Archive for February, 2015

Nantwich Town Ladies team appeals for more players

Nantwich Town Ladies team appeals for more players

A new Nantwich Town Ladies football team has been launched as the Weaver Stadium outfit continues to expand.

Now club bosses are appealing for more players so they can compete in the Cheshire women`s and youth football league for 2015/16 season.

February 9, 2015
Overwater Marina, Nantwich, wins national TYHA title

Overwater Marina, Nantwich, wins national TYHA title

A marina near Nantwich has scooped a national title.

Overwater Marina, on the Shropshire Union Canal between Nantwich and Audlem, has been named Inland Marina of the Year 2015 by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

February 9, 2015
“That’ll be the Day” musical director looks forward to Crewe Lyceum return

“That’ll be the Day” musical director looks forward to Crewe Lyceum return

By Claire Faulkner
To the delight of its fans, the smash hit musical ‘That’ll Be The Day’ returns to The Lyceum in Crewe later this month.

Well-known by theatre goers, ‘That’ll Be The Day’ has been described as the best rock and roll shown on the road, covering hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

February 9, 2015
Phil Parkinson unveils new management team at Nantwich Town

Phil Parkinson unveils new management team at Nantwich Town

By Richard Scott
New Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has brought in former Crewe Alex star Neil Sorvel as his assistant at Weaver Stadium.

Parkinson, who was named new manager earlier in the week replacing Danny Johnson, also added Danny Griggs as first team coach.

February 8, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich welcomed back another year of Very Best in Stand Up – and once again it did not disappoint.

Four very different comedians welcomed in the 2015 programme with a rip-roaring show to a packed out Nantwich Civic Hall.

February 7, 2015
Midfielder Iain Howard leaves Nantwich Town

Midfielder Iain Howard leaves Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town midfielder Iain Howard has left the club because of travelling problems.

Howard, who joined the club from Witton Albion in September, car shared with a number of players who have already left this season.

February 7, 2015
Review: The Stepmother, by Nantwich Players

Review: The Stepmother, by Nantwich Players

By Sara Royle
It’s interval time at the Nantwich Players Theatre, a venue that in my 23 years of Cheshire residency I’ve shamefully never put a foot in.

Charlotte Lightbody, director of Githa Sowerby’s The Stepmother, is chatting to audience members who have been invited along to tonight’s dress rehearsal.

February 7, 2015
Willaston School to stage public meeting over housing plans

Willaston School to stage public meeting over housing plans

Campaigners in Willaston are urging residents to attend a public meeting to discuss controversial housing applications.

The meeting will be at Willaston Primary School on Monday February 9, starting at 7pm.

February 6, 2015
Nantwich Museum enjoys bumper day with 1,000 visitors

Nantwich Museum enjoys bumper day with 1,000 visitors

Nantwich Museum enjoyed one of its busiest days when it attracted around 1,000 visitors on Holly Holy Day.

The Pillory Street venue was thriving throughout the day as the Battle of Nantwich of 1644 was commemorated in the town.

February 6, 2015
Nantwich Town groundsman in running for national FA award

Nantwich Town groundsman in running for national FA award

Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen has been nominated for The FA groundsmen of the year award by the Evo-stik Northern Premier League.

Pete will represent the Dabbers and the league alongside four other groundsmen of the member clubs in the Northern Premier League.

February 6, 2015
Nantwich Film Club and more lined up for Civic Hall

Nantwich Film Club and more lined up for Civic Hall

Nantwich Film Club returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Monday February 9, with Monsieur Lazhar.

The Canadian French language drama, directed by Philippe Falardeau, tells the story of a recent emigrant of Algeria who takes over a Canadian classroom after a teacher’s tragic death.

February 6, 2015
Burglars jailed after series of Nantwich and Crewe break-ins

Burglars jailed after series of Nantwich and Crewe break-ins

Two cousins have been jailed for 70 months for a series of break-ins across the country, including in Nantwich and Crewe.

Kindred crooks Scott and David Simkiss (pictured) teamed up to burgle several homes – but also went alone on some raids.

February 5, 2015
Ex Nantwich Town captain Phil Parkinson is new manager

Ex Nantwich Town captain Phil Parkinson is new manager

Nantwich Town have appointment former club captain Phil Parkinson as the new first team manager.

The ex Dabbers player, who captained Nantwich to two successive promotions, is the swift replacement for Danny Johnson, who left the club on Tuesday night.

February 5, 2015