Archive for October, 2015

Nantwich Family Films @4 runner-up in National Film Society awards

Nantwich Family Films @4 runner-up in National Film Society awards

Nantwich Family Films @ 4 has been named runner-up in the “community” category at the National Film Society Awards 2015.

The film project was awarded a distinction for its work in engaging the local community, and working with a local primary school where pupils made their own short films.

October 8, 2015
Log burner sparks fire drama at The Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

Log burner sparks fire drama at The Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

A busy restaurant and bar in Nantwich had to be evacuated after the log burner filled the building with smoke!

The incident happened at The Cheshire Cat on Welsh Row while dozens of people were dining.

October 7, 2015
Revellers in Nantwich suffer suspected ‘spiked’ drinks, police warn

Revellers in Nantwich suffer suspected ‘spiked’ drinks, police warn

Revellers in Nantwich are being warned after a spate of spiked drinks incidents in the town centre.

People in pubs and clubs in Nantwich have made several reports of drinks being tampered with, say Nantwich officers.

October 7, 2015
Police probe house burglary on Grocotts Row, Nantwich

Police probe house burglary on Grocotts Row, Nantwich

Police in Nantwich are probing a house burglary at a property in the town centre.

The break in happened on Grocotts Row, just off Hospital Street, last night (October 6) between 3pm and 6pm.

October 7, 2015
Nantwich youngsters help town’s declining hedgehogs

Nantwich youngsters help town’s declining hedgehogs

Youngsters in Nantwich are teaming up to help save the town’s declining hedgehog population.

Pupils at Highfields Community Primary School are doing their bit to reverse the decline.

October 7, 2015
LATH group to host gala concert in Wistaston

LATH group to host gala concert in Wistaston

The LATH (Looking After The Homeless) group will stage an autumn gala concert in Wistaston.

The concert takes place on Friday October 16 from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane.

October 7, 2015
Reaseheath College graduates celebrate at Nantwich ceremony

Reaseheath College graduates celebrate at Nantwich ceremony

New graduates from Reaseheath College have been celebrating at the Faculty of Higher Education (HE) graduation ceremony in Nantwich.

The ceremony, at St Mary’s Church, celebrated the success of 116 graduates who successfully completed degrees validated by Harper Adams University.

October 6, 2015
Nantwich and Crewe Libraries to stage ‘digital’ coffee mornings

Nantwich and Crewe Libraries to stage ‘digital’ coffee mornings

Crewe and Nantwich Libraries will be holding special digital coffee mornings to celebrate the 9th annual Get Online campaign.

The events will take place on Thursday October 15 at Nantwich and Friday October 16 at Crewe.

October 6, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich tennis teams battle it out in Winter League

Crewe and Nantwich tennis teams battle it out in Winter League

By Jonathan White
Tennis teams from Nantwich, Wistaston, Wrenbury, Audlem and Hightown are battling it out in the South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League.

Wistaston A, who play in Winter Division 3, got off to a fantastic start with three wins out three.

October 6, 2015
Nantwich Town “in control” during defeat at Ilkeston, says coach Sorvel

Nantwich Town “in control” during defeat at Ilkeston, says coach Sorvel

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town assistant manager Neil Sorvel is hopeful they can bounce back from the Ilkeston defeat when they face Halesowen tomorrow (October 6).

Sorvel feels the 3-1 loss at Ilkeston was harsh as Nantwich were in control for most of the match.

October 5, 2015
Shavington music star Tom Seals visits old college ahead of UK tour

Shavington music star Tom Seals visits old college ahead of UK tour

Shavington musician Tom Seals, one of the UK’s rising stars of jazz and pop, returned to his old college to fine-tune his act ahead of a UK tour.

Tom and his band took advantage of some last minute practice in South Cheshire College’s Centre Stage Theatre before they head up and down the country in October.

October 5, 2015
Help to Buy Show in South Cheshire targets homeowners

Help to Buy Show in South Cheshire targets homeowners

The first ever Help to Buy Show Cheshire is set to take place in Crewe later this week.

The show, at Crewe Hall on October 10, will offer free advice for home hunters.

October 5, 2015
Railway Hotel six wins from six in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Railway Hotel six wins from six in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Railway Hotel continue to dominate the Crewe Regional Sunday League as the premier division side made it six wins from six.

The Nantwich team won the clash of the top two against Crewe Ath, winning 4-2 away.

October 5, 2015