Archive for April, 2015

Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk

Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk

Nantwich Museum is to host a King Richard III talk by one of the team who studied his skeleton unearthed in Leicester.

Bob Savage, weapons expert for University of Leicester “Search for Richard III” archaeological team, will give a talk called Killed the Boar, Shaved his Head, the Violent Death of King Richard III.

April 20, 2015
Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group launch hailed a success

Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group launch hailed a success

Organisers of the new Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group say the first meeting was a big success.

Around a dozen people came together at the lake to discuss plans to improve the lake and surrounding area.

April 20, 2015
Nantwich CC star Liam Livingstone smashes world record

Nantwich CC star Liam Livingstone smashes world record

A Nantwich CC cricketer broke a world record by hitting 350 runs from 138 balls in the first round of the National Club Championship.

Liam Livingstone’s remarkable innings at Nantwich’s Whitehouse Lane ground has stunned the cricketing world, making news on the England Cricket Board’s website among others.

April 19, 2015
Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten away at Rushall Olympic despite dominating the second half.

The Dabbers were trailing at the break, after they had cancelled Rushall’s opener on eight minutes just seconds later.

April 19, 2015
A51 and A49 closures warning at Tiverton and Bickley

A51 and A49 closures warning at Tiverton and Bickley

Drivers are being warned of major road closures on the A49 and A51 near Nantwich.

Night works on the A49 Whitchurch Road and A51 Nantwich Road in Bickley and Tiverton will see the roads closed between 7pm and 2am.

April 19, 2015
Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group

Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group

Wildlife lovers in Nantwich are to launch a new conservation group to protect animals living at Nantwich Lake.

Caron Hull, who helped set up the Queens Park Wildlife Conservation Group last year, is spearheading the idea.

April 17, 2015
Wistaston Singers play Shavington fund-raising concert

Wistaston Singers play Shavington fund-raising concert

The Wistaston Singers performed a fund-raising concert at St Mark’s Church in Shavington.

Phil Houghton was the Musical Director and also introduced each song and soloist.

April 17, 2015
Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Charity collectors known as “Chuggers” will be limited to two days a week in Nantwich town centre.

A new agreement will mean collections will be limited to two fundraisers, and two visits per week.

April 17, 2015
‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic Hall will be stepping back in time to the golden era of the 1950s and 1960s.

A special “Shake, Rattle and Roll” musical event will bring the sounds of the two decades to life on May 9.

April 17, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson has hailed the victory over Whitby as one of the best moments in his managerial career.

Goals from Steve Jones and Ben Harrison sealed all three points for the Dabbers and ensured their safety in the league.

April 16, 2015
Two Nantwich care homes named in top 20 North West

Two Nantwich care homes named in top 20 North West

Two Nantwich care homes have been named in the top 20 in the North West.

Woodeaves Residential Care Home was named as the 15th top recommended care home – making it the top most recommended in Nantwich.

April 16, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice red bus “Frock Stop” back in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice red bus “Frock Stop” back in Nantwich

The St Luke’s Hospice red London bus will be visiting Nantwich again – and opening as a ladies boutique!

The hospice’s ‘The Frock Stop’ is filled with ladies clothing and accessories.

April 16, 2015
Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town’s battling victory over Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium has secured their Evo-Stik Premier League status.

The Dabbers secured a dramatic 2-1 win with late Steve Jones and Ben Harrison goals to move clear of the relegation zone.

April 15, 2015