Archive for September, 2017

Bank staff chip in to help Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre

Bank staff chip in to help Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre

Staff from Barclays bank cashed in their calculators and pens to help out at Nantwich RSPCA wildlife centre.

The bank has been a charity partner to the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery, in Stapeley, for the last five years.

September 27, 2017
Wheels of War military vehicle show pulls in the crowds

Wheels of War military vehicle show pulls in the crowds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the annual ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military vehicle show at Crewe Heritage Centre.

The show featured military vehicle displays, trade stalls, model displays, and a tombola.

September 27, 2017
Former Nantwich kick-boxer marks 20-year milestone at security firm

Former Nantwich kick-boxer marks 20-year milestone at security firm

A former kick-boxer from Nantwich is celebrating 20 years at the helm of one of Cheshire’s biggest security firms.

Ken Lawton, owner of Alpha Omega Securities, welcomed more than 100 people including TV celebrity Ross Kemp to his anniversary dinner at the town’s Residence Bar and Restaurant.

September 26, 2017
Roman necklace sells for £28,000 at Nantwich auction

Roman necklace sells for £28,000 at Nantwich auction

A Roman necklace sold for a whopping £28,000 at a remarkable auction in Nantwich.

Countless bidders on the internet, on the phone and in person at Peter Wilson auction house on Market Street witnessed the sale of the important intaglio-set necklace.

September 26, 2017
Nantwich care home family fun day raises funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Nantwich care home family fun day raises funds for Alzheimer’s Society

A family fun day at Brookfield House residential home in Nantwich has helped to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Nantwich firms clubbed together to donate prizes for the event at the home off Shrewbridge Road.

September 26, 2017
Nantwich Town Youth Team progress in FA Youth Cup with victory over Southport

Nantwich Town Youth Team progress in FA Youth Cup with victory over Southport

Nantwich Town youth side are following in the footsteps of the first team after defeating Southport at the Weaver Stadium in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup.

Manager Lyndon Wain saw his side progress after a strong performance to defeat the visitors 3-1.

September 26, 2017

Dance Double Bill at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe

Charlie Morrissey & Paula Hampson Dance Double Bill 10 October 7.30pm Axis Arts Centre http://www.axisartscentre.org.uk/?ai1ec_event=charlie-morrissey-paula-hampson-dance-double-bill&instance_id=2187 On Off/What’s not there by Charlie Morrissey ‘On off’ is a performance that came from a desire to simplify things. It is composed from basic measures of light and dark, a performer, and a box of things to accompany him. ‘What’s not there’ is a[Read More…]

September 26, 2017
Mr Dabber Town Trail prize winners unveiled

Mr Dabber Town Trail prize winners unveiled

Winners of the Mr Dabber Town Trail from this year’s Nantwich Food festival have been unveiled.

It was the second year the Mr Dabber Town Trail took place, and proved a big hit.

September 25, 2017
Celebrities canoe along Nantwich waterways in Stand Up To Cancer challenge

Celebrities canoe along Nantwich waterways in Stand Up To Cancer challenge

Celebrities swapped dry land for waterways around Nantwich in an epic canoe challenge to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

Actor Tyger Drew-Honey, TV presenter Anthea Turner, actress and presenter Natalie Anderson, TV and radio presenter Jake Humphrey and You Tuber Jack Maynard paddled through Nantwich via Aqueduct Marina, The Outlanes, Church Minshull.

September 25, 2017
Worleston Village Hall to stage fund-raising fashion show

Worleston Village Hall to stage fund-raising fashion show

A fundraising Fashion Show will be held at Worleston Village Hall to help raise funds for St Oswald’s Worleston Primary School.

The event will be held at 7.30pm on Friday September 29, and run by Fashion Style House.

September 24, 2017

WeaverHouse Macmillan Coffee Morning

Join us on Friday 29th September for Coffee and Cake. Raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We’re open from 8am until there’s no cake left! We look forward to seeing you. WeaverHouse Professional Osteopathy and Healthcare, 126 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RY E-Mail [email protected] Tel 01270 629933

September 24, 2017
RSPCA staff in Nantwich tackle 55km Sandstone Trail to raise funds

RSPCA staff in Nantwich tackle 55km Sandstone Trail to raise funds

Five intrepid animal-lovers from Nantwich tackled one of Cheshire’s longest walking trails to raise funds.

The team walked the 55km-long Sandstone Trail in aid of Nantwich’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre on London Road.

September 24, 2017
Review: Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe was packed with mystery fans this weekend for Agatha Christie’s ‘A Murder is Announced’.

A Middle Ground Theatre production, directed by Michael Lunney, the show had everything you could want from a classic ‘who done it’.

September 24, 2017