Archive for September, 2015

Nantwich Town suffer shock defeat in FA Cup qualifying round

Nantwich Town suffer shock defeat in FA Cup qualifying round

Nantwich Town were on the wrong end of an FA Cup shock after being knocked out by Spalding United.

The Dabbers were beaten by the only goal of the game after the hosts pounced on a defensive error.

September 13, 2015
Afford Bond peaks challenge raises £11,000 for Kidney Research UK

Afford Bond peaks challenge raises £11,000 for Kidney Research UK

Workers at a Nantwich finance firm raised more than £11,000 for Kidney Research UK after tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge.

Employees at Afford Bond, on Wellington Road, walked 23 miles on a circular route over three peaks with more than 5,000ft of ascent in just 12 hours!

September 13, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital away win at Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital away win at Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick-started their season with a fine 40-29 away win at Walsall.

Head coach Andy Dudley made 10 changes to the 1sts squad of 18 after last week’s opening league game defeat.

September 13, 2015
Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich is throwing open its doors for good causes later this month.

The firm is supporting Working Families’ National Work Life Week (September 21-25), and
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

September 12, 2015
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson receives apology over debt error

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson receives apology over debt error

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has received an apology for wrongly being named on a list of debtors.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) wrongly included Mr Timpson, Minister for Children and Families, on a published list.

September 12, 2015
Wistaston school parking problems tackled by new drop-off

Wistaston school parking problems tackled by new drop-off

Parents parking in and around Wistaston’s Berkeley Academy will have a new drop-off point for their children to help resolve parking problems.

The primary school has recently received planning approval from Cheshire East Council to replace its existing buildings.

September 12, 2015
Reaseheath College to stage Village SOS Mentor training

Reaseheath College to stage Village SOS Mentor training

More than 170 people across the UK have now volunteered as a Village SOS Mentor, with a training day set to take place at Reaseheath College, in Nantwich on September 16.

Mentors provide free advice as part of a campaign which aims to keep rural community projects alive and thriving.

September 11, 2015
Disabled Nantwich girl becomes Newlife Foundation circus star

Disabled Nantwich girl becomes Newlife Foundation circus star

A disabled Nantwich girl was head of the queue when Circus Starr rolled into Cheshire – thanks to the Newlife Foundation.

Mary Allen and her family were invited along to meet some of the acts in Macclesfield by the foundation.

September 11, 2015
Cheshire Blades FC hold family fun day in Willaston

Cheshire Blades FC hold family fun day in Willaston

Cheshire Blades FC held a family fun day at its base in Willaston, Nantwich.

The free event took place at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, off Crewe Road.

September 10, 2015
Nantwich Young Actors to run Frankenstein TYAFridays

Nantwich Young Actors to run Frankenstein TYAFridays

The Young Actors group in South Cheshire is launching TYAFridays in Nantwich – to create a Frankenstein!

The group will meet weekly at St Mary’s Parish Hall, Nantwich, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm during term time.

September 10, 2015
Tarporley pub among four targeted by criminals in one day

Tarporley pub among four targeted by criminals in one day

Criminals are targeting South Cheshire pubs after a spate of burglaries, including one in Tarporley.

A licensed premises on Tarporley Road was broken into in the early hours of Sunday September 6

September 9, 2015
Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

By Jonathan White
Families and youngsters enjoyed the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day.

The free event took place on their premises at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 9, 2015
Railway Hotel maintain 100% record in Crewe Regional premier league

Railway Hotel maintain 100% record in Crewe Regional premier league

Railway Hotel have the only 100% record in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

The Nantwich side secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at AFC Barkode, Matt Cope netting the only goal.

September 9, 2015