Archive for November, 2015

Free Cardiac Risk in Young screenings in Nantwich help hundreds

Free Cardiac Risk in Young screenings in Nantwich help hundreds

Hundreds of teenagers underwent heart screenings at a Nantwich school as part of Cardiac Risk in the Young initiative.

Of the 234 booked in, 214 youngsters attended – and tests picked up a number of conditions, says organiser Sue Dewhirst.

November 13, 2015
Councillor calls in bid to build on derelict Coppice tennis club in Nantwich

Councillor calls in bid to build on derelict Coppice tennis club in Nantwich

A Nantwich councillor has called in an application to build apartments on a former tennis court next to Brine Leas School.

Markden Ltd wants to redevelop the derelict Coppice Tennis Club on Audlem Road, Nantwich, and build two pairs of semi-detached properties in The Coppice.

November 12, 2015
Brave Malbank School pupil with life-threatening illness to tackle hospice event

Brave Malbank School pupil with life-threatening illness to tackle hospice event

A young Malbank High School pupil in Nantwich who is battling a life-threatening illness, is plucking up the courage to take part in a 5km Bubble Rush.

Eleisha Plimbley, 11, was diagnosed with multi-system Langerhan Cell Histiocytosis, which affects her spine, skull, pelvis and arms and has spread to her bone marrow.

November 12, 2015

Shavington Crown Green Bowling Club look for new members

Shavington Crown Green Bowling Club are looking for new members from beginners to seasoned experts for their various teams all competing in the Cheshire leagues. Come and join a great crowd playing one of the very best sports in the UK. Contact Stuart on 07853294160

November 12, 2015
Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre was filled to capacity as the village remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars.

A guard of honour was organised by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 35th South West Cheshire Scout group, who welcomed councillors from Cheshire East and Wistaston.

November 12, 2015
Hundreds of Nantwich students pay Armistice Day respects at Reaseheath

Hundreds of Nantwich students pay Armistice Day respects at Reaseheath

Reaseheath College students and staff in Nantwich turned out in force at a college service to commemorate Armistice Day.

More than 1,000 people gathered around the flagpole on the college’s campus to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict.

November 12, 2015
South Cheshire College gears up for Children in Need

South Cheshire College gears up for Children in Need

Staff and Students at South Cheshire College are preparing to raise funds for BBC Children in Need 2015 Appeal.

The college’s charity committee has arranged a variety of activities to engage people in the national event on Friday November 13.

November 11, 2015
Free mouth cancer dental screening in South Cheshire

Free mouth cancer dental screening in South Cheshire

Patients in Crewe and Nantwich can get free checks for potential signs of mouth cancer.

A drop-in session has been organised by community dental teams from East Cheshire NHS Trust.

November 11, 2015
BBC’s Beccy Meehan to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

BBC’s Beccy Meehan to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

BBC newsreader Beccy Meehan will be switching on the Nantwich Christmas Lights this year with thousands expected at the event on November 21.

Beccy will join Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin and Father Christmas to flick the switch and light up the town square.

November 10, 2015
Nantwich Town release Kyle Blake and Harry Clayton to Newcastle

Nantwich Town release Kyle Blake and Harry Clayton to Newcastle

Kyle Blake and Harry Clayton have left Nantwich Town to join Newcastle Town in Evo-Stik Division 1 South.

Blake has struggled with injuries which has affected the midfielder’s form since his return.

November 10, 2015
Review: The Smallest Show on Earth, Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Smallest Show on Earth, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
‘The Smallest Show on Earth’ is the story of Jean and Matthew – who discover they have inherited their very own cinema.

Desperate to save the ‘Bijou Kinema’ from becoming a car park, the couple enlist the help of the cinema’s staff to bring the building back to its former glory.

November 10, 2015
“Taxi Marshal” plan for Nantwich Swine Market rank

“Taxi Marshal” plan for Nantwich Swine Market rank

A “taxi marshal” could be employed to crackdown on late-night problems around Nantwich’s taxi rank, police have suggested.

Nantwich officers are hoping to copy a scheme used in Chester and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

November 10, 2015
Nantwich Town Council objects to Morrisons longer opening hours bid

Nantwich Town Council objects to Morrisons longer opening hours bid

Nantwich councillors have hit out at plans by a town centre supermarket to open and sell alcohol from 6am to midnight every day – including Sundays.

Morrisons on Station Road, Nantwich, has applied to Cheshire East Council to vary its premises licence, the town council was told.

November 10, 2015