Archive for June, 2015

New Miss Cheshire wows judges with eco ‘newspaper’ dress

New Miss Cheshire wows judges with eco ‘newspaper’ dress

A South Cheshire teenager has reached the Miss England finals in 2015 – after wowing judges with her eco-dress!

Natasha Hemmings, 19, won the Miss Cheshire finals – the first time the title has been held by someone from Crewe and Nantwich.

June 13, 2015
The Nursery in Wistaston to stage open day

The Nursery in Wistaston to stage open day

A nursery in Wistaston is staging an open day to celebrate its 20th year.

The Nursery, at Huntsbank Farm, Crewe Road, will open its doors from 10am to 2pm on Saturday June 20.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Cycling Group to tackle one-day charity ride to London

Nantwich Cycling Group to tackle one-day charity ride to London

Members of Nantwich Cycling Group will be in the hot seat when they tackle a 200-mile Nantwich to London ride for charity – in just one day!

The keen cyclists will be pedalling down to the capital on July 3 in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity MRI Scanner Appeal.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Two young siblings who train in Nantwich have been crowned among the UK’s best – at a national Thai Boxing championship.

Maddie Rowlands, aged 7, and her six-year-old brother Caleb tasted success at the WKA Championships.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich artist to feature at Bailey Arts exhibition

Nantwich artist to feature at Bailey Arts exhibition

A Nantwich artist is to have her work displayed at a new exhibition in a nearby gallery.

Sally Huntington’s latest work, inspired by her Nantwich roots, will enjoy its debut public showing at Bailey Arts, Dagfields Farm, Walgherton.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich fireman picks up long service medal

Nantwich fireman picks up long service medal

A Nantwich fireman has picked up his long service award after more than 20 years in the service.

Kevin Smith, 56, started his career as a retained firefighter in 1994.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Police shake-up defended as officers are armed with tablets

Nantwich Police shake-up defended as officers are armed with tablets

Cheshire Police chiefs have defended a radical new shake-up which will see Nantwich officers working from Crewe – by arming them with tablets!

We revealed how Nantwich’s Neighbourhood Policing Unit (NPU) is to be absorbed into a larger Local Policing Unit (LPU) from July 6.

June 10, 2015
Everybody Sport and Recreation launches apprenticeship scheme

Everybody Sport and Recreation launches apprenticeship scheme

Everybody Sport and Recreation is offering 10 apprenticeships to kick-start careers in leisure.

The Cheshire East trust, which was formed in May last year, hopes the roles will provide job training and qualifications for those trying to get in to the leisure industry.

June 9, 2015
Tarporley school magazine in line for national award

Tarporley school magazine in line for national award

A school magazine produced by Tarporley students has been shortlisted for a national award.

Tarporley Sixth Form’s magazine, called ‘Term’, has been nominated for the ‘Shine’ National School Media Awards.

June 9, 2015
Nantwich police to work from Crewe under radical new plan

Nantwich police to work from Crewe under radical new plan

Nantwich police officers will work from Crewe and not the town’s police station under a radical new regime from next month, it has emerged.

And the future of the police station on Beam Street in Nantwich, which has had no public front counter service for three weeks, is now in doubt.

June 9, 2015
Wrenbury to stage community “Fun in a Field” concert

Wrenbury to stage community “Fun in a Field” concert

A community outdoor concert called “Fun in a Field for a Fiver” is to take place in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The event, next to the Cotton Arms pub, will feature eight hours of live music performances, ranging from Nantwich Youyng Voices, award-winning Josh Whittaker, and local celebrities Wayne and the Hairy Peaches.

June 8, 2015
Nantwich teenager swaps beach for Bolivian outback

Nantwich teenager swaps beach for Bolivian outback

When most teenagers will be sunning themselves on Mediterranean beaches this summer, Imogen Rogers will be working in a nursery in the Bolivian outback.

The 16-year-old St Joseph’s College sixth form student from Nantwich is fulfilling a lifelong dream to visit her aunt and see the wonders of Bolivia.

June 8, 2015
Nantwich firm Howard Worth to stage Budget Breakfast

Nantwich firm Howard Worth to stage Budget Breakfast

A financial firm in Nantwich is to stage a one-off “budget breakfast” when George Osborne delivers his July budget.

Howard Worth are holding the event on July 15 at The Macdonald Portal Hotel, in Tarporley.

June 8, 2015