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Edward Timpson opens Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s new pitches

Edward Timpson opens Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s new pitches

Hundreds of young players, parents, coaches and club officials gathered for the opening of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s new pitches.

MP Edward Timpson was on hand to cut the ribbon as the new facilities at the Vagrants ground in Willaston were unveiled.

September 20, 2015
Nantwich Town hit Grantham for six in stunning 6-2 victory

Nantwich Town hit Grantham for six in stunning 6-2 victory

Free-scoring Nantwich Town blasted six past Grantham as they marched to another Evo-Stik Premier League victory.

The Dabbers hit five second-half goals as they came back from 2-1 down at the break.

September 20, 2015

BNI Dabbers Nantwich Local Networking

Friendly and successful group of businesses meeting every Thursday morning at the Vagrants in Willaston to help grow members network and get more customers. Perfect for growing businesses and entrepreneurs.

September 20, 2015
Nantwich Police to tour villages offering free bike security

Nantwich Police to tour villages offering free bike security

Nantwich police will be visiting local villages this weekend to offer free bike security.

PCSO Nicholas Jarvis will also be available for residents to raise concerns and views on law and order.

September 18, 2015
Cheshire East Local Plan not in place until late 2016, says report

Cheshire East Local Plan not in place until late 2016, says report

Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan will not be in place before late 2016 at the earliest, a report says.

Campaigners in Nantwich fear this could pave the way for more developers to submit housing applications on green land.

September 18, 2015
Nantwich Town top scorer Osbourne urges side to forget FA Cup loss

Nantwich Town top scorer Osbourne urges side to forget FA Cup loss

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town leading goalscorer Elliot Osbourne has urged his team mates to put their FA Cup disappointment behind them by beating Grantham at home in the league.

The Dabbers have scored 23 goals already this season, but failed to find the target for the first time this season in their 1-0 away cup defeat at Spalding United.

September 18, 2015
20 Nantwich stores join second ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ event

20 Nantwich stores join second ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ event

Nantwich’s independent traders are to host a shopping extravaganza – with the second annual ‘Fashion’s Night Out’.

Around 20 local fashion traders and boutiques have teamed up to host the event next Thursday, September 24.

September 18, 2015
New pitches to be opened for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at Vagrants

New pitches to be opened for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at Vagrants

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will officially unveil its new pitches at the Vagrants after a 10-year fund-raising campaign.

Club Officials, supporters and players old and new have all chipped in to help raise tens of thousands of pounds to buy and convert additional land into playing facilities.

September 18, 2015
Rare injured puffin admitted to Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre

Rare injured puffin admitted to Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich has welcomed a rare patient – a puffin.

The young bird was brought to Stapeley on September 7 and is being treated at Stapeley Grange on London Road.

September 17, 2015
Nantwich Rotarians in fund-raising glider challenge

Nantwich Rotarians in fund-raising glider challenge

Nantwich Rotarians and their friends took to the skies to raise money for the Rotary International Fund.

Twelve men and women from the Nantwich Rotary group visited Staffordshire Gliding Club to experience the thrill of gliding.

September 17, 2015
Gareth Gates launches Lyceum panto ‘Cinderella’ at Bridgemere

Gareth Gates launches Lyceum panto ‘Cinderella’ at Bridgemere

Gareth Gates and the cast of Cheshire’s biggest pantomime, Cinderella, officially launched the show at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich.

Gates, who will play Prince Charming in the show at Crewe Lyceum, was joined by Alice Baker (Cinderella), Adam C Booth (Buttons), and Ugly Sisters Richard Foster King and Darren Southworth.

September 16, 2015
Leighton Hospital bosses to stage public meeting in Nantwich

Leighton Hospital bosses to stage public meeting in Nantwich

Residents can find out more about Leighton Hospital at a meeting held in Nantwich next month.

Bosses at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) are inviting the public to its annual members meeting at Regents Park Conference Centre on October 8.

September 16, 2015

Age UK Nantwich shop appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich’s Age UK shop in Swine Market is calling on local people to sign up as a volunteer to support the charity’s work with older people.

Age UK has over 420 shops across the UK, and 98% of volunteers who work said they would recommend working for the charity.

September 16, 2015