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Big Band concert to raise cash for Nantwich Museum’s dementia work

Big Band concert to raise cash for Nantwich Museum’s dementia work

A big band music concert Thanks for the Memory will help raise money for Nantwich Museum’s work with dementia sufferers. The concert, which will feature music from the ‘30s to the ‘60s from the Dave Egerton Band, takes place at 2pm on Sunday May 11.

April 25, 2014
“Swinging 60s” night to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

“Swinging 60s” night to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Swinging 60s comes to Nantwich on May 9 when the Civic Hall hosts an evening of live music from 50 years ago. Opening act will be acoustic duo “The Sunflowers”, two musicians who use their guitars as well as voices to perform tracks from Simon and Garfunkel and The Drifters.

April 25, 2014
L.S. Lowry paintings among biggest art auction in Nantwich for years

L.S. Lowry paintings among biggest art auction in Nantwich for years

Nantwich auctioneers Peter Wilson are to stage one of the biggest auctions of works by Northern artists for many years. More than 200 works by famous artists like L.S. Lowry, Geoffrey Key, William Turner, Arthur Delaney, Donald McIntyre and Alan Lowndes will be sold on Thursday May 1.

April 25, 2014
Stapeley community hall in Nantwich damaged by vandals

Stapeley community hall in Nantwich damaged by vandals

Yobs have vandalised a village hall in Nantwich, causing hundreds of pounds in damage. The vandals struck at the new Stapeley community hall, next to Pear Tree Primary School, on Pear Tree Field.

April 24, 2014
Nantwich food outlets taste success at Food and Drink Awards 2014

Nantwich food outlets taste success at Food and Drink Awards 2014

Nantwich food outlets tasted victory at a county awards night in Chester. Cheerbrook Farm shop, Bloom sandwich shop, Enzo coffee shop, and the Yew Tree Inn all took gold in their categories at the Chester and Cheshire Food and Drink Awards 2014.

April 24, 2014
Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next week with another four top comedians – including a firm favourite. Compere and host is Pete Otway, who is making his debut in Nantwich.

April 24, 2014
New Nantwich Special Constables star in BBC TV documentary

New Nantwich Special Constables star in BBC TV documentary

A student and a landscape gardener from Nantwich are to star in a new BBC One series – as crime fighters! Laurence Towers and Amber-Louise Evans are among six new Cheshire Police recruits starring in the series, “First Time on the Front Line”.

April 23, 2014
Nantwich salon boss scoops Francesco Group UK stylist award

Nantwich salon boss scoops Francesco Group UK stylist award

Staff at Francesco Group Nantwich are celebrating after scooping a top gong at the company’s business awards. Jill Bullard won Stylist of the Year, one of the most coveted accolades at the annual event.

April 23, 2014

Nantwich motorcyclist, 51, seriously injured in Crewe collision

A motorcyclist from Nantwich was seriously injured after a collision with a car in Crewe. The 51-year-old biker suffered serious leg injuries in the accident on Mill Street, close to its junction with Herdman Street.

April 23, 2014
Nantwich firefighters splash out with charity car wash

Nantwich firefighters splash out with charity car wash

Nantwich firefighters are splashing out with a charity car wash at the Beam Street station. The fund-raiser will take place this Saturday April 26 in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.

April 23, 2014
Nantwich Town slump to defeat at relegated rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town slump to defeat at relegated rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town’s disappointing end of season form continued when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at already relegated rivals Stafford Rangers. The result continued a recent dip in form for the Dabbers which has seen them slip to 19th place, just two above the relegation zone.

April 22, 2014
Nantwich college receives eight life-saving defibrillators from SADS charity

Nantwich college receives eight life-saving defibrillators from SADS charity

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has become the first college to receive defibrillators from The Oliver King Foundation. Eight life-saving kits are being placed around campus and will be used in the event of anyone having a cardiac arrest.

April 22, 2014
Policing of Nantwich Jazz Festival a “success” after just seven arrests

Policing of Nantwich Jazz Festival a “success” after just seven arrests

Police chiefs have hailed this years’ Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after just seven arrests made during the five-day event. The number of arrests is a drop on previous years, which Cheshire Police say is down to planning, CCTV, and working with licensees.

April 22, 2014