Archive for October, 2018

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies battle back for 22-22 draw at Preston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies battle back for 22-22 draw at Preston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies battled back late in second half to share the points with Preston Grasshoppers.

Despite starting the game well with a try from Mollie Latham, Crewe found the Hoppers too strong and the hosts had raced into a 15-5 lead at half time.

October 11, 2018
Nantwich Town continue fine form with 2-1 win over Hednesford Town

Nantwich Town continue fine form with 2-1 win over Hednesford Town

By James Brown
Nantwich Town continued their fine Evo-Stik Premier Division form with a 2-1 win over Hednesford Town.

The Dabbers got off to a perfect start after controlling the opening exchanges.

October 11, 2018
Megan Lee

South Cheshire singer Megan Lee to perform at Oddfellows in Nantwich

South Cheshire singer Megan Lee will be wowing the crowds when she performs at Oddfellows Arms in Nantwich during this week’s Words and Music Festival.

Megan, who recently released an album with words and music festival director Nigel Stonier, is an acclaimed singer known throughout Cheshire and the North West.

October 10, 2018
Orphaned otter cub nursed back to health by Nantwich RSPCA centre

Orphaned otter cub nursed back to health by Nantwich RSPCA centre

An otter cub, just days old, is recovering at the Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich after being found all on her own with no mum nearby.

The little otter, named Bramble by staff, was found by a member of the public with her eyes still closed and suffering from hypothermia next to the Menai Strait, in Bangor.

October 10, 2018
Artist Christian Turner produces Nantwich 2019 calendar

Artist Christian Turner produces Nantwich 2019 calendar

By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire artist Christian Turner has produced a Nantwich 2019 calendar.

It is his first calendar of Nantwich and features his oil paintings of scenes within the town.

October 10, 2018
Nantwich firm wins Heathrow “World of Opportunity” grant programme

Nantwich firm wins Heathrow “World of Opportunity” grant programme

Nantwich business Direct Access Consultancy is one of the winners Heathrow’s World of Opportunity grant programme.

For the second year, Heathrow has partnered with the Department for International Trade “Exporting is GREAT Campaign” to fund 20 SMEs and their exporting ambitions.

October 10, 2018
Cheshire East Council facing £5.3 million budget shortfall, says review

Cheshire East Council facing £5.3 million budget shortfall, says review

By Aran Dhillon, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could be forced to introduce a number of “realistic” saving measures to address a budget shortfall of £5.3 million.

The mid-year review of performance – discussed by the Cabinet during yesterday’s meeting – outlines how the authority is providing “value for money” services.

October 10, 2018
Former goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar to launch new book in Nantwich

Former goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar to launch new book in Nantwich

Former Liverpool and Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar will be in Nantwich in December to sign copies of his new autobiography.

Grobbelaar, who rose to prominence in the 1980s and 90s, will be in town on Friday December 14 in an event organised by Nantwich Bookshop.

October 10, 2018
Tree of Light plans for Nantwich in November event

Tree of Light plans for Nantwich in November event

Nantwich residents are invited to gather outside St Mary’s Parish Rooms where a Tree of Light will be illuminated in November.

There will be a short service of prayer, hymns and poetry at the event on Sunday November 4 at 5pm.

October 9, 2018
Mornflake unveils new branding at Alex Soccer Centre

Mornflake unveils new branding at Alex Soccer Centre

Breakfast company Mornflake has unveiled new branding at the Alex Soccer Centre in Shavington as it flies the flag for the Mighty Oat and its home in South Cheshire.

The firm has been a long-standing supporter of the facility where more than 4,000 children are coached in their football skills every week.

October 9, 2018
Wistaston man fined over maintenance of property in Crewe

Wistaston man fined over maintenance of property in Crewe

A Wistaston man was fined for failing to maintain and tidy up a property he owns in Crewe, a court heard.

Cheshire East Council served a notice requiring proper maintenance of land at a property David Belcher owns in Hall O’Shaw Street, in Crewe, in 2016.

October 9, 2018

Choral Concert in Crewe

Music to commemorate the centenary of the ending of World War 1.The main item is the Armed Man,a Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins. Given by Sandbach Choral Society conducted by Christopher Cromar. Sunday 18th November at 7.30pm in St.Michael’s Church, Ford Lane, Crewe CW1 3TN.Tickets £12,£10 concessions, Accompanied under 16s free. Available from Ticket Secretary on tel. 07941 183812[Read More…]

October 9, 2018
Mayor launches 11th Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Mayor launches 11th Nantwich Words and Music Festival

The 11th Nantwich Words and Music Festival was launched to a packed room of performers, volunteers and guests at Nantwich Civic Hall last night.

Guests were treated to singing by the talented Weaver Primary youngsters with organiser Nigel Stonier on the guitar.

October 9, 2018