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Decibellas Women’s Choir to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir to perform in Bunbury

Cheshire-based Decibellas Women’s Choir is to stage a one-off concert at St Boniface Church in Bunbury, near Nantwich.

The theme of the concert is the concept of ‘light’.

October 18, 2016
Nantwich firm launches charity cards for sick babies

Nantwich firm launches charity cards for sick babies

Nantwich firm Pudding & Chops has launched a series of charity cards for parents of premature and sick babies.

The new cards aim to help families celebrate special moments in the lives of special care babies.

October 18, 2016
New community football league launched in Nantwich

New community football league launched in Nantwich

Footballers in Nantwich can test themselves in the biggest league network in the world.

A new community six-a-side football competition is kicking off in the town next month.

October 18, 2016
Nantwich Mayor launches Christmas card competition

Nantwich Mayor launches Christmas card competition

Mayor of Nantwich Councillor Andrew Martin has launched a Christmas card competition for the town’s youngsters.

Young residents and pupils under the age of 16 are invited to come up with a design along the theme of ‘Christmas in Nantwich’.

October 17, 2016
Angry councillors attack Nantwich Kingsley Fields housing plans

Angry councillors attack Nantwich Kingsley Fields housing plans

Councillors in Nantwich have hit out at detailed plans unveiled for the Kingsley Fields 1,000-home development in the town.

North West Nantwich Consortium already has outline planning permission for the site which borders River Weaver, Waterlode, the A51 and Welshmans Lane.

October 17, 2016
Willaston Primary Academy to stage firework extravaganza

Willaston Primary Academy to stage firework extravaganza

Willaston Primary is to stage a ‘firework extravaganza’ on Friday October 28.

The event will feature fairground rides as well as hot and cold refreshments, including hot dogs and burgers.

October 17, 2016
New Wilbrahams managers in Nantwich fired up for success

New Wilbrahams managers in Nantwich fired up for success

A young couple who have taken over Wilbrahams Bar and Kitchen in Nantwich, believe they can bring back success to the once popular outlet.

Matt Case and Charvelle Henshaw are determined to turn the fortunes of the Welsh Row venue around after a succession of short-term landlords.

October 17, 2016
Nantwich Museum issues appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum issues appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum has issued an appeal for more volunteers to help run the facility.

More than 50 volunteers currently help with all aspects of the museum’s activities.

October 17, 2016
Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner
Standing on stage to introduce an evening of poetry to a packed Civic Hall, Nantwich Words and Music Festival organiser Nigel Stonier said “we care about the words”.

This love for language couldn’t have been any better demonstrated by the two poets performing that night, Mike Garry and Dr John Cooper Clarke.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor swimming pool is set to close for five weeks to undergo essential repairs.

The pool, which has attracted more than 100,000 visits since May 2016, is to undergo a significant refurbishment to improve its condition.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended by Stourbridge defeat

Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended by Stourbridge defeat

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town bowed out of the FA Cup after three first half goals from Stourbridge saw the visitors claim a 3-1 win.

Leon Broadhurst opened the scoring early on with a header before Luke Benbow fired in from range and Broadhurst added another with a close range finish.

October 16, 2016
Nantwich Health Centre “sorry” to patients for technical issues

Nantwich Health Centre “sorry” to patients for technical issues

Bosses at Nantwich Health Centre have apologised to patients for ‘technical difficulties’.

But they insist the practice is open for appointments as normal, dismissing rumours on social media that it had to operate an “emergency only” policy last week.

October 15, 2016
Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Communities in Nantwich and Crewe are being invited to apply for grants aimed at promoting walking and cycling.

Town and parish councils, charities and voluntary organisations can apply to Cheshire East Council for up to £9,999 in funding.

October 15, 2016