Archive for November, 2015

Dog rescued from house fire in Nantwich

Dog rescued from house fire in Nantwich

A dog was rescued from a burning home by fire crews in Nantwich.

The blaze happened at a property on Wyche Avenue in Nantwich at about 5.30pm today (November 5).

November 5, 2015
St Mary’s Church Acton to stage Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church Acton to stage Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church in Acton will be staging its Christmas Tree Festival on December 11, 12 and 13.

Friday night will open with a cocktail party from 7pm, tickets available for £5 from Deena Emerton on 01270 624889.

November 5, 2015
Review: Hairspray, at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Hairspray, at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
When I heard ‘Seaweed’s Gang’ and the ‘Nicest Kids in Town’ would be at The Lyceum, I couldn’t resist going to see the Curtain Call Productions show ‘Hairspray’.

And it is everything you hope it will be.

November 5, 2015
Brine Leas pupils create Nantwich poppy field after Menai trip

Brine Leas pupils create Nantwich poppy field after Menai trip

Year 7 students from Brine Leas School have created a poppy field after spending an activity week in Menai, Anglesey.

Pupils carried out research on the history of World War participants from their own families before the trip.

November 4, 2015
St Mary’s in Nantwich to stage Poppy Spectacular for Remembrance

St Mary’s in Nantwich to stage Poppy Spectacular for Remembrance

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich will stage a ‘poppy spectacular’ Remembrance to honour those killed in action.

The church has teamed up with the British Legion and Nantwich Town Council in memory of those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect the nation.

November 3, 2015
Nantwich scoops Gold Award from Britain in Bloom judges

Nantwich scoops Gold Award from Britain in Bloom judges

Members of Nantwich In Bloom are celebrating after the town once again scooped a prestigious Gold Award from Britain In Bloom, North West judges.

Representatives from the group joined hundreds at the ceremony at Southport Conference Centre, where they collected the Gold Award in the Best Town category.

November 3, 2015
Homefeeds and Stapeley Angling Centre join forces

Homefeeds and Stapeley Angling Centre join forces

Two South Cheshire businesses are joining forces under the same roof in the New Year.

Stapeley Angling Centre and family-run business Homefeeds aim to provide nature and animal lovers a place for pet food and angling needs.

November 3, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice is to hold its annual Community Christmas Fair on November 28.

The event, organised by St Luke’s nurses, will feature 60 stalls offering foods, clothes, games, children’s toys, treats and trinkets.

November 3, 2015
Leaders Railway Hotel drop points in Square One draw

Leaders Railway Hotel drop points in Square One draw

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel dropped their first points of the season following a 1-1 draw at Square One.

Chris Lines gave Square One a half time lead but Lee Mellor equalised for the Nantwich side in the second half.

November 3, 2015
Stunning Vase semi-final victory for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

Stunning Vase semi-final victory for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts produced a fine display to reach the Cheshire Vase Final by beating Altrincham Kersal 31-29.

The Vagrants side overcame a team sitting fifth in North 1 West league and who were unbeaten at home this season.

November 2, 2015
Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

The congregation of St Margaret’s Church in Wrenbury had the support of the thriving Wrenbury Art Group for its Remembrance Service.

Their paintings were illuminated by tea-lights for the evening service on Sunday.

November 2, 2015
Four-vehicle smash on A534 Faddiley causes long delays

Four-vehicle smash on A534 Faddiley causes long delays

A four-vehicle smash on the A534 near Nantwich caused traffic chaos today (November 2).

The incident involving two lorries and two cars closed the busy Wrexham Road at Faddiley for several hours.

November 2, 2015
Council bids to remove travellers occupying Love Lane car park in Nantwich

Council bids to remove travellers occupying Love Lane car park in Nantwich

Travellers who have occupied a council-run car park close to Nantwich town centre are likely to be moved in the next 24 hours.

The travelling families set up camp on Love Lane car park over the weekend.

November 2, 2015