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Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers

Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers

New courses for carers are being held in Nantwich by Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East.

The courses aim to help the carers of people affected by dementia cope with their roles.

January 19, 2015
Nantwich Museum hosts “battlefields” talk by historian

Nantwich Museum hosts “battlefields” talk by historian

A special talk called “Commemorating Battlefields: from Nantwich (1644) to the Great War (1914-18)” takes place on Saturday January 31.

Dr Ian Atherton, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Keele, will be hosting the talk.

January 19, 2015
Nantwich Town heartache as FC United win in final minute

Nantwich Town heartache as FC United win in final minute

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town beat the snow and ice – but couldn’t beat FC United of Manchester despite an excellent performance.

The Dabbers lost 2-1 after an injury time goal from Craig Linfield pinched all three points for FC United.

January 18, 2015
Agatha Christie event returns to Rookery Hall in Nantwich

Agatha Christie event returns to Rookery Hall in Nantwich

Agatha Christie murder mystery returns to Rookery Hall Hotel in Nantwich.

And for the first time, Agatha Christie Limited has allowed her characters and stories to be featured in a live interactive event.

January 18, 2015
Nantwich woman, 45, found guilty of £2,100 benefit fraud

Nantwich woman, 45, found guilty of £2,100 benefit fraud

A Nantwich woman has been found guilty of benefit fraud worth more than £2,000.

Clair Edwards-Steele, formerly of Park View, Nantwich, pleaded guilty at Magistrates Court to two offences.

January 18, 2015
UK obesity awareness tour visits Nantwich and Crewe

UK obesity awareness tour visits Nantwich and Crewe

A UK tour by a team promoting National Obesity Awareness Week visited Nantwich and Crewe today (January 17).

Dean Sidley and Lucy Miller organised a mobile roadshow to travel from Dorset up through the country.

January 17, 2015
Holly Holy Day’s “Battle of Nantwich” to pull in thousands of visitors

Holly Holy Day’s “Battle of Nantwich” to pull in thousands of visitors

Thousands of people and hundreds of soldiers are set to descend on Nantwich for Holly Holy Day.

The annual event, this Saturday January 24, celebrates the Battle of Nantwich of 1644 – a key battle during the English Civil War.

January 17, 2015
Nantwich cattle dealer jailed for breaching national TB orders

Nantwich cattle dealer jailed for breaching national TB orders

A Nantwich cattle dealer who repeatedly ignored disease control regulations has been jailed for four months.

Anthony Ronald Kirkham, of Ridley Farm, Bunbury, re-offended just three days after receiving a suspended sentence for similar breaches in May 2013.

January 16, 2015
Nantwich nursery youngsters celebrate summer as winter set to hit

Nantwich nursery youngsters celebrate summer as winter set to hit

A nursery in Nantwich is celebrating summer – as Britain is about to be hit by freezing temperatures and snow storms!

Youngsters at Sounds Active Nursery have banished the winter blues by holding a summer-themed day to celebrate their new opening times.

January 16, 2015
Nantwich Toy and Train Fair planned for Civic Hall

Nantwich Toy and Train Fair planned for Civic Hall

Nantwich Toy and Train Fair will take place in the town next month.

The event will be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall, on Market Street, on Saturday February 28.

January 16, 2015
Nantwich Town fan Carl Thorpe hails “fantastic experience” in dugout

Nantwich Town fan Carl Thorpe hails “fantastic experience” in dugout

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town assistant manager Carl Thorpe was disappointed to have lost the Cheshire Senior Cup tie to Tranmere Rovers.

It was Carl’s first and last game in the role after winning it in an auction by the club’s supporters club.

January 15, 2015
Police hunt alleyway robber who attacked man, 19

Police hunt alleyway robber who attacked man, 19

Police are hunting a robber who attacked a 19-year-old man in a South Cheshire alleyway.

The victim was dragged to the ground and had his MP3 player and mobile phone stolen in the incident on Flag Lane, Crewe.

January 15, 2015
Healing event in Nantwich will help raise hospice funds

Healing event in Nantwich will help raise hospice funds

A meditation and healing event organised by Rosemary Douglas Mind Body Spirit Events, will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The Rosemary Douglas event, which will help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice, will be staged on Monday January 19 between 5pm and 10pm.

January 15, 2015