Archive for March, 2019

Nantwich Town secure triple signing to boost promotion run in

Nantwich Town secure triple signing to boost promotion run in

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town have announced the triple signing of Joe Davis, Wealth da Silva and Nathan Brown.

Davis, the centre-back son of legendary former Nantwich and Crewe Alex manager Steve, came through the academy at Port Vale, where he spent 12 years, making 27 first-team appearances.

March 29, 2019
Brexit won’t impact heavily on Cheshire East social care staffing, claim bosses

Brexit won’t impact heavily on Cheshire East social care staffing, claim bosses

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Brexit is not set to severely harm Cheshire East’s social care workforce, health chiefs have claimed.

Alex Mitchell, chief finance officer at NHS Eastern Cheshire clinical commissioning group (CCG), gave governors an update about how the area’s health system is preparing for Britain’s departure from the European Union.

March 28, 2019
Police to step up Nantwich Cemetery patrols amid more grave thefts

Police to step up Nantwich Cemetery patrols amid more grave thefts

Police have vowed to step up patrols around Nantwich Cemetery as more thefts have emerged of treasured items from gravesides.

The mum of tragic Elle Morris has told her two lanterns were stolen from Elle’s grave at the Whitehouse Lane site.

March 28, 2019
Nantwich Show to become two-day event from 2020

Nantwich Show to become two-day event from 2020

The annual Nantwich Show is to become a two-day event for the first time in its history, from the year 2020.

And next year’s event will also move to different days of the week, being held on Friday and Saturday July 17 and 18.

March 27, 2019
Stonemason reunited with matchbox left in Beeston Castle wall in 1964!

Stonemason reunited with matchbox left in Beeston Castle wall in 1964!

A retired stonemason who left a matchbox buried in a wall at Beeston Castle has been reunited with it – more than 50 years later!

Martin Goulding, now 78, left the box and a note inside buried in a supporting wall of a toilet block he helped to erect in the ancient castle grounds back in 1964.

March 27, 2019
Cheshire car maker Bentley create memory box for dementia sufferers

Cheshire car maker Bentley create memory box for dementia sufferers

Leading luxury car manufacturer Bentley have created a bespoke memory box for people living with dementia in Cheshire.

Specialists from the Crewe factory lined the box with leather and gold embroidery with their world-renowned precision.

March 27, 2019
Hundreds revel in Meet The Beatles fundraiser in Nantwich

Hundreds revel in Meet The Beatles fundraiser in Nantwich

Hundreds of 60s music lovers packed Nantwich Civic Hall for an evening of “Meet with the Beatles”

The charity fundraiser was held in aid of Hope house, North West Ambulance First Responders and Nantwich Fire Cadets.

March 27, 2019
Council and NHS bid to improve SEN services in Cheshire East

Council and NHS bid to improve SEN services in Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work is under way to improve services for youngsters with special educational needs (SEN) in Cheshire East following a damning inspection last year.

Cheshire East Council and local NHS providers were criticised following a joint inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted last March – with inspectors hitting out at ‘serious weaknesses’ in provision.

March 27, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on April 5 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Marlon Davis.

March 27, 2019
Prostate Cancer Support to run PSA testing at Nantwich Civic Hall

Prostate Cancer Support to run PSA testing at Nantwich Civic Hall

Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group is returning to Nantwich to run a PSA testing day.

The hall will open from 9.30am until 1pm on Saturday April 13 for men between the ages 45-75 to have a PSA blood test.

March 26, 2019

Wrenbury Wingate Centre dance and movement classes

A great opportunity for people aged 16 and over with a disability to get fit and meet new people Come and join us at the Wingate Centre, Wrenbury Hall Drive, Wrenbury CW5 8ES on Tuesdays from 11am until 12 noon and express yourself through dance and movement. It costs just £5 per person per session and no previous experience is[Read More…]

March 26, 2019
Four top chefs lined up for 2019 Nantwich Food Festival

Four top chefs lined up for 2019 Nantwich Food Festival

Four top chefs have been lined up to give live shows at this year’s Nantwich Food Festival.

Rosemary Shrager, Sean Wilson, Matt Tebbutt and Nigel Brown will be entertaining the packed crowds at the event set for August 30 to September 1.

March 26, 2019
“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

A “Spring in your step” exhibition displaying the talents of Shires’ Artists has opened in Nantwich Museum.

The artists have used their interpretation of Spring in the exhibition which is housed in the Millennium Gallery of the Pillory Street venue.

March 26, 2019