Archive for January, 2019

Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town have pulled off a real coup in the transfer market – signing the former Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller!

The 39-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium after a two-year break from football, and aims to help the Dabbers achieve promotion.

January 22, 2019

Elmscot Day Nursery Nantwich – Open Day

Come to our FREE event! Saturday 26th January 2019 10.00am – 2.00pm Elmscot Day Nursery, Barony Court, Barony Road, Nantwich, CW5 5RD Prospective families can come and meet our team, discover what we have to offer and view our incredible facilities.

January 22, 2019
Brine Leas pupils help raise £40,000 in Rudolph Runs hospice event

Brine Leas pupils help raise £40,000 in Rudolph Runs hospice event

Nantwich pupils who took part in Rudolph Runs for St Luke’s Hospice have helped to raise £40,000 towards patient care.

Fundraisers at St Luke’s were overwhelmed by the response to the festive fun runs with 43 schools, nurseries and Girl Guide groups signing up and hosting their own Rudolph Run in December.

January 22, 2019
Nantwich care firm Belong to launch arts for dementia project

Nantwich care firm Belong to launch arts for dementia project

Nantwich-based care village operator Belong has joined a project to see how arts can improve the lives of dementia sufferers.

Belong has teamed up with Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat, in the unique three-year research project.

January 22, 2019

Self-Defence – Ruskin High School

First Karate Club in Cheshire 1968. At Ruskin Road High School every Monday and Thursday 6.30pm.

January 21, 2019
Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

The teams in second and third place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division went head to head.

And it was Crewe Athletic who emerged triumphant, beating Salvador 6-3 to move into second place on goal difference.

January 21, 2019
Cheshire East Council failing to inspect food outlets in time, figures show

Cheshire East Council failing to inspect food outlets in time, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than one in 10 Cheshire East pubs, restaurants, takeaways or grocery stores requiring inspection at least every two years is not being checked on time.

Cheshire East Council says staff vacancies are to blame for missing the target on food hygiene ratings in the first half of 2018-19.

January 21, 2019

Hits and Giggles – Open Mic Comedy

Friday 1st March 8pm. Open Mic Comedy night hosted by MC Eamon Goodfellow (New Comedy Act 2019 Finalist). Each comedian gets a 10minbslit to showcase new material followed by Luve Mysic from Bethany Gail. Bar open, food available. Call 01279 628451 to reserve a seat

January 21, 2019

Secret Singwriters Club 34 Pepper Street

27th Jan 2pm. Live music at 34 Pepper Street, cafe Bar, from local soulful songwriter Claudia and gritty acoustic originals from Tiny Pioneers. FREE ENTRY full food menu available.

January 21, 2019
Malbank headteacher “disappointed” at critical Ofsted inspection

Malbank headteacher “disappointed” at critical Ofsted inspection

The headteacher of Malbank School in Nantwich said she is “disappointed” with the latest Ofsted report which says the school “requires improvement” overall.

Inspectors say the school on Welsh Row requires improvement in all categories, including leadership/management, quality of teaching, outcomes for pupils, and personal development/behaviour.

January 21, 2019
Nantwich Museum stages exhibition on Battle of Nantwich

Nantwich Museum stages exhibition on Battle of Nantwich

The 17th Century siege and Battle of Nantwich is remembered in an exhibition.

It opens in the Your Space Gallery in Nantwich Museum on Tuesday January 22.

January 21, 2019
St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection raises more than £27,000

St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection raises more than £27,000

The St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection Service has raised a staggering £27,000.

In total, 2,652 Christmas trees were collected and recycled between January 10 and 13.

January 21, 2019
Shavington dad’s long distance run challenge for cancer charity

Shavington dad’s long distance run challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Shavington dad is to tackle a 200-mile run from Nantwich to London and then race in the London Marathon to raise money for Children with Cancer UK charity.

Father-of-two Simon Benbow, 36, who himself has survived cancer, will set off on Monday April 22 from Nantwich to London over the space of five days.

January 21, 2019