Archive for October, 2014

Review: Nantwich Players latest show “For Services Rendered”

Review: Nantwich Players latest show “For Services Rendered”

By Claire Faulkner
Many theatre groups up and down the country are commemorating the centenary of World War 1 and Nantwich Players are no exception.

Their latest production “For Services Rendered” by W Somerset Maugham and directed by Jerry Park, tells the story of how war affected the middle class ‘Ardsley’ family.

October 25, 2014
Police vow to target Reaseheath speeding with new kit

Police vow to target Reaseheath speeding with new kit

Police in Nantwich have vowed to target motorists speeding at Reaseheath after the latest accident on the A51.

Residents reacted angrily this week and called for more action from police, council and college chiefs to improve safety measures.

October 25, 2014
Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

A Nantwich man fraudulently claimed almost £20,000 benefits, despite having tens of thousands of pounds stashed away in bank accounts.

But Patrick Bird was caught and prosecuted by Cheshire East Council after receiving a total of £19,885.79.

October 23, 2014
Nantwich IT worker turns children’s author thanks to local coffee shop

Nantwich IT worker turns children’s author thanks to local coffee shop

A Nantwich cartoonist is forging a new career as a children’s author after successfully publishing two books.

And Mark Wilcox has his friends to thank – after an innovative use of social media helped him write his stories.

October 23, 2014
Reaseheath residents voice anger after latest A51 accident

Reaseheath residents voice anger after latest A51 accident

Reaseheath residents in Nantwich have renewed their plea for safety measures on the A51 after another accident.

Now they are forming a new residents association in a bid to fight for the bypass around the village they say is long overdue.

October 23, 2014
Second “Northern Soul” show organised for Nantwich after sell-out

Second “Northern Soul” show organised for Nantwich after sell-out

Organisers of a one-off Northern Soul film showing have had to arrange a second showing after selling out in just a few hours!

Nantwichnews revealed last week how the hit British film “Northern Soul”, starring Lisa Stansfield, Steve Coogan and Riki Tomlinson, is to get an exclusive airing in Nantwich.

October 23, 2014
Barratt Homes “sorry” after fencing impedes Nantwich Riverside Loop

Barratt Homes “sorry” after fencing impedes Nantwich Riverside Loop

Housing developer Barratt has apologised for barrier fencing which was put up at a Nantwich site, impeding a popular riverside walk.

Walkers complained after the high metal fencing was erected around the site off Queens Drive, Nantwich.

October 23, 2014
Nantwich Town injury crisis deepens as new players signed

Nantwich Town injury crisis deepens as new players signed

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has brought in two new players as the club’s injury crisis deepens.

The Dabbers sent out a patched up team which was beaten 4-0 away at Grantham Town last night (October 21).

October 22, 2014
Nantwich Spooktacular kicks off Halloween and fireworks season

Nantwich Spooktacular kicks off Halloween and fireworks season

By Jonathan White
The Halloween and Fireworks season is set to descend on South Cheshire.

And the Nantwich Spooktacular will kick it off this weekend with one of the biggest events of its kind in the North West.

October 22, 2014
Kieran treated on pitch after breaking neck

Paralysed Nantwich rugby player given “hope” by spinal cord treatment

A Nantwich rugby player paralysed after a freak injury during a match, says a medical breakthrough on treating spinal injuries has given him new hope.

Kieran Flynn said it was “amazing” to read how medical scientists had managed to help Daren Fidyka walk again despite suffering a completely severed spinal cord.

October 22, 2014
Willaston WS surge on in County FA Cup with 6-0 win

Willaston WS surge on in County FA Cup with 6-0 win

Willaston WS progressed to the 3rd round of the County FA Cup with a resounding 6-0 over Richmond Rovers.

Asher Moat scored two, and Mike Evans, Ryan Stoller, Ben Burrow and Liam Kettle also scored.

October 21, 2014
Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Cheshire Police chiefs are to launch “engagement” events to hear what the public think of them – starting with Crewe and Nantwich residents.

Cheshire Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer are inviting members of the public to tell them what they want from the police at the new “Working Together′ events.

October 21, 2014
Children’s Theatre Company to stage show in Nantwich during UK tour

Children’s Theatre Company to stage show in Nantwich during UK tour

Children’s Theatre Company Tell Tale Hearts is bringing an interactive theatre production to Nantwich – fresh from a hit tour of America.

The company’s Inside Out production is aimed at children aged 18 months to seven years old who love dressing up and going on an adventure.

October 21, 2014