Archive for September, 2018

Colleagues pay tribute to Nantwich accountant who dies aged 42

Colleagues pay tribute to Nantwich accountant who dies aged 42

Colleagues have paid tribute to a Nantwich accountant who has died aged just 42.

Jonathan Curwen, co-director of Afford Bond Chartered Accountants, died of cancer after a brave battle, the firm said.

September 7, 2018
Cygnet’s lucky escape as Nantwich RSPCA staff remove 7cm hook

Cygnet’s lucky escape as Nantwich RSPCA staff remove 7cm hook

A cygnet who swallowed a large fishing hook has been saved by RSPCA staff in Nantwich.

And the incident has prompted the charity to urge anglers to take litter home with them.

September 6, 2018

Elmscot Day Nursery & Nursery School Open Day

Date: Saturday 15th September 2018 Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm Location: Barony Court, Barony Road, Nantwich, CW5 5RD Prospective families are invited to experience the opportunities we provide for the children in our care. Come along to: – meet our passionate, qualified teachers & team, all First Aid trained – see our safe, welcoming learning environments and amazing garden – find[Read More…]

September 6, 2018
Ringway Jacobs lands Cheshire East Council highways contract

Ringway Jacobs lands Cheshire East Council highways contract

Ringway Jacobs has landed a £600 million contract from Cheshire East Council to continue managing its highways service across the borough.

The council approved the award of a new contract to deliver highways services for up to 15 years.

September 6, 2018
Nantwich nursery benefits from new sensory garden

Nantwich nursery benefits from new sensory garden

A sensory garden at a Nantwich nursery has blossomed with help from a building developer.

Redrow supplied top soil to help with the creation of the new outdoor facility at Rebecca’s Day Nursery in Faddiley, near Nantwich.

September 6, 2018
Crewe Ath hammer Willaston White Star 5-1 in Premier Division

Crewe Ath hammer Willaston White Star 5-1 in Premier Division

Crewe Athletic had another good win beating Willaston White Star 1-5 in the opening Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division fixtures.

Shannon Sinnott Jnr scored twice for the visitors, one goal coming after a remarkable 80-yard solo run.

September 5, 2018
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home by Hyde United

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home by Hyde United

Nantwich Town avoided a third consecutive league defeat with a late leveller to draw 1-1 at home to Hyde United.

A late Jamie Lawrie free-kick rescued a point for the Dabbers in a tight contest at the Weaver Stadium.

September 5, 2018

The Cheshire Bazaar: Dorfold Hall

Sunday September 9th THE CHESHIRE BAZAAR: DORFOLD HALL Dorfold Hall, Chester Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8LD ANTIQUES – ARTISAN – FOOD – VINTAGE – COLLECTIBLES – RETRO Come and join us for a splendid day out at our new Cheshire Bazaar venue, an outdoor fair in the grounds of the historic hall, with a spectacular range of antiques, vintage &[Read More…]

September 5, 2018
Brine Leas headteacher Andrew Cliffe to retire this term

Brine Leas headteacher Andrew Cliffe to retire this term

Headteacher of Brine Leas Andrew Cliffe is to retire in December after 24 years at the Nantwich school.

He revealed his decision to parents and staff as pupils returned to the Audlem Road academy this week.

September 5, 2018
Family tribute to motorcyclist killed in A534 collision at Faddiley, Nantwich

Family tribute to motorcyclist killed in A534 collision at Faddiley, Nantwich

The family of a man who died following a collision in Faddiley near Nantwich have issued a tribute.

Alan Hough, 79, died on Thursday August 30 following a collision on the A534, Wrexham Road.

September 4, 2018
Steam train programme maker to stage Crewe Lyceum talk

Steam train programme maker to stage Crewe Lyceum talk

Self-confessed Crewe train spotter and TV programme maker David Parker returns to the town this month to give an illustrated talk on his new programme, “Flying Scotsman and the Golden Age of Steam”.

And on stage at Crewe Lyceum with David will be special guest Bryan Skellon, a retired Crewe Works railway engineer whose book of memories Inside Crewe Works is published in September.

September 4, 2018
Nantwich Town prepare for new FA Cup journey against Worksop

Nantwich Town prepare for new FA Cup journey against Worksop

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town return to FA Cup action this weekend when they host Worksop Town in the First Qualifying Round of the 2018-19 competition.

Worksop, who play in the Northern Counties East Premier Division, beat Carlton Town in the Preliminary Round and defeated Shepshed Dynamo in the Extra Preliminary Round.

September 4, 2018
Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Care home residents in Nantwich are enjoying their doggy days after staff put out an appeal for pooches.

What started as a general request on Facebook to see if anyone could bring a dog into Richmond Village retirement centre for residents to spend time with, has become a runaway success.

September 4, 2018