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Railway Hotel reach Crewe Sunday Premier Division Cup final

Railway Hotel reach Crewe Sunday Premier Division Cup final

Railway Hotel reached the final of the Premier Division Cup with a 2-0 win over rivals Square One.

First half goals from Danny Lavalette and Greg Moore secured the victory for Railway.

March 20, 2016
Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley is to stage a concert on Friday April 1 at St Boniface Church in Bunbury.

The concert marks the launch for the choir’s forthcoming Italian tour – “Italy meets the British Isles”.

March 20, 2016
Rotary Club members plant hedge along Waterlode in Nantwich

Rotary Club members plant hedge along Waterlode in Nantwich

Rotary Club members in Nantwich put their backs into a project to plant a hedge along Waterlode.

The scheme, funded by Nantwich Partnership, saw 350 “whips” planted in a record time of two hours.

March 20, 2016
Nantwich girl secures championship place with equestrian victory

Nantwich girl secures championship place with equestrian victory

Nantwich teenager Bobbie Heath claimed victory at an equestrian Pony Premier Show.

The 14-year-old was the star in the Final Charles Stanley Winter JA Classic at Bury Farm Equestrian Village.

March 20, 2016
Nantwich Town miss out on Wembley final after 2-2 draw at Halifax

Nantwich Town miss out on Wembley final after 2-2 draw at Halifax

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s dreams of Wembley were dashed in the FA Trophy semi-final, despite a heroic performance away at National League opponents Halifax.

The Dabbers held FC Halifax Town to a 2-2 draw in the semi-final second leg, losing the tie on aggregate 6-4.

March 20, 2016
Nantwich and Crewe colleges engage in National Apprenticeships Week

Nantwich and Crewe colleges engage in National Apprenticeships Week

Colleges in Nantwich and Crewe have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week.

Reaseheath College in Nantwich welcomed local Eddisbury MP Antoinette Sandbach who launched activities for the week.

March 18, 2016
Nantwich Jazz Festival line-up shows diversity, say organisers

Nantwich Jazz Festival line-up shows diversity, say organisers

This year’s line-up at the Nantwich Jazz Festival demonstrates the growing diversity of one of the UK’s biggest town events, say promoters.

The festival, now in its 20th year, takes places across the town this Easter between March 24 and 28.

March 18, 2016
Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

A Roman coin hoard dating from the second century and found in Acton by a metal detectorist, has been acquired by Nantwich Museum.

The hoard includes five silver denarii (equal to ten asses) deposited in a distinctive lead cone-shaped container.

March 17, 2016
Nantwich rotarians raise £700 for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich rotarians raise £700 for St Luke’s Hospice

St Luke’s Hospice has been boosted by £700 thanks to work by Nantwich rotarians.

A cheque was donated by The Rotary Club of Nantwich President Rod Stokes and Rotarian John Meadows to St Luke’s Hospice Community Fund Raiser Vickie Baddeley.

March 17, 2016
Reaseheath College food centre earns global recognition

Reaseheath College food centre earns global recognition

Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has gained a globally recognised Grade A certification for food safety.

The centre in Nantwich have earned the badge from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the third successive year.

March 17, 2016
Matty Kosylo says Nantwich Town can pull off FA Trophy shock at Halifax

Matty Kosylo says Nantwich Town can pull off FA Trophy shock at Halifax

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s Matty Kosylo believes the Dabbers can turn the tie around at Halifax when Nantwich Town visit the National League side in the FA Trophy Semi-Final second leg.

The Dabbers are only two goals behind following the first leg at the Weaver Stadium last Saturday.

March 17, 2016
Last few tickets left for Nantwich Choral Society Bach concert

Last few tickets left for Nantwich Choral Society Bach concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for a special Easter performance by Nantwich Choral Society.

The 100-strong society will present JS Bach’s St John Passion in St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, March 19.

March 17, 2016
Review: Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Blood Brothers at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ opened to a packed Lyceum theatre on Tuesday night.

Directed by Bob Thomson and Bill Kenwright, ‘Blood Brothers’ tells the story of twins separated at birth but destined to stay together.

March 16, 2016