Archive for February, 2015

Tarporley funding firm hits £30 million milestone

Tarporley funding firm hits £30 million milestone

A South Cheshire firm which provides short-term SME funding, is celebrating its fifth anniversary and hitting the £30 million lending milestone.

Creative Capital, based in Tarporley, offers facilities like selective invoice finance, trade finance and bad debt protection on a tailored basis.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich woman teams up with pro-cyclist for charity Mind ride

Nantwich woman teams up with pro-cyclist for charity Mind ride

A Nantwich woman is to stage a bike ride with pro cyclists in aid of the charity, Mind.

Rachel Lowe hopes the ride will raise sponsorship so she keen can also compete in the London Marathon in aid of the mental health charity.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents have re-issued their plea for more road safety measures on the A51 at Reaseheath as part of a new Cheshire East Council initiative.

The council says it is to target resources to “address local community concerns about road safety” under the new scheme.

February 24, 2015
Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row in Nantwich closes down

Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row in Nantwich closes down

A popular bar and restaurant in Nantwich has closed its doors suddenly.

The Wilbraham Arms, on Welsh Row, was closed yesterday (February 23) without any notice.

February 24, 2015
Aqueduct Marina, Nantwich, celebrates six years

Aqueduct Marina, Nantwich, celebrates six years

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has celebrated its sixth anniversary.

A reception was held for staff, moorers and customers at the marina in Church Minshull to celebrate the milestone.

February 24, 2015
Packed March of events for Nantwich Civic Hall

Packed March of events for Nantwich Civic Hall

March is shaping to be a hectic month at Nantwich Civic Hall, with a host of events lined up.

It all starts on March 1, with the Nantwich Annual Spring Vintage Festival & Retro Lifestyle event.

February 24, 2015
Nantwich Town players “loving life”, says boss Phil Parkinson

Nantwich Town players “loving life”, says boss Phil Parkinson

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson said his second win in charge was thanks to “the best football” he had seen in a long time.

A solitary goal from Max Harrop saw the Dabbers make it six points from six since Parkinson took over at the Weaver Stadium.

February 24, 2015
Nantwich teenager issues appeal for town’s British Heart Foundation shop

Nantwich teenager issues appeal for town’s British Heart Foundation shop

A Nantwich teenager campaigning for more life-saving defibrillators in his school, is calling on people to help the town’s British Heart Foundation shop.

Harrison Lunt took two boxes of books to the charity shop on High Street after discovering they are desperately short of donations to sell.

February 23, 2015
Nantwich instructor Boot Camp will raise charity cash

Nantwich instructor Boot Camp will raise charity cash

A Nantwich fitness instructor will be teaming up with Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, to run the charity’s first ever Boot Camp.

Liam Connolly, of LCT Fitness, will stage the camp on Saturday March 14 at Sir William Stanier Leisure Centre in Crewe from 9am until 11am in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal.

February 23, 2015
Thousands to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekends

Thousands to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekends

Thousands of people will be gathering in Nantwich for the popular Reaseheath College lambing weekends.

For the next two weekends, the college will be opening its doors for people to enjoy the lambing and the campus zoo.

February 23, 2015
AFC Leopard beaten 3-2 in Presidents Cup quarter-final

AFC Leopard beaten 3-2 in Presidents Cup quarter-final

NHB completed the semi-final line up in the Presidents Cup with a 3-2 win over AFC Leopard.

And in a remarkable Premier Division Cup game, Crewe Ath overcame Talbot on penalties after the sides were level at 6-6 after 90 minutes and then 7-7 after extra time.

February 23, 2015
Feature: Dr Phil Hammond on his Crewe Lyceum show

Feature: Dr Phil Hammond on his Crewe Lyceum show

By Claire Faulkner
Dr Phil Hammond is a very busy man.

However, the GP turned hospital doctor, writer, comic and broadcaster still has time to visit South Cheshire.

February 23, 2015
Bunbury Watermill Trust founder honoured for work

Bunbury Watermill Trust founder honoured for work

A founder member of the Bunbury Watermill Trust has been honoured for his part in saving the historic venue.

Ernest Croley was presented with a framed painting of the mill by trustees and volunteers in recognition of his time as a founder member and chairman of the trust.

February 22, 2015