Archive for November, 2017

Nantwich Excel Training Studio shortlisted in South Cheshire Chamber awards

Nantwich Excel Training Studio shortlisted in South Cheshire Chamber awards

Nantwich mum Shona Tomkinson has seen her Excel Training Studio go from strength to strength – just a year after opening.

The fitness studio in Nantwich is celebrating its first anniversary, now has more than 120 regular members signed up, and has been shortlisted for a new business award.

November 15, 2017
Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Shoppers have the chance to buy original gifts from local craftspeople at a Christmas Artisan Market being held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The market will be staged on Saturday December 2, when the college’s mini zoo will also be open with a special visit from Father Christmas.

November 15, 2017
Barnardo’s stores in Nantwich join appeal for winter woollies

Barnardo’s stores in Nantwich join appeal for winter woollies

Staff at Barnardo’s shops across Nantwich and Crewe are appealing for people to have a pre-Christmas sort-out – and donate unwanted winter woollies.

Stocks of winter clothes – such as jumpers and coats – are flying off the rails at the charity’s shops in Nantwich, Stapeley and Crewe, as the weather turns colder.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town progressed to the second round of the Integero League Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win at the Weaver over Droylsden.

Two goals in the first half through David Forbes’ penalty and Steve Jones’ close range finish were followed by Joe Mwasile’s late strike.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author Claire Bassi has been shortlisted in this year’s Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel in the Bridport Prize competition with her story ‘Sugar Bird’.

Claire, just one of three to be shortlisted, wins a cash prize plus a manuscript appraisal from The Literary Consultancy to help her shape and develop her novel.

November 14, 2017
Future of The Box live music venue in South Cheshire in doubt

Future of The Box live music venue in South Cheshire in doubt

The future of one of South Cheshire’s only live music venues remains in doubt today.

The Box, at the rear of The Royal Hotel in Crewe, could be demolished to make way for future development, according to regular users.

November 14, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC girls’ teams flourish at Vagrants club

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC girls’ teams flourish at Vagrants club

Girls rugby is taking off in style at Crewe & Nantwich after the Vagrants club achieved a historic first.

Every age group at the club was represented at matches for the first time at the weekend as the U13 and U15 girls played their first matches.

November 14, 2017

Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert

Weds 6th December 8pm Crewe Lyceum Age Guidance 16+ Tickets £27.50. Show & Dine Tickets £47.50 (includes two-course meal and drink in the Restaurant before the show). Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny[Read More…]

November 14, 2017
Car park charging review as Nantwich Pool users set to lose ticket refunds

Car park charging review as Nantwich Pool users set to lose ticket refunds

Council chiefs have promised an overhaul of the borough’s car park charging policy which currently sees Nantwich shoppers pay some of the highest fees.

The pledge emerged today when council chiefs unveiled Cheshire East’s pre-budget consultation report for 2018-21.

November 13, 2017
Nantwich and Crewe residents face another 4.99% Council Tax rise

Nantwich and Crewe residents face another 4.99% Council Tax rise

Householders across Nantwich and Crewe could face another 4.99% Council Tax rise in 2018-19 after Cheshire East Council unveiled its pre-Budget proposals today.

The authority is faced with finding £20 million of savings in the next financial year, while having to fund spiralling costs in adult social care and child care.

November 13, 2017
Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

A charity fashion show is being staged at the M&Co store in Nantwich town centre.

The event, this Wednesday November 15, aims to raise funds in aid of Cancer Research UK.

November 13, 2017
Thousands pay respects on Remembrance Sunday across South Cheshire

Thousands pay respects on Remembrance Sunday across South Cheshire

Thousands of people attended Remembrance Sunday parades or paused in silence wherever they were to honour those who gave their lives in battle.

Remembrance parades took place in Nantwich, Crewe, Wistaston and other villages around the region.

November 13, 2017
Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Premier Division Crewe FC had a comfortable win in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup over Division One Winsford Over 3.

Lee Mellor scored four times with hat-tricks for Tom Finch and Tristan Sword, other goals from Wayne Beggs (2) and Jon Stone.

November 12, 2017