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Nantwich Besieged exhibition ends with two talks

Nantwich Besieged exhibition ends with two talks

The acclaimed ‘Nantwich Besieged’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum will conclude with two special talks.

The exhibition, which ends on September 17, recalls the English Civil War around the time of the siege of the town by Royalist troops at the end of 1642.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

The project to restore Nantwich’s historic aqueduct has scooped a national prize.

Conserve Nantwich Aqueduct project by Canal and Rivers Trust won the Restoration and Historic Environment Category at the Living Waterways Awards in Birmingham.

September 15, 2016

Pear Tree Primary open evenings in Stapeley

Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley, Nantwich, are to staged two open mornings. The school, on Pear Tree Field, will be throwing its doors open to prospective pupils and their parents on Thursday October 13 at 9.30am and 11.15am and on Wednesday November 16 at 9.30am and 11.15am. For more details visit the school visit or call in to the[Read More…]

September 14, 2016
Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town councillors have donated equipment to local officers in a bid to target speeders in the town.

A Speed Indicator Device and a speed gun has been presented to Nantwich Police as part of the local Community Speed Watch scheme.

September 14, 2016
Crewe Ath earn Cheshire FA Sunday Cup victory at Wirral

Crewe Ath earn Cheshire FA Sunday Cup victory at Wirral

Crewe Athletic produced a stunning fightback to progress into the next round of the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup.

They were trailing 3-0 to Wirral-based side Heygarth FC.

September 13, 2016
Police launch “Fatal Four” crackdown on South Cheshire roads

Police launch “Fatal Four” crackdown on South Cheshire roads

Police are targeting South Cheshire drivers who breach the ‘fatal four’ causes of collisions in a week-long operation.

The “Fatal Four” campaign, between September 12-18, will target drivers who drink and drug drive, drive at excessive speed, do not wear seatbelts or misuse technology while driving.

September 13, 2016
Nantwich Singers to host Parish Mission concert

Nantwich Singers to host Parish Mission concert

The Nantwich Singers are to host a concert at St Mary’s Church as part of the Nantwich Parish Mission.

The Rector of St Mary’s recently declared that September would see the town’s churches come together to host events celebrating the town.

September 13, 2016
South Cheshire student in anti-bullying campaign at BBC

South Cheshire student in anti-bullying campaign at BBC

A South Cheshire College student and anti-bullying activist took part in a social action focus group at BBC HQ in London.

A-Level pupil Lydia Greatrix is an active member of the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Campaign.

September 13, 2016
Review: Nantwich Players second week of ‘Talking Heads’

Review: Nantwich Players second week of ‘Talking Heads’

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players present the second week of Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ from today (September 12).

Monologues are notoriously difficult to produce well.

September 12, 2016
South and Mid Cheshire Tennis trophies dished out at Nantwich

South and Mid Cheshire Tennis trophies dished out at Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Talented local tennis stars were honoured at the 2016 Slazenger South and Mid Cheshire Tennis League Presentation Day at Nantwich Tennis Club.

The event included two tournaments – open doubles and veterans doubles – and was enjoyed by dozens of players from a variety of local clubs.

September 12, 2016
NANOCON returns to Nantwich for TV and movie fans

NANOCON returns to Nantwich for TV and movie fans

Sci-fi and superhero movie fans will be queuing up when NANOCON returns to Nantwich.

The event will be held this Sunday (September 18) at Nantwich Civic Hall.

September 12, 2016
Nantwich employment law firm to expand as limited company

Nantwich employment law firm to expand as limited company

Nantwich family-run law firm Employment Law Solutions has become a limited company.

Bosses at the company say the move will help its next phase of expansion in terms of recruitment and client growth.

September 12, 2016
Nantwich couple back campaign to recruit more foster families

Nantwich couple back campaign to recruit more foster families

A recruitment campaign has been launched across Cheshire East highlighting the need for scores of new foster families.

Cheshire East is one of 23 local authorities backing the #youcanfoster campaign which aims to address the North West’s fostering goals.

September 12, 2016