Archive for January, 2019

Nantwich Job Club to launch second Steps to Employment course

Nantwich Job Club to launch second Steps to Employment course

Nantwich Job Club will be starting a second Steps to Employment course next week.

The CAP (Christians Againts Poverty) club is held at Market Street Church and will begin the new course on February 5.

January 31, 2019
Nantwich Walled Garden Society voices fears over housing plan for historic wall

Nantwich Walled Garden Society voices fears over housing plan for historic wall

Members of the Nantwich Walled Garden Society (NWGS) have voiced concerns over plans to build new houses on the historic site off Welsh Row.

Cheshire East Council is currently considering two new planning applications for permission to build six houses on the site.

January 31, 2019
Nantwich Marina appeal to trace Cadet Billington family after old items found

Nantwich Marina appeal to trace Cadet Billington family after old items found

Owners of Nantwich Marina are appealing for help to trace the family of a Cadet Billington after artefacts were found during a clear out.

Sheila Saner said she discovered personal items belonging to a Police Cadet Billington when threw out some old filing cabinets.

January 31, 2019
Elderly Nantwich residents need IT skills to improve lives, says councillor

Elderly Nantwich residents need IT skills to improve lives, says councillor

By Stephen Topping
Teaching IT skills to elderly residents in Crewe and Nantwich could help transform their lives and save the council significant amounts of cash.

That is the view of Wybunbury Cllr Janet Clowes, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for adult social care and integration.

January 31, 2019
County Group crowns 2018 with more than £5,000 raised for charities

County Group crowns 2018 with more than £5,000 raised for charities

South Cheshire employer The County Group ended 2018 on a high after raising more than £5,000 for charitable causes.

Fundraising took place throughout the year to support charities including the Donna Louise children’s hospice and bereavement charity Winston’s Wish.

January 31, 2019
Mental health spend on children double in different parts of Cheshire, figures show

Mental health spend on children double in different parts of Cheshire, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Health chiefs are spending almost twice as much on mental health services for youngsters in some parts of Cheshire than others, according to new figures.

Data presented to the Cheshire East health and wellbeing board shows for 2018-19, the NHS Eastern Cheshire clinical commissioning group (CCG) has spent £2.9 million on child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

January 30, 2019
Swansway Motor Group in South Cheshire crowned Dealer of Year at awards ceremony

Swansway Motor Group in South Cheshire crowned Dealer of Year at awards ceremony

South Cheshire family-owned Swansway Motor Group has been crowned Volkswagen Dealer Group of the Year 2018 at the brand’s One Business Awards.

Swansway owns and runs two Volkswagen centres – Crewe Volkswagen on Weston Road and Wrexham Volkswagen on Rhosddu Industrial Estate.

January 30, 2019
Highfields Academy in Nantwich launches wellbeing schemes

Highfields Academy in Nantwich launches wellbeing schemes

Pupils and staff at Highfields Academy in Nantwich are continuing their wellbeing drive with new initiatives in 2019.

The school has already won a Bronze Award Self Care from the NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group for signposting families to the 111 national
health helpline.

January 30, 2019
Police hunt two men linked to four house burglaries in Crewe

Police hunt two men linked to four house burglaries in Crewe

Detectives say four burglaries in the Crewe are linked and need help from public to trace the offenders.

Houses in Walthall Street, Lord Street, Bedford Street and Gresty Terrace were burgled between Sunday January 27 and Tuesday January 29.

January 30, 2019
Leighton Hospital launches mental health first aider scheme for staff

Leighton Hospital launches mental health first aider scheme for staff

Leighton hospital has introduced new mental health first aiders to help look after the health and wellbeing of staff.

A group of 17 staff at the South Cheshire hospital, run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, have received training to support colleagues.

January 29, 2019
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Elephant conservationist Saba Douglas-Hamilton will be at Crewe Lyceum in April to perform her UK show, “A Life with Elephants”.

Saba tells stories of her life and highlights from her decade as a BBC wildlife presenter while emphasizing the important role each of us can play in protecting the natural world.

January 29, 2019
Cheshire Wildlife Trust appeals for support in Year of the Environment

Cheshire Wildlife Trust appeals for support in Year of the Environment

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is urging more residents to back their fight to protect the county’s natural habitats during 2019 – the Government’s Year of the Environment.

Latest reports paint a bleak picture on the loss of natural areas, says the trust.

January 29, 2019
Railway Hotel in Nantwich to host “Cancer On The Rocks” blues festival

Railway Hotel in Nantwich to host “Cancer On The Rocks” blues festival

By Jonathan White
The 2nd annual “Cancer On The Rock” rock and blues music festival takes place at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich next month.

All profits from the weekend of live music featuring a range of acts will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

January 29, 2019