Archive for October, 2017

Wistaston Singers, ‘Music for All’ event (Sat 4-11-17)

Wistaston Singers are holding a ‘Music for All’ event to suit all musical tastes on Saturday 4th November 2017 (3pm start) at St Andrews Church on Bedford Street in Crewe. Admission = £6 which includes tea and cakes. Tickets available on the door. Proceeds will be split between St Andrews Church and Wistaston Singers. For further information please contact 01270[Read More…]

October 22, 2017
Storm Brian to hit rail Crewe and Nantwich rail services

Storm Brian to hit rail Crewe and Nantwich rail services

Rail travellers in Crewe and Nantwich could be delayed by Storm Brian this weekend, operators have warned.

Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail say the severe weather forecast means emergency speed restrictions will be in place on the Nantwich-Crewe line between Wales and Manchester.

October 20, 2017
Eight South Cheshire College students make Oxford University scheme

Eight South Cheshire College students make Oxford University scheme

A record number of South Cheshire College A-Level students gained a place on the “Access Week Programme” to experience life as a University of Oxford undergraduate.

The partnership aims to inspire students from the North West to make applications to study at Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities.

October 20, 2017
Salon Vie team raise £3,500 for Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research

Salon Vie team raise £3,500 for Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research

A team of hairdressers have proved a cut above the rest after raising £3,500 for Crewe and Nantwich Cancer Research UK.

The Salon Vie Hairdressing staff from Tattenhall staged a fundraising event at The Barbour Institute in the village.

October 20, 2017
Shavington Academy to stage Peter Pan musical this weekend

Shavington Academy to stage Peter Pan musical this weekend

Stars of Shavington Academy Theatre are back on stage this weekend as Must See Musicals present JM Barrie’s classic tale Peter Pan.

Performances are taking place at the academy theatre on Rope Lane in Shavington on Saturday and Sunday October 21 and 22, 2.15pm and 7.15pm.

October 19, 2017
Nantwich Museum volunteer honoured with Dutton Prize

Nantwich Museum volunteer honoured with Dutton Prize

A loyal supporter of Nantwich Museum has been honoured with the annual Dutton Prize.

Molly Stone was presented with the honour at the Museum Friends and Volunteers Dinner at Residence in Nantwich.

October 19, 2017
RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre relaunches education programme

RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre relaunches education programme

A relaunch of RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre’s education programme will give young animal-lovers the chance to learn about all things wildlife.

The charity’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre, on London Road, Nantwich, has launched a new timetable of activities which will take place at its education centre.

October 19, 2017
Crewe and Nantwich bus users hit by Arriva North West driver industrial action

Crewe and Nantwich bus users hit by Arriva North West driver industrial action

Hundreds of bus passengers across Crewe and Nantwich have been hit by the first of three planned industrial action days by Arriva North West drivers.

All Arriva North West services running in Crewe and Nantwich were cancelled today as part of the first 24-hour strike.

October 19, 2017
Review: Ray Mears at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Ray Mears at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Ray Mears delighted fans of all ages at The Lyceum this week with his ‘Born to Go Wild Tour’.

The evening was everything you’d expect and more.

October 19, 2017
Nantwich law firm Hibberts earn spot in Legal 500

Nantwich law firm Hibberts earn spot in Legal 500

Nantwich solicitors Hibberts are celebrating after being recommended as a top-tier law firm in the prestigious Legal 500.

The Legal 500 is published annually as the definitive guide to the top 500 law firms in the UK.

October 18, 2017
Leighton Hospital successful in recruiting locally, say Trust bosses

Leighton Hospital successful in recruiting locally, say Trust bosses

Trust bosses who run Leighton Hospital say their efforts to recruit staff locally to replace EU workers leaving, has been a success.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (MCHFT) say use of social media and the ‘Return to Practice’ scheme is having a positive impact.

October 18, 2017
Nantwich auctioneers to sell gold false teeth for £600

Nantwich auctioneers to sell gold false teeth for £600

Nantwich auctioneers have something a bit different to get their teeth into – the sale of a set of gold false gnashers!

And this set of dental diamonds could fetch as much as £600 when they go under the hammer at Peter Wilson on Market Street.

October 18, 2017
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup 1st round place after dramatic replay win at Kettering

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup 1st round place after dramatic replay win at Kettering

A Harry Clayton winner and a last-gasp penalty save by Will Jaaskelainen saw Nantwich Town through to the FA Cup 1st round proper after a replay victory in Kettering.

On a night of high drama, the Dabbers overcame Southern Premier League high-flyers on their home turf in Northants.

October 18, 2017