Archive for November, 2014

Fans can own share of hit movie Minister of Chance filmed in Cheshire

Fans can own share of hit movie Minister of Chance filmed in Cheshire

Movie fans have a chance to buy “shares” in a new film being shot in picturesque parts of Cheshire.

The Minister of Chance, the screen version of the podcast series hit, will be filmed in 2015 – and producers want to offer fans a chance to own a slice.

November 26, 2014
South Cheshire Orchestra performs at Nantwich Methodist

South Cheshire Orchestra performs at Nantwich Methodist

By Jonathan White
The South Cheshire Orchestra performed the first concert of their 2014-2015 season at Nantwich Methodist Church in Hospital Street.

The conductor was Alex Leadbeater and the Leader was Lewis Goodrich.

November 26, 2014
Thirteen men in Cheshire arrested as police target online paedophiles

Thirteen men in Cheshire arrested as police target online paedophiles

Thirteen men were arrested across Cheshire today in a major operation targeting suspected online paedophiles.

Police targeted men in Crewe, Middlewich, Sandbach and other towns believed to be involved in uploading and distributing indecent images of children.

November 26, 2014
Nantwich florist is toast of Reaseheath after scooping UK title

Nantwich florist is toast of Reaseheath after scooping UK title

Reaseheath College florist Anna Eite is officially the most talented floristry student in Britain!

Anna, from Acton, Nantwich, has scooped gold at the WorldSkills UK national finals.

November 26, 2014
School bus service expands to connect Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

School bus service expands to connect Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

A school bus service is being extended to help residents travel between Nantwich and Leighton Hospital.

The new number 68 service was previously a school service for Malbank High School and Worleston School pupils only.

November 25, 2014
Santa sets up Grotto for youngsters in Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up Grotto for youngsters in Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White
Santa Claus has taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to children in Nantwich.

He has set up a Nantwich branch of his Grotto upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street on the town square.

November 25, 2014
British Philharmonic Orchestra to stage Christmas performance at Crewe Lyceum

British Philharmonic Orchestra to stage Christmas performance at Crewe Lyceum

A Christmas classics concert by the British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre with the Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala on December 6.

The festive evening will showcase seasonal favourites from Viennese composer Strauss, along with composers like Kalman, Lehar and traditional Christmas carols.

November 25, 2014
Cheshire East Council bosses defend £3.7million Local Plan spending

Cheshire East Council bosses defend £3.7million Local Plan spending

Cheshire East Council bosses have defended the £3.7 million spent on the Local Plan which has taken more than five years to put together.

Critics have attacked the authority for spending the amount after a planning inspector criticised the Plan for not addressing housing supply needs.

November 25, 2014
Cancer Research Christmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,400

Cancer Research Christmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,400

The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ at the Wistaston Memorial Hall was hailed a big success with more than £3,000 raised.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 25, 2014
Crewe Audi scoops gold at car dealer awards

Crewe Audi scoops gold at car dealer awards

A South Cheshire motors business has scooped gold at an annual awards ceremony.

Crewe Audi was named Audi Centre of the Year for Aftersales Service at the Audi Driver Annual Awards ceremony, held at a gala dinner in Swindon.

November 24, 2014
Nantwich Singers Christmas event set for St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers Christmas event set for St Mary’s Church

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich will be hosting an event called “Christmas with the Nantwich Singers” on December 13.

The programme will include music from the 16th century (Guerrero and Victoria) through to the 21st Century (Will Todd and Alan Bullard).

November 24, 2014
Leopard beaten by Willaston in Premier Knockout Cup

Leopard beaten by Willaston in Premier Knockout Cup

Willaston White Star put their CCFA disappointment behind them in winning 3-2 against AFC Leopard in the Premier Division Knockout Cup.

The Willaston goals came from Asher Moat, Ben Burrows and Henry Blundell, while Ridgard and Duff netted for Leopard.

November 24, 2014
Gladman Homes targets Queens Drive in Nantwich for another 118 houses

Gladman Homes targets Queens Drive in Nantwich for another 118 houses

A housing developer wants to build another 118 homes on a farmland in Nantwich – just days after Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan was kicked into touch by an inspector.

Now furious councillors and residents are preparing for another fight to stop the latest proposals for land off Queens Drive.

November 24, 2014