Archive for November, 2017

‘Autumn Concert’ , Wistaston – this Thurs 23-11-17

An ‘Autumn Concert’ takes place this Thursday 23rd November 2017 (commencing 7:30pm) at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston, CW2 8ER. The concert will feature the Crewe Concert Band, along with solo performances from Chris White (ukulele) and David Clews (harmonica). Tickets = £6 (children £2) and will be available on the door.

November 20, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC crash out of Intermediate Cup at Droitwich

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC crash out of Intermediate Cup at Droitwich

By Gwil Roberts
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s interest in the RFU Intermediate Cup came to an end when they crashed out by losing 34 -10 at Droitwich RFC.

Crewe travelled to Worcestershire expecting a tough game, with Droitwich currently top of their league.

November 19, 2017
Faddiley reach FA Vase Sunday semi-finals with victory over Sandbach

Faddiley reach FA Vase Sunday semi-finals with victory over Sandbach

Faddiley reached the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Vase with a 2-0 win over Sandbach Town.

Rich Ford opened the scoring early in the second half and a further goal from Joey Hilton secured the win.

November 19, 2017
Richmond Village Nantwich unveils new Garden Room

Richmond Village Nantwich unveils new Garden Room

By Jonathan White
Richmond Village Nantwich has celebrated the opening of its new Garden Room.

Residents and staff at the complex off London Road were joined by guests Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Arthur Moran and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill for the black tie event.

November 19, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town continue to pull themselves away from the relegation zone in Evo-Stik Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby Town.

An early goal by Clayton McDonald was enough to earn all three points in front of more than 300 supporters at the Weaver Stadium.

November 19, 2017
Supermarket donates to Stapeley RSPCA after swan saved

Supermarket donates to Stapeley RSPCA after swan saved

A supermarket has donated money to Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre after the rescue of a swan that had been attacked and shot.

Mabel, rescued in Northwich, has been released back into the wild after an eight-week rehabilitation at the London Road clinic in Nantwich.

November 18, 2017
More Arriva bus driver strikes to hit Crewe and Nantwich passengers

More Arriva bus driver strikes to hit Crewe and Nantwich passengers

Bus users in Crewe and Nantwich face another NINE days of disruption in December as Arriva drivers and engineers increase their industrial action.

Unite and GMB unions have announced 24-hour strike action in December on the 4th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

November 18, 2017
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
New book tells story of Wrenbury brothers in World War 1

New book tells story of Wrenbury brothers in World War 1

A new book which tells the powerful real story of five Wrenbury brothers in World War One, is set to be released.

‘Thy Will Be Done: When Wrenbury Fields Fell Silent’ has been written by Peter Bebbington and Mark Potts.

November 16, 2017
Driver’s lucky escape after car flips over on A529 at Hatherton

Driver’s lucky escape after car flips over on A529 at Hatherton

A woman had a lucky escape after her car careered out of control and flipped over on the A529 at Hatherton.

The incident happened at around 6am today on the Audlem Road between Nantwich and Audlem.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich Jazz Fest founder Phillip Martin dies

Nantwich Jazz Fest founder Phillip Martin dies

The founder of the Nantwich Jazz Festival Phillip Martin has died suddenly.

Mr Martin, who was landlord of the Crown Hotel in Nantwich, created the Jazz, Blues and Music Festival in 1996.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum’s second fund-raising Quiz Night will take place on Sunday November 26 at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston.

The event follows the success of a previous event earlier in the year.

November 16, 2017
Wistaston club’s Christmas Floral Art exhibition to be staged in Church Minshull

Wistaston club’s Christmas Floral Art exhibition to be staged in Church Minshull

Wistaston and District Flower Club has teamed up with St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull to stage a floral art exhibition.

The debut of the club’s “The Twelve Days of Christmas” floral art exhibition will be staged on December 1-3.

November 15, 2017