Archive for September, 2016

Edward Timpson hails new Crewe Engineering & Design UTC

Edward Timpson hails new Crewe Engineering & Design UTC

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has hailed the opening of the new Crewe Engineering & Design UTC.

The school aims to teach and develop a new generation of engineers, innovators, technicians and designers.

September 18, 2016
Nantwich Town held 2-2 by Marine in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town held 2-2 by Marine in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town relied on a last minute Steve Jones goal to earn an FA Cup replay against Marine FC.

In a closely fought contest, the Dabbers looked to be heading out at the second qualifying round stage with just moments remaining.

September 18, 2016
Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

A driver was trapped in a car after two vehicles collided on the A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

Fire crews from Audlem and Crewe were called out to the smash on London Road last night (September 16).

September 17, 2016
Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston

Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Rail fans were kept on track at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day.

The free event took place at the society’s premises behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 17, 2016
Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners at Nantwich Food Festival are all smiles after collecting their prizes.

The trail was organised as part of the three-day foodie spectacular around the town.

September 17, 2016
Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and North Shropshire College are forming a federation which will benefit students, communities and businesses.

Both colleges specialise in land-based subjects and technical and vocational qualifications.

September 17, 2016

Nantwich Pre School Playgroup 50th Anniversary

NANTWICH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP IS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS, and YOU’RE INVITED!!! Come along and join in the 50th anniversary celebrations between 1 and 3 on Sunday the 25th of September at Nantwich Cricket Club, Whitehouse Lane, Nantwich. There’ll be lots going on including a BBQ, refreshments, games, a toy and book stall, a raffle, crafts as well as independent stall holders;[Read More…]

September 16, 2016
Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Rotary Clubs across Nantwich and Cheshire have raised £15,000 towards a sand dam in a remote Kenyan village.

The dam is needed in Thavu, Eastern Kenya, to store water and help villagers survive.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Besieged exhibition ends with two talks

Nantwich Besieged exhibition ends with two talks

The acclaimed ‘Nantwich Besieged’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum will conclude with two special talks.

The exhibition, which ends on September 17, recalls the English Civil War around the time of the siege of the town by Royalist troops at the end of 1642.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

The project to restore Nantwich’s historic aqueduct has scooped a national prize.

Conserve Nantwich Aqueduct project by Canal and Rivers Trust won the Restoration and Historic Environment Category at the Living Waterways Awards in Birmingham.

September 15, 2016

Pear Tree Primary open evenings in Stapeley

Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley, Nantwich, are to staged two open mornings. The school, on Pear Tree Field, will be throwing its doors open to prospective pupils and their parents on Thursday October 13 at 9.30am and 11.15am and on Wednesday November 16 at 9.30am and 11.15am. For more details visit the school visit or call in to the[Read More…]

September 14, 2016
Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town councillors have donated equipment to local officers in a bid to target speeders in the town.

A Speed Indicator Device and a speed gun has been presented to Nantwich Police as part of the local Community Speed Watch scheme.

September 14, 2016
Crewe Ath earn Cheshire FA Sunday Cup victory at Wirral

Crewe Ath earn Cheshire FA Sunday Cup victory at Wirral

Crewe Athletic produced a stunning fightback to progress into the next round of the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup.

They were trailing 3-0 to Wirral-based side Heygarth FC.

September 13, 2016