Archive for November, 2017

Planners approve bid to turn Redsands children’s centre into dementia care village

Planners approve bid to turn Redsands children’s centre into dementia care village

Planners have approved a bid to turn the former Redsands children’s centre in Nantwich, into a specialised 71-bedroom dementia care village.

The buildings, in Willaston, will now have a new lease of life as a specialised centre of excellence in dementia care, with landscaped gardens and residential units.

November 9, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band unveil Christmas concert plan

Nantwich Concert Band unveil Christmas concert plan

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage its popular annual Christmas concert on Saturday December 9.

The performance will take place at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street from 7.30pm.

November 8, 2017
Annual Holly Fair in Wistaston raises £1,800 for church

Annual Holly Fair in Wistaston raises £1,800 for church

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church in Wistaston has helped to raise more than £1,800 for church funds.

In the entrance hall, there was a hamper made up of Fair Traded goods, sponsored by Wells Green Choir, and a stall of Traidcraft foods and Christmas gifts.

November 8, 2017
AJ Pritchard family urges Nantwich fans to back his Strictly bid

AJ Pritchard family urges Nantwich fans to back his Strictly bid

The family of Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard are urging local Nantwich fans to support the former Brine Leas pupil’s bid to win the BBC show.

AJ, 23, is dancing with celebrity partner Mollie King, of group The Saturdays.

November 8, 2017
Simple Minds drum kit could fetch £1,500 at Nantwich auction

Simple Minds drum kit could fetch £1,500 at Nantwich auction

A drum kit owned by Simple Minds drummer Mike Ogletree during the band’s heyday in the 1980s, is to be sold at a Nantwich auction.

The kit, which was used throughout 1982 during Simple Minds’ tours and recording sessions, will go under the hammer at fine art auctioneers Peter Wilson.

November 8, 2017
Nantwich Film Club to screen acclaimed movie Lion

Nantwich Film Club to screen acclaimed movie Lion

Nantwich Film Club is showing the critically acclaimed film called Lion on Monday November 13.

The film tells the story of Saroo, a little 5-year-old indian child who roams the streets with his older brother.

November 8, 2017
Cheshire Police officer charged with rape of girl, 13, in Crewe

Cheshire Police officer charged with rape of girl, 13, in Crewe

A serving Cheshire police officer has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in Crewe.

Ian Naude, 29, of Market Drayton, has been charged with rape and appeared at South Cheshire Magistrates Court yesterday (November 6).

November 7, 2017
Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Youngsters in Nantwich are being given the chance to turn on the town’s Christmas Lights later this month.

Nantwich Town Council is staging a competition with one lucky winner joining town Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill for the big switch-on.

November 7, 2017

Service of Remembrance, Wistaston (Sunday 12th November 2017)

A Service of Remembrance will take place this Sunday 12th November 2017 at 3pm at the Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston. During the service one of the sixteen World War 2 heroes from Wistaston will be remembered: Lance Sergeant George Powell, Royal Corps of Signals, who died on Monday 27th May 1940, aged 21. He is buried in Hazebrouck[Read More…]

November 7, 2017
Call for action after spate of accidents at busy Stapeley junctions

Call for action after spate of accidents at busy Stapeley junctions

Stapeley councillors are calling for action at two busy road junctions in Nantwich after a series of accidents in recent weeks.

There have been a number of incidents at the traffic lights junctions of Newcastle Road/Elwood Way and further along where Elwood Way meets A51 London Road and Peter de Stapleigh Way.

November 7, 2017
SG World acquires Crewe-based The Printing House

SG World acquires Crewe-based The Printing House

SG World in Crewe has acquired neighbouring business The Printing House (TPH), which specialises in large format and litho printing.

Bosses of each company say the deal is a “natural extension” of SG World’s current print-based services, as well as being able to supply personalised workwear for existing sectors.

November 7, 2017
Reaseheath College named ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted inspection

Reaseheath College named ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted inspection

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for overall experiences and progress of students by Ofsted in its latest report.

The inspection, held in September, found Reaseheath offers “remarkable experiences and opportunities” for students who make excellent progress while at college.

November 7, 2017
Richmond Village Nantwich scoops Gold at In Bloom awards

Richmond Village Nantwich scoops Gold at In Bloom awards

Staff and residents at Richmond Village Nantwich are celebrating after winning In Bloom awards.

The care village won a Gold Award at the Nantwich in Bloom award ceremony and an Outstanding at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards.

November 6, 2017