Archive for October, 2018

Nantwich teenager earns Pride of Britain award for dramatic kayak rescue

Nantwich teenager earns Pride of Britain award for dramatic kayak rescue

Nantwich teenager Joe Rowlands has been honoured in the Pride of Britain awards for his courageous rescue of his dad in a dramatic sea kayaking incident.

And a second Cheshire youngster – Max Johnson from Winsford – is also being honoured for his work in bringing a change to the laws on organ donation.

October 29, 2018
Top UK apprentices celebrated at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Top UK apprentices celebrated at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

The next generation of highly skilled construction plant maintenance apprentices received final awards at a presentation at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Seventy-five trainee engineers from across the country were joined by employers to celebrate a 100% success rate on the completion of their Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Plant Maintenance.

October 28, 2018
Businesses back celebrity boxing night fundraiser in Nantwich

Businesses back celebrity boxing night fundraiser in Nantwich

High profile businesses have thrown their weight behind a celebrity boxing night in Nantwich to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and The Christie Hospital.

They are joining forces with organisers of “Road to the Ring” to welcome famous faces from the boxing world including Frank Bruno, Carl Froch, Tim Witherspoon and Joe Egan to Nantwich next spring.

October 28, 2018
Nantwich Town tumble out of FA Trophy away at Stalybridge

Nantwich Town tumble out of FA Trophy away at Stalybridge

A second half penalty was enough to knock Nantwich Town out of this season’s FA Trophy away at Stalybridge Celtic.

Jamie Morgan’s push in the penalty box convinced the referee to award a spot-kick to the hosts.

October 28, 2018
MP Laura Smith – latest drop-in surgery and appointment times

MP Laura Smith – latest drop-in surgery and appointment times

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has announced the latest drop-in surgery and appointment times for constituents in November and December.

It starts on Friday November 2, with a Drop-In Surgery at Nantwich Library from 10am to noon.

October 28, 2018
Jackdaw shot in windpipe treated by RSPCA Stapeley Grange

Jackdaw shot in windpipe treated by RSPCA Stapeley Grange

RSPCA staff in Nantwich have hit out at “deliberate cruelty” after treating a jackdaw which had been shot in the windpipe.

Vets at Stapeley Grange on London Road tried to save the life of a jackdaw which was rescued by the RSPCA.

October 27, 2018
Nantwich students’ key role at Horse of the Year Show

Nantwich students’ key role at Horse of the Year Show

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich have provided a key service to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), the world’s most famous horse show.

A team of 38 Level 3 Diploma students supported the international show jumping course designers and other displays for the eighth consecutive year at a five day action-packed programme.

October 27, 2018
Bonfire Night at The Swan in Marbury

Bonfire Night at The Swan in Marbury

The Swan in Marbury is to stage a get together on Friday November 2 for Bonfire Night.

Friends and families are invited to a traditional bonfire and firework display.

October 27, 2018
Age UK Cheshire to host Brine Leas School Christmas concert

Age UK Cheshire to host Brine Leas School Christmas concert

Age UK Cheshire have teamed up with Brine Leas School in Nantwich to provide a festive feast of entertainment for their Christmas Carol Concert.

Entertainment will be provided by the school choir, chamber choir, school band, chamber band and a selection of soloists.

October 27, 2018
Works at Crewe Green Roundabout almost complete

Works at Crewe Green Roundabout almost complete

Work on the new Crewe Green Roundabout junction is almost complete, says Cheshire East Council.

The majority of traffic management measures at the roundabout will be removed from the week commencing October 29, which will open up the roundabout and its approaches.

October 27, 2018

ART EXHIBITION – WORLESTON and WRENBURY ART GROUPS

WORLESTON and WRENBURY ART GROUPS WORLESTON VILLAGE HALL, CW5 6DN SATURDAY 17th and SUNDAY 18th NOVEMBER 10am ————4pm REFRESHMENTS FREE ADMISSION

October 27, 2018
Jason Cook to star in latest Nantwich Civic Very Best in Stand Up

Jason Cook to star in latest Nantwich Civic Very Best in Stand Up

Jason Cook heads up a top bill of comedy acts at the next ‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ at Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday November 2.

The first act of the evening is Andy Robinson, a seasoned performer who started stand up in the early 90s.

October 26, 2018
Nantwich Walled Garden Society seminar set for museum in November

Nantwich Walled Garden Society seminar set for museum in November

Elizabethan gardens are the subject of a seminar organised by Nantwich Walled Garden Society in collaboration with Nantwich Museum on Saturday November 10.

There will be four illustrated talks.

October 26, 2018