Archive for July, 2018

David Walliams’ hilarious Awful Auntie production comes to Crewe Lyceum

David Walliams’ hilarious Awful Auntie production comes to Crewe Lyceum

Citizens of Crewe and Nantwich are advised to watch out for a very large owl as well as the most awful Auntie in history.

They will be up against a brave little girl and her ghostly friend in the world premiere production of David Walliams’ Awful Auntie at Crewe Lyceum Theatre, August 22-26.

July 9, 2018
Craig Ruscoe leads Woore 1sts to victory over rivals Leycett

Craig Ruscoe leads Woore 1sts to victory over rivals Leycett

By Roger Horwood
Craig Ruscoe (pictured) starred with bat and ball to help lead Woore CC 1sts to victory over rivals Leycett.

The win means Woore are in second place on 228 points at the halfway stage of the season, a lead of 59 points on third placed Sandyford and 22 points behind leaders Bagnall Norton.

July 8, 2018

Nantwich Pilates

Pilates will be starting in Nantwich on Fridays 9.40 am & Wednesday afternoons at Nantwich Parish Rooms, Town Centre. Message Lynne on 07738117566 to book in, or email [email protected]. www.crewedancefit.co.uk for lots more classes / Keep Fit to Music sessions.

July 8, 2018
Olympic medalist Bryony Page thrills Wybunbury pupils with visit

Olympic medalist Bryony Page thrills Wybunbury pupils with visit

Olympic trampolinist Bryony Page had Wybunbury youngsters leaping for joy when she brought her silver medal in for a visit.

Page, who landed the medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, spoke to the pupils at Wybunbury Delves primary.

July 8, 2018
Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 by League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra

Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 by League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra

Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten by a Jordan Bowery header when they entertained League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

The pre-season friendly proved a good work out for both sides in hot weather at the Weaver Stadium.

July 8, 2018
Leighton Hospital outlines plan for winter A&E demand

Leighton Hospital outlines plan for winter A&E demand

By Stephen Topping
Leighton hospital is gearing up for the winter ahead following unprecedented A&E demand and delays last year.

The NHS trusts which control Leighton and Macclesfield hospitals presented their plans on how to improve winter A&E performance to a Cheshire East Council scrutiny committee.

July 7, 2018
Council teams deal with latest illegal traveller encampment in Nantwich

Council teams deal with latest illegal traveller encampment in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council enforcement teams are dealing with another illegal traveller encampment on Barony Park in Nantwich.

The travellers arrived yesterday afternoon (July 6), three weeks after a previous group left following a week-long stay on the park and nearby Volunteer Fields which involved two court applications.

July 7, 2018
Review: Nantwich Players and their Ladies Day production

Review: Nantwich Players and their Ladies Day production

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players’ Summer production is the delightfully funny Ladies Day, written by Amanda Whittingham and directed by Clare Hoy and Garth Jones.

Set in 2005 when Royal Ascot was staged at York, Ladies Day tells the story of four factory work colleagues and how a day at the races changes their lives forever.

July 7, 2018
Nantwich retailer Mia Stanza launches ‘virtual reality’ sofa designer

Nantwich retailer Mia Stanza launches ‘virtual reality’ sofa designer

Iconic Nantwich brand Mia Stanza is now helping customers design their new sofas… from the comfort of their current ones!

An online “virtual simulator” now means shoppers can sit down and design exactly the sort of sofa they want in their living room.

July 7, 2018
New Marbury Meadows home to officially open in Wrenbury

New Marbury Meadows home to officially open in Wrenbury

A new addition to a housing development in Wrenbury will be officially opened by the village school’s headteacher tomorrow (July 7).

And residents can call in on the Wimbledon-inspired launch from 11am and look around the new view home on the Marbury Meadows development.

July 6, 2018
Council-owned company plan to protect social care from cuts

Council-owned company plan to protect social care from cuts

By Stephen Topping
A council-owned company could be set up to protect social care services in Crewe and Nantwich from further cuts.

Care4CE, Cheshire East Council’s provider of adult social care services, has been slashed in size over the past nine years from a workforce of 1,500 to fewer than 700 – while some services are no longer offered.

July 6, 2018
Complaints against Cheshire Fire and Rescue fall by more than half

Complaints against Cheshire Fire and Rescue fall by more than half

By Stephen Topping
Complaints made to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service fell by more than half last year.

Figures revealed by the Cheshire Fire Authority show that the service received 17 complaints in 2017-18, compared to 35 in the previous year.

July 6, 2018
Elle Morris mum to tackle 65km challenge in her memory

Elle Morris mum to tackle 65km challenge in her memory

The mum of tragic Nantwich youngster Elle Morris, who died after a double lung transplant, has vowed to continue raising money in her memory.

Becky Whitfield spoke out as she prepares to take part in a 65km cross Peak District challenge in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust tomorrow (July 7).

July 6, 2018