Archive for January, 2015

Crewe Railroaders American Football return to action

Crewe Railroaders American Football return to action

Members of Crewe Railroaders American Football are hoping for a better season as they return to regular practice.

The club struggled last season, winning only two games out of 10.

January 9, 2015
Green Party welcomes Cheshire Basin geothermal study

Green Party welcomes Cheshire Basin geothermal study

Green Party politicians have welcomed plans to turn South Cheshire into a potential hub for geothermal energy.

Surveys and drilling is set to take place in the Cheshire Basin north of Nantwich.

January 9, 2015
“Nantwich under Siege” exhibition opens at town museum

“Nantwich under Siege” exhibition opens at town museum

A new exhibition called “Nantwich under Siege 1643-1644” is opening at the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It feature results of latest research looking at life in and around the town during the great siege.

January 9, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson vows to win more

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson vows to win more

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson has challenged his players to win more games than they lose during the rest of the season.

Johnson was delighted at the away win at fellow strugglers Marine, particularly after the Boxing Day drubbing away at Witton Albion

January 7, 2015
Reaseheath College students raise £1,200 in Morrisons bag pack

Reaseheath College students raise £1,200 in Morrisons bag pack

Students from Reaseheath College raised funds for charity by packing bags at Morrisons supermarkets in Nantwich and Winsford.

Members of the Nantwich college’s Student Association entertained shoppers as they bought food and presents.

January 7, 2015
Cheshire East Leader Michael Jones hits back over calls to quit in Twitter row

Cheshire East Leader Michael Jones hits back over calls to quit in Twitter row

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones has hit back at suggestions he should resign after it emerged council staff were used to write personal tweets attacking his political opponents.

January 6, 2015
Nantwich man lost third of body weight in Everybody Challenge

Nantwich man lost third of body weight in Everybody Challenge

Health bosses in South Cheshire hope a Nantwich man’s story will inspire others to get fit in 2015.

Stuart Vaughan, 24, lost nine stone in just six months after taking on the Everybody Challenge.

January 6, 2015
Railway Hotel given Presidents Cup scare by Salvador

Railway Hotel given Presidents Cup scare by Salvador

Division One side Salvador gave Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel a real tussle in the Presidents Cup.

The only goal came for Railway from Jez Tagg following a defensive error.

January 6, 2015
Sainsbury’s Nantwich bag pack raises £1,300 for Wingate Centre

Sainsbury’s Nantwich bag pack raises £1,300 for Wingate Centre

A team of volunteers held a bag pack at a Nantwich supermarket to raise more than £1,300.

The charity event at Nantwich Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road raised a total of £1,389.

January 6, 2015
Cheshire Basin project could provide UK geothermal power

Cheshire Basin project could provide UK geothermal power

A study is to take place into whether the Cheshire Basin near Nantwich could generate long-term, renewable energy from geothermal power.

Keele University is to carry out major research into whether land north of Nantwich and west of Crewe could be viable.

January 6, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn vital win over Barker Butts

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn vital win over Barker Butts

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notched a vital 24-20 win with a bonus point over Barker Butts.

But it was a disappointing performance in which both sides showed the effects of a two-week break with little training.

January 5, 2015
Birds Bees & Butterflies exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

Birds Bees & Butterflies exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum welcomes back the popular exhibition, Birds Bees & Butterflies.

The exhibition, which proved a big hit in 2012, celebrates the work of local artist Colleen Parker.

January 5, 2015