Archive for December, 2016

Morrisons Nantwich donates toys to Cheshire Without Abuse

Morrisons Nantwich donates toys to Cheshire Without Abuse

Morrisons in Nantwich has collected hundreds of donated gifts in aid of Cheshire Without Abuse group.

Rachel Lewis, the store’s community champion, has been running the ‘donation station’ for the last two weeks.

December 23, 2016
Otters released back to wild after year of care in Nantwich

Otters released back to wild after year of care in Nantwich

A heart-warming video shows how two otters have been released back into the wild after 12 months of care at a Nantwich wildlife centre.

The orphaned otters, Mary and Joseph, were admitted into RSPCA care at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich on Christmas Eve last year.

December 22, 2016
Angry Nantwich head blasts Government over school funding ‘cuts’

Angry Nantwich head blasts Government over school funding ‘cuts’

A Nantwich headteacher has blasted the Government after it emerged the new National Funding Formula could lead to big funding cuts for Nantwich schools.

Andrew Cliffe, headteacher at Brine Leas School, fears the NFF could see his school thousands of pounds worse off.

December 22, 2016
Villagers baffled after toilet dumped at Nantwich road junction

Villagers baffled after toilet dumped at Nantwich road junction

Villagers near Nantwich have been left scratching their heads over a toilet left at a road junction – dressed in mistletoe, tinsel and Christmas lights!

The loo, dubbed the ‘Swanley crapper’ by locals, turned up at the junction of Swanley Lane and Tally Ho Lane, between Burland and Acton.

December 22, 2016
South Cheshire Concert Band perform at Minshull Vernon

South Cheshire Concert Band perform at Minshull Vernon

South Cheshire Concert Band gave their annual Christmas Concert at St Peter’s Community Church Hall in Minshull Vernon.

The band played a varied programme which included classical pieces, film music and both traditional and new Christmas pieces.

December 21, 2016
Carol singing Nantwich youngsters bring festive cheer to shoppers

Carol singing Nantwich youngsters bring festive cheer to shoppers

Pupils at Nantwich Primary Academy brought Christmas cheer to the shoppers of Nantwich when they entertained them with Christmas carol singing.

The youngsters were joined by Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson, who joined in with all of the Christmas carols and dance actions for the songs.

December 21, 2016
Reaseheath Zoo expertswarning over exotic pet Christmas gifts

Reaseheath Zoo expertswarning over exotic pet Christmas gifts

Animal experts in Nantwich are calling for the public not to buy exotic pets for Christmas unless they know how to care for them.

Lauren Lane, deputy manager of the animal collection at Reaseheath Zoo, is concerned unusual pets like snakes, chameleons, turtles, monkeys and parrots are becoming more popular.

December 21, 2016

Meet The Beatles in Nantwich

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December 21, 2016
Street Nantwich to open Christmas Day for struggling families

Street Nantwich to open Christmas Day for struggling families

Street restaurant in Nantwich is to open on Christmas Day to help families and children struggling to afford the celebrations.

Bosses at Street Nantwich, on Welsh Row, are now appealing for help to reach out to those families deserving of help.

December 21, 2016
Nantwich Town exit FA Trophy after 2-1 defeat by Lincoln

Nantwich Town exit FA Trophy after 2-1 defeat by Lincoln

By Steven Dale
Nantwich Town were dumped out of the FA Trophy as goals in either half from Elliot Whitehouse and Terry Hawkridge earned Lincoln victory.

The Dabbers reached the semi-finals of the competition last year, being knocked out over two legs by eventual winners, Halifax Town.

December 21, 2016
Cyclists and runners raise awareness of Nantwich Food Bank

Cyclists and runners raise awareness of Nantwich Food Bank

South Cheshire Harriers runners have been cycling and pounding the streets in December – this time in aid of Nantwich Food Bank.

Local runners and cyclists have been braving the elements every day during Christmas Advent to raise awareness of the cause.

December 20, 2016
South Cheshire firm CSI Media celebrates stream of awards

South Cheshire firm CSI Media celebrates stream of awards

Staff at Crewe-based CSI Media are celebrating awards and recognitions.

The web development company, on Crewe Business Park, was second in the 2016 National Drum Census, in the Elite Agency category with 1-25 members of staff.

December 20, 2016
Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry has unveiled his new book, The Battle of Baxter Bakery, at Nantwich Bookshop.

Phil’s debut book is a children’s novel set in a fictional bakery in the town of Mayfield, Derbyshire.

December 20, 2016