Archive for October, 2015

Words and Music Festival launches at Enzo in Nantwich

Words and Music Festival launches at Enzo in Nantwich

The 2015 Words and Music Festival was launched in a blaze of tasty pizza and foot-tapping tunes at Enzo last night (October 12)

The coffee shop on Nantwich town square hosted festival organisers, dignitaries, performers, local media and friends and family for the launch.

October 13, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC aim to launch new girls rugby teams

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC aim to launch new girls rugby teams

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are hoping to launch a new girls rugby team aimed at teenagers.

The Vagrants club is keen to reach out and plug a gap as teenage girls keen on the sport currently have no side to play for locally once they reach 13.

October 13, 2015
Nantwich pub Red Lion could be demolished for housing

Nantwich pub Red Lion could be demolished for housing

A Nantwich pub and hotel could be demolished to make way for more housing, it has emerged.

Plans have been submitted to knock down The Red Lion Hotel on Barony Road to make way for 21 new properties.

October 12, 2015
Snugburys launches new Cinderella ice cream for Lyceum panto

Snugburys launches new Cinderella ice cream for Lyceum panto

Nantwich ice cream firm Snugburys has launched a festive Cinderella-themed ice cream for audiences at Crewe Lyceum during panto season.

The ‘Perfect Princess’ white chocolate ice cream will be available at Crewe Lyceum during the run of Cinderella, starring Gareth Gates, between December 12 and January 3.

October 12, 2015
Nantwich firm Car Transplants helps out college motor students

Nantwich firm Car Transplants helps out college motor students

A Nantwich firm is helping out local motor vehicle students by donating a fleet of cars for them to work on.

Car Transplants, base din Hurleston, handed over four cars which can be used during practical sessions at South Cheshire College’s motor vehicle workshop.

October 12, 2015
White collar boxing in Nantwich raises thousands

White collar boxing in Nantwich raises thousands

A charity white collar boxing night in Nantwich helped raise thousands of pounds for different causes.

The event was organised by Steve Shewan, of Funkinfitness Gym, and was held at the Studio club in Nantwich.

October 11, 2015
Betley cause Crewe FA Sunday Cup upset over Rising Sun

Betley cause Crewe FA Sunday Cup upset over Rising Sun

Betley caused an upset by beating Premier Division Rising Sun 8-6 after extra time in the first round of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Division One Betley had equalised with the last kick of the 90 minutes to take it to extra time.

October 11, 2015
Wistaston Singers concert raises £185 for church fund

Wistaston Singers concert raises £185 for church fund

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston Singers fund-raising concert at the Parish Church of St Andrew in Crewe has helped raise £185 for the Church restoration fund.

Phil Houghton, the group’s musical director, led the concert and also introduced each song and soloist.

October 9, 2015
Nantwich Town anger as FA ruling cancels Non League Day game

Nantwich Town anger as FA ruling cancels Non League Day game

Nantwich Town’s eagerly awaited “Non League Day” match at home to Hyde United has been called off.

The decision was made after the FA announced the cup fixture between Northwich Victoria and Hyde United had to be replayed.

October 8, 2015

Age UK Nantwich shop Big Bag Challenge

Unwanted items at the ready! The Age UK shop in the Swine Market is calling on the people of Nantwich to support its nationwide stock appeal, The Big Bag Challenge, by donating as many bags of quality unused clothing or goods as possible. Whether its last season’s festival wear, a leftover summer read or toys the children have outgrown, the[Read More…]

October 8, 2015
Your Move helps Mid Cheshire Hospitals in MRI Scanner appeal

Your Move helps Mid Cheshire Hospitals in MRI Scanner appeal

Your Move and Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity have teamed up for a new charity partnership.

Andrew Nicholson, who runs Your Move in Crewe, has agreed to donate £50 to the charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal after every successful completion.

October 8, 2015
Complaints against Cheshire Police rise for fourth year running

Complaints against Cheshire Police rise for fourth year running

Complaints against Cheshire Police have risen for the fourth year in a row.

There was a small rise in the number of complaints against the force in 2014-15 on the previous year, according to the latest report by Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)

October 8, 2015
Young Nantwich and Crewe designers scoop Expert Logistics prize

Young Nantwich and Crewe designers scoop Expert Logistics prize

Two young Nantwich and Crewe designers are going places after helping distribution firm Expert Logistics bring its core values to life.

Graphic Design students Megan Shepherd and Lauren Walker won a competition to show off their artistic talents and work to a client brief.

October 8, 2015