Archive for May, 2015

Review: Nantwich Players, “Entertaining Angels”

Review: Nantwich Players, “Entertaining Angels”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is the wonderful and thoughtful comedy ‘Entertaining Angels’.

Written by Richard Everett and directed by Garth Jones, this production once again highlights the skill and dedication which The Players put into each play.

May 12, 2015
Cheshire digital agency Bubble Jobs earns top industry award

Cheshire digital agency Bubble Jobs earns top industry award

A South Cheshire digital jobs company has retained its title as “Best Job Board” at a top industry awards night.

Bubble Jobs, based in Tarporley, near Nantwich, took home the Best Job Board/Careers Board award at the Recruiter Awards for Excellence at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

May 12, 2015
SATs exams pupils in Nantwich given breakfast boost

SATs exams pupils in Nantwich given breakfast boost

Nantwich pupils have been given a helping hand during their SATs exams this week – by a local supermarket.

Rachel Lewis, community champion at Nantwich’s Morrisons store, has been visiting primary schools to give out free breakfasts.

May 12, 2015
Police hunt Nantwich thieves who swipe digger, bike and post boxes

Police hunt Nantwich thieves who swipe digger, bike and post boxes

Nantwich Police are hunting thieves who stole a motorbike, a JCB digger and two post boxes!

The series of thefts in villages near Nantwich have sparked appeals for help.

May 12, 2015
Rising Sun secure Crewe Regional Sunday Division One double

Rising Sun secure Crewe Regional Sunday Division One double

Rising Sun have completed a League and Cup double with a 6-1 win over Santa Maria in the Division One Cup.

Their victory comes after the Division One Title was secured with a 3-2 win at title contenders Leighton.

May 12, 2015
RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage Family Fun Dog Show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage Family Fun Dog Show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich District Branch is staging a Family Fun Dog Show on Sunday May 17, 11am to 4pm.

The show is taking place at Santosha Boarding Kennels & Cattery, in Hankelow, near Nantwich.

May 12, 2015
Four new cygnets feared dead on River Weaver in Nantwich

Four new cygnets feared dead on River Weaver in Nantwich

Four of the six new cygnets that arrived on the banks of River Weaver in Nantwich, are feared dead.

The baby swans had delighted wildlife lovers and walkers along the Weaver and Nantwich Lake, where the adult swans have been nesting.

May 12, 2015
Nantwich Christie Hospital group holds FIZZ fashion show

Nantwich Christie Hospital group holds FIZZ fashion show

There are a few tickets left for the Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group FIZZ Fashion Show tomorrow (May 12).

The show is due to take place at The Southlands, on Newcastle Road, Blakelow, Nantwich.

May 11, 2015
Anglo-Saxon talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

Anglo-Saxon talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A talk called England’s Beginnings: The Anglo-Saxon Achievement will be staged by Rev John Whitehead at Nantwich Museum.

The illustrated talk will demonstrate the diverse cultural influences which came together through the Anglo-Saxon occupation of our land.

May 11, 2015
Badger vaccination scheme to be extended in Cheshire

Badger vaccination scheme to be extended in Cheshire

The badger vaccination programme is to be extended in Cheshire after more funding was secured by the Wirral & Cheshire Badger Group (W&CBG).

The charity’s programme began in 2014 on the Adlington Estate in Cheshire East.

May 11, 2015
Tyrone the T-Rex to star at Reaseheath College Family Festival

Tyrone the T-Rex to star at Reaseheath College Family Festival

A giant Tyrannosaurus Rex called Tyrone will be roaming Reaseheath College’s campus in Nantwich.

The T-Rex will be seen by hundreds when the college holds its action-packed Family Festival this Sunday May 17.

May 11, 2015
Nantwich swimmer smashes records to reach UK top 10

Nantwich swimmer smashes records to reach UK top 10

A young Nantwich swimmer is making a big splash after smashing records and breaking in to the top 10 nationally.

Polly Holden, 16, competed in the British Swimming Championships in the 50,100 and 200 freestyle events.

May 11, 2015
Nantwich Town Council welcomes new Labour councillor

Nantwich Town Council welcomes new Labour councillor

By Sara Royle
Nantwich Town Council is to have a Labour councillor for the first time in many years.

Douglas Bowyer-Bates, a Labour party candidate, polled 1,240 votes to secure one of seven seats representing Nantwich North & West on the town council.

May 10, 2015