers in Acton Amateur Operatic Society pedalled from Acton Parish Hall to Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley, and back.

August 11, 2014
Murder Mystery Trail around Nantwich unveiled for families

Murder Mystery Trail around Nantwich unveiled for families

A local writer has launched a “murder mystery” trail around Nantwich to help families get out and about during school holidays.

The trail, put together by Claire Britton, is one of 25 guides set across Cheshire, North Wales and Merseryside.

August 11, 2014
New season of Very Best in Stand Up to hit Nantwich next month

New season of Very Best in Stand Up to hit Nantwich next month

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next month with the first show of a new season of quality comedy stretching into 2015.

And organisers have vowed they will be bringing the best acts available from the international comedy circuit to town.

August 11, 2014
Pre-season match report: Northwich Victoria 1 Nantwich Town 3

Pre-season match report: Northwich Victoria 1 Nantwich Town 3

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a convincing 3-1 win away at Evo-Stik First Division North Side Northwich Victoria.

Goals from Vinnie Mukendi, a Steve Lewis penalty, and Jordon Johnson sealed the win for the Dabbers.

August 9, 2014
South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

A Wistaston councillor has accused opposition of “misleading” the public over a Cheshire East Council hearing on dementia care.

Cllr Margaret Simon hit out after a “call-in” by Labour opposition over Cheshire East’s new plan for dementia care over next few years.

August 9, 2014
Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich’s Oxfam Books and Music shop will be joining in this year’s Food and Drink Festival.

Volunteers who run the store on Pepper Street are opening throughout the festival from Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.

August 7, 2014
FA stages free football coaching for Nantwich children

FA stages free football coaching for Nantwich children

Youngsters in Nantwich can take advantage of free football coaching being held at Malbank School.

The sessions are being funded by the Football Association, and are aimed at children aged 5 to 11 during the summer holidays.

August 7, 2014
Mukendi hat-trick helps Nantwich Town beat Kidsgrove 6-2

Mukendi hat-trick helps Nantwich Town beat Kidsgrove 6-2

By Richard Scott
It was the Vinnie Mukendi show at Kidsgrove Athletic as he helped himself to a hat-trick for Nantwich Town.

Mukendi also had two goals disallowed and was unlucky to see his penalty well saved.

August 6, 2014
Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters will benefit from a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

The Government has announced the move and believes the college, called UTC Crewe, will boost the region’s engineering skills.

August 6, 2014