Archive for May, 2017

Businesses enjoy Nantwich quiz fun to raise hospice cash

Businesses enjoy Nantwich quiz fun to raise hospice cash

General knowledge buffs flocked to Nantwich to take part in a British-themed quiz raising cash for hospice care.

The event, organised by insolvency specialists BCR in Nantwich, drew a crowd of local accountants, bankers, lawyers and financial advisors to Residence Restaurant on Mill Street.

May 13, 2017
Nantwich Film Festival to run May 15-20

Nantwich Film Festival to run May 15-20

Nantwich Film Festival 2017 will get underway on May 15 – and this year welcomes a new addition in the shape of a Vintage Mobile Cinema.

The cinema will be staged on Nantwich Square on Saturday May 20 throughout the day.

May 13, 2017
Training firm offers Nantwich unemployed route to beauty industry

Training firm offers Nantwich unemployed route to beauty industry

Unemployed people in Crewe and Nantwich can retrain and work in the beauty industry under a free Cheshire East initiative.

The authority is bringing in training company Vita, set up in 2014 to run personal training and nail technology courses.

May 12, 2017
New Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill installed

New Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill installed

The new Mayor of Nantwich has been installed, with Cllr Penny Butterill taking over the role.

Cllr Butterill, who represents Nantwich North and West, was invested at the Mayor Making ceremony during the annual Nantwich Town Council meeting last night (May 11).

May 12, 2017
Nantwich student becomes internet star after grilling David Cameron

Nantwich student becomes internet star after grilling David Cameron

A young Nantwich student has become an internet sensation overnight after a BBC video of him grilling former Prime Minister David Cameron went viral.

Max Parry was filmed questioning Mr Cameron who was visiting Nantwich to support Conservative candidate Edward Timpson’s election campaign.

May 12, 2017
Brine Leas School rated “good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Brine Leas School rated “good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Brine Leas School in Nantwich has been rated as ‘good’ overall by Ofsted inspectors, with BL6 earning an ‘outstanding’ rating.

It was the first inspection for the Audlem Road school in nine years, and sees it drop down from an overall ‘outstanding’ grade.

May 12, 2017
New ‘Bumps, Babies an Beyond’ group launches in Nantwich

New ‘Bumps, Babies an Beyond’ group launches in Nantwich

A ‘Bumps, Babies, and Beyond’ group is being launched in Nantwich for new and expectant mums and dads in the area.

The first session of the group is to be held on May 15 at Regents Park Cafe, off London Road, Nantwich.

May 12, 2017
Church Minshull plant sale raises more than £7,000

Church Minshull plant sale raises more than £7,000

An annual plant sale at St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull near Nantwich has raised an amazing £7,200 for the church fund.

The sale took place over three days and more than 2,000 people visited – five times the number of village residents.

May 10, 2017
Nantwich Singers to perform at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to perform at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers are to perform a concert of music, voices and harp on May 25 in St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

The 45-minute concert will include the enchanting work by female composer, Cecilia McDowall.

May 10, 2017
Supreme Court judges allow 170 homes plan for green gap land in Willaston

Supreme Court judges allow 170 homes plan for green gap land in Willaston

A landmark Supreme Court ruling has allowed Richborough Estates to build 170 homes on green land in Willaston.

The decision, by five judges in the highest court in the land, brings an end to a three-year legal battle.

May 10, 2017
Cyclist injured in accident on  Crewe Road, Nantwich

Cyclist injured in accident on Crewe Road, Nantwich

A cyclist was injured in a collision with a car on Crewe Road in Nantwich.

The 22-year-old was taken to Leighton Hospital following the accident at around 8.30am today (May 10).

May 10, 2017
David Cooke and Steve Jones take over in Nantwich Town manager roles

David Cooke and Steve Jones take over in Nantwich Town manager roles

David Cooke has been appointed the new manager of Nantwich Town, with current player Steve Jones as his assistant.

The club has moved swiftly to replace Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel, who announced their departure to Altrincham just over a week ago.

May 10, 2017
Nantwich swimmer aged 7 becomes town’s youngest lifeguard

Nantwich swimmer aged 7 becomes town’s youngest lifeguard

Young Nantwich swimmer Izzy Serventi is making a real splash by becoming the town’s youngest lifeguard.

Izzy, aged seven, is the youngest member of the Nantwich Neptune Lifesaving Club.

May 10, 2017