Archive for September, 2014

Tarporley fireman honoured as UK’s “road safety champion”

Tarporley fireman honoured as UK’s “road safety champion”

A South Cheshire road safety champion has been honoured by fire chiefs for his UK-wide service.

Martin Dowle, from Tarporley, was hailed for his lifelong commitment by Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA).

September 18, 2014
Nantwich Town denied win at Halesowen by last gasp equaliser

Nantwich Town denied win at Halesowen by last gasp equaliser

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town almost took all three points as they drew 1-1 away at Halesowen Town.

Dabbers striker Aaron Burns had opened the scoring on 16 minutes and it looked like Nantwich had the game won.

September 17, 2014
Council bosses mount High Court challenge over Moorfields appeal in Willaston

Council bosses mount High Court challenge over Moorfields appeal in Willaston

Council bosses are to mount a High Court challenge over a planning inspector’s decision to allow 170 new homes in Willaston, Nantwich.

Cheshire East Council has decided to fight the ruling after Government planning inspector Alan Boyland upheld an appeal made by Bloor Homes to develop land at Moorfields, Willaston.

September 17, 2014
ctchealthcare to stage coffee morning for MRI scanner appeal

ctchealthcare to stage coffee morning for MRI scanner appeal

Healthcare staff in Nantwich and Crewe are staging a coffee morning to help raise funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s MRI Scanner appeal.

ctchealthcare, the physiotherapy and wellbeing specialists, will be hosting the event this Friday September 19 between 10am – 1pm at their head office on the Business Park in Crewe.

September 16, 2014
Wingate Children’s Centre in Nantwich to stage family fun day

Wingate Children’s Centre in Nantwich to stage family fun day

Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich will be hosting a Family Fun Day to promote the launch of a new programme of sports activities.

The fun day, on Saturday September 20, will include gymnastic displays, face painting, bouncy castle, cake stall, dance workshop, sports activities, a treasure hunt, tombola and a variety of stalls.

September 16, 2014
Acton Operatic Society prepare for “Oklahoma” show in Hanley

Acton Operatic Society prepare for “Oklahoma” show in Hanley

Acton Amateur Operatic Society will be performing a five-day stint of their new production “Oklahoma” in Stoke-on-Trent.

The shows will run at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley between October 7 and 11.

September 16, 2014
Hundreds take part in North West Triathlon in Nantwich

Hundreds take part in North West Triathlon in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
More than 900 competitors battled it out at the North West Triathlon in Nantwich.

The event, organised by UK Triathlon, attracts people from across the country with Sprint, Super Sprint or Fun race distances.

September 16, 2014
Nantwich real ale lovers raise funds for C.R.Y for Matthew appeal

Nantwich real ale lovers raise funds for C.R.Y for Matthew appeal

By Jonathan White
Real ale lovers were in heaven at a Nantwich pub’s fund-raising “festival of beer”.

There were 41 real ales on offer at the three-day event in The Globe Inn on Audlem Road.

September 15, 2014
Nantwich Town boss praises team despite FA Cup loss at Salford City

Nantwich Town boss praises team despite FA Cup loss at Salford City

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson praised his players despite crashing out of the FA Cup away at Salford City in a tight first qualifying round clash.

Two late second-half goals sealed it for the hosts in front of 369 fans and the Dabbers will look back on a host of missed chances.

September 15, 2014
RCZ Peugeot owners enjoy South Cheshire castles mystery tour

RCZ Peugeot owners enjoy South Cheshire castles mystery tour

A South Cheshire car dealer took its customers on a memorable mystery tour at a recent event.

Staff from Gateway Peugeot, based in Crewe, staged its annual RCZ day for the fourth successive year.

September 15, 2014
Nantwich Railway Hotel maintain 100% start in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Nantwich Railway Hotel maintain 100% start in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Railway Hotel won the battle of the 100% records with a 6-1 win at FC Semtex in the Premier Division of the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Jez Tagg and Lee Mellor bagged a brace of goals each in the rout in which Semtex were reduced to 10 man after a first-half red card.

September 15, 2014
Reaseheath College scores high marks in latest QAA report

Reaseheath College scores high marks in latest QAA report

Higher education students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich receive an excellent experience, according to a report.

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), HE’s equivalent of Ofsted, says quality of degrees offered by Reaseheath and the way they are delivered is worthy of commendation.

September 15, 2014
Review: “Jamaica Inn” by Nantwich Players

Review: “Jamaica Inn” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players started their new season with an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Jamaica Inn’.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this production highlights everything which The Players do best.

September 15, 2014