Archive for February, 2015

Mother’s Day concert plan for Nantwich Civic Hall

Mother’s Day concert plan for Nantwich Civic Hall

A Mother’s Day concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support will be held at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Crewe Concert Band will be performing with Tarporoley-based Decibellas on Sunday March 15 at 3pm.

February 22, 2015
Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

South Cheshire farmers, food growers and suppliers could benefit from a successful bid to secure Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) status, aimed at boosting the rural economy.

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been chosen to pilot a scheme along with ten similar pathfinder projects in the UK.

February 22, 2015
Nantwich Town secure vital 1-0 victory over Halesowen

Nantwich Town secure vital 1-0 victory over Halesowen

By Richard Scott
The ‘Phil Parkinson effect’ continued at the Weaver Stadium as Nantwich Town beat Halesowen Town in front of 333 fans.

Nantwich’s second highest attendance watched the Dabbers to a fully deserved 1-0 victory.

February 22, 2015
Anti-social late night drivers targeted by Nantwich police after complaints

Anti-social late night drivers targeted by Nantwich police after complaints

Police have been clamping down on anti-social hotspots around Nantwich, with boy racers their latest target.

Residents near Kingsley Fields complained about youths driving loud vehicles late at night on Nantwich Town FC’s car park off Waterlode.

February 20, 2015
Nantwich Choral Society line up Judas Maccabeus concert

Nantwich Choral Society line up Judas Maccabeus concert

Nantwich Choral Society will be performing Judas Maccabeus at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich next month.

The event will take place on Saturday March 21, at 7.30pm.

February 20, 2015
Football fan signed up by Nantwich finance firm Atherton

Football fan signed up by Nantwich finance firm Atherton

A football fan is hoping to score success for clients as a new adviser with Atherton and Associates Wealth Management in Nantwich.

Jamie Hull has a wealth of experience having been in the financial services industry for 12 years.

February 20, 2015
Water pipe burst hits hundreds of Nantwich homes

Water pipe burst hits hundreds of Nantwich homes

Hundreds of residents in Nantwich have been with little or no water after a burst water main was found.

United Utilities engineers have worked through the night to find and repair the burst at a pipe on Audlem Road.

February 20, 2015
Former Nantwich Town star Sean Cooke returns on loan

Former Nantwich Town star Sean Cooke returns on loan

Nantwich Town former favourite Sean Cooke has returned to the Weaver Stadium on loan from AFC Telford United.

Cooke has signed on loan until the end of the 2014/15 season, the club has confirmed.

February 19, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seek revenge in Kenilworth clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seek revenge in Kenilworth clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continue their chase for a promotion spot when they welcome Kenilworth to the Vagrants.

The Midlands 1 West clash could be crucial as Andy Brown’s men look to cement their challenge for second place.

February 19, 2015
MP Edward Timpson backs rejection of solar park near Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson backs rejection of solar park near Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson believes a decision to reject plans for a 28,000-panel solar park near Nantwich was the right one.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, had applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road, Hatherton.

February 19, 2015
Fly-tipping is turning streets into an eyesore, say Nantwich residents

Fly-tipping is turning streets into an eyesore, say Nantwich residents

Angry residents in Nantwich are calling for a crackdown on tenants dumping and fly-tipping junk in their streets.

Families in Albert Street and Arnold Street area of the town say items like pushchairs, freezers, shopping trollies, an oven and rubbish bags have been dumped.

February 19, 2015
Curtain Call Productions stage Grease at Crewe Lyceum

Curtain Call Productions stage Grease at Crewe Lyceum

Grease the Musical from local company Curtain Call Productions will be showing at Crewe Lyceum next month.

Sandy, Danny, the T-Birds and Pink Ladies will be back on stage for a show featuring all the well-known songs and dance numbers – as well as the car Grease Lightnin’

February 19, 2015
Review: Shavington’s Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad “a delight”

Review: Shavington’s Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad “a delight”

By Sara Royle
It’s easy to be a little bit skeptical about pantomimes.

It may be an unfair generalisation, but an easy one to make having spent time as an usherette whereby I ended up seeing the same show at least 50 times.

February 18, 2015