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New Cheshire Walking group launches in Nantwich

New Cheshire Walking group launches in Nantwich

A new group called Cheshire Walking aimed at all ages and abilities is to meet for the first time in Nantwich. The group will be getting together at The Vine pub on Hospital Street, Nantwich, on November 22.

November 18, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Oadby to progress in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Oadby to progress in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kept their Twickenham dreams alive with a fine 49-13 victory at Oadby in the Intermediate Cup. Backed by a fine travelling support making the journey to Leicester, Andy Brown’s men proved too strong.

November 17, 2013
Nantwich-based Afford Bond land key tax director appointment

Nantwich-based Afford Bond land key tax director appointment

A Nantwich chartered accountant has appointed a new tax director. Afford Bond LLP, based on Wellington Road, has expanded with the appointment of Nick Harrop, from Grant Thornton.

November 17, 2013
Review: Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Some call it “comedy commando” or “improv art”. Whatever label you give Paul Merton and his chums, one thing is for sure – hilarity is on the menu. A packed audience at Crewe Lyceum Theatre can testify to that.

November 17, 2013
FA Trophy: Northwich Victoria 2 Nantwich Town 0

FA Trophy: Northwich Victoria 2 Nantwich Town 0

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson launched a scathing attack on his players after they were knocked out of the FA Trophy. The Dabbers were soundly beaten 2-0 away at local rivals Northwich Victoria.

November 16, 2013
Nantwich students bake Pudsey biscuits for Children In Need

Nantwich students bake Pudsey biscuits for Children In Need

Bakery and patisserie students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich tasted success after making Pudsey bear biscuits in aid of Children in Need. The biscuits and other products, ranging from bread and cakes to wrapped chocolates, saw record sales at the Nantwich campus shop.

November 16, 2013
Man quizzed and bailed in connection with A530 Nantwich cyclist death

Man quizzed and bailed in connection with A530 Nantwich cyclist death

A man has been bailed in connection with the death of 65-year-old cyclist Stewart Gandy on the A530 near Nantwich. The 36-year-old man was arrested in Wigan and was quizzed by Cheshire Police officers.

November 15, 2013
Theatre school pupils to join Nantwich star for Peter Pan panto

Theatre school pupils to join Nantwich star for Peter Pan panto

Students at a South Cheshire theatre school will be performing as the “Lost Boys” in Cheshire’s biggest pantomime this Christmas. Peter Pan is set to attract thousands of families to Crewe Lyceum Theatre throughout December.

November 15, 2013
Nantwich coffee shop Enzo earns Dining Out Award prize

Nantwich coffee shop Enzo earns Dining Out Award prize

Staff at a Nantwich coffee shop have been voted cream of the crop by winning Best Café at the Dining Out Awards. Enzo, which opened just three years ago, received hundreds of votes from happy punters in the awards run by Nantwich Food Festival.

November 15, 2013
Nantwich Town sign FC United’s Adam Jones on loan deal

Nantwich Town sign FC United’s Adam Jones on loan deal

Nantwich Town have swooped to secure the loan signing of FC United defender Adam Jones. And it comes on the same day top scorer Aaron Burns (pictured) pledged his future to the Dabbers after rivals AFC Fylde made a bid for him.

November 14, 2013
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College wins £50,000 to help struggling farmers

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College wins £50,000 to help struggling farmers

Agricultural advisors in Nantwich have won funding to help 50 farmers with their businesses. The Reaseheath College advisors won a bid to secure almost £50,000 from The Prince’s Countryside Fund.

November 14, 2013
Award-winning ghost stories to be read at Nantwich Library

Award-winning ghost stories to be read at Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library is to host an event with the team behind “The Longest Night: Five Curious Tales” ghost stories book. The limited edition anthology has been produced by five award-winning authors.

November 14, 2013
Band concert at Brine Leas School will feature Willaston pupils

Band concert at Brine Leas School will feature Willaston pupils

A fund-raising concert is taking place at Brine Leas School in Nantwich in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The event features The Co-operative Junior & Beginner Wind Bands and pupils of Willaston Primary School.

November 14, 2013