Archive for March, 2015

CAP Money Course to be held in Nantwich

CAP Money Course to be held in Nantwich

A free course is being staged in Nantwich to help families cope with financial problems.

The CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Money Course is designed to help people of all backgrounds take control of their finances.

March 9, 2015
Village roads included in highways investment schedule

Village roads included in highways investment schedule

Villagers and councillors in Willaston have welcomed re-surfacing plans on two key roads.

Wistaston Road and Wybunbury Road, two main routes through the village, will undergo work to repair potholes and uneven surfaces.

March 9, 2015
MP Edward Timpson to run London Marathon for MRI appeal

MP Edward Timpson to run London Marathon for MRI appeal

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson is to run the London Marathon to raise funds for Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner appeal.

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families will be tackling the 26-mile challenge on Sunday April 26.

March 8, 2015
Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at Frickley Athletic

Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at Frickley Athletic

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s revival under new boss Phil Parkinson continued un-checked with a fine 1-0 away win at Frickley Athletic.

It was the third victory in four games for the Dabbers since former skipper Parkinson returned the Weaver Stadium to take over as manager.

March 8, 2015
Review: Four comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Four comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Hall

A sell-out audience was treated to a night of side-splitting hilarity as four top comedians performed live at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Promoters of the Very Best in Stand Up continue to defy the odds by bringing in tremendous talent to a small town punching above its weight on the national comedy circuit.

March 7, 2015
Christmas Float of Nantwich Round Table raises £7,000

Christmas Float of Nantwich Round Table raises £7,000

By Sara Royle
Christmas might be a distant memory, but some festive activities in Crewe and Nantwich have had a lasting impact.

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table once again hit the jackpot by raising more than £7,000 in collections thanks to its Santa’s Float.

March 6, 2015
Nantwich cricketer’s bid to help Afghanistan team

Nantwich cricketer’s bid to help Afghanistan team

A Nantwich cricketer has launched a bid to collect kit to help a club in Afghanistan realise its dream.

Darren Cook, a member of Nantwich CC for 28 years, was sparked into action after seeing a fund-raising page for the club in Kabul.

March 6, 2015
Leighton Hospital maternity unit crowned best in UK

Leighton Hospital maternity unit crowned best in UK

Nantwich mums-to-be and their families have access to the best maternity care in the country.

Leighton Hospital’s maternity unit was named “Midwifery Service of the Year” at an annual awards.

March 5, 2015
Nantwich Museum to host two talks in March

Nantwich Museum to host two talks in March

Nantwich Museum has two talks taking place in March.

On Saturday 14 March, Rev John Whitehead will speak on The Staffordshire Hoard and the Realm of Mercia.

March 5, 2015
Green Party select ex Lib Dem to contest Eddisbury seat

Green Party select ex Lib Dem to contest Eddisbury seat

Green Party members have selected Dr Andrew Garman to stand in the Eddisbury constituency at the General Election.

Garman, 61, is semi-retired scientist and lives in Ashton Hayes village, in the north of the constituency.

March 5, 2015
New Scouts and Girlguiding groups to launch in Nantwich

New Scouts and Girlguiding groups to launch in Nantwich

By Kirsty Rollings
New Scouts and Girlguiding groups are being launched near Nantwich to help cope with rising demand.

The latest groups will be based at the newly refurbished Worleston Village Hall in Worleston.

March 5, 2015
Sequence dancers raise £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Sequence dancers raise £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Saturday Night Sequence Dancers in Nantwich have raised £1,000 for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice at a charity dance at Malbank School.

Twice a year they hold a charity dance and donate money from the entry fee and raffle to a chosen charity.

March 5, 2015
Gareth Gates and Keith Harris to star in Lyceum panto

Gareth Gates and Keith Harris to star in Lyceum panto

Gareth Gates and Keith Harris will be the stars of the Cinderella panto at Crewe Lyceum Theatre later this year.

Pop sensation Gates will star as The Prince in the theatre’s family pantomime, alongside veteran entertainer Keith Harris and his friends Orville and Cuddles.

March 5, 2015