Archive for September, 2015

Nantwich Rotarians in fund-raising glider challenge

Nantwich Rotarians in fund-raising glider challenge

Nantwich Rotarians and their friends took to the skies to raise money for the Rotary International Fund.

Twelve men and women from the Nantwich Rotary group visited Staffordshire Gliding Club to experience the thrill of gliding.

September 17, 2015
Gareth Gates launches Lyceum panto ‘Cinderella’ at Bridgemere

Gareth Gates launches Lyceum panto ‘Cinderella’ at Bridgemere

Gareth Gates and the cast of Cheshire’s biggest pantomime, Cinderella, officially launched the show at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich.

Gates, who will play Prince Charming in the show at Crewe Lyceum, was joined by Alice Baker (Cinderella), Adam C Booth (Buttons), and Ugly Sisters Richard Foster King and Darren Southworth.

September 16, 2015
Leighton Hospital bosses to stage public meeting in Nantwich

Leighton Hospital bosses to stage public meeting in Nantwich

Residents can find out more about Leighton Hospital at a meeting held in Nantwich next month.

Bosses at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) are inviting the public to its annual members meeting at Regents Park Conference Centre on October 8.

September 16, 2015

Age UK Nantwich shop appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich’s Age UK shop in Swine Market is calling on local people to sign up as a volunteer to support the charity’s work with older people.

Age UK has over 420 shops across the UK, and 98% of volunteers who work said they would recommend working for the charity.

September 16, 2015
Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

New images show how the £10.6 million Crewe Engineering & Design UTC could breath new life into the community’s 14-18 year old sector.

The UTC campus, due to open to students in September 2016, also has a new Principal David Terry.

September 16, 2015
Man Utd legend Mickey Thomas at Nantwich sportsman’s dinner

Man Utd legend Mickey Thomas at Nantwich sportsman’s dinner

There are a few remaining tickets for the Nantwich Town Sportsman’s dinner with former Welsh international Mickey Thomas.

“An Evening with Mickey Thomas” will feature the former Manchester United, Stoke City and Wrexham Legend as guest speaker at the club’s annual dinner.

September 15, 2015
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

No second Muller Homes inquiry as Stapeley decision looms

Campaigners are urging Secretary of State Greg Clark to put “residents before profits” when deciding on the controversial Muller Homes appeal in Nantwich.

Mr Clark has now written to interested parties, stating there will not be a second public inquiry into the application by Muller.

September 15, 2015
Broomhall and Sound to celebrate new £125,000 community room

Broomhall and Sound to celebrate new £125,000 community room

Villagers are being invited to celebrate the opening of the new-look Broomhall and Sound Community Centre near Nantwich.

The £125,000 project was put together to build an annexe to Broomhall and Sound Methodist Chapel, originally built in 1838.

September 15, 2015
Nantwich teenager impresses at UK dressage championships

Nantwich teenager impresses at UK dressage championships

Passionate horse rider Hannah Vincent is making a name for herself after impressing at the British Dressage Under 25 Championship.

Hannah, from Nantwich, was a key member of the North West team which finished third at the competition and she also finished 15th in the individual standings.

September 14, 2015
Danny Griggs rues “soft goal” in Nantwich Town FA Cup loss

Danny Griggs rues “soft goal” in Nantwich Town FA Cup loss

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town coach Danny Griggs said they were made to pay for giving away a “soft goal” in their FA Cup defeat.

The Dabbers were beaten 1-0 away at Spalding United in the first qualifying round.

September 14, 2015
Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 20th annual community duck race and children’s model boat race in Wistaston.

The event, sponsored by Wistaston Community Council and Crewe Movie Makers, was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Rachel Astbury and her attendant Chelsea Horne.

September 14, 2015
Willaston White Star progress in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup

Willaston White Star progress in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup

Willaston White Star are through to second round of the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup with a 3-1 win away to Sale FC.

Henry Blundell, Kyle Gregory and Sydney Otto scored the goals to send White Star through.

September 14, 2015
Packed Nantwich Civic Hall enjoy Meet the Beatles night

Packed Nantwich Civic Hall enjoy Meet the Beatles night

Hundreds of fans of the Fab Four packed into Nantwich Civic Hall for a night of Beatles-mania!

More than 400 tickets were sold as the hall welcomed a sell-out audience to watch tribute band, Meet The Beatles.

September 13, 2015