Archive for December, 2015

Village church in Nantwich shares in £390,000 national payout

Village church in Nantwich shares in £390,000 national payout

A popular church in a Nantwich village is to share in a £390,000 funding payout from the National Churches Trust.

Hankelow Methodist Church is one of 29 churches and chapels in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to benefit from the latest grants.

December 15, 2015
Nantwich Town historic win over Matlock in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town historic win over Matlock in FA Trophy

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town made history as they made the second round proper of the FA Trophy for the first time, beating Matlock Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Goals either side of half-time from Josh Hancock and Elliot Osborne sealed the victory.

December 14, 2015
Nantwich pupils given 100 free tickets for Santa’s Rusty Robot

Nantwich pupils given 100 free tickets for Santa’s Rusty Robot

Youngsters from Nantwich Primary Academy enjoyed a free visit to watch Santa’s Rusty Robot at the town’s Civic Hall.

Up to 100 Key Stage 1 children at the former Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, received the tickets as a donation from local town councillor Penny Butterill.

December 14, 2015
World dressage dynasty perform at Nantwich equine event

World dressage dynasty perform at Nantwich equine event

Riding and training enthusiasts watched the world’s most prolific dressage dynasty in action in Nantwich.

The Eilberg family gave a masterclass at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre off the A51.

December 14, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bag vital 24-16 away win at rivals Stoke

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bag vital 24-16 away win at rivals Stoke

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured a vital away win at local rivals Stoke, 24-16.

Kieran Allsop returned at scrum-half for Crewe, Charlie Hutchings moving to the left wing and centre Toby Russell-Vick joining the squad for his debut game.

December 14, 2015
Review: Cinderella Panto launches at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Cinderella Panto launches at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Magic was in the air at Crewe when the Christmas pantomime season kicked off at The Lyceum.

A packed theatre was treated to festive fun with the classic story of ‘Cinderella’.

December 13, 2015
Weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday matches

The weather took its toll with only one game going ahead in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

And it was an exciting finish as Sydney Arms came back from 3-0 down to grab a point with a last minute equaliser by their goalkeeper Wayne Capper.

December 13, 2015
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Hundreds brave the chill to enjoy the popular Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of a local hospice.

Liz Southall, from Nantwich-based online community radio station RedShift Radio, compered the event on the town square.

December 13, 2015

Audlem 5A’s The Little ‘ish’ Mermaid

Audlem 5A’s Pantomime presents The Little ‘ish’ Mermaid January 27th to January 30th. To purchase tickets please call the hotline on 01270 811743. Tickets are £6 each.

December 13, 2015
Nantwich man who led UK-wide human trafficking gang jailed

Nantwich man who led UK-wide human trafficking gang jailed

An organised crime gang led by a Nantwich has been sentenced as part of an investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Krzysztof Henryk Jakubiak was jailed for three-and-a-half years during a hearing at Warrington Crown Court.

December 11, 2015
Alextra Accountants celebrates 10 years with new director

Alextra Accountants celebrates 10 years with new director

South Cheshire firm Alextra Accountants is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the appointment of their fourth director.

The company, founded by Nantwich businessman Keith Knight in 2005, has grown into a 20-strong team at the centre of the local business community.

December 11, 2015
Gala ball raises nearly £10,000 for HIP in Cheshire charity

Gala ball raises nearly £10,000 for HIP in Cheshire charity

More than £9,700 has been raised for The Head Injury People (HIP) in Cheshire by masked partygoers!

A gala ball was held in Chester town hall in aid of the charity that supports survivors, families, friends and carers across the county.

December 11, 2015
Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire to share new headquarters

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire to share new headquarters

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire Service look set to share a single headquarters from April 2018, it has emerged.

Police and fire chiefs say the move aims to protect front line emergency services.

December 10, 2015