Archive for October, 2014

Hundreds enjoy ‘Lifejam’ music event in aid of RNLI

Hundreds enjoy ‘Lifejam’ music event in aid of RNLI

By Jonathan White
A special music event took place near Nantwich to help raise money for the RNLI.

‘Lifejam’ was the idea of former Audlem resident Reuben Palin and took place to raise money for a new £8.5 million RNLI Lifeboat Station in St David’s, Wales.

October 20, 2014
Nantwich photographers can feature town in HF Holidays calendar

Nantwich photographers can feature town in HF Holidays calendar

Amateur photographers in Nantwich have the chance to feature their home town in a UK holiday calendar.

Snappers can enter pictures for a chance to feature in a 2016 calendar compiled by outdoor and walker holiday specialists, HF Holidays.

October 20, 2014
New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

Tough new laws are to be imposed in Nantwich to help prevent violent dog attacks.

Cheshire East Council is to use new legal powers available to police and local councils from today (October 20).

October 20, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 3-1 to manager’s former team Ashton United

Nantwich Town lose 3-1 to manager’s former team Ashton United

By Richard Scott
Max Harrop’s stunning free-kick was little consolation for Nantwich Town who slipped to a 3-1 home defeat against Ashton United.

And for boss Danny Johnson, watching another lacklustre defensive display will be more worrying than being beaten by his former side.

October 20, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC topple unbeaten Hereford 25-16

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC topple unbeaten Hereford 25-16

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a stunning display of rugby to topple unbeaten Hereford 25-16 at the Vagrants.

The visitors, looking to extend their winning sequence of nine games, were overpowered and outplayed by Crewe’s forwards.

October 19, 2014
Michael Chatwin to leave Nantwich Town after 35 years

Michael Chatwin to leave Nantwich Town after 35 years

A Nantwich Town stalwart of more than 35 years is to leave the club.

Michael Chatwin joined the club aged just 16 to produce their first matchday programmes.

October 17, 2014
RSPCA Nantwich food donation centre set up by Sainsbury’s

RSPCA Nantwich food donation centre set up by Sainsbury’s

The RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to hold collection points for donations of tinned dog or cat food.

Bosses at the Middlewich Road store approached the RSPCA Stapeley Grange manager Lee Stewart with the idea of holding collection points for food for the London Road animal centre.

October 17, 2014
Nantwich Town beat Stalybridge Celtic in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town beat Stalybridge Celtic in Cheshire Senior Cup

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town bounced back from defeat by FC United to secure victory in the Cheshire Senior Cup at Stalybridge Celtic.

Goals from Kyle Blake and Aaron Burns secured a 2-0 win for the Dabbers to progress through the preliminary round.

October 16, 2014
Hit movie “Northern Soul” to get exclusive airing in Nantwich

Hit movie “Northern Soul” to get exclusive airing in Nantwich

The hit British film “Northern Soul” starring Lisa Stansfield, Steve Coogan and Riki Tomlinson is to get an exclusive airing in Nantwich.

Interest in the movie has been huge, including reports on The One Show, BBC Breakfast, BBC News and Granada Reports.

October 16, 2014
Anger over new Barratt Homes site impact on Nantwich Riverside Loop

Anger over new Barratt Homes site impact on Nantwich Riverside Loop

Walkers have criticised a homes developer for encroaching on to the popular Nantwich Riverside Loop walk.

Barratt Homes are already laying out their site at the Malbank Waters development on land off Queens Drive, Nantwich.

October 16, 2014
Councillors unveil new lane for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury

Councillors unveil new lane for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury

A much-needed new approach lane to a Nantwich children’s centre has been unveiled.

Officials have opened the new road leading to The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury which puts an end to years of pot-hole problems for visitors and staff.

October 16, 2014
Nantwich woman’s fight to raise awareness of cancer that killed mum

Nantwich woman’s fight to raise awareness of cancer that killed mum

A young Nantwich woman is waging a one-person campaign to raise awareness of the cancer that killed her mum.

Rachel Joinson, 23, has launched a Facebook page and aims to run a support group to help people who went through the pain she experienced.

October 16, 2014
Russian State Ballet to perform “Swan Lake” at Crewe Lyceum

Russian State Ballet to perform “Swan Lake” at Crewe Lyceum

Russian State Ballet and Opera House burst onto the Crewe Lyceum stage again with a new performance of Swan Lake.

The show includes all the colour, enthusiasm and vibrancy the company normally delivers, with Tchaikovsky’s famous score and a timeless story of good versus evil.

October 16, 2014