Archive for February, 2019

Baby hamsters found dumped in box on park bench in Crewe

Baby hamsters found dumped in box on park bench in Crewe

Six baby hamsters are recovering in RSPCA care in Nantwich after they were found dumped in a box on a bench in Crewe.

Council workers found the Syrian hamsters in the discarded box in Queens Park on Tuesday (February 12), and took them to the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road.

February 14, 2019
New service launched for South Cheshire residents with vision and hearing loss

New service launched for South Cheshire residents with vision and hearing loss

A service for people in South Cheshire who experience vision and hearing loss has been launched.

Cheshire East Council is working with charity Deafness Support Network to provide the new “one-stop shop”.

February 14, 2019
Stapeley primary school launches new playgroup

Stapeley primary school launches new playgroup

Pear Tree School in Stapeley has launched a new weekly Playgroup.

“Little PiPs” is being run by the staff from ‘PiPs’ – the primary school’s own before and after school club.

February 13, 2019
Nantwich fly-tipping “disgraceful” as Cheshire East recruits officers

Nantwich fly-tipping “disgraceful” as Cheshire East recruits officers

Two officers have been recruited as part of Cheshire East Council’s bid to tackle fly-tipping and waste disposal issues in South Cheshire.

The move comes in a week when fly-tippers dumped a pile of domestic waste just yards from the airman’s memorial grave in Nantwich..

February 13, 2019
Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

A talk by Professor Andrew Hopper of The University of Leicester called “The Human Costs of the Civil War” will take place at Nantwich Museum.

It will be held at 2pm this Friday, February 15.

February 13, 2019
Health firm in Nantwich helps people with Parkinson’s disease

Health firm in Nantwich helps people with Parkinson’s disease

Health and wellbeing specialists have teamed up with a Crewe and Nantwich charity to support people living with Parkinson’s.

Physiotherapists at ctchealthcare in Nantwich have launched chair-based exercise classes designed to help slow down symptoms of Parkinson’s while being motivational and fun.

February 13, 2019
Former Miss England from Nantwich to release album

Former Miss England from Nantwich to release album

A former Miss England from Nantwich has released an EP after collaborating with Jose Feliciano and Irish group Clannad.

Natasha Hemmings, 23, hopes the release will launch her musical career while she completes her final year at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

February 13, 2019
“Bingo at Book Shop” in Nantwich to raise funds for partially sighted football team

“Bingo at Book Shop” in Nantwich to raise funds for partially sighted football team

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the book shop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in Nantwich later this month.

All money raised will go towards running and maintaining ‘Winsford Wolves VIFC’ partially sighted 5-a-side indoor football team, setup by Craig Acton in April 2015.

February 13, 2019
Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Senior Cup semis after beating Chester FC

Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Senior Cup semis after beating Chester FC

A dramatic injury time winner helped Nantwich Town overcome higher league Chester FC in the Cheshire Senior Cup quarter-finals.

The Dabbers’ 1-0 victory at the Weaver Stadium secured them a semi-final spot.

February 13, 2019
Review: Anita Harris at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Anita Harris at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum welcomed Anita Harris, star of the stage and screen to Crewe on Sunday night.

Anita Harris in Concert was an evening of song, chat and humour about her life and career in the 1960s and 70s.

February 11, 2019
Anger as fly-tippers dump rubbish next to airman’s memorial in Nantwich

Anger as fly-tippers dump rubbish next to airman’s memorial in Nantwich

Fly-tippers have dumped a pile of rubbish just yards from the airman’s memorial in Nantwich.

The rubbish was found dumped by walkers earlier today close to the site by the River Weaver, off Shrewbridge Road.

February 11, 2019
Wrenbury & District Model Railway club celebrates 5th birthday

Wrenbury & District Model Railway club celebrates 5th birthday

The Wrenbury & District Model Railway club has celebrated its fifth birthday.

The club has grown in membership and popularity since its formation and organisers are hoping to encourage more to join.

February 11, 2019
NHS users in Crewe and Nantwich urged to nominate for Public Choice Awards

NHS users in Crewe and Nantwich urged to nominate for Public Choice Awards

People in Crewe and Nantwich can recognise local NHS staff for going the extra mile by nominating in the Public Choice Award.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is urging those who have benefited from the kindness of its staff to put them forward as part of the Trust’s annual Celebration of Achievement Awards.

February 11, 2019