Archive for February, 2019

Mid Cheshire Hospitals to stage Fashion & Fizz charity Nantwich event

Mid Cheshire Hospitals to stage Fashion & Fizz charity Nantwich event

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is holding a Fashion & Fizz evening to raise funds for its Everybody Knows Somebody dementia appeal.

Attendees will be treated to four glasses of wines and Prosecco from around the world, supplied by Nantwich wine merchants Rodney Densem Wines.

February 25, 2019
Nantwich Town star Steve Jones bags two as Square One beat Betley 5-1

Nantwich Town star Steve Jones bags two as Square One beat Betley 5-1

Champions Square One avenged last week’s shock defeat by Betley in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

And former Northern Ireland international and Crewe Alexandra striker Steve Jones was on target twice as they beat Betley 5-1.

February 25, 2019
Crewe man trains for 900 Land’s End to John O’Groats charity ride

Crewe man trains for 900 Land’s End to John O’Groats charity ride

By Jonathan White
Crewe man Roy Price is on schedule as he prepares for a 900-mile charity ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in May.

His ride is to raise money for cancer charity The Joshua Tree, which supports North West families living with life-changing experience of childhood cancer.

February 25, 2019
Nantwich Town held to 3-3 draw at fellow promotion chasers Warrington

Nantwich Town held to 3-3 draw at fellow promotion chasers Warrington

Nantwich Town let a 3-1 lead slip in a dramatic game against fellow promotion chasers Warrington.

The Dabbers looked to have seized control in an enthralling contest on the road at Cantilever Park.

February 24, 2019
Cheshire Drama Festival comes to Nantwich as teams battle for national final

Cheshire Drama Festival comes to Nantwich as teams battle for national final

The Cheshire Drama Festival for one-act plays is coming to Nantwich Players theatre on Love lane next month.

It is part of the All England Theatre Festival and the winner of Cheshire will proceed to the northern finals, where they get the chance to compete for the national finals in June.

February 24, 2019
Nantwich firm Right at Home South Cheshire shortlisted for national award

Nantwich firm Right at Home South Cheshire shortlisted for national award

Nantwich home care provider Right at Home South Cheshire has been shortlisted for the National Home Care Team of the Year Award.

The organisation will be competing for top honours at the 2019 Great British Care Awards.

February 23, 2019
Cheshire East “Little Bus” dial-a-ride service future uncertain amid budget cuts

Cheshire East “Little Bus” dial-a-ride service future uncertain amid budget cuts

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs have begun to discuss the future of the ‘Little Bus’ with the dial-a-ride service facing a possible cut in the newly-approved budget.

Cheshire East’s full council approved the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2019 to 2022 – including next year’s budget – at Thursday’s meeting.

February 23, 2019
Councillors approve 2.99% Council Tax rise across Cheshire East

Councillors approve 2.99% Council Tax rise across Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will face an increase in Council Tax from April after members approved the budget for next year.

A 2.99 per cent tax increase will come into effect – with the bill for a Band D property rising from £1,404.28 to £1,446.27.

February 23, 2019
Review: Nantwich Players double feature in Studio season

Review: Nantwich Players double feature in Studio season

By Claire Faulkner
The first double feature from the Nantwich Players Studio’s winter mini season opened with Albert by Richard Harris, followed by Edgar & Annabel by Sam Holcroft.

I’ve really enjoyed what the Nantwich Players Studio have produced so far, and I was thrilled to be invited into the final rehearsal of ‘Edgar and Annabel’.

February 23, 2019
“Very Best in Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich on March 1

“Very Best in Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich on March 1

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 1 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act is Geoff Norcott, who has become one of the most in-demand live comics and TV writers since his last appearance in Nantwich.

February 22, 2019
Road closure in Wistaston forces drivers to detour through businesses

Road closure in Wistaston forces drivers to detour through businesses

By Jonathan White
Frustrated motorists have been forced to take an unofficial detour through business premises to avoid long-running roadworks in Wisaston.

A ‘major gas replacement’ by Cadent Gas Ltd has closed the busy Wistaston Green Road from February 11 for five weeks.

February 22, 2019
Cllr Rachel Bailey

Taxpayers fork out more than £360 for Cheshire East Council leader to park her car

Cheshire East residents who face higher car parking fees have forked out more than £360 for the Council Leader to park her car in the past three years.

The figures – obtained through Freedom of Information – are revealed on the day Leader Cllr Rachel Bailey and her Conservative colleagues voted to increase car parking charges across the borough.

February 21, 2019
Tributes paid to former South Cheshire College boss who has died

Tributes paid to former South Cheshire College boss who has died

Tributes have been paid to former South Cheshire College Principal Sir David Collins who has died.

Sir David, who was also FE commissioner as well as college leader, died on February 14 following a long period of illness.

February 21, 2019