Archive for November, 2015

Elle Morris and Cara with Olly Murs and Rita Ora

Brave Elle completes latest wish meeting Olly Murs and Rita Ora

Brave Nantwich girl Elle Morris has notched another one of her 10 wishes – meeting superstar singers Olly Murs and Rita Ora!

The nine-year-old cystic fibrosis sufferer was invited down to London by promoters for Murs after they read about her 10 wishes.

November 30, 2015
Cheshire business leaders welcome HS2 hub station for Crewe

Cheshire business leaders welcome HS2 hub station for Crewe

By Kirsty Rollings
South Cheshire business bosses have welcomed today’s Government announcement that Crewe will have an HS2 rail link and hub station open in the next 12 years.

The decision could create quarter of a trillion pound growth in the area’s economy, according to Cheshire East Council Leader Cllr Michael Jones.

November 30, 2015
Nantwich Town drawn against Matlock in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town drawn against Matlock in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town have been drawn to play Matlock Town in the FA Trophy 1st round proper.

It follows heroics by the Dabbers who won 2-0 away at Conference North side Stockport County on Saturday in the final qualifying round.

November 30, 2015

Charity classical harp concert

On December 23, at 2.30 pm, Richmond Village are hosting a charity classical harp concert for CRY. The concert will feature renowned classical harpists Lauren Scott and Alex Rider. They will play Bach, Tchaikovsky and Christmas themed music. The concert is being sponsored by Graham Tresidder Funeral Services, a family owned company who are actively involved in supporting the community.[Read More…]

November 30, 2015
HS2 Superhub station set for Crewe six years early, Government confirms

HS2 Superhub station set for Crewe six years early, Government confirms

The Government has today announced it will build the HS2 high-speed rail via Crewe – and will invest £5 billion to complete the project six years early.

Chancellor George Osborne made the landmark statement confirming the finalised route the HS2 project will take.

November 30, 2015
Nantwich Town chairman praises fans after FA Trophy victory

Nantwich Town chairman praises fans after FA Trophy victory

Nantwich Town chairman Tony Davison has praised the club’s fans after the side’s amazing 2-0 away win at Stockport County in the FA Trophy.

Almost 150 supporters followed the Dabbers up the M6 to Edgeley Park.

November 29, 2015
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ has taken place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 29, 2015
Pilot scheme to help children in need launched by Edward Timpson

Pilot scheme to help children in need launched by Edward Timpson

A new pilot scheme to help children in need in South Cheshire has been launched by MP Edward Timpson and Cheshire East Council.

Project Crewe brought partners and stakeholders together to discuss a new approach to supporting children in need.

November 29, 2015
Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers will perform a Christmas Concert in St Mary’s Parish Church on December 12.

The programme will include Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, a sequence of 10 carols for 4-part choir, with spectacular accompaniment by solo harp.

November 29, 2015
Thieves steal quad bike during Bridgemere break-in

Thieves steal quad bike during Bridgemere break-in

Thieves have stolen a quad bike worth thousands of pounds from a property near Nantwich.

They broke into a secure building in the Bridgemere area of Nantwich and made off with the vehicle.

November 29, 2015
Nantwich Town coach Parkes eager for Stockport County clash

Nantwich Town coach Parkes eager for Stockport County clash

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town goalkeeping coach Chris Parkes is looking forward to the FA Trophy tie against Stockport County.

The Dabbers will travel to Edgeley Park for the Third Qualifying Round of the competition, following a 5-1 victory over King’s Lynn at the Weaver Stadium in the last round.

November 28, 2015
CF sufferer Elle Morris to be guest at Wingate Centre Santaland

CF sufferer Elle Morris to be guest at Wingate Centre Santaland

Young Nantwich cystic fibrosis sufferer Elle Morris will be special guest at the Wingate Centre’s Santaland.

Nine-year-old Elle, who needs a double lung transplant, will be collected by Nantwich Cycling Group on their Christmas Ride.

November 27, 2015

Co-operative Wind Band Christmas concert

Co-operative Wind Band Annual Christmas concert is being held on Sunday 13th December at The Civic Hall Nantwich & features The Co-operative Funeralcare Band (North West) & the 3 co-operative Wind Bands Youth, Junior & Beginners. Altogether there is a cast of over 100. Tickets are £5 each , obtainable from The Civic Hall, & the Concert starts at 7[Read More…]

November 27, 2015