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Nantwich cubs in conservation work at Coed Wen community woodland

Nantwich cubs in conservation work at Coed Wen community woodland

Cubs from 7th SWC Millfields in Nantwich have continued their community conservation work at Coed Wen Community Woodland in Nantwich.

As part of their DIY badge, the Cubs built four bird houses but with no confirmed location to put them up.

April 7, 2017
Electro 80s to perform fundraiser in Nantwich

Electro 80s to perform fundraiser in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
1980s Electronica tribute band Electro 80s will perform a fund-raising concert at The Studio in Nantwich on April 13.

The gig is at the start of the five-day Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

April 7, 2017
Nantwich residents call on council help to ban travellers from Barony Park

Nantwich residents call on council help to ban travellers from Barony Park

Residents called on councillors to take action after the latest case of travellers illegally setting up camp on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Families on Park View and surrounding streets have complained about anti-social behaviour of travellers, including fires being set alight, indecent exposure, and criminal damage.

April 6, 2017
Prostate Cancer Support Group to run testing event in Nantwich

Prostate Cancer Support Group to run testing event in Nantwich

Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold an annual testing session at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday April 8.

Testing will be carried out between 10am and 1pm by taking a sample of blood by trained phlebotomists.

April 6, 2017
Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

By Joe Ellis
The friendliest of local derbies set the scene for this year’s Cheshire Senior Cup Final as Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town locked horns at Gresty Road.

A youthful looking Crewe side with many academy graduates took on a full strength Nantwich side, coming off the back of a draw at Spennymoor on Saturday.

April 6, 2017
Crewe Engineering & Design UTC new building nears completion

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC new building nears completion

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC is to open a new building ready for an intake of students in September.

The expansion will offer a new modern learning environment designed to motivate and inspire students at the new centre.

April 5, 2017
Celebration of William Shakespeare at Nantwich Museum

Celebration of William Shakespeare at Nantwich Museum

“A Celebration of William Shakespeare” exhibition by local artist John Harrison has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It runs until Saturday June 3.

April 5, 2017
Nantwich Food Festival to welcome top TV chef Candice Brown

Nantwich Food Festival to welcome top TV chef Candice Brown

Nantwich Food Festival will welcome top TV chef Candice Brown to its food theatre this September.

The popular South Cheshire event gears up for another record-breaking weekend.

April 5, 2017
Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

By Richard Scott
Playing in a cup final is special for anyone in non-League football.

But for Nantwich Town’s Steve Jones, Wednesday’s Cheshire Senior Cup final it’s extra significant.

April 4, 2017
Rio medallist Bryony Page named as new Wingate Centre Vice President

Rio medallist Bryony Page named as new Wingate Centre Vice President

Olympic Silver Medallist Bryony Page has been named as new Vice President for The Wingate Special Children’s Trust.

The former Brine Leas and Malbank Sixth Form student grew up in Wrenbury and used the Wingate Centre to start her trampolining career.

April 4, 2017
Comedian Jasper Carrott to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Comedian Jasper Carrott to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary comic Jasper Carrott visits Crewe Lyceum to perform on April 19 and 20.

Carrott brings his Stand Up & Rock! show to South Cheshire to perform alongside his musical compatriots that have been rockin’ audiences all over the world.

April 4, 2017
Free transport for South Cheshire College students under new scheme

Free transport for South Cheshire College students under new scheme

Students travelling to study at South Cheshire College from September 2017 will receive free transport in a new sustainability scheme.

All 16-19 year old students enrolled on a full-time course will be eligible to access free transport throughout the academic year.

April 4, 2017
Mornflake backs UK Triathlon events including Nantwich

Mornflake backs UK Triathlon events including Nantwich

South Cheshire firm Mornflake has thrown its weight behind one of the country’s biggest programmes of triathlon events.

The breakfast foods giant is backing UK Triathlon in its bid to get people of all abilities running, cycling and swimming to medal glory.

April 3, 2017