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M&Co fashion show in Nantwich raises £400 for Climb charity

M&Co fashion show in Nantwich raises £400 for Climb charity

More than 50 people attended a charity fashion show at M&Co in Nantwich, which raised more than £400 for charity Climb.

Models, including staff, customers and their families and friends from the local community, took a turn on the catwalk.

September 19, 2016
Haughton Honey near Nantwich launches giant honey pot

Haughton Honey near Nantwich launches giant honey pot

Honey business Haughton Honey near Nantwich has launched a new 900g pot of raw honey.

It is believed to be the first brand of British honey in such a size of container, which is popular within mainland Europe.

September 19, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 33-29 at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 33-29 at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC pushed last season’s runners up Bourneville all the way in a classic encounter in Birmingham.

The hosts started strongly and Crewe allowed them too much space for a simple opening score, which was easily converted.

September 19, 2016

Crewe & District Writers Circle in Nantwich

Crewe and District Writers Circle will be holding an event for the launch of their new anthology ‘Word Weavers’ on Friday 23 September at 7 – 8.30 in Nantwich Bookshop. Tickets are priced at £10, which includes food and a copy of the anthology. Please call 01270 611665 to reserve your place.

September 18, 2016
Axis Arts Centre opens Autumn season with Edinburgh Fringe hit

Axis Arts Centre opens Autumn season with Edinburgh Fringe hit

Axis Arts Centre, the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Crewe, opens its Autumn Season with one of the hits of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

Vincent Gambini’s “This is not a Magic Show” is part performance-lecture, part deconstructed showbiz, and part really clever magic tricks.

September 18, 2016
Edward Timpson hails new Crewe Engineering & Design UTC

Edward Timpson hails new Crewe Engineering & Design UTC

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has hailed the opening of the new Crewe Engineering & Design UTC.

The school aims to teach and develop a new generation of engineers, innovators, technicians and designers.

September 18, 2016
Nantwich Town held 2-2 by Marine in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town held 2-2 by Marine in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town relied on a last minute Steve Jones goal to earn an FA Cup replay against Marine FC.

In a closely fought contest, the Dabbers looked to be heading out at the second qualifying round stage with just moments remaining.

September 18, 2016

Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

A driver was trapped in a car after two vehicles collided on the A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

Fire crews from Audlem and Crewe were called out to the smash on London Road last night (September 16).

September 17, 2016
Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston

Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Rail fans were kept on track at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day.

The free event took place at the society’s premises behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 17, 2016
Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners at Nantwich Food Festival are all smiles after collecting their prizes.

The trail was organised as part of the three-day foodie spectacular around the town.

September 17, 2016
Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and North Shropshire College are forming a federation which will benefit students, communities and businesses.

Both colleges specialise in land-based subjects and technical and vocational qualifications.

September 17, 2016

Nantwich Pre School Playgroup 50th Anniversary

NANTWICH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP IS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS, and YOU’RE INVITED!!! Come along and join in the 50th anniversary celebrations between 1 and 3 on Sunday the 25th of September at Nantwich Cricket Club, Whitehouse Lane, Nantwich. There’ll be lots going on including a BBQ, refreshments, games, a toy and book stall, a raffle, crafts as well as independent stall holders;[Read More…]

September 16, 2016
Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Rotary Clubs across Nantwich and Cheshire have raised £15,000 towards a sand dam in a remote Kenyan village.

The dam is needed in Thavu, Eastern Kenya, to store water and help villagers survive.

September 15, 2016